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South Australia’s best barista 2025: The votes are grounded – we’ll filter out the winner soon

The grind is done, and the votes are in. South Australia’s best barista has been decided, with the winner to be poured out soon.

SA's Best Barista 2025: voting closed and winner announced soon. Picture: iStock
SA's Best Barista 2025: voting closed and winner announced soon. Picture: iStock

Voting has officially closed in our search for South Australia’s best barista — and the winner will be announced soon.

From precision espresso shots to silky flat whites and standout latte art, 31 finalists showed just how much South Aussies value a perfectly crafted cup.

Now, with votes tallied and anticipation brewing, one barista is about to be crowned the state’s best — earning bragging rights with every pour.

But which barista is SA’s best? Who makes your morning? Whose coffee keeps you coming back, cup after cup?

Stay tuned — the winner will be revealed soon.

The best baristas leading the vote so far...

1. The Coffee House, Ardrossan

2. Pony and Cole, Hindmarsh & Little Local Co, Murray Bridge (tied 2nd)

3. The Mediterranean Café Ristorante, Glenelg South

4. Double Drop Espresso, Christie’s Beach

5. Gloria Jean’s, Colonnades

Originally published as South Australia’s best barista 2025: The votes are grounded – we’ll filter out the winner soon

Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/news/south-australia/south-australias-best-barista-2025-voting-now-open/news-story/6a5cfa8f666e44d0c0bef242c6fbd1eb