Where to get brunch in Adelaide
05 JUN 2026
My Grandma Ben, Adelaide
In a city that loves to chat almost as much as it loves to eat, brunch is a treasured tradition.
Day breaks over Adelaide, bringing with it the sounds of coffee machines firing up and cafe signs being flipped to “open”. As floors are swept and cabinets filled with still-warm pastries, brunchers start to wander in. Some are sleepily searching for a caffeine hit; some are arriving fresh from a morning run; some rush into the arms of old friends and family; more still amble in with grins plastered across their faces, after a long night of declaring “just one more drink” at a wine bar nearby. Everyone’s looking for one thing: a table piled high with delicious dishes, a few rounds of coffee and the chance to shoot the breeze amongst it all. While away the morning — and the afternoon, if you like — with our guide to the best brunch spots in Adelaide.
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My Kingdom for a Horse Coffee, Adelaide
In Adelaide, the most important news of the day is shared over coffee. Which makes My Kingdom for a Horse a rollicking newsroom, where stories are swapped over scraped-clean plates and tall tales grow even taller under the influence of caffeine. With four urban locations across Adelaide’s CBD, this brunch spot has gained cult status as the place to meet and eat in the mid-morning. Diners tuck into a generous menu of breakfast classics from around the world, including Belgian-style waffles and huevos rancheros. You’ll need a cuppa to quench your parched throat after all that chatter — luckily, My Kingdom for a Horse specialises in house-roasted barista coffee.
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Bloom, Adelaide
With a crackling coal fire at the heart of the kitchen and history etched into the very walls of this historic tram barn, Bloom is the antidote to a rumbling stomach and overworked mind. Time ticks a little differently here, measured in sips and bites, rather than minutes and hours — so don’t be surprised if you end up lingering a few dishes longer than you were expecting. Flavour bursts in every bite, transporting you around the world and back again — a tomato galette might take you to a dew-covered herb garden in Provence, while wood fired squid will carry you straight to the sandy beaches of Greece.
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Part Time Lover, Adelaide
You wake and amble through Adelaide’s CBD, bypassing bustling streets and crowds of shoppers in search of something a little more out of the way. Enter, Part Time Lover. Tucked away on Paul Kelly Lane, this sun-dappled oasis is a buzzing wine bar by night and unfussy brunch spot by day, serving up breakfast classics like smashed avo and carb-loaded brekky buns, alongside their famous fried corn ribs.
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Bottega Bandito, Adelaide
Have you ever had a meal so good, the taste lingers on your tongue and in your memory for months to come? Bottega Bandito might pay homage to the humble Italian deli, but there’s nothing understated about this sando hotspot. Here, pillowy focaccia is lashed generously with spicy vodka sauce, and then stacked with chicken cotoletta, fior de latte and basil — taking a bite is like stepping directly into the bun-baked streets of Florence. The pastry cabinet is also filled with plenty of sugar and spice to keep your tastebuds ticking over, so grab a Bottega cookie for the road.
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Sunnyside, Adelaide
You emerge from the surf at Henley Beach and clamber up the sand, the thought of coffee filling your mind. Skin still glistening with saltwater, you set your sights on Sunnyside — the surfy brunch spot beloved by locals and visitors alike. Pull up a seat on the deck and bask in the sun’s rays or cool off in the retro-inspired sunroom inside — either way, you’ll be treated to laidback service and a simple breakfast menu that harks back to beachside family holidays.
Writer’s tip: No need to leave your four-legged friends at home — Sunnyside is a dog-friendly café.
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My Grandma Ben, Adelaide
The signs of a successful brunch? Empty plates pushed to the side; the sounds of laughter wafting across the café, and, of course, another round of coffees for the table. My Grandma Ben is the relaxed Bowden eatery where sustainability and community come first — and it shows. Wholesome dishes made from fresh, seasonal produce are the building blocks upon which this café has staked its reputation — and today, My Grandma Ben is famous for its pillowy crumpets, pickling workshops and waste-nothing philosophy. Sound like a match made in foodie heaven? Amble in for a languid midday meal and see what all the fuss is about.
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SOL Rooftop, Adelaide
Imagine dining amongst the clouds, nine storeys up and unhurried. Rise and shine at SOL Rooftop, where brunch is served as a series of sweet and savoury bites, served up on a shiny tiered tray. Taste charred focaccia with garlic butter and mushrooms, then bring a choux bun brimming with mango and passionfruit to your lips, and wash it all down with a never-ending jug of margaritas or palomas.
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Cottage Kitchen, Adelaide
There’s something about stepping into Cottage Kitchen that feels like returning home. Maybe it’s the historic North Adelaide homestead with its suburban white fence, or the light-filled dining space, but sitting down to brunch here feels a lot like picking up where you last left off. Settle in for lavish Mediterranean-inspired daytime dining, with rich shakshuka or eggs Florentine accompanied by a rainbow of freshly squeezed juices. Or, as the hours tumble by and the mood happens to strike you, swap coffee for a cocktail and roll on into a late lunch.
