Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Adelaide

Exchange Specialty Coffee

84/100 (1106 ratings)

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"This place is amazing! The staff are so friendly, the food and drink is so good and the presentation of the food is..."

Rhianna Kate Lee

"Even just to order a takeaway coffee, had a glass of sparkling water brought to me while I waited. Amazing service goes great with the amazing..."

Sean Patrick

"Excellent food and coffee. It would be my local if I lived in..."

Jane Meredith Franklin

"Hell yeah this place..."

Travis Evans

"Love the coffee and the people are so welcoming and..."

Sandra Schirmer

"I come for the coffee and stay for..."

Sam Wright

"Cool coffee, cool staff, interesting patrons. Come for the coffee, stay for the radical lefties and yuppie..."

Ben Hosking

"Great service & the food is always amazing every time I'm..."

Bobby Eliepa

"Best coffee in Adelaide and the sandwiches are the..."

Paul Roberts

"I stayed in Adelaide city for four nights. Tried a few coffee spots and Exchange was by far the best. I drink my coffee black (the way it should be..."

Nav Jayasinghe

"Saw the newest official website menu and catch the French Toast which is my favorite,would like to try. But they didn't keep updating their menu on..."

Sally Sun

"Delicious breakfast! We stumbled upon Exchange looking to cure our hangover. Great menu and coffee, we’re both vegetarian and left very content...."

Thomas Johnson

"Breakfast was lovely, nothing too exciting. Ordered a long black which was ok, I think the coffee beans that they have, has got a fruity notes to it..."

Berna

"Been here for coffee a few times. Great quality and comes out quick. Often have a few types you can choose from too and some nice small snacks. Check..."

Gastronomist

"Lovely little cafe! Went for breakfast with the family in the morning. Hot chocolate is really nice if you love dark chocolate. I had a burger with..."

Allen Jiang

"I really enjoy my morning coffee and finding a place that makes good coffee brings a smile to my face ... Exchange certainly does not disappoint. One..."

Asha

"Cute little corner cafe in the city! Really busy on Sundays so we didn't receive a table straight away but the staff were friendly and amazing, great..."

Alyzza Mae Barreta

"This hidden Gem of Adelaide deserves more recognition. The staff were all so lovely and polite and their service was excellent ! Their food were..."

Team FEA

"The Exchange Speciality is a cosy yet minimalist coffee joint located at the East end of Rundle Street. I tried their famous drip coffee and paired..."

Journalsofj

"Best coffee I've had in Adelaide hands down, great little place tucked away from the main street, will definitely be heading back when I'm in town..."

Zac Steel

"As a caffeine addict from Melbourne when I venture outside my own city I scour for a top shelf double espresso. The exchange didn't disappoint,..."

Nathan

"Great service, friendly staff, could have more choices for food but what we had was delicious. Will come back. The place can be a bit tight...."

Hassank27

"Coffee was great. Service was fantastic and food was delicious. A bit tight for room if I came with a pram but that's coming from a dad with an..."

Billy Raditya

"Excellent service!!! And Exchage Specialty Coffee has great quality of coffee. I've been to many coffee shops. It is my favorite coffee shop so..."

Austin Steve

"Located on a back alley just off Rundle Street, this is a place where regulars come for their coffee fix.They have a good selection of..."

Kennnny

"They deliver exceptional coffees all time! Chilling interior and great atmosphere in the cafe. Friendly and professional staff. Small menu but I had..."

Einney

"Great coffee with reasonable price, one of the best in Adelaide. Good and considerate service. Limited space makes you feel a little squeezed though...."

Xin Pei

"One very tasty sandwich; we tried both of the meat ones between us. Bread was delicious; sauce or dressing on both was divine. You could tell a lot..."

Oliver Smith

"PART ONE: "THE AMBIENCE"... I came to ESC on the recommendation of a friend. I'd had a hard morning on excel so I really needed a pick me up. The..."

Tomato

"Really good coffee, small but delicious menu we loved the Mex breakfast, the corn bread was really good. Complimentary sparkling water was a nice..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Best hot chocolate in the east end! I had the Frankie chicken sandwich today and mentioned to my boyfriend we would share it - they brought it out on..."

Frances Peters

"Took away their Granola ($14), which was beautifully arranged in a cup, topped with half a passion fruit, poached pear and sliced strawberry. I ended..."

TresHungry

"Love the coffee here. Definitely stronger and different than other coffee shops. Minimalistic design and pastries look absolutely delicious..."

The Munchkin

"Legit cafe. Definitely the strongest out of all the east end ones. Completely the opposite of a shitty ETC type place. High quality beans and unique..."

Neil Young

"With its doors opening this morning, there is nothing like venturing into a shiny new house of coffee. Located on Vardon Ave just behind Rundle St in..."

Fare Comment

"Superb coffee and delicious, vibrant and fresh tasty food can be found at the little corner cafe on Vardon Avenue, Exchange Specialty Coffee in the..."

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"Probably the best cafe I've been to in Adelaide. I'm visiting Adelaide from Melbourne for work at the university. I've been planning my meals..."

LizbethDee

"Mexibreakfast was delicious!!!! Loved it, especially the corn salsa and pancetta. Left me wanting more. Enjoyed the coffee too of course! Wish it was..."

Ally Wilson

"Quaint cafe situated in Adelaide's pretty east end. I've walked past Exchange after hours on many occasions, and it's been on the hitlist since I..."

Famished

"LOVE THE EXCHANGE! Really nice coffee, almost a nutty flavour, but still creamy! I really love the service in here and they are very welcoming..."

Bethan Smith

"Ending 2015 with a blog post dedicated to one of my favourite places in Australia, Adelaide. I was fortunately enough to revisit this state and do..."

Michelle Leong

"If you're sick of expensive, bogus coffee from b-grade, generic chain cafes, Exchange might just be the change you need. As the name suggests, coffee..."

Monica

"Great cafe, excellent coffee, wonderful food and efficient yet friendly service by Emily. We come here regularly and love it. Bring back the..."

Mike Feszczak

"Came here on a recommendation which I'm now passing on. Nice coffee and the pikelets were lovely. Perfect fluffy texture complimented by tangy lime..."

Eyes > Belly

"Great coffee and food! Good vibe to the place too! Went at 10AM and wasn't crowded but at lunch time it's difficult to get a seat. Would definitely..."

Jonty

"Top quality tasting coffee and good size cup!The breakfast is great here as well, different and unique from most standard breakfast places in..."

Sahar&Aurelio

"Nice, fresh cafe with great tea and coffee. The tea is presented nicely and the staff were really friendly. A bit noisy and crowded, though...."

Laura

"This place is great, coffee is excellent and staff very friendly.Looking forward to the next visit and trying out the food.Very cool..."

The Cat

"Classy looking establishment tucked away off the main strip and they do a quality coffee! The specialise in all types of coffees and love wha they..."

Fish

"Amazing french toast. This little cafe is beautifully outfitted, staff are lovely and the food and coffee is delicious ! i've had the french toast 3x..."

Shazanfar

"Such a dope joint for all things coffee, and 'The Gloria' is a straight brunch game changer. Do..."

John Day

"Excellent food, coffees, teas and service. Cannot fault it in anyway. Try..."

Mike F

"Perfect. Simple and cool fit-out. A nice and clean space. Coffee is top 3 in ADL. Staff are friendly and helpful and very attentive. Can not fault..."

Jonathan Vdk

"Hands down the best coffee in adelaide. Absolute bangin shorties with both single origin and seasonal roasts always on offer and a solid selection of..."

Mitchell Canfield

"ESC is excellent and a refreshing change from the painfully hip cohort of coffee places opening at the moment. Both the coffee and food are..."

DSF

"Finally, good coffee in the East End!. This place serves consistently great coffee, what more do you need to know? (You can skip the brownies,..."

Seajatz

"Love the coffee and the waffles were..."

Michelle

"Your new favourite cafe. Exchange lives up to their name - incredible coffee by Market Lane - with a selection of sandwiches on incredible sourdough..."

Shopgirl

"If you appreciate quality coffee, this is your place. Their beans are sourced from the highest quality roasters including market lane, and this kind..."

Hannah Empen

"Consistently good coffee, friendly and efficient service. Delivers every time... Such a good addition to the burgeoning adelaide coffee..."

Jess

"I had the strawberry and blueberry waffles and my partner has the banana peanut and caramel waffles. I think the banana one tasted better and they..."

Jccb

"Exchange has a light and airy location off Rundle Street, which is enhanced by its simple decor. Cyclist-friendly, we found a table amongst the..."

Adventures In Winterland

"I highly recommend this place, PLENTY of options for vegans (which is hard to find). I went there with my boyfriend (meat eater) and we both loved..."

Anto Nella

"Nice and smooth coffees. My kids really enjoyed their scones with jam and cream. Thank you for giving us a nice start of our day trip in..."

Trang TRAN

"Busy cafe, arrived at 8.30 but it was half filled, by the time I left (9.30), it was packed already. I recommend you to come earlier or else there's..."

Jessica Chan

"By far the best coffee spot in Adelaide CBD. Superb ever changing roster of coffees on offer in a range of brew styles with some core favourites that..."

Impulsive

"I don’t review frequently but this place was so great I feel obligated to offer one up. The cafe was vibrant but had ample seating on a Sunday mid..."

Kyle Mercer

"Lovely food, fresh and inventive - a little bit of a wait due to popularity but worth it. Ordered my usual almond flat white but they only have Oat..."

Jessie H

"Absolutely wonderful coffee! Nestled in a beautiful laneway of inner-city Adelaide, you'll enjoy beautiful scenery and great coffee. Service was..."

Jeremy Edwards

"Lovely cafe with super friendly staffs. We enjoyed the food and coffee here. Will definitely come back..."

Anna Lynn

The Flinders Street Project

83/100 (1760 ratings)

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"Open steak sandwich was top notch! service was fast and friendly. One of the best watermelon based juices i have ever had! This place is great since..."

Jarrod Scriven

"Super friendly staff! Only thing is that it takes a long time to order. The food is lovely so I definitely recommend this..."

Caroline Pietersen

"Love this place. Seriously amazing food, super friendly staff, fast wi-fi, and freelancer..."

Russell Stafford

"amazing coffee & yummy food. great staff - this is a must-eat on your Adelaide brunch..."

Corey Zerna

"Every time I go here (at least 8 times) it’s always amazing and the coffee is sooo good. Service is always good too. Try their poached egg with..."

James Fieldhouse

"This was our second visit to The Project. All of the staff a genuinely friendly and fun to have some playful banter with, which makes your whole..."

Jane Harris

"Have visited a few times now and have never been disappointed. Beautiful fresh food, excellent coffee an great friendly customer service. Always..."

Lesley Blanchard

"Great staff and atmosphere, and they're just starting with some awesome vegan options. Loved it - the quinoa chili stuffed sweet potato was..."

Mark Wallman

"The food was divine, the coffee was superb, and the amazing service was delivered with a smile! I'd certainly recommend these guys!..."

Matt Griffin

"Had an awesome vegan lunch with friends at a cool vibed cafe down the east end of Flinders street and got to chat to a cute vegan cook! All of the..."

Allison Hauk

"Great place. Coffee was excellent. I ordered scrambled eggs on toast. The bread was freshly baked and..."

Arnaud Michelin

"Absolutely gorgeous place for brunch. Tiny and petite. The staff is wonderful, the brunch menu is pretty good, with most of the essentials covered...."

Erica George

"Great decor and super friendly staff created a welcoming vibe and fun atmosphere! I ordered the smoked salmon salad and OMG this is a winner!!! It..."

Bella Cimarosti

"Lovely little place only a short walk from our apartment on our weekend trip to Adelaide. Upon walking in, the decor was cool...the wooden spoons in..."

Simon Dowsett

"Been coming here for a couple of years and it’s in my top 10 favourite brunch places in adelaide! Most definitely worth the visit, always busy and..."

Sprinkles

"A sweet but small cafe with so many breakfast meals I’ve never seen before. I need to go back again to try them all! Staff were friendly and the..."

Izzy Smith

"In Adelaide for just one night, wanted a quick and easy breakfast close to my Air BNB. Had the choice of 2 within 100m and chose Flinders Street..."

Hannah Mason

"Stopped in for lunch with a friend. Small menu but that suits me because otherwise I take forever to decide what I want. Ordered avocado and buffalo..."

Elsieboydell

"Great food with reasonable price. We gave the compliment to the chef who made the amazing dishes. I had poached eggs with avocado and lime sauce,..."

Adele Blessed

"Waked by and stopped for breakfast. Friendly greeting, quick and uncomplicated service. Good standard selection of food and freshly baked..."

MrJan

"The weekend brunch menu is really good. We had the french toast which was just the right amount of sweetness and the bacon and eggs with chorizo and..."

Olivia Pan

"Always great breakfast .. good coffee too which is always a plus.. their must tries are the stuffed sweet potato, mushroom ragu as well as chilli..."

Asha

"Great cafe to have brekkie at! Good prices and really friendly staff! It is also really warm and cosy during winter which is a definite plus! I had a..."

Allen Jiang

"Flinders Street Project is in such a cool relaxed setting. Staff and wonderful, super friendly and the food was great ! I had the bacon and eggs with..."

Courtney Wanden

"I've always wanted to come here seeing how pretty the food is. I got the two eggs (poached) with avo, bacon and Haloumi on sourdough and OMG -..."

Karylle

"Very friendly staff. Great coffee. Nice vibe - welcoming and un-pretentious. The menu has your usual breakfast items on there plus a few unusual..."

4chillies

"This cafe was the most pleasant experience from the moment I walked in the door.The staff were lovely and totally accommodating. The coffee was..."

Chantelle Pior

"I ordered the smashed avocado with peas, halloumi, and mint here and absolutely loved it. The serving size was generous, and all the components added..."

Teresa N

"Loved this place! Awesome food, great location and the staff where all lovely! I generally go for the specials as they never let you down and there..."

Helena

"I took away a Bircher muesli with raspberry, apple, seeds & nuts ($9) this morning. The serving was a little small for the price, but it was decently..."

TresHungry

"Visiting Adelaide from Brisbane and like to find cafes whose menus appear as though they are trying hard to provide us with good food choices. This..."

Luv2eat

"For some of us this was a second visit to Flinders Street Project at 276 Flinders St, Adelaide. On this occasion we were invited by management and..."

Tempting Palates

"It’s the Easter long weekend and I’m catching up with A since we had to cancel our hang out session last time. Adelaide has come such a long way...."

Miss L

"Second visit to Flinders Street Project for breakfast and it impressed again. French Toast was a very generous size, and tasty to boot. Savoury..."

Famished

"Breakfast is important. A nice breakfast is more important, especially on a holiday. Flinders Street Project just fulfils this wish.For us,..."

Xurener

"The decor inside this cafe is quirky, wooden spoons hanging from the ceiling, rustic dishes and cutlery. Fresh juices here are amazing! The breakfast..."

KTY

"My favourite thing to do on a weekday day off is grab a book and head to a cafe for breakfast. Market st cafe and big table are my favs but I have..."

Ariel8181

"Great food and Coffee, excellent service in a nice quiet part of the city but not to far away from everything. Good spot for a quiet Sunday..."

Matt Leicester

"I really like this place, every savoury dish has been delicious so far. Servings generous and the staff are very attentive and welcoming despite how..."

N

"Great feel, fresh and funky cafe. Staff were friendly and food was great, I had the special corn fritters, good sized serve and quick. Nice coffee as..."

Allan K Barrett

"Good outdoor dining area, and staff range from dismissive to overly helpful. Great food. Weird chef specials, but all in all a great experience and..."

Jordan Rowland

"We came across this place by accident and went in because it looked so inviting and the staff were very welcoming. The breakfast didn't disappoint,..."

CherryPie

"Just right. Tasty bacon and $3 side of avo 👌🏻. ..."

Justin Debrincat

"Flinders Street Project is a lovely little place for breakfast on the weekend. I would definitely recommend booking as it gets quite busy. Although..."

Timmia17

"Great coffee and excellent breakfast choices! I got the crispy potatoes and chorizo. I subbed the chorizo for blood sausage, a rare find in this city..."

Mathiar

"Hadn't bean here before though I had regularly admired it from the outside. I had come here after a bit of ultrasound on my ankle (is this..."

Justin J. Stone

"My first visit on a sunny Sunday morning. The place was buzzing and the vibe was great. I came with my boyfriend and as a couple we were seated..."

FooDee

"One of the best breakfasts in town. The coffee is delicious and the food is gourmet without being pretentious. Everything that comes out of the..."

Esa610

"Stopped in for breakfast and sat at the bar. Got the poached eggs with avocado and halloumi and added bacon. The quality and taste of the food was..."

JM

"Not so long ago, I went to the Delicious magazine dinner at The Flinders Street Project with chef Stewart Wesson. In 2012, Stewart won best..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"Great food and ambience. Hours of opening aren't the best and do stop serving food early however food is great. Had a juice which was made in house..."

Sam

"Love their ceiling decoration (wooden spoon)! Small cafe with a friendly staff! Enjoyed their portion every meals! Like their pastries as well!..."

Rehany_maharani

"Nice little cafe in town. Went in today while is raining, nice warm and cosy but probably a bit small in size for a crowded cafe like this. Staffs..."

J.YeePP

"The Flinders Street Project is a delightful spot. Consistently good coffee and tasty breakfast options. A big tick for the delicious French toast!..."

Alex Sab

"We enjoyed a lovely brunch at this little place last Saturday. They were very busy, so we had to sit outside and the blankets provided were put to..."

Julia's Child

"Despite being a little out of the way for a weekday lunch for central CBD workers, The Flinders Street Project is absolutely worth a visit, or two,..."

Pomegranate Passion

"Love this place. Seasonal ingredients and an inspired menu. But, service was average and only has spy as a milk alternative - no almond or coconut...."

Hello

"Not long after my first visit to The Flinders Street Project, I was back on a Sunday with a few friends to treat ourselves to their yumminess. When..."

D

"This little place is raising the bar for all other cafes. Fresh and a good solid serve of excitement. Staff was simply amazing, extra thumbs up for..."

Pickyhunter

"Lovely coffee and beautiful food, absolutely loved..."

France_Es

"Went for coffee one Saturday morning and also tried two of the Danishes, hazelnut & rhubarb/custard both where delicious. Atmosphere was nice,..."

Two Fat Cullos

"Simply amazing- a gem for..."

Jane Robson

"Flinders St Project. Great coffee and baked goods. Service was a little bit lacking. Will be back to try a bit more off the..."

Claire Lillian

"Visiting from Melb, This Was the Most Amazing Surprise. Best Food in Adelaide. Best Lamb I Have Had. Wish They Were Open Sunday. Lamb shoulder was..."

Disperzo

"Simple. I had the trio of Smørrebrød (little Danish open sandwiches). The bread was delicious and surprisingly filling for such a slender..."

Matt

"Great spot. Ate today for lunch. I had pumpkin soup which was divine. The sumac, roasted pumpkin seeds and feta sprinkled on top made it amazing. My..."

Hungry In Hawthorn

"Delightful. Perfect lunch - fast service and the open sandwiches were a delight to the eyes and the appetite! Lovely fresh crusty bread, delicious..."

Jlfhome

"Pretty good coffee. Menu seems good too. Should open on weekends if they don't..."

Jonathan Vdk

"Always on the lookout for somewhere new to have lunch, a few of us ... decided to give Flinders Street Project a go. Flinders Street Project has just..."

On The Chopping Board

"On the quieter end of the city, is a new go-to spot for coffee lovers, breakfast eaters, brunchers and lunchers—The Flinders Street Project. It had..."

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"Lovely cafe on quiet street. Lucky to find this place open during Xmas time. Staffs are super friendly and coffee is nice. There’s limited dishes..."

Anna Lynn

"Fresh, friendly and flavoursome! This place is really delightful. Staff are lovely and helpful. The ceiling sculpture creates a soft yet mesmerising..."

Amanda Schmidt

"Had the honey halloumi with fried egg and kale ($19) and got a side of bacon as an extra ($5). Bacon probably not worth an extra $5 but meal was..."

Kym

"Great thing about this place is that they provide service on the Boxing Day. We got the muffin-cheat-day and the buckwheat granola, both super yummy...."

Naomi Yousefi

"Love their food there at this small cafe not too far wall away from CBD on the way to the Botanical..."

Nicholas Tan

"good coffee. Nice food. Bit spenny on pub hols, 12% surcharge but not too far from standard these..."

Nick Burt

"Bright and cozy little cafe with outdoor seating. Interesting flavour combo for the mushroom dish. Bit of Asian flavours to it. Pulled pork sandwich..."

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