As November comes to an end and we head into summer, it’s time to look back on all the fantastic businesses Adelaide welcomed this month. From sando spots and sneaker stores to guinea pig cafes and luxe co-working spaces, here are 19 great new spots to check out!
Bad Neighbour
The cheeky new sibling to Chocolate Boys officially opened its doors this November in Harbour Town.
The new cafe marks a fresh chapter for Simon Flocco and Stefan Nestrovic – the duo behind some of Adelaide’s most recognisable food ventures, including 50sixone and Munchies. Where Chocolate Boys built its reputation on over-the-top desserts and glossy Dubai-style chocolate strawberries, Bad Neighbour brings a savoury, sando-fuelled edge.
Where: Harbour Town, 727 Tapleys Hill Rd, Adelaide Airport
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Cho Cho
Cho Cho is the newest arrival in Chinatown, a playful, hybrid cafe-restaurant-bar from the team behind Gico, but with a personality all its own. Where Gico introduced modern Australian brunch threaded with Asian flavours back in 2022, Cho Cho leans further into fusion, bending fan favourites with curiosity and the occasional creative oddball.
The space has been redesigned by Anthony Sirocco Design, who gives it a warm, contemporary feel that matches the venue’s all-day intentions – breakfast soon, dinner now, and drinks that blur from coffee to cocktails to milk-tea slushes.
Where: 98 Gouger Street, Adelaide
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Frankie’s on Franklin
Walk into Frankie’s on Franklin and you’re met by Christian Belperio, who greets you like an old friend -and probably won’t let you leave without a glass of vino, or at least a coffee and a chat.
Now officially open, Frankie’s is the newest project from the young hospitality duo behind popular Pasadena cafe and pizzeria, Balthazar. Front-of-house dynamo Christian, and chef Frankie Ng, whose name now reads across the door
Where: 13 Franklin Street, Adelaide
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Hamdorf Cafe
Hahndorf has just welcomed a cafe unlike any other, and it’s not just the coffee that’ll be drawing crowds. Adelaide’s first-ever guinea pig cafe, as far as we know, aptly named Hamdorf, has officially opened in the old Cheese Cellar at 91A Mount Barker Road, turning the former home of Udder Delights into a miniature wonderland for both people and pint-sized pigs.
Where: 91A Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf
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Hub Australia
North Adelaide has just scored a serious upgrade with the arrival of 88 O’Connell Street, and to make it even better, Hub Australia’s newest premium flexible workspace has landed, bringing a sleek, community-driven destination where work meets lifestyle in all the best ways. Following the success of its first Adelaide CBD site, the country’s largest privately-owned flexible workspace operator has expanded north of the city, opening the doors to a space that makes the daily grind feel anything but.
Where: Level 1, 74 O’Connell Street, North Adelaide, SA 5006
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Jenny’s Bakery Keswick
The wait is finally over, Jenny’s Bakery has officially opened its brand-new Keswick outpost, bringing its signature flaky pastries, inventive desserts, and cult-level following to the city’s inner south.
If you’ve ever queued for a crookie (that croissant-cookie hybrid), indulged in their Dubai chocolate soft-serve, or lived locally to one of its stores, you’ll know Jenny’s is an Adelaide phenomenon. With two bustling locations already in Eastwood and Norwood, the team has now taken over a former deli (Sylvia’s Deli Snack Bar) at 48 Everard Avenue, transforming it into a modern pastry haven with all the charm of its suburban roots.
Where: 48 Everard Avenue, Keswick
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La Viennese
Andrea Calabrese has been making gelato since he was fifteen, but unofficially since birth. His grandfather opened his first pastry and gelato shop, La Viennese, in Rome in 1957, then moved his business to Vieste, north of Puglia, where Andrea was born.
That gelato shop would become the blueprint for his own, a tiny corner gelateria in Stirling that bears the same name, which officially opened earlier this month.
Where: 1/77 Mount Barker Rd, Stirling
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Lumi Dessert
Lumi Dessert Bar, a new project from the team behind the Late Mornings Cafe on Wright Street, arrived in the city this month. The same space that brightens Adelaide’s mornings with matcha flights and onigiri breakfast sets will now transform into a dessert bar serving bingsu, dango and other handmade Japanese sweets.
Where: 43 Wright St, Adelaide
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Mercato
Family-owned Italian icon Mercato has officially opened its brand-new superstore at 88 O’Connell Street, bringing a slice of authentic Italian life to the heart of North Adelaide.
After closing its long-running Campbelltown home in September, the Caporaso family has spent the past few months stocking shelves, polishing glasses and testing the pastry cabinet, and now the public has been enjoying it after they opened the doors earlier this month.
Where: 88 O’Connell
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Mr Hotpoter
All aboard! A unique take on one of the city’s most popular forms of dining is here. Mr Hotpoter (pronounced ‘hot potter’), a double-decker hot pot train (now that’s a mouthful), has officially arrived in the CBD, bringing with it some seriously precious cargo that’ll drive your taste buds wild.
After gaining track-sion in Sydney’s Burwood, Chatswood and Hurstville locations for its unique twist on the typical sushi train setup, Adelaide marks its first move interstate – and manager Jason Nguyen tells us that Adelaide is bringing all the good stuff.
Where: 12 Witcombe Street, Adelaide
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Onsen
A new sanctuary of self-care has just arrived in Adelaide, with Onsen bringing a sauna-focused lounge, inspired by the Japanese hot spring tradition, to Torrensville.
For those who value slowing down, recharging and taking a moment for themselves, Onsen is bringing a slice of Japan to Adelaide with saunas, magnesium pools and compression therapy, all curated to nourish both body and mind.
Where: 217 Henley Beach Road, Torrensville
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Patina Place
Classic dining reinvented is what’s to come at Exchange Place, as new restaurant and bistro, Patina Place, prepares to open its doors this spring.
From the mind of acclaimed restaurateur Abdulla Daher, the force behind the much-loved Pranzo Restaurant, Patina Place is bringing a new all-day, European dining option to the city.
Where: 56 Exchange Place, Adelaide 5000
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Salomon
Iconic outdoor and athletic wear brand Salomon has officially landed in South Australia, opening the doors to its new concept store at Burnside Village. The space marks another big move in Salomon’s Australian expansion, giving Adelaide a new destination for top-tier performance gear and seriously stylish streetwear.
Where: Burnside Village, Level 1
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SHANX @ South Lakes
A summer of fun is heading to Goolwa, with the opening of SHANX Mini Golf at South Lakes Golf Course, a $1.4 million addition expected to become a premier mini golf experiences. The attraction is bringing with it a world-class course to the Fleurieu Peninsula, designed to strengthen the local economy and serve as an attractive new activity for both visitors and locals.
Where: Billabong Road, Goolwa, SA, Australia, South Australia
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Shifty Lizard
Shifty Lizard has been a cult favourite, bringing a twist to the usual fare of the region. Known for their locally brewed beers of all shapes, sizes, and flavours, the microbrewery was a spot beloved by locals to kick back and relax on weekends, getting together and supporting the community. So when they announced that they were closing their doors earlier in September, it’s fair to say locals were heartbroken.
Luckily, this heartbreak hasn’t lasted long, with a family of Shifty Lizard regulars diving into the world of hospitality for the first time to take over the venue.
Where: 33 High Street, Willunga, SA, 5172
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SOOL
There’s a new crew in town, bringing authentic Korean flavours, soju, and seriously good vibes to Adelaide’s West End.SOOL touched down on Hindley Street at the start of the month, taking over the former home of Don Don Korean BBQ, a venue that fed west end regulars for almost two decades.
SOOL arrives with big shoes to fill, but the new restaurant is already carving out its own identity and energy. It’s continuing the tradition of great food on this pocket of Hindley Street, serving a crowd that loves bold flavours, late-night bites and communal dining.
Where: 184 Hindley Street, Adelaide 5000
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Taco Jose’s
In the courtyard of a century-old church in McLaren Vale, the fire’s been lit. Taco Jose’s, the highly anticipated Mexican offshoot from the team behind Joe’s at Sabella, opened its doors this month, bringing $20 taco trios, mezcal slushies, and a new kind of divine service to the Vale.
Where: 133 Main Road, McLaren Vale
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Three Little Birds Distillery
Small batch Clare Valley gin makers, Three Little Birds Distillery, have taken flight to new pastures with the opening of their Sevenhill tasting room. After outgrowing their Auburn venue, the team has moved to a garden-party-ready space a short drive away in Sevenhill.
Where: Jeanneret Wines, Jeanneret Road, Sevenhill, Clare Valley, SA
To read more, click here.
Veggie Vie
After months of anticipation – and a full top-to-tail transformation – one of Adelaide’s favourite vegan cafes is finally opening its doors in the Hills. Veggie Vie Hahndorf launched this month, bringing its 100 per cent plant-based menu and colourful energy to Mount Barker Road.
Where: 13-15 Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf
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