Brunch. It’s that little time after breakfast but before lunch when all rules go out the window. Sure you get your regular eggs on toast but if you fancy something elaborate, opt for waffles, fried chicken and a mimosa or two and no one will bat an eye lid.
Adelaide’s brunch game has really stepped up in the past few years and we know how overwhelming making a decision on where to go can be so we’ve narrowed down the best spots to add to your list when you’re in the CBD.
CRACK KITCHEN
If you’re in need of a spot of crack, look no further than this contemporary cafe and speciality coffee roasters established in a renovated former bank building, transformed into a bright Scandinavian inspired cafe with an in-house roasters on the Mezzanine level. Be sure to try their Crispy Duck Lasagne, complimented by spinach, creamy white sauce and pangrattato.
13 Franklin Street, Adelaide
DIASPORA KOUZINA
Drop in and join the team at Diaspora to enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast or lunch (or brunch!) with a varied menu including modern favourites with a fun Hellenic twist. There’s plenty of beloved Greek classics, all made in-house by the talented team.
250 Pulteney Street, Adelaide
THE FLYING FIG
Along the lines of the famous Jewish delicatessen, Flying Figs’ philosophy is simple: they aim to make most of the menu items in house from smoking pastrami and pickling to even making their own soft drinks. It’s sustainable at its finest, championing fresh and local produce. And it’s bloody delicious.
161 Jeffcott St, North Adelaide
HEY JUPITER
Bonjour! It might be café croissant in the morning, steak frites and a quick vin rouge at lunch, afternoon cocktails with charcuterie and freshly shucked oysters on our sunny terrace, a weekend brunch with all-day breakfast and Champagne or a multi-course dinner taking advantage of our extensive wine list. Whatever your French fancy, Hey Jupiter have your breakfast, lunch and dinner needs covered.
11 Ebenezer Pl, Adelaide
LUIGI’S DELICATESSEN
Look no further for an epic breakfast board: Luigi Delicatessen serves up the city’s best breakfast, and their platter is stacked with bacon, sausage, eggs, bread, veggies, and sauces. You can feast on this delicious share platter in the restaurant’s beautiful venue, which has an open kitchen and open bar, so you can watch as they prepare both your food and coffee.
Luigi Delicatessen is no stranger to Adelaide’s food board craze, and is fact often cited as its originator. The Franklin Street restaurant, which was on Flinders Street for many years prior, has crafted their signature share platters, which include meat platters, seafood boards, breakfast platters, and homemade pasta boards, since its opening.
43 Franklin St, Adelaide
MY KINGDOM FOR HORSE
There’s a reason this city-edge cafe keeps winning awards. Named Best Cafe Dining in the City not once but TWICE, the onsite coffee roaster and Insta-grammable food to match will make your stay at the plant-filled eclectic space one to remember.
191 Wright Street, Adelaide
PENNY UNIVERSITY
Located in Adelaide’s East End, Penny University has been a local favourite, providing a communal atmosphere, fresh & healthy food, and Adelaide’s best coffee for over 7 years. It’s a quaint little affair that dishes out some seriously epic sandwiches.
1/7 Union Street, Adelaide
PETER RABBIT
No Adelaide brunch list is complete without mentioning Peter Rabbit. The owners of the CBD cafe have taken this site from quite literally dirt and rubble and turned it into something spectacularly unique within the city. You’ll find lush green lawns and an abundance of foliage encompassing great quality coffee and a fresh local menu. And bunnies (of course)!
Corner of Hindley & Liverpool St, Adelaide
PIPPO
Located in the heart of North Adelaide, Insta-worthy, pastel pink haven PIPPO is one of the favourite foodie destinations for CBD residents and beyond. The warm and inviting space, renowned for their glorious brunch dishes, pastries and coffee is launching a brand new dinner menu, focusing on seasonal, local produce and reinventing the venue’s evening offerings.
67 O’Connell St, North Adelaide
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