Kylee's Brekky Guide to Adelaide, South Australia
Hi party people. It’s me, iced coffee queen here. I recently spent 5 months living down under in the incredible city of Adelaide. As an (iced) coffee addict I was determined to find the best iced latte in all of Adelaide. Australia is known for delicious coffee and South Australia’s coffee did not disappoint. Along with the fab coffee, I also found some of the best brekky spots. Whether you’re a sweet or savory brekky type or maybe a mix of both, I think we can all agree that a good brekky spot makes the world go round.
Below is a list of my favorite Brekky spots in Adelaide. Happy brunching!
XOXO,
Ky
DISCLAIMER: DO NOT ORDER AN ICED COFFEE unless you want ICECREAM in your coffee. If you want a regular Iced Coffee then order an “Iced Latte.”
Pickle in the Middle
20/10 recommend this to be your first stop in Adelaide for brekky. They have the BEST iced latte and eggs benedict I’ve ever had. Plus, You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The food is incredible, but the people are who make it. The owners, Luke and Carley are some of the best. They make their customers feel like family.
Drink : Vanilla iced latte w/ almond milk
Order (pictured) : Eggs Benedict (SO good)
Order (not pictured) : Breakfast greens, salted caramel brownie or banana bread!
Argo On The Parade
Think Cheesecake Factory but Australian style. Their menu is HUGE and EVERYTHING on it is ABSOLUTELY TO DIE FOR!
Drink : Try one of their fresh juices, smoothies or coffee - you can’t go wrong!
Order (pictured) : THEIR MOUTH WATERING BANANA BREAD called “Hakuna Banana.”
Order (not pictured) : The BREAKFAST BURGER (A brioche bun filled with bacon, provolone, fried egg, bacon jam, aioli, tomato relish and baby spinach)
C.R.E.A.M.
Located south of the city, Cream, is a hidden gem in Brighton Beach. The iced latte’s are delicious but the true masterpiece is the DONUT brekky sandwich on the menu.
Drink : Iced almond milk latte
Order (pictured) : Donut Breakfast Sandwich - yes it is as good as it looks / sounds!
Order (not pictured) : Are you really considering not getting the donut breakfast sandwich?
Commissary
A local favorite that is always busy, you just cannot miss this spot. I still think about the bbq pork eggs benedict to this day. Their cozy restaurant makes for a great brekky date rain or shine.
Drink : Iced Caramel Coconut Latte (or Frappe)
Order (pictured) : BBQ Pulled Pork (Eggs Benedict) - so so so good.
Order (not pictured) : I went for a savory, but my sweet tooth was almost convinced. Check out the pancakes french toast & red velvet waffles
The Feathers Pavilion
A fabulous environment, fun for the whole family. Although this place is open all day, their brekky is one of a kind. You’ll find this place a bit more pricey, but you pay for the great quality you receive.
Drink : Iced Coffee (my first time having ice cream in my coffee -delicious but not a everyday drink for me)
Order (pictured) : Brekky Roll (far away) and Eggs Any How (closer dish)
Order (not pictured) : Superseed Muesli
Spill the Beans
Whoops, totally spilling the beans on this spot, but the brekky burger is BOMB - that’s the tea.
Drink: Iced Latte
Order (pictured) : Lamb Burger (close up) and Brekky Burger (further away)
Order (not pictured) : Chia Seed Pudding
Bricks and Stones
A place where old school meets modern. Don’t mind the sub pair pic to the right, it’s a screenshot of a video because a pic just wouldn’t do it justice.
Drink : My normal, iced almond milk latte please
Order (pictured) : Buttermilk Pancakes
Order (not pictured) : Brioche French Toast
Coffee Institute
Located in the suburb of Walkerville, this cafe, is always happening. The combination of the ambiance, delicious food, friendly staff and quality of the coffee is one of a kind.
Drink : Cold brew + coconut milk
Order (pictured) : Pulled Pork Benedict
Order (not pictured) : Smashed Avo please (Avo short for avocado but don’t get it confused with ARVO, sounds like “ah-vo,” which is short for afternoon")
Brighton Jetty Bakery
Lettered/Numbered Donuts? Need i say more? perfect just for a birthday, any celebration or simply just because.
Drink: I never bought coffee here but of course they offer coffee all day.
Order (pictured) : I’ve only had the donuts here but they were so good - made my website launch that much sweeter!
Order (not pictured) : I need to try one of their pasties or pies, an Australian staple.
Alimentary Eatery
This was the first brekky spot I opted for a lunch item. This healthy greens bowl was absolutely fabulous!
Drink : iced latte please
Order (pictured) : don’t remember the exact name but you can’t go wrong with any of their bowls
Order (not pictured) : Vegan Berry Bomb Stack (pancakes) or
Brekky A bit Outside Of Adelaide:
The Golden Fleece Cafe
Headed to McLaren Vale for a wine tour? You’ll definitely want a good brekky to start off the day. We started off here and the rest was history!
Drink : Iced vanilla almond milk latte - this one was the perfect amount of sweetness
Order (pictured) : Brekky Burger (my classic go to)
Order (not pictured) : You can never go wrong with Avo toast
Agatha’s
This hip spot in port Noarlunga, about 30 minutes south of the city is a must. Along with their delicious food, they have a mission that is incredible.
Drink : Iced coffee (yes I want icecream) please
Order (pictured) : Pancakes - their specialty pancakes are always changing…this was a berry mix but they are currently doing pina colada pancakes.
Order (not pictured) : Benedict Bagel or the Mexi Waffle
Port Elliot Bakery
Located near Victor Harbor, this bakery is an absolute must. It may be a drive from Adelaide, but i promise you donut want to miss this bakery.
Drink: Something iced please
Order (pictured) : Strawberry Sprinkled Donut (But you cannot miss their monthly speciality donut. Each month they launch a Donut of the month. Check out their Instagram Here for this month’s speciality donut).
Order (not pictured) : They have some of the best pasties and pies I’ve had in Australia.
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LET’S BREKKY!
Here is map to help make finding the best brekky spots in adelaide easier. If you do visit one of these amazing spots, let me know and we can talk brekky!
This Brekky Guide is dedicated to my bestie gal, fellow brekky lover, and the Adelaide brekky expert Kayla. She took me to a new brekky spot every Friday and they were always the best dates. Cheers to many more brekky dates in the future! You are the best - miss you so much!
