6 Of Adelaide’s Most Instagram-Friendly Cafes

I’m Emma Kate – designer, storyteller and adventurer. Someone important…
Adelaide is buzzing right now – and Instagram is taking notice. Known for vineyard-dotted hills that spill into the sea, an enviable foodie culture, and more recently, a renaissance, this city is totally on trend.
If you like your breakfast for lunch and succulents for your coffee dates, here are six cafes you should know about, from one ‘gramming aficionado to another.
[related_articles]56933[/related_articles]#1 Nourish’d Kitchen
On a leafy, unassuming street in suburban Stepney, you’ll find a haven of nourishment. The interior styling is on point, the coffee is strong, and the staff are sweet.
Run by aunty/niece duo Tina and Katie, staff at The Nourish’d Kitchen ask you to think of them as your very own food PA – making it uncomplicated to eat healthy, locally-sourced, seasonal fare. Step inside real-life Pinterest, and line up for a serve of radiance.
Where: 3 Ann Street, Stepney
#2 Penny University
If Penny University actually took enrolments, I’d graduate with a Masters. But, in all seriousness, this place – nestled in Adelaide’s East End Precinct – is a goodie. The vibe is equal parts kitsch, hipster and cosy, the staff are rad, and fresh blooms are placed on tables just so. You’ll want to photograph this place, inside and out.
Where: 1/7 Union Street, Adelaide
#3 La Moka
If happiness is a yellow cup, then this establishment is like walking into pure sunshine. La Moka is an Italian-inspired cafe and aperitivo bar, and is on-trend without trying too hard. Short blacks are happily served alongside Campari, and we’re kinda into it.
Where: 16A Peel Street, Adelaide
#4 The Flinders Street Project
As soon as you walk into this light-flooded nook, you’ll look up. Suspended from the ceiling of The Flinders Street Project are 10,000 wooden spoons (not that I’ve counted).
This inner-city oasis is the perfect place to order a coffee and prop yourself at the windowsill, or make new friends seated around the main communal table, which naturally features succulents. It’s a tiny space, so expect a line.
Where: 276 Flinders Street, Adelaide
#5 Pickle In The Middle
With its minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired interior, all plywood and pops of bright yellow, it’s impossible to not smile when you’re here. Pickle in the Middle boasts a plant-centric menu and all-day breakfast.
Where: 134 Unley Road, Unley
#6 Loose Caboose
A railway station-turned-cafe? Yes, really. The Loose Caboose is not new, but it’s a brunch institution and still a favourite for picture-perfect coffee dates. There’s a green wall, clocks telling the times of faraway countries, sparkling water on tap, and cobalt blue coffee cups.
Sombreros and sunscreen are provided when it’s sunny, so order the smashed avocado, sit out on the deck and you won’t be anything but happy.
Where: 21 First Street, Hindmarsh
(All images: Emma Kate Codrington)
[qantas_widget code=ADL]Check out Qantas flights to Adelaide.[/qantas_widget]I’m Emma Kate – designer, storyteller and adventurer. Someone important in my life once called me espiègle (in French). It means playful, frolicsome, rascal, clever. He told me it fit my rogue adventurer mould. I’m a garden dweller. D A Y D R E A M E R. Treading lightly through this planet, with feet on the earth and head in the clouds; petite-but-fierce frame, flighty but dependable nature. I’m a mischief maker, all for messy hair + early rising + flower markets + coffee. I hail from a long line of seekers. W A N D E R L U S T is in my bones. When not tapping away on my laptop, you can most likely find me brunching, or cross-legged + barefoot on a plane, daydreaming about how deep down, I really wish I lived in Paris. Nothing makes me happier than a pink-skied sunrise, getting/sending prettily packaged mail, flying on a plane bound for new adventure and loving with abandon.