This was my favorite brunch of the two I tried in Adelaide. We made a mistake and were 30min late for our reservation, but luckily they were nice enough to hold our reservation for us when we called and said that we were on the way. The place was very light and airy. We sat on the ground level, but there is also an indoor balcony area and a couple outdoor tables. I was very happy with the bloody Mary, got a good depth of flavor and a moderate spicy level. I LOVED the whipped avo. It was basically a deconstructed avocado toast. The avo was so light and fluffy and tangy, absolutely amazing on its own, but then to pair it with the feta, pickled rhubarb and the beautiful artisan toast - I ate every last crumb and wished there were more. read more

Amazing food! There were these raisins in the tikka masala that were absolutely outstanding. The coffee was good too. I had a flat white and a piccolo! Would go back again to try more items! read more

I was in Adelaide on a Sunday and many restaurants were closed. Luckily, this restaurant was open! The decor is super cute and the food was also tasty. I had a latte and their soup, which came in a giant bowl and was very good. The husband had a sandwich, which was also tasty. The pastry case had many delicious looking pastries. Definitely worth a try. read more

Great little place, with a quirky name. House roasted coffee has unique flavour. Pork belly sandwich was delicious, with melt in mouth confi pork and great accompaniments. Salt & Vinegar chips were a nice surprise!! Would be a great local work lunch spot. read more

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Awesome brekkie spot in Adelaide with two levels! There's outside seating, but it was a super hot morning so we decided to eat inside at the bar seats on the second level. I ordered a long black ice and the mortgage (rye toast, smashed avo, pomegranate seeds, dukkah, puréed eggplant, with a poached egg on top). This was filling, healthy, and delicious!! The eggplant was a nice touch to the classic dish. My husband got the breakfast burger (bacon, egg, cheese, and a hash brown) and loved it too. Would definitely recommend! read more

Breakfast at Crack Kitchen was one of my favorite meals while traveling in Australia for my honeymoon (August 2018). My husband and I were in Adelaide just for one night to catch The Ghan to Alice Springs. So we just needed something yummy for our early breakfast before the train later that day. The restaurant has a great visual aesthetic. The menu is clever and I loved my food (The Mortgage) and drink (almond milk latte). My husband also loved his food (The Vault) and drink (latte). See picture. We got there shortly after opening and there were already people seated for breakfast. It definitely got more busy as time went on. So it's clearly a popular spot. Would definitely recommend to anyone in Adelaide looking for some solid coffee and food. read more

Crack Kitchen - The Vault pictured on the white plate, and The Mortgage pictured on the black plate. - Cafes Near Me - Adelaide, SA

Great modern cafe with a good casual vibe. Bfast time is busy so expect to wait if u don't ha e a group booking. We were told we would need to wait 15mins but were seated within 5. Coffee arrives quickly with a selection of styles incl their own roasted beans. Menu options for bfast are extensive. Food arrived within about 15mins of ordering even though it was busy. Will definitely come back here. read more

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Great place for breakfast..gets a bit busy and cramped..service is great Breakfast portions are great, coffee tastes amazing read more

Great service. Great location. Great food! Just know that when you order hashbrowns with your egg sandwich, the hashbrowns come inside the egg sandwich. read more

Crack Kitchen - Soooooo when you add the hash browns to the breakfast sandwich it actually comes ON the sandwich. - Cafes Near Me - Adelaide, SA

What's cracking in Adelaide? Crack. There are many puns to be made here, some more appropriate than others. From the team behind The Loose Caboose in Hindmarsh and Whipped in Semaphore, Crack Kitchen transforms a former bank into three levels of exquisite cafe, roastery and soon to be patisserie, with a focus on local community and traceability for produce. Crack, noun; a narrow opening. The building is long and narrow with just a single row of tables running down one side and the counter running down the other side. A couple of communal benches are squeezed into the front corner next to the counter. The interior is simple and minimalist with Scandinavian design influences; concrete floor, white walls, white-tiled counter, light timber furnishings and black staircase. Touches of turquoise add some colour and flows from the shades of the wall-mounted desk lamp lighting to the cups, saucers and table condiments. The second level is in the style of a mezzanine, overlooking the tables below, and features bar seating and the coffee roaster at one end. The third level was not yet open at the time of writing but is planned to eventuate into a bakery and patisserie. Crack, colloquialism, cocaine; a highly addictive stimulant. The food menu provides some twists on breakfast and lunch favourites; these include the Bircher muesli with poached pear, the smashed avocado with beetroot hummus and spiced seeds and the bubble and squeak with salted beetroot. Then there's some more creative and slightly left field dishes that include the brioche Welsh rarebit, the home made black pudding, the gingerbread pikelets with poached mandarin, cardamom yoghurt and chocolate almond honeycomb and the beef brisket sourdough. The rarebit and the brisket sandwich both feature house made mustard mayo which is simply divine, even for those who are usually not mustard lovers. Coffee is roasted in house, the roaster on the second level might be a giveaway, with a blend and single origins on offer as espresso, filter and cold brew. Soy and almond milk are available. Hot chocolate from Mörk and a range of teas, smoothies, fresh juices and milkshakes are also on offer. Crack, verb; to overcome a security system or component, to break open. A centrepiece of the ground level is the unisex disabled bathroom, the quaint door of which is from an old bank safe. Like the front doors of the cafe, it is motorised and opens automatically. Puns and homonyms aside, Crack Kitchen is a stunning addition to the CBD with its strong food menu and coffee offerings. The cakes and tarts on display on the counter are quite something already and opening of the third level patisserie and bakery will be exciting. read more

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This was the best breakfast I've had here in Adelaide. Ordered the Pummelled Pumpkin- Basil pesto, grill asparagus, crispy kale, parmigiana reggiano, poached egg on dark rye. The composition of the dish was well balanced, multi-layered and aesthetically pleasing. We also tried the baked egg with scallops- very savory and hot! Well balanced with the creamy poached eggs and cauliflower purée at the bottom paired with the crunchy pangrattato and crispy bacon. Would definitely order again Delicious!! Their coffee is excellent - super smooth. We were lucky to sit upstairs at the bar seating and witnessed them roasting their own coffee beans. No wonder the coffee is so tasty. I just wish the serving size was bigger so I could have more haha. read more

The staff. There's always a saying how staff and service can make a break a place. And in this case, they made it. The staff are the friendliest people, so thank you for making our experience so wonderful. Automatic doors that push open when you enter automatically makes you feel like a wizard. Or a bank robber, as the vaulted doors are made from hard steel, probably a remnant from the building's past as a bank. The decor is as Melbourne as you can get, set in Adelaide. Absolutely wonderful. Black cutlery, timber finishings, vintage coffee machines, the works. Food is nothing short from spectacular. The Mushroom Field is great. At first glance it seems a bit on the smaller side, but it is actually sufficient. Coffee is wonderful. A terrific addition to Adelaide's food scene and this is one that should stay. read more

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Went here Sunday morning and had a great experience. Absolutely love the decor and the vault toilet is such a talking piece. The staff were lovely and friendly for an early Sunday morning and more than accommodating with questions about the menu and recommendations. The menu had a lot of choice. I choose the smashed avo and poached egg. Which were perfect. I added the black pudding which could have done with a little more flavour but still good. Their coffee is really good too! As they have only just recently opened I look forward to trying them again soon. read more

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We were warmly greeted by two waitresses as we arrived. The perfect start to a great experience. We were seated immediately, which we were surprised by. We started with coffee. Me, a soy latte. It was acceptable but not riveting. My meal, the bubble and squeak, though. Stunning. Just beautiful. House-cured salmon that melted in the mouth and was an orchestra of flavours, carried by a luscious meatiness. Salted beetroot kraut which was oh-so refreshing. The most perfect poached egg - the yoke rich-orange. And a creamy-comforting bubble and squeak just loaded with oniony bitter-sweetness. Perfectly seasoned and the perfect carbohydrate to accompany the other ingredients. My hung-over companion had the ham hock and poached egg with a mustard cream which apparently hit the spot good and proper. A resounding 5/5 I am told. The whole experience, despite the less-than perfect coffee, was exceptional. Move over My Kingdom for a Horse and Troppo, you have some serious competition on your hands*. *I know, I know, all these businesses can and should coexist peacefully. But, frankly, I'm going to struggle to find the motivation to visit the other two places with Crack now in the area, read more

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Trendy and cool atmosphere with gourmet style brekkie! First impressions are great - I love the shop front signage :) Plenty of "table for two" seating and a couple of larger group tables, perfect for a breakfast/brunch date. Upstairs they have breakfast bar style seating and it's very spacious! I had the Welsh rarebit and I didn't stop to make chit chat whilst eating it - it's a must try if you go here. The food is presented really well and I like how the cutlery is black in colour (not seen that before!) Only thing this place loses a star for is service is a bit lacking. It took them 10 minutes to seat us. One person greeted us, said they would be back and never showed up again- next we saw them serving others and avoiding eye contact with us!! Rude!! Only when we were about to leave another server caught sight of us and had us seated right away. Oh and we asked for water - they forgot to bring us that too. read more

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Cool restaurant with the vault from the old bank being the bathroom. Just pray you don't get locked in! Food was pretty good. I liked the grilled haloumi cheese. Everything was pretty average. Nothing we had stood out much but it was good. read more

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Love love the decor - strong focus on minimalism with Danish influences. White and teal seems to be the dominating colours in this space. Leafy plants adds to the impact. The three level old bank has been transformed into a coffee haven. Perfect for the caffeine junkies in my office, as it is only down the street for us. The roastery is located on the second level if you are keen for a lesson. Food serve is beautiful baguettes and sandwiches with a wow factor. Will have to pop back here for breakfast or lunch soon. As they have only opened today to the public, there is still some final touches to add to this place. Worth a gander and a coffee for sure. read more

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Absolutely love Crack kitchen. In the last month it's had some menu changes- there's a lot less options now. Some may think that's bad but at least it's easier to choose as everything sounds so delicious. Sad to say my favourite gingerbread pikelets have been removed, but my go tos are the fresh pasta (super buttery, with roasted cherry tomatoes, cheese and meaty bits) and their granola and mushrooms dish. I also love the sound of their jerk chicken burger- that's next on our list. Coffee enthusiasts will love their brews- no sugar needed. Big ticks to their iced lattes. Absolutely love the interior- huge ceilings, mezzanine level, greenery galore, a old safe as a toilet and airy, Scandinavian vibe. There's no wonder this place is doing incredible things- when you know the crew behind the Loose Caboose is running the show you're up for a great feed and good service. read more

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Amazing taste in coffee (soy cap). Great service. Beautiful presentation of good menu. Rocket lovers (of which i am NOT one) will be in heaven. read more

Crack Kitchen - Porato rosti w salad poached eggs. - Cafes Near Me - Adelaide, SA

Had a very enjoyable meal here. Food was fresh and tasty with quick friendly service and was surprised by the wine selection. I would head back here agin no worries and the prices where reasonable compared to what other more upmarket restaurants around the area are charging read more

Only tried their coffee, chai and occasionally their banana bread. I find their chai nice as they don't use the powder or syrup. Their coffee from a personal preference doesn't hit the mark for me. I'd say on the pricey side as a regular coffee and a slice of banana bread is around $10. Slightly higher than other cafes around. Great little spot, close to work. Good service, always busy. Would love to try their lunch one day. The menu does look simple and good. read more

The staff, and service at the Crack Kitchen was amazing. The staff were nice and polite. The food and drinks didn't take long to come out, and were presented nice. I will defiantly be coming back. My photos don't do it justice guys. read more

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Coffee was fine but had to wait 45+ minutes for my eggs on toast and ended up leaving without having eaten. Won't be going back here.

Another fancy brekky joint in the city. I liked it! Went for a late (noonish) Saturday brunch and got the only open table. There's not a lot of seating so I'm glad we didn't try an hour earlier. Decor is modern and slick with subway tiles, potted succulents, and expensive dishes. You know, like every hipster bar and cafe around the world. It's a tired style but I still love it. The cutlery in particular is gorgeous. Coffee and food were very good. I had the zucchini eggs dish, which was good, but the eggs lacked salt and it had zero zucchini flavour. For this, they lose a star. My dining companion had the beef brisket which was better than my dish, we both agreed. Service was good. Nice staff! The highlight of brunch was watching everyone fail at reading instructions to open a door. I won't spoil it for you -- just read the f&@*ing sign when you're leaving! read more

Absolutely fabulous breakfast with heart portions and fantastic coffee with a great atmosphere and music playing in the background. Seriously couldn't be happier and I'm super picky. LOVE read more

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My goodness - this was probably the best breakfast I've ever had. I got the money mushrooms, but there were so many other dishes I wanted to get and wished I had a bigger stomach. My husband got the smashed pumpkin and this was pretty tasty as well. I'll definitely be back. read more

One of my favourite places to brunch in the CBD. Super friendly staffs, easy bookings via their website or to call up if its a small group (less than 3 people). Love coming back here because of their seasonal menu, always delish!! They have a cool space with lots of natural lighting, very aesthetic in general. read more

Lovely coffee, long wait. Food was very disappointing - the Money Mushrooms are very poorly seasoned/balanced and way too much of a "smoked" flavour, didn't even finish. Charcoal sourdough was very thick and made the whole dish feel very heavy and didn't really add anything. The cultured cream seemed to be a few days old and horribly acidic and had split. This feels like it was a meal designed for an Instagram photo rather than actual eating. The Pumpkin Salad was somewhat better, but produce was all very old and sad - broccolini starting to turn brown, mushy, off-tasting pomegranate arils , a very bland zucchini salad. A very haphazard plate with nothing tying it together, just random vegetables that would be better off in the compost. The saving grace was a truly excellent hash brown that we ordered as a side. It was difficult to add seasoning to the food to improve it as well because the salt and pepper grinders were rubbish quality. This is a beautiful airy space and wait staff are friendly enough, but the kitchen needs to take a good look at itself and think about what actually tastes good and what is just hype food, and the whole place needs to tighten up its timing to get food and drinks out in a more timely manner - we were sat for maybe 20 minutes before any staff came to take our order. read more

Slow service. Very average very small over priced coffee. So noisy we couldn't hear each other talk. Won't be back :(

What a cool little spot! I tried Crack Kitchen for the first time this week and was very impressed by the friendly and prompt service (no looking around wondering where/if you can get some dang table water) and the gingerbread pancakes well and truly satisfied my sweet tooth! I'll be back. read more

Had a work breakfast here. Loved the menu selection and my mushroom breakfast was absolutely delicious - generous servings, excellent flavours and well cooked. My co-workers seemed equally impressed with their meals and coffee. Would definitely come again if I was in the area. read more

If you come to Adelaide and don't eat here you WILL regret it! And it's not just the food... The attention to detail in every aspect, the decor, the tableware, the presentation, the coffee and the service make it a truly enjoyable dining experience. I can't praise this place highly enough. 1,000,000 / 10! read more

Ordered "crack hash", Love it！Probably the best breakfast I have had during the 9-day stay.

Roast their own coffee (which is delicious) and breakfast I had (free range eggs, rye toast and a side of bacon) was super fresh and really tasty! Pleasant, genuine service and a really interesting old building for it's setting. Really glad we found it. Will be back. read more

Green eggs and ham was outstanding! Coffee = delicious and superb service! Get it in ya!

Great environment awesome food but busy by mid morning, so had to wait awhile but was worth the wait. Coffee was great, would definitely return. read more

Fantastic! Amazing food: delicious flavours and beautiful, local ingredients. Funky, light decor and decent prices. Will definitely be back!

We visited Crack for breakfast during the Ashes and didn't want to leave. It was our favorite meal in Australia. It's small and admittedly hard to get into unless you are there really early or during odd hours but on the quality of dishes alone...sublime! LOVED it. read more

Great breakfast cafe for a weekend break in Adelaide. Friendly and helpful staff from the manager downwards.