While I wouldn't say that having shops and cafes in alleyways is a relatively new things, since there have been a number of them about the place over the years, this whole laneway revolution has certainly come over from Melbourne, and this café certainly does define this revolution. In many cases is pretty much feels like your typical Melburnian coffee house, right down to the rather decent coffee on offer. Sure, it may not be one of the absolute top notch places, but it is still pretty cool. read more

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Step off of Peel St and into a modern Tuscan cucina and bar. Floor tiles fresh off the boat from nonna's hallway, swathes of natural brown and green furnishings and a tapas style menu of share plates, Italian wine and strong la moka coffee means I no longer have to dream of my Italian holiday in a few months and I can start living it up here! When every staff member who serves you looks like they've stepped out of a Gucci catalogue it's hard not to gush, but the table service was impeccable, quick and not too intrusive, even though we were sitting up in the balcony area. My friend and I arrived at 5:30pm to a surprise welcome that it was Aperitivo Hour until 7:30pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday and our drinks would come with a plate of nibbles. Normally that means, a piece of cheese and an arancini ball but my delightful Sangiovese was delivered with a platter full of salami, proscuitto, bread, cheese, olives and bite sized zucchini frittata which was delicious. We topped that off with a huge platter of charcuterie for 2 (could have served 3) for $18 and a coffee and I was ready to pitch a tent and spend the night up on the cosy balcony in time for a la moka coffee and a brioche for brekky in the morning. Sadly they kicked me out but I will return for Aperitivo Hour and a morning coffee or two many times again. read more

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Peel St bar crawl, what a a divine place to have a few drinks with mates on a Saturday night. The staff are lovely and friendly and this place screams out trendy and hipster as the staff wear the checked shirts and have really cool beards. I loved the yellow door at the front, it's very inviting place, once you walk in, the place has booths and stools to sit on and more space upstairs for casual sitting and drinks. The place is clean and well kept. The bar is definitely stocked up with a variety of alcohol and mocktails drinks and it was a busy night. I ordered a banana sunrise mocktail but the bar staff they blender is busy and will take about 15mins and he suggested to order something else. A bit disappointed so I ordered another drink on the menu. It was some tropical mocktail, pretty good, not the best but still pretty good. I didn't stay for long as our group left for the next bar crawl. Overall thumbs up, I'' definitely return to this hipster place and hopefully get my banana sunrise mocktail. read more

La Moka - Restaurants Near Me - Adelaide, SA

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Super super super cute new (open less than a month) place tucked away on Peel street (between Hindley & Currie). This small little hide out has comfy bench seating, up the stairs loft seating and "watch the world go by" breakfast bar window fronted seating. Bumble bee yellow mugs and espresso cups are a perfect match to the hard to miss street front yellow door and old style street lamp. The decor is über funky with overhead beam mounted pot plants, awesome wicker style pendant lamps and some of the coolest printed floor tiles I've seen in a while. Coffee is great, service is friendly and although I haven't sampled any (yet!) the pastries and cabinet items looked delicious. I look forward to taking friends here to show off my sneaky new find!!! read more

La Moka - Bubble Bee Yellow Entrance - Restaurants Near Me - Adelaide, SA

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Bright cheerful coffee house with a strong Italian bent. Strong coffee nice Italian yums. I like this place because of their unique retro style aesthetic and because there is a bit more personal space available than other well known coffee shops close by. read more

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Met my brother for a coffee down peel street. I can't believe I haven't been to this place before. It's a shame it's soo far from my work. Firstly I loved the coffee which was serve with a little biscotti and I the cozy atmosphere. I did choose to sit outside to make the most of the sunny winter day but it was super cute inside.! read more

La Moka - Mouth watering - Restaurants Near Me - Adelaide, SA

My most recent treat yo self Thursday took me to La Moka for lunch and a cocktail. Really nice decor, and I loved the loft section-perfect for unobtrusive people watching. The staff was friendly and attentive, with lots of banter as they worked. The menu was very appetising and the Italian heritage shone out. There was a pleasant selection of cocktails available, and no judgement for my early beverage (bonus). My focaccia was delicious with good flavour combo. Would come again, preferably to take a snap of their cute yellow door. read more

La Moka - Caipirinha and my focaccia salsiccia. Both were delicious, especially the goats cheese on the focaccia. - Restaurants Near Me - Adelaide, SA

If you're missing European winters, seeking a small yet intimate bar, and also the option of arguably one of the best coffees in Adelaide....then seek no more. La Moka is your poison. Admittedly, my girl band and I sought refuge here a few weekends ago, when we were faced with the stark realisation that Saturday nights past 9pm in town were no longer home to us. Hindley St had turned into the awful raucous our parents had once made it out to be thanks to too much jailbait, and too much "I wished I never saw." At some stage I had transitioned from party girl to nanna. And Saturday night had become a strange place. Luckily enough this meant I finally got to try this little hole in the wall on the famous Peel St. We only tried a few of their cocktails but were very satisfied. The mulled wine was full of vibrant spice and everything nice to keep us warm. The warm honey and lemon cocktail was soothing and delectable. And the espresso martini was made to perfection. I will go as far to say that it may be the best espresso martini I've had in Adelaide, and I've had a lot of them! The coffee was divine and everything about it seemed to be spot on, right down to the impeccable froth. The service was good and we felt that it was the only bar on Saturday night that did not make it feel impossible to be served. La Moka saved our Saturday night, and I cannot wait to return to try some of the food on offer and work my way through their amazing coffee and drinks menu. read more

La Moka - Cocktails to soothe your soul. - Restaurants Near Me - Adelaide, SA

I love this place - a little taste of a cosy Italian café tucked away in a side street of Adelaide. I believe a great way to judge a place is how they do the simple classics - in this case, a caprese salad and bruschetta. You don't have any overwhelming flavours to hide behind with either of these dishes and so you have to have the best ingredients in order to serve a good product. I'm not sure what olive oil La Moka use but it is seriously the best! I could drink the stuff straight! So delicious! The staff are always super welcoming and friendly. I've had coffees/hot chocolates here a few times and it's always great. I usually tend to sit upstairs - it's quiet and cosy and gives you a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. I also went and had the vegetarian lasagne there recently - it was very tasty. Not the best I've had but not the worst but I did notice that it didn't just leave me feeling heavy and bloated like a lot of lasagnes can. I've been told that if you go there for drinks on a Friday night, they will give you a little complimentary tasting plate. Love that they are enforcing the responsible service of alcohol and can't wait to try their snacks! read more

Oh my god I Love, Love, Love this place!! You step through the cheery yellow door and step into a little slice of Italy. The tiles, the light fittings, the food, the coffee, the espresso martinis (take me now!). Add to that the swarthes of good looking Italian speaking patrons and you're instantly transported to cafes of Bologna. This European delight comes complete with traditional Apparativo and is so welcoming you'll never want to leave. Pop in for a drink and before you know its closing time and you have to say goodnight to your new best friends at the table next to you. read more

On Saturday night, we experienced quite possibly the worst customer service experience ever at La Moka. Our experience started badly from the minute we stepped onto Peel Street and pondered which bar to spend our money in. The open hostility and rudeness that our group was met with was nothing short of shocking. From what I can fathom, I believe our crime was being middle-aged. Perhaps our mistake was having the audacity to order a vodka and raspberry? The inept barman didn't know how to respond to that order and asked his Manger who replied, "We don't serve f*@king sh!t like that here". An altered request for a vodka, lime and soda, in the hope that that may be easier for him to achieve, received the same revolting response from said manager. What happened to love, diversity and inclusivity?? Not even at Xmas time apparently for this little shoe-box bar. This bar is Adelaide at its worst. Up its own backside, trying to create an atmosphere of exclusivity and superiority whilst desperately wishing it was somewhere interesting like Sydney, Melbourne, London, Manchester or even downtown Tasmania for that matter. I suggest it takes a look at the customer service at neighbouring Casa Bla Bla which was incredibly friendly, welcoming and had a highly enjoyable atmosphere. I only wish we had stayed there. read more

Great little hidden treasure in Peel Street that's not too small and certainly knows how to make good soy hot chocolates AND serve them fast. Having lined up for my hot drink often, I am always impressed in the team's ability to churn out good quality drinks at volume. As a coffee hang-out, the customer turnover is high so finding somewhere to sit is usually not a problem. The seating area at the top of the stairs is an excellent use of space and you'll find 4-5 groups enjoying themselves here at any one time. Tip: try the Zeppole, amazingly fresh, delicious Italian treats! read more

Third review in and this place doesn't cease to make me happy. The new renovations aren't entirely to my taste, but you can see the commercial motive in them. Doesn't matter though as the service is exceptional still and the drinks pure perfection. read more

OK, I've upgraded my review to the magical 5 stars, since this place has become my go-to coffee shops during the week on my way to work, and I have been very impressed! The soy latte uses Bonsoy (of course), and the staff are very friendly and quick to get through the morning crowds. The only problem here is the standing room for takeaway coffees ... something the interior designer probably should have thought of. Lately that have been giving away a free zeppole (Italian donut) on Wednesdays with 2 coffees, so that's another dangerous addiction ... YUM! read more

I do like this place however I can only bring myself to give it 4 stars. I agree the coffee is good and it has a cool atmosphere but didn't quite knock my socks off. It gets stars for great service considering how busy and packed it can get. I had ordered a lot and staff were quick to help give me a bag and make sure I had everything I needed. I ordered the egg and prosciutto roll - was hot and tasty... A little on the dry side goes better with some ketchup. I ordered a flat white- Overall better than most (but not the best I've had). It was bit too milky for me....I might order the mocha next time. I would come back here as its a nice place to sip and drink coffee (in a lane way setting) and there's nice bar and outdoor seating. read more

In my humble opinion, the best coffee in Adelaide. My standard long black came in a thick china cup with cold milk (as I had asked) in a small, skinny clear glass bottle. The coffee was superb, so good that I didn't put milk in it after all. The flavour was fresh, mellow and fullsome without a hint of bitterness or astringency. The temperature was perfect, allowing the flavour of the coffee full reign. I'll remember that cup of coffee for a long time. The atmosphere in the smallish shop is busy and friendly. The staff seem happy and the prices are reasonable. read more

My favourite spot in the city! So cool to have somewhere you can go for coffee or an alcoholic drink, whatever the time. Very European. The Italian owner Manuel is lovely (and so handsome!!) Excellent coffee, decent wine list, good food and free platters with drinks during happy hour - very nice touch indeed. read more

No way to describe La Moka other than: best coffee in Adelaide, best espresso martini's in Adelaide and super lovely baristers.

Wandering around aimlessly in the back streets of Radeliade, as I do from time to time, I found this happening little joint in Peel Lane. I felt like I well and truly fell down the rabbit hole, tumbling in to an environment of jaunty little hipsters. Beards, chic Frenchy striped tops and black aprons abounded. I couldn't decide what to look at. Was it the nifty fit out, with a secret mezzanine level I didn't spot until I looked at other Yelper reviews? Was it the delightfully wicked looking European doughnuts tempting me at the till? Was it the totally handsome Italian barista (the only one without a beard, if you don't count the ladies) whose molten liquid brown eyes had be wishing I'd brought my swimsuit, to dive in? Was it... the coffee I ordered? Look, hell no, I drank and it was terrific. Good tunes on the juke box, comforting vibe of people coming and going, free papers to mooch, inviting selection of food options in the display window, this place seems to have it all. Browsing through other Yelp reviews, I see they also become a small bar in the later hours, with Tapas and other temptations. Yes, I will be back. read more

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3 stars is at odds with some other reviews but it means its okay and I would go back...for coffee. I can only go by my visit & experience, not others. It was reasonably busy when I dropped in. An unassuming yellow door on Peel street opens up to a quaint and somehow cramped but intimate Caffe, doubled in size by extra mezzanine sitting. I ordered a flat white and an egg & prosciutto toasted roll. The coffee was quick, a drinkable temperature (similar to cibo), well flavoured although a little too creamy/milky but I guess this is a personal thing. The roll arrived somewhat late, 10 mins, with no other visible food orders around. Lots of egg and a dark sliver of prosciutto in a dry & well over-toasted roll. It was edible but not overly enjoyable and no, I wouldn't order again. The staff were friendly and greeted on entry & exit, full stars for that, but my experience matched my rating. read more

Great place if you want a taste of Italy on a small side street full of small bars in the Adelaide CBD. A cozy size, with seating upstairs as well. If rolling solo,it is not intimidating with several bar stools and newspapers to read. A nice surprise is the apertivo that consists of olives, bread, salami and prosciutto. Complimentary with a drink purchase between 530 and 7. read more

For a while I always though La Moka was just a cafe. They do a pretty darn good coffee, but I was completely oblivious to the shelves of spirits behind the bar. After dark, La Moka changes from a quiet backstreet cafe into a hip wine bar. They have quiet an extensive cocktail menu; mostly featuring gin or whisky. My favourite was the Rob Roy, very nice whisky drink that went down smooth. And what a better way to enjoy their amazing coffee at night than in an espresso martini. If cocktails aren't you're thing, there's plenty of wine and a small selection of local/imported craft beers. The staff are energetic and very friendly and will help you out if you don't t know what to have; they'll even suggest ways to mix up their own cocktails for something even more unique. They also have appertiser boards which comes with cold meats, fresh & dried fruits and crackers. The venue itself is pretty small with narrow walkways so it does get shoulder-to-shoulder pretty fast. If you do get a chance to head upstairs to the mezzanine, it's a great spot to sit back and watch the bar work it's magic below. It's more than just a cafe, pop in the next time you're on Peel Street, read more

I used to pop over this place almost every day on my way to uni. La Moka has everything, nice aesthetics, attentive staff and a delicious carefully prepared coffee. Although it's the coffee what really stands out (the one brewed on a real moka is a must), it's also possible to order beverages, food, nibbles and pastries (including my favorite, zeppoles). But the best about this place is the staff, always with a genuine smile in their faces, they take so much care of their customers that we all keep coming back. read more

This is another interesting little hideaway along Peel St. It's a small place with a retro/industrial feel and lots of old items. It serves breakfast, lunch, coffee and booze. I only tried the zeppole doughnuts, which were good, but saw they also do some nice mocktails. We got a complimentary platter of meats, cheese and olives as well. It's seems like a nice quiet place to hide from the hustle and bustle. I will have to visit again sometime. read more

Not really the best place to go in Adelaide. Pricy and without "feeling". Aperitivo is not the real Italian Aperitivo, where nibbles and dips are offered at the bar counter for unlimited access if you buy a drink. Here the concept is: you get a platter included with your drink. Not really original read more