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5 cafes to study in the Adelaide CBD

Adelaide is known for its lively cafe culture, offering a wide variety of cafes from vibey eateries to specialty coffee roasters. There are endless options that are located across the Adelaide CBD and inner and outer suburbs of Adelaide. If you are looking for your next study spot in the Adelaide CBD, here are our 5 cafes international students must add to their list.

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Last Updated Tuesday 8th July, 2025

Exchange Coffee

Ranked as the 37th in The World’s Top Coffee Shops, Exchange Coffee is the perfect spot to spend a productive morning delving into assignments and catching up on course content. Situated in the East End of the city, it boasts a cool vibe, offering excellent coffee and food options, along with a range of indoor and outdoor seating, and the added bonus of free Wi-Fi. Located near the University of Adelaide and UniSA City East Campus, make sure to add this to your list. 

Exchange Coffee

12/18 Vardon Ave, Adelaide

Open 7 Days
Monday-Friday 7:00am- 4:00pm
Saturday-Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm

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Peter Rabbit Cafe

The cafe is a must-visit, surrounded by beautiful green scenery and garden, in the Adelaide CBD, located opposite the UniSA City West Campus. It’s the trendy spot to sit and enjoy the Adelaide sunshine and fresh breeze after or before class. With many outdoor and indoor seating options, they offer free wifi and a wide range of delicious food and drinks, perfect for breakfast and lunch. It’s a cafe you must check out in the West End of the city.

Glam Adelaide

234-244 Hindley St, Adelaide SA

Open 7 Days
Monday-Friday 7:30am- 3pm
Saturday-Sunday 8am-3pm

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Room 19 

For an aesthetic and Instagram-worthy study spot, Room 19 is the perfect place. Located in the East End of the city, it’s a short walk from the University of Adelaide, UniSA City East Campus and Rundle Mall. Offering a range of drinks, breakfast and lunch options, with indoor and outdoor sitting, including free wifi, it’s a great spot to spend an afternoon with a coffee or matcha in hand, studying in the heart of Adelaide.

Glam Adelaide

256 Rundle St, Adelaide SA 5000

Open 7 Days
Monday-Friday 7:30am- 3pm
Saturday-Sunday 8am-3pm

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Coffee Branch

If you are looking for a cozy spot, right in the city centre, Coffee Branch is it. With an espresso bar vibe, there’s high table seating inside and low table seating outside and free Wifi. Located just a walk from the Flinders University City campus, TAFE SA City campus and UniSA City West Campus, it's known for its great coffee, lunch options and relaxed feel. This is the perfect spot to pop in for some productive time after class with your laptop and a hot beverage. 

Broadsheet Adelaide

32 Leigh St, Adelaide SA

Open 5 Days
Monday-Friday 7:30am- 3:00pm

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La Moka

Located in Adelaide’s West End, on Peel St, La Moka is a perfect spot to spend a morning studying. With a bonus, it’s only a short walk to Rundle Mall as well as the Flinders University City campus, TAFE SA City campus and UniSA City West Campus. Step into an Italian-inspired vibe, there’s a range of indoor and outdoor seating, free wifi, drinks and food options, including delicious fresh pastries. This is a cafe to check out. 

Adelaide Food Central 

16 Peel St, Adelaide SA

Opens 5 days 
Monday- Friday 7:00pm-3:00pm

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