Coffee Branch

Best coffee spot in Adelaide that I found in my visits in 2015 and 2016. Just coffee and pastries — no food

Well, the first thing I asked my colleagues when I arrived to work out of our Adelaide office was where I could go to get a good cup of tea, and they were unanimous in recommending this place. So, the very next moring I made a beeline here to grab a cup of tea. That was fortuante because it was the last day that they were open before they closed for the Christmas break. Unfortunately that meant I missed out on trying their coffee (because I generally only have tea in the morning). All I can say is that it was definitely worth it. When I first walked past here the place immediately caught my eye, so the recommendation only encouraged me. The staff were great, and while it might not have been the cheapest, it was still pretty good. I would definitely come back here again.

BEST. COFFEE! Not only is this a really cool place with awesome baristas, but they use my fave beans, 5 Senses! Don’t walk past! Go in and try this place!

Coffee is great. The place, although small, is very cute and the outdoor seating area is super awesome artistically.
The actual breakfast… not so much. selection is too small.
Come here if you want the coffee =)

Yep, all the other 5 star reviews, if read together, describe this place to a tee. It looks and feels nice, somehow slightly overdone with bikes on the walls (which is okay because I love bikes) but somehow okay despite their wall ornaments. It’s smallish but not stifling. They have very welcoming staff that seem to exude just the right amount of cool and friendly, and will chat if you want, or not if you don’t. Great snacks, although I’ve only tasted twice, but more importantly amazing coffee that I haven’t been able to fault. It’s good for a sit down and given their location also just to grab a cup and run (pay first haha). I try to visit somewhere new when in the city but when in the area of Peel Street I feel guilty going somewhere else, knowing also that I’ll pay the same amount but may not get the same quality coffee/​snack.

Best coffee in Adelaide. So glad I work nearby. :)

This is probably one if the best coffee establishments in Adelaide. They’ve set the shop up in a very unique fashion, with bikes mounted on walls and cosy stools to sit on inside; radiates a very sexy vibe.
The coffee itself is fabulous, its just the right temperature and beautifully brewed, almost on par if not better than some if the coffees I’ve had in Melbourne and believe me, Melbourne coffee is really hard to beat in Adelaide.
The service is also great, friendly and hard working crew; genuinely interested in customer satisfaction.

This is a great ‘hole-​in-​the-​wall’ type place just down in the hipster off-​streets of Hindley.
Fantastic coffee and fairly quick service (which is notable given the number of customers) with a great city location.
The only disappointment I’ve had with this joint is that they don’t seem to be open on the weekend, contrary to their website. I may just be unlucky and hit a day where they were unexpectedly closed, but it was certainly disappointing that I couldn’t hit this place up for a Saturday morning brew.

The iced coffee here is just coffee with ice in it which is perfect because everywhere else has put ice cream in it up to this point. I’m enough of a slob in the morning as it is so ice cream in my coffee wouldn’t really be doing me any favors. Thanks coffee branch, you’re pretty alright.

Grabbing a take away coffee from here is the go but they now have a small outside area for those wishing to pause for a moment to enjoy coffee which has ultimately increased in quality in two years to say the least.
I’ll normally grab a take away and walk along, the bit I like best about this coffee is that you are able to drink it straight away, there’s nothing worse than having to wait for coffee to cool down, that’s a good indication that the milk has been overheated or the coffee burnt, but not here!
The background is of good choice too, or maybe I notice it more after progressing a few years in age aha! Call in for good takeaway coffee, it’s my go to now, when I’m near and on the move.

The Barista’s are smooth as,
Plus they are extremely fast !!!
The coffee tastes great here, I fleetingly popped in after a severe caffeine withdrawal and was really welcomed by the staff and the whole vibe of the place.
Leigh st is another little gem I like to pop down in town.
The feeling of joy upon receiving a perfect cup of Joe cannot be relived elsewhere !

There are few things wrong with this spot. Near the Currie street end of Leigh street it is understandably a hot spot for office workers and people using it as a social meeting spot.
Alexis has come here more than a few times to share an Americano with a friend. A coffee not necessarily on their list but as I came here first after a holiday in South America an had become a fan of the style, they were flexible and knowledgable enough to cater for my tastes.
A small area outside for those wanting the brisk breeze that comes up the street (particularly nice in summer before noon as you’re in the shade)
They have a few food options and they are reasonably priced.
When Leigh Street is closed for a festival event they make a good base from which to work from.

You know that feeling of joy & relief when you finally find a coffee place where the coffee is perfect every time — you get it here!
Amazing coffee & cute baristas, what more could you ask for?!
Going here for my morning coffee always makes my day that little bit better.

There’s a very good reason why Josh was named as one of the five best Baristas in Australia recently. This joint serves an excellent cup and boasts a decent, loyal following in the Adelaide CBD. I am definitely a fan. And I live in Perth!

Awesome Awesome Awesome Coffee. No frills, friendly, prompt service. Prefer the takeaway experience over the eat in as the space is small. However on a nice day it’s lovely to sit outside and watch the world go by busy Leigh st. Very busy in peak times.

Coffee Branch is one of the places in Adelaide that knows how to make a ‘real’ coffee — you’ll always get a rich, satisfying experience as the baristas here know their stuff.
Tucked away on Leigh Street, if you’re ever in the area and looking for a quality coffee with no fuss, the guys in here will sort you out.
The only downside I can think of involves their opening hours — they close early each weekday and aren’t open on weekends, which really puts a downer on that post-​work/​dinner pick me up we all crave from time to time.

I used to go here while I was doing a short course nearby a gentle while ago. At first, I was afraid by the busyness and the amount of attendance of suited, slicked, stached business people. But then I went in when it was a little quieter, and before I knew it, the baristas, their trendy facial hair and I had become fast friends. To the point that for the two months I stalked –nay– kept business running there, it was faster than your dad reaching for a shotgun when you bring a fella to meet him that they knew what my order was and me by name.
Infact, I would’ve sworn that we had the same blood-​filled coffee running through our veins. Yes. Blood-​filled coffee is correct. That’s how connected I felt. Related. Intertwined. Existing.
It was a sad day when I had to leave the team at the coffee branch behind, but catching them at other events has been a highlight and a fresh reminder that good coffee making is still alive.

These guys brought the Bar 9 magic and a the Melbourne hipster hole-​in-​the-​wall setup into the CBD and should be applauded for it.
In the morning and at lunch times it’s hectic in here, but they do an admirable job of meeting the demand.
Brews are good — espresso only last I was here. No filter options, which is understandable given the foot traffic through the place and the volumes they need to meet.
I hung above the rating stars for a minute here only because I saw a girl in front of me one day confused with the options and I felt the barista was pretty brutal in correcting her when she asked for a double shot black coffee with skim milk.
Not enough to rate these guys down though.

Baristas who remember your name, have beards and ironic mustaches and bang out a quick, smooth coffee while engaging you in non-​idle conversation are worth this kind of rave.
Coffee Branch are doing everything right from their coffee and knowledge about it (for the better informed than I), their hole in the wall layout that manages to house enough people having weekday meetings and their service/​hot men with beards/​same thing.
Their biggest flaw is that they aren’t open weekends and this really does nearly kill me when I have friends from interstate in town and want to brag about this place to them!
The guys that run this place are also always active in making Leigh St a destination on weeknights, hosting pop-​up bars and activities with the rest of the crew on the street. Round of applause for these boys, looking forward to seeing more!

I met Coffee Branch on Monday.
They knew me by my name on Tuesday.
I used it as my office on Wednesday… and on Thursday.
And by Friday, I realised I couldn’t leave Adelaide without popping in and saying goodbye as I’ll genuinely miss spending time there.
And while you may think that’s how every café experience goes (or Craig David song, for that matter) it’s not. Well, I’m not entirely sure on the Craig David front…
You see, it’s not just the fantastic coffee that makes Coffee Branch great, nor is it the tasty sandwiches, although they were brilliant in their own right — it’s the people inside — both staff and customer. If you’re looking for a hub, this is your spot. I quickly learned that inside Coffee Branch is a veritable who’s who of everything awesome happening in Adelaide. (Including coffee making.) And the greatest thing? Knowing that I was looking to meet cool and interesting people, the staff had no problem making introductions, recommending contacts, and even inviting me to upcoming events and restaurant launches.
The only problem with this place? It’s not in my neighbourhood.