The best coffee shops Mount Barker has to offer.
Here’s a list of the best coffee shops Mount Barker and the local region has to offer, freshly brewed and locally sourced. (Updated August 2025.)
So you’re a coffee fanatic and you’re not afraid to admit it? Us too. A good caffeine hit is sometimes all you need to take your morning mood from tired and grumpy, to happy and ready to take on the day.
Here at Newenham, we like to think that coffee really does have natural superpowers. However, for that much-needed caffeine fix, you’ll need to know where the best coffee spots are to fill the void.
There are coffee shops popping up left, right and centre these days, but which places are actually worth spending your hard-earned dollars on? We know just the places that are everything you could want in a coffee pit stop (and more), and they’re all here in Mount Barker and surrounds.
Here are our picks for the best coffee in the Hills:
Kitchen Farm Pantry
Open seven days a week, Kitchen Farm was created with the intent to showcase good-quality, food from their own farm and local producers. On the menu you’ll find hot coffee, light brunch options, fresh-pressed juices, handmade cakes, savoury tarts, pies, and pastries. The café is also fully licensed, making it just as perfect for a glass of local wine with lunch as it is for a morning flat white.
The space is open yet incredibly warm and inviting, with expansive green lawns where families and friends can relax, children can play, and dogs (on leash) are welcome to socialise.
A true community hub that blends coffee, food, and connection with an immersion into the country life of the Adelaide Hills.
Find it: 162 Flaxley Road, Mount Barker
Visit here: www.kitchenfarm.com.au
St Georges Bakehouse – Mount Barker
Conveniently located for both locals and passers-by, St Georges Bakehouse is the newest addition to the Adelaide Hills café scene. The menu covers all the essentials — great pies, well-made coffee, and indulgent hot chocolate — alongside sweet treats like their standout blueberry cheesecake.
Service can take a little time during busy periods, but that just adds to the relaxed, take-it-easy vibe. A handy stop whether you’re grabbing something on the go or pausing for a cosy café break.
Find it: Mount Barker Shopping Centre, 239 Wellington Rd, Mount Barker
Sazón Espresso
If you’re a hills connoisseur, you’ve probably already heard of this popular destination. Specialising in delectable coffee experiences and Mediterranean inspired food with a Mexican edge, Sazon is one of the best coffee spots made even better with their tasty food. Their relaxed décor and outdoor seating on the beautiful main street of Mount Barker makes for a perfect setting while enjoying a flat white, long black, cappuccino or anything else that tickles your fancy. Their coffee certainly doesn’t disappoint.
Find it: 1/24 Gawler Street, Mount Barker
Follow it: www.facebook.com/Sazón-Espresso
Grounds for Coffee
Offering a wide range of coffee beans and teas from around the world, Grounds for Coffee is the perfect place to stop by on your morning commute or for a lingering stay. You can test your taste buds and try a variety you might not have tasted before, knowing it will undoubtedly be a delicious experience. Also catering to a range of dietary requirements, you can add almond, coconut, soy or lactose free milk alternatives to make your cuppa just the way you like it. They’ve got some pretty delicious breakfast dishes on offer, too.
Find it: 17 Walker Street, Mount Barker
Follow it: www.facebook.com/groundsforcoffeecafe
Rival Brothers Coffee Roasters
A fully licensed café, located in the Mount Barker Homemaker Centre, offers an array of fresh roasted brews, delicious treats, and all-day dining with warm hospitality, both indoors and outdoors. Situated adjacent to a spacious lawn, it provides ample room for kids to play when the weather is pleasant. Highly recommended by a local resident of Newenham, who appreciates the easy walk from their home to the centre of Mount Barker along the linear pathway, the café is renowned for its ‘dream’ iced coffee and the best croissants ever!
Find it: 6 Dutton Rd, Mount Barker
Follow it: https://www.instagram.com/rivalbrothers_mtbarker
Pallet Cafe : Nairne
Centrally located in Nairne, this place popped up after the owner’s Matt and Sam decided to quit their office jobs and live their best lives. They have exclusive coffee from a local roaster the Husky Coffee Company, with 5 different blends available. Downstairs you’ll find modern, stylish homewares, unisex jewellery, skincare, gifts and clothing. On the menu, you’ll find toast fit for kings, with gourmet toppings freshly picked from the Central Markets. Its modern appeal allows it to stand out on the country town’s main street, but simplistic quality from start to finish – that’s what these guys are all about.
Find it: 73a Main Road, Nairne SA 5252
Follow it: www.facebook.com/PalletCafeNairne
Maple and Myrtle (formerly Jambo Sana Café)
Housed in one of Nairne’s oldest buildings, Maple & Myrtle blends comforting classics with house-made signatures and a strong sense of community. At lunch, the fried chicken burger is the clear favourite – stacked high and dripping with flavour – while little diners are looked after with kid-friendly plates made for small hands.
The café leans proudly local — from flaky Uraidla Bakery croissants to ceramic cups handmade by Matilda of Really Useful Pots — and most cakes are baked fresh on site. Coffee is by Sydney’s Seven Mile Coffee Roasters, with Melbourne’s Prana Chai brought in by popular demand.
The kitchen stays open until 2pm, there’s a kids’ corner filled with books and toys, and shelves are stocked with handmade African goods sold in partnership with Australian Hope International, raising funds for women and children in need.
Find it: 72 Main Road, Nairne SA 5252
Follow It: www.instagram.com/mapleandmyrtlenairne
Caffe Acqua
For a great café gem in Mount Barker, you simply cannot go past Caffe Acqua. Serving up creamy and delicious coffees and always the freshest quality meals sourced from local produce, it’s the ideal place to go for a much-needed brunch date. With scrumptious specials and pizzas on offer every day, there’s always something new to keep you enticed. Local coffee and local eats, what’s more to love!
Find it: Shop 48 Corner of Hutchinson and Morphett Street, Mount Barker
Follow it: www.facebook.com/caffeacquamtbarker
Original Food Co
With award winning baked goods, Original Food Co is the ultimate place to go for yummy treats and a frothy coffee in Mount Barker. You can’t go wrong if you’re stopping by for breakfast and a caffeine hit or seeking some pastry delights. The best part? All their fruits, vegetables and berries are sourced from Mount Barker and the Adelaide Hills region when in season.
Find it: 70 Gawler Street, Mount Barker
Lady Luck Café
Lady Luck Café is one of those spots that makes a journey and finding a park worthwhile. The weekly menu changes often, keeping things fresh, creative, and full of flavour, with every dish feeling carefully considered. Fresh juices are a highlight – vibrant, refreshing, and the perfect complement to a morning coffee.
What really sets Lady Luck apart is the service. Friendly, attentive, and welcoming from the moment you step in, it’s the kind of hospitality that lingers long after your visit. The interiors are beautifully designed too, striking that balance between cosy and stylish — making it the perfect place to settle in and stay a while.
Find it: 16 Walker St, Mount Barker
Follow it: www.facebook.com/cafeladyluck
If you’re thinking of moving to the Adelaide Hills away from the hustle and bustle of city life, rest assured these cafés will give even the hippest coffee bars in Adelaide a run for their money.
Come up and try them out for yourself and while you’re there, visit our Sales and Information Centre at 164 Flaxley Road, Mount Barker, to see why you’ll love living at Newenham.
To secure your future in this beautiful pocket of the Adelaide Hills, view our house and land for sale then contact our Sales Team on 0429 107 497.