Streetside Savories: The Best Street Food in Adelaide
If you’re fed up with bank-breaking restos or craving a foodie getaway that won’t drain your savings without compromising quality and flavor, you’re in for a stellar time with us.
From Samtass Seafood’s oysters to Sunflower Street Eats’ cold rolls, we have the 411 on Adelaide’s top street food spots that dish out gourmet on the go. We’ll spill the beans on their locations, opening hours, finest meals, and more!
In the Adelaide CBD
Daebak Brothers
Address: 9A Compton St, Adelaide, SA 5000
Contact Details: (08) 8102 4302
Operating Hours:
- Mon – 12 pm to 10 pm
- Tue – Closed
- Wed to Thu – 12 pm to 10 pm
- Fri to Sat – 12 pm to 11 pm
- Sun – 3 pm to 10 pm
Daebak Brothers always hit the mark when it comes to mouthwatering and penny-pinching Korean snacks.
Tteokbokki is their best-seller, a bowl of soft and chewy rice cakes taking a flavorful plunge into a sweet and spicy sauce. The resto spices up this traditional dish with variety, with weird but delish twists like adding honey butter or carbonara.
Those not in the mood for fiery Korean servings can delight themselves with street-style corndogs. These bad boys are served cheesy, but you can up the flavor levels by selecting the one packed with premium German sausages.
| Tip: You can save time by ordering online. |
Sunflower Street Eats
Address: 29 Angas St, Adelaide, SA 5000
Contact Details: 0413 383 466
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Tue – 10 am to 3 pm
- Wed to Fri – 10 am to 3 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Sat – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Sun – Closed
Sunflower Street Eats’ Vietnamese cold rolls bring in the heat. These rolls are full of grilled meat or prawns and served with a peanut dipping sauce, but you’re free to go nuts and experiment with the fillings and condiments.
The resto’s mini goodness also pulls in a crowd hungry for a small but flavor-packed meal. Some of their bite-sized bangers include the smoky BBQ quail, minced crab meat dressed with plum sauce, and sticky pork dumplings covered in fish sauce.
If these tiny bites don’t satisfy your palate, give their bowl meals a go. Fulfilling bowl options like squid salad and roast pork will make you hit the streets again with a happy tummy.
| Tip: Bookings aren’t mandatory. However, we highly suggest making reservations, especially if you’re planning to have lunch or dinner time. |
Cococane
Address: 27 Currie St, Adelaide, SA 5000
Operating Hours:
- Mon – 10:30 am to 5 pm
- Tue to Thu – 9:30 am to 5 pm
- Fri – 9 am to 9 pm
- Sat – 9 am to 3 pm
- Sun – Closed
When the scorching South Australian sun leaves you hankering for a drink, Cococane can be an oasis of refreshment.
This authentic sugarcane juice bar is a parched traveler’s friend, with its lip-smacking medley of inventive juice blends, such as mango strawberry sugarcane and kiwi lime apple mix.
They also whip up ice-cold smoothies that can cool off even the hottest heads. The staple is Strawberry Blush, a sweet, milky, and slightly sour fusion of strawberry, banana, and ice cream.
| Tip: You can ask the staff to blend or mix a drink not on the menu. Be creative! |
The Big Grill
Address: 44 Waymouth St, Adelaide, SA 5000
Contact Details: (08) 8211 6638
Operating Hours: Daily – 24 hours
The Big Grill is a master of speedy service and delectable brekky rolls and burgers.
Their chart-topper is the bacon double egg roll featuring crispy bacon, two eggs, and a choice of either tasty cheese with onion relish or a dollop of hollandaise sauce.
Visitors swinging by for a burger bonanza should grab the parmi burger. This party on the plate has two succulent chicken breast schnitzels, a layer of leg ham, fresh lettuce, cheese, and the crowning glory—thick Napoletana sauce.
| Tip: Check their website or online app for monthly specials, which often include discounts and special servings. |
Real Falafel
Address: Stall 3-4 Adelaide Central Market, SA 5000
Contact Details: 0476 376 903
Operating Hours:
- Mon – 9:30 am to 3 pm
- Tue – 7 am to 5 pm
- Wed – 8 am to 4 pm
- Thu – 8 am to 5 pm
- Fri – 7 am to 9 pm
- Sat – 7 am to 3 pm
With a name like Real Falafel, you already know the quality and type of street food you’ll be feasting on here.
The stall has 100% SA-made falafels, with the pita version as the crowd-fave. It has crispy falafel, chips, creamy hummus, and fresh salad—all drizzled with rich tahini and a kick of hot sauce.
For the sides, your options range from crispy sweet potato fries to hot potato chips and halloumi crisps.
| Tip: Real Falafel is in the Adelaide Central Market, which can be confusing to explore due to the number of stalls it hosts. Make things easier by checking the market’s map. |
Vegas Poultry
Address: 62/44-60 Gouger St, Adelaide, SA 5000
Contact Details: (08) 8212 1476
Operating Hours:
- Mon – Closed
- Tue – 7 am to 5:30 pm
- Wed – 7 am to 3 pm
- Thu – 7 am to 5:30 pm
- Wed – 7 am to 3 pm
- Thu – 7 am to 5:30 pm
- Fri – 7 am to 9 pm
- Sat – 7 am to 3 pm
- Sun- Closed
You don’t have to pop by a fancy five-star resto for tantalizing poultry chow. Vegas Poultry is just in the Adelaide Central Market.
From chicken dim sims and fillet patties to free-range minced chicken and chicken koftas, this stall handles all poultry cravings like a pro chef. Plus, if you’re waiting game isn’t too strong, you can simply take the bites home and cook them yourself.
| Tip: Don’t forget to ask about their weekly special. This promo can include products like eggs, duck breasts, and more. |
Simply Flammekueche
Areas served: Adelaide CBD
Contact Details: 0450 772 569
Food trucks are key players in the Adelaide street food scene, and Simply Flammekueche is one of the top dogs. True to its name, this mobile resto is the maestro of the artisanal delight Flammekueche, a German thin-crust specialty pizza.
The classic OG Flammekueche should be your first pick. With its crème fraiche, and smoked bacon, you’ll savor flavors that don’t break centuries of culinary tradition.
There’s also a cheesy leek version with Emmenthal taking center stage. This one doesn’t have bacon but bursts with a garlicky kick.
| Tip: You can hire Simply Flammekueche as a caterer for private events like weddings, school shindigs, or corporate conferences. |
Tay Do
Address: 63 Flinders St, Adelaide, SA 5000
Contact Details: (08) 7071 9259
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Thu – 8:30 am to 2 pm
- Fri to Sun – Closed
Tay Do’s Bahn Mi deals will have you rushing to Flinders St in no time. Their cream of the crop includes roast pork, BBQ lemongrass chicken, grilled pork meatballs, and Charsiu pork between airy and crispy baguette buns.
These deals also come with bevvies—think drinks like beer, iced coffee, and classic Coke. If the added pros won’t do it, dropping extra bucks isn’t a bad idea, as it will get you more protein-packed fillings like eggs and bacon.
| Tip: For early birds, Tay Do has breakfast deals that are cheaper than their usual prices. |
Plus 82 Pocha
Address: Shop 3/25 Grenfell St, Adelaide, SA 5000
Contact Details: 0416 671 863
Operating Hours:
Mon – Closed
- Tue to Thu – 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm
- Fri – 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 1 am
- Sat – 5 pm to 1 am
- Sun – 5 pm to 10 pm
With a toothsome selection of kimchi pancakes, fried chicken, and Korean craft beers, Plus 82 Pocha is a legit slice of Seoul’s beloved and buzzing street food scene.
Home-style kimchi stew, soy-marinated beef, spicy marinated pork, and fried wings with mayo and seaweed flakes are a few of our faves. For pint-sized snacks, the must-haves are their rice and fish cakes paired with beef and cheese slices.
When it’s time to wet your whistle, you can either go fancy with a glass of Chardonnay or fully embrace the Korean spirit by chugging a bottle of Jeju white ale.
| Tip: Bookings are required, as Plus 82 Pocha is always jam-packed. |
Near the Adelaide CBD
Samtass Seafood
Address: 201-203 Richmond Rd, Richmond, SA 5033
Contact Details: (08) 8234 0075
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Fri – 7:30 am to 7 pm
- Sat – 7:30 am to 4 pm
- Sun – 10 am to 4 pm
Distance from the CBD: 4.9 km
Oysters usually aren’t the first thing to come to mind when talking about street food, but Samtass Seafood’s freshly shucked delights can change this perception.
Their oysters are sweet and succulent and can be elevated flavorwise if ordered with Thai dressing or black caviar.
But if oysters aren’t your cup of tea, there are other picks like garlicky mussels, salty fried fish, and prawn cutlets made better by a side of crackling chips.
| Tip: Dishes here often change. Stay in the loop by paying a visit to their website. |
Barossa Farmers Market
Address: 740 Stockwell Rd, Angaston, SA 5353
Contact Details: 0402 026 882
Operating Hours: Sat only – 7:30 am to 11:30 am
Distance from the CBD: 86.6 km
Whether you’re looking for pretzels, dumplings, sourdough, or a good old cup of coffee, Barossa Farmers Market is a prime destination for street food satisfaction.
We suggest kicking off your day at the market’s breakfast bar, which serves simple but savory egg rolls and bacon. If you drop by during brunch hours, your best bets are Barossa Bagels’ onion bagels and Wira Lea Farm’s sausages!
For those with a sweet tooth, just look for the stall of Barossa Valley Ice Cream to enjoy scoops of their handcrafted ice cream and sorbets. Mirror Mirror Patisserie also comes in clutch with their gluten-free waffles.
| Tip: Many of the stalls undergo weekly rotations. Keep yourself updated on this week’s featured stalls by checking the market’s Facebook page or website. |
Adelaide Farmers’ Market
Address: Rose Terrace, Adelaide Showground, Wayville, SA 5034
Contact Details: (08) 8231 8155
Operating Hours: Sun only – 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Distance from the CBD: 4.1 km
With ready-to-eat chow like Let Them Eat’s cauliflower fritters, Salt German Bakehouse’s pretzels, and Sushi by Jo’s sushi, the Adelaide Farmer’s Market is a sunny and spacious foodie playground minus the wallet-draining prices.
Navigating through your favorite street food is a breeze here, thanks to the market’s well-organized sections. In addition, you can also browse for fruits and veggies, making the flavor escapade more diverse.
| Tip: Familiarize yourself with the market layout beforehand, so you can efficiently navigate to your favorite stalls without missing out on anything. |
