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Dirty Doris

2 Strathalbyn Rd, Aldgate SA 5154, Australia

Recommended by 59 people

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2 Strathalbyn Rd, Aldgate SA 5154, Australia

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+61 8 8370 1189
HoursMonday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 3:30 – 8:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Dirty Doris

Perched in Aldgate, this hills diner bypasses cafe clichés for unrepentant, heavy-hitting comfort plates. Regulars bank on the Carolina Chicken Benny—the kitchen skips English muffins entirely, stacking poached eggs and house hollandaise over crisp fried chicken thighs. Tables fill with fat-dripping corned beef sandwiches, buttermilk pancakes broad enough to crowd the table, and boozy milkshakes alongside bottomless batch brew. Out back, garden terrace seating borders a running creek beneath the trees.

  • Breadless Chicken Benny: Fried chicken thighs serve as the base beneath eggs and hollandaise, bypassing bread entirely.
  • Creekside Terrace: Outdoor garden tables set beside a flowing creek behind the main diner dining room.
  • Diner Comforts & Pours: Thick corned beef sandos, giant buttermilk pancakes, spiked milkshakes, and bottomless batch brew.
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Why Dirty Doris Stands Apart

Escape ordinary breakfast routines with bold Americana plates, flowing creek views, and relaxed hospitality. Visit the website to explore the full menu and plan your visit.

  • Fried Chicken Benny with Zero Bread Base

    Dirty Doris replaces conventional bread and muffins with crispy fried chicken thighs as the foundation for its signature eggs Benedict.

    The fried chicken is the base - no bun, bread, or muffin - and it’s incredible.

    Rick Whelan

  • Colossal Diner Pancakes and Rich Sandos

    From giant fluffy pancakes that easily feed two to deeply savory corned beef sandwiches, the menu leans fully into oversized diner classics.

    Best pancakes in Adelaide as far as I’m concerned and it’s not even close.

    John D'Agostino

  • Waterside Dining Along the Flowing Creek

    The backyard terrace offers open-air tables positioned right beside the running creek for a serene escape into the Adelaide Hills landscape.

    Terrace seating over looking the creek and a wicked vibe inside.

    Josh Clarke

  • Leafy Garden Terrace Retreat

    Diners can retreat from indoor bustle to an expansive outdoor garden setting framed by lush foliage and natural bush surroundings.

    The stunning creek and lush greenery took my breath away.

    No Lie

  • Bottomless Wing Feasts for Groups

    Generous shared dining formats, including Thursday bottomless chicken wings and boozy dessert floats, make gatherings effortless and celebratory.

    We booked for the Thursday night wings - bottomless option for $30 a head.

    Sharni Breward

  • Family-First Service and Thoughtful Kids Dining

    Thoughtful hospitality makes dining with young children seamless, featuring attentive staff and dedicated quality dishes rather than standard fast food.

    cater for toddlers/ kids really well (not the standard nuggets or fish n chips! Decent range of quality meals to choose from so your child can enjoy the dining experience aswell!)

    J A

Explore the diner classics and signature drinks that define Dirty Doris, then visit the website to check the current menu and plan your meal.

  • Pancakes

    Best pancakes in Adelaide as far as I’m concerned and it’s not even close.

    John D'Agostino

  • Fried Chicken Benny

    The fried chicken is the base - no bun, bread, or muffin - and it’s incredible.

    Rick Whelan

  • Corned Beef & Horseradish Sando

    We tried their very popular corned beef & horseradish sando. It was an absolute winner.

    MH Mishu

  • Boozy Milkshakes

    It has become the place we go for celebrations and the cocktail list and boozy milkshakes are reason enough.

    M J

Other favorites

Round out your diner experience with house-made starters, nostalgic boozy beverages, and fresh batch coffee—check the website to plan your meal.

  • Prawn Toast

    I highly recommend to order the Prawn Toast as an appetiser whilst u decide what to have for ur main meal.

    Paul Lonergan

  • Negroni Float

    the Negroni float was lethal (think childhood Coke spider but with a very adult twist!).

    Sally W

  • Salted Caramel Brownie

    the salted caramel brownie when available - is sensational.

    M J

  • Bottomless Batch Brew

    Creative drinks and bottomless batch brew like a diner should.

    Josh Clarke

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and vintage diner traditions that elevate your table—explore the website to plan your meal.

  • Hands-On Family Care

    Staff regularly step in to ease visits for families, from holding a baby so parents can enjoy a hot coffee to assisting with prams and letting toddlers doodle with specials board chalk.

  • Paced Drink Timing and Sauce Pairings

    When guests wait on arriving companions, servers attentively pace beverage delivery so coffee arrives fresh while suggesting curated hot sauce pairings for diner dishes.

  • Elevated Children's Dining

    Rather than relying on typical fried nuggets or fish and chips, younger diners receive a thoughtful range of freshly prepared, quality meal options.

  • Bottomless Diner Batch Brew

    Honoring retro American diner customs, Dirty Doris keeps cups topped up with free-flowing bottomless batch brew coffee throughout brunch.

Before you head over

Practical advice to make the most of your visit. Check the website to view current specials and plan your meal.

  • Pace Your Pancake Order

    The diner's signature buttermilk pancakes are notably oversized; unless you are sharing across the table or bringing a huge appetite, one pancake is plenty.

  • Aim for the Creekside Garden

    When weather permits, head straight through to the rear terrace where outdoor garden seating sits directly beside a flowing natural creek.

  • Reserve Ahead for Group Feasts

    If visiting for special events like the Thursday bottomless wings or gathering with prams and large parties, book in advance to secure ample table space.

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