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St Louis Semaphore

23A Semaphore Rd, Semaphore SA 5019, Australia

Recommended by 19 people

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Find St Louis Semaphore

23A Semaphore Rd, Semaphore SA 5019, Australia

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+61 8 8450 3954
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About St Louis Semaphore

A short stroll from the foreshore, this Semaphore Road dessert parlor hits the late-night sweet spot. Settle into the quiet back dining rooms past the gelato counter for post-beach catch-ups over warm, crisp churros paired with chocolate dipping sauce. Mugs of dark hot chocolate arrive with warm chocolate deliberately running down the outer rim, while rotating ice cream scoops and rich sundaes balance out unhurried evening hangouts.

  • Rim-Drizzled Hot Chocolate: Served with rich melted chocolate running down the exterior of the mug.
  • Intimate Back Parlor Seating: Tucked behind the front gelato counter, offering a cozy retreat for late-night sweet catch-ups.
  • Churros & Artisanal Scoops: Freshly made churros served warm with scoops of ice cream and melted dipping chocolate.
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Why Choose St Louis Semaphore

Artisanal desserts, decadent hot chocolates, and cozy back-room seating in Semaphore

  • Rim-Drizzled Hot Chocolates

    Mugs of rich hot chocolate are served theatrically with warm chocolate cascading down the cup's outer rim.

    delicious dark hot chocolate drink with melted chocolate running down the outside of the mug

    Geoff Cook

  • Freshly Made Churro Treats

    Enjoy freshly prepared crispy churros paired with signature dipping chocolate and artisanal gelato.

    Coffee together with their Churros are so good. dip with chocolate souce and their ice cream is perfect for it.

    Vic Anthony Dalugdog

  • Late-Night Seaside Sugar Fix

    Located just steps from the beach and open late, it provides an ideal dessert escape after an evening walk.

    A short walk from a stunning beach and open late so the perfect place for a late night sugar fix.

    Sarah Mead

  • Daytime Walk & Stroll Stop

    Conveniently situated along Semaphore Road, offering morning treats like babycinos, croissants, and hot drinks for family stops.

    My toddler enjoyed his babycino and croissant while I had a delicious hot chocolate. It’s a great spot to stop on the main strip!

    Emily Whitrod

  • Evening Hangouts and Dates

    A cozy parlor environment tailored for dates, coffee runs, and catching up with friends late into the evening.

    Definitely would recommend for anyone, either for dates, coffee runs, or just hangouts!

    Lily

  • Intimate Back Dining Rooms

    Intimate dining rooms located behind the gelato counter provide dedicated seating away from street traffic.

    The dining rooms are lovely giving a great feel about them. The coffee and treats were delicious. Will be back for evening catchup drinks with friends.

    Julie Sarafov

Signature sweet treats and handcrafted drinks favored by visitors

  • Churros

    The churros were soft/light in the middle and cruncy outside, so delicious.

    Sokra Berquist

  • Ice Cream

    Their signature ice cream flavors, which rotate regularly, are a crowd favorite, and the homemade toppings add a personalized touch to every scoop.

    Devanaboyina Rachana

  • Hot Chocolate

    A great place to have a large mug of delicious dark hot chocolate drink with melted chocolate running down the outside of the mug.

    Geoff Cook

  • Mocha

    The best mocha I’ve had in my entire life.

    Martin Benny

Before you head over

Practical tips on timing, parking, and dining for your visit to St Louis Semaphore.

  • Expect Short Waits During Peak Evenings

    The venue gets busy with lines in both winter and summer evenings; staff let guests know if there is a short wait for back-room seating while keeping the atmosphere friendly.

  • Plan Ahead for Street Parking

    Parking directly outside on Semaphore Road can be difficult to secure, so plan to park further down toward the Esplanade and take a short walk.

  • Mind the Drizzled Hot Chocolate Mug

    The signature hot chocolate arrives with melted chocolate dripping down the outside of the cup, so grab napkins or handle the mug carefully.

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