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The Banksia Tree Cafe and Restaurant

147 St Vincent St, Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia

Recommended by 79 people

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Find The Banksia Tree Cafe and Restaurant

147 St Vincent St, Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia

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+61 8 7006 2624
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Banksia Tree Cafe and Restaurant

This Port Adelaide spot elevates brunch with open red gum flame cooking and seasonal South Australian ingredients. Mornings revolve around smoky heat—charcoal-grilled brioche, charred patties, and French toast kissed with fire. regulars drop by for the Egg Slut burger stacked with smoked tomato slaw, plates of XO crab scramble, or coffee spiked with banana liqueur. Plant-filled and welcoming, the room hums with neighborhood energy as tables fill with buttermilk fried chicken and chilli hot chocolates.

  • Red Gum Flame Cooking: Toast, brioche buns, and burger patties get direct smoke and char over open red gum embers and charcoal in the open kitchen.
  • South Australian Sourcing: Dishes spotlight indigenous seasonings and regional seasonal produce sourced almost entirely across South Australia.
  • Inventive Brunch Signatures: Crowds gather for signatures like the Egg Slut burger with smoked tomato slaw, XO crab scramble, and nitro crème brûlée coffee.
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Why Dine at The Banksia Tree Cafe and Restaurant

From red-gum fire grilling and hyper-local SA produce to celebratory brunch hospitality in Port Adelaide.

  • Red Gum Flame Grilling & Native Spices

    Kitchen dishes and artisan buns are kissed with live embers and native botanicals, imparting distinctive smoky finishes.

    No where else is so creative with indigenous spices, or features red gum flame as a star ingredient.

    Joseph Hyde

  • Inventive Daytime Menus & Specialty Drinks

    From signature Egg Slut burgers to creative nitro coffee concoctions, the kitchen delivers inventive twists on morning favourites.

    Food was a dramatic and colourful bomb of flavour.

    Sab

  • Memorable Celebrations & Milestones

    Dedicated table hosts ensure celebratory catch-ups and milestone occasions feel relaxed, cheerful, and memorable.

    Thank you for the kindness, humour, and making our special day feel even more special.

    Elzanne Krowne

  • Bottomless Brunches & Effortless Gatherings

    Guests gather for bottomless cocktail sessions paired with standout plates and attentive tableside hospitality.

    Our waiter Zach was super attentive, very efficient, polite and helpful!

    Lara

  • Hyper-Local South Australian Sourcing

    Every seasonal dish is curated with high ethical standards and direct sourcing from regional South Australian growers.

    It's amazing they use 95% local produce and they are sustainable.

    SAROM (Saromeat_in_adl)

  • Committed Eco-Conscious Dining

    The kitchen prioritizes low-waste dining practices and eco-friendly principles woven throughout everyday operations.

    Its awesome to see a cafe so focused on sustainability, we need more of that.

    Cassandra David

Signature flame-grilled mains and beloved brunch centerpieces

  • French Toast

    Their french toast is so freaking good and it's not super sweet, just right and perfect for my taste buds.

    SAROM (Saromeat_in_adl)

  • Egg Slut Burger

    I’d definitely recommend stopping by especially to try their famous Egg Slut Burger.

    Tanya Sudheer

  • XO Crab Scramble

    my brother had the XO Crab Scramble which he said was 10 out of 10

    Yvonne Stewart

  • Banksia Burger

    Had to try the Banksia Burger ..you can smell and taste the smoky finish and the patty was cooked perfectly juicy..

    John Foo

Other favorites

Creative specialty drinks, house sweets, and shareable sides

  • Nitro Crème Brûlée Coffee

    Nitro Crème Brûlée Coffee — citrusy, creamy & totally reel-worthy

    Remy

  • Tiramisu Coffee

    We had their special tiramisu coffee, cappuccino, banana cake (tooo good), fries with chilli sauce. All of them tasted good.

    Mano S

  • Banksia Fried Chicken Bites

    Banksia fried chicken bites - buttermilk brined fried chicken with gold label chilli hit hot sauce, pickles, kimchi, slaw

    Sophia

  • Choc Orange Granola

    My niece and I had the choc orange granola (so yummy!)

    Yvonne Stewart

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches and distinctive in-house details that elevate your visit

  • Custom Milestone Gestures

    Kitchen staff happily coordinate celebration moments on request, including adding a birthday candle to a brownie for impromptu milestones.

  • Open Red Gum Fire Grilling

    Guests can look right into the kitchen to see bread, toast, and patties flame-grilled over burning South Australian red gum wood.

  • Thoughtful Window Counter Footrests

    Window seating is fitted with built-in footrests beneath the counter for relaxed, ergonomic dining during morning breakfast.

  • Equitable Family Amenities

    Bathrooms are thoughtfully set up with baby change tables in both male and female facilities to support visiting families.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I make a reservation in advance?

Yes. The cafe can fill up quickly and gets very busy, so advance bookings are recommended to avoid waiting for a table.

What makes the grilled dishes and toast unique?

Items like toast, burger buns, and meat patties are cooked over an open red gum wood and charcoal flame in the kitchen, giving them a distinct smoky flavor.

Does the cafe offer a bottomless brunch?

Yes, bottomless brunch includes unlimited cocktails for 90 minutes paired with an item from the main menu.

Is outdoor seating available?

Yes, outdoor seating is available, including a courtyard area and outdoor tables (though street-facing seats can experience some road noise).

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