123 Goodwood road, Adelaide, SA Brunch for under $10? Sounds unheard of in times where bewildered hipsters will happily pay at least $15 for half an avocado on toast. Fear not student brunchers, lunchers and coffee-fiend hunters, we’ve found the spot. Trouble and Strife on Goodwood road serves up a mean selection of breakfast and lunch dishes with the majority of the menu under $10. The house-made baked beans ($9) are not to be missed, served with crusty bread, salty crumbled feta and a squeeze of lemon. Pictured: Smashed avocado with peas, mint and feta ($9).

134 Unley Rd, Unley SA 5061 Hot on the trend of pickling, this quirky café on Unley road is combining its love for pickling and brunch. The inconspicuous white front is highlighted with vibrant yellow, a theme found throughout the entire café. Jars of pickled vegetables line the walls, offering anything from mustard zucchini to spiced jalapenos. Keep your gut happy and go for the eggs on toast with fresh organic ciabatta, housemade pickled eggplant relish and caraway lemon sauerkraut ($14). The Vietnamese iced coffee is served with sweet hit of condensed milk and panela sugar, making it a deserved caffeine kick ($6.50). Tempted to join the pickle revolution? Sign up to one of their pickling workshops online. www.pickleinthemiddle.com.au

100 Main Rd Hahndorf SA Healthy brunchers rejoice. This quaint cottage café is home to some of the Adelaide Hills best local, seasonal produce. Take a seat at one of the mismatched tables and opt for fresh juice or one of the hundreds of teas that line the front counter wall. Pancakes are served with lashings of whipped cinnamon honey butter, fresh seasonal fruit and maple syrup ($12), and the green eggs come with kale, spinach, avocado and pesto ($18). The whole menu can be made gluten free or vegan, so it’s the perfect brunch spot for anyone with dietary demands.

143 Mt Barker Rd, Stirling, SA Chefs forage in the garden for fresh ingredients while kids run around the backyard playground. This boutique café-come-restaurant with a family focus is the ideal spot to perch if you’ve ventured into the Adelaide Hills. Nestled in the leafy suburb of Stirling, this place serves up an impressive weekend brunch. Crisp pork belly and poached eggs on a bed of wilted spinach ($21.50) offers an alternative to the usual breakfast fare. Try the homemade crumpets with housemade chocolate hazelnut spread for proper comfort brunch food. If you’re in need of a pick up, ask for a bloody Mary, or if you’re feeling extra sleep deprived the Patch espresso martini. Yes we’re talking about the breakfast menu. www.patchkitchen.com.au

96 Glen Osmond Rd, Adelaide, SA Known to many as a ‘coffee nerd’s shed’, Bar 9 on Glen Osmond road has taken Adelaide by storm with its experienced barista’s and memorable brunch menu. A ‘gangsta’* chef wearing a snapback and silver chain whips up indulgent truffled mushroom ragu with poached eggs ($18) from behind the semi-open kitchen while the baristas cater to your specific coffee needs. Try the vanilla bircher with mint, pistachios and vanilla ($11) or the truffled mushroom ragu ($18); you’ll soon realise it’s worth the queue. *gangsta chef’s real name is Michael. www.bar9.com.au

1 Salisbury Crescent, Colonel Light Gardens, Adelaide, SA A local favourite, this café is worth adding to your brunch bucket list. Hidden away in a side street of Colonel Light Gardens, Bond and Lane is a suburban brunch hotspot. Try the crispy potato quinoa rosti with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon ($18.50) or, if you’re the dessert for breakfast type, give the toasted pumpkin granola with coconut and vanilla panna cotta ($10.50) a whirl. For the perfect cure after a big night, you couldn’t go wrong with the egg and bacon sarnie topped with house-made bbq relish and served on rye bread ($16.50). Keep an eye out for resident sausage dogs, Olive and Chilli.

2 Egmont Terrace, Hawthorn SA 5062 One of Mitcham’s best-kept secrets is now a hustling, bustling brunch spot for all of Adelaide. Walls are scattered with local art and the small space is constantly over- flowing with eager breakfast hunters. Have a sleep in and grab the all day brekky; the bespoke breakfast is the way to go. Choose from a selection of house-made sides such as smoked black beans or sweet potato hash browns, with free-range eggs any way you like. This café is worth a second visit; even if it’s just to try the rest of the menu. www.thepantry.net.au

40 Semaphore Road, Semaphore, SA Luring you with a cabinet of endless cakes and tarts, this café will drag you in from the outside, and force you to forget about your waistline. If you’ve ever visited Scandinavia, Swedish Tarts will have you reminiscing of breakfasts of Våfflor (sweet waffles) doused in jam or Köttbullar (Swedish meatballs). The IKEA-sourced interior is quirky and scattered with viking posters and a large blackboard menu. Thin Swedish crepes come with blueberry jam and cream, or if you’re after something savoury, don’t miss the big vegetarian breakfast. For something a little stronger than coffee, ask for the glogg; hot spiced blackcurrant tea with an optional shot of vodka. Try and leave without a box of tarts or two, We dare you. www.swedishtarts.com

1/7 Union Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000 Hidden down a side street off Adelaide’s popular Rundle Street, this hole-in-the-wall café is worth knowing about. At lunch time the front glass window is crammed with lush overflowing bowls of salads and pasta dishes, but the brunch is pretty damn good too. Think French toast with strawberries drizzled in sticky maple syrup or grilled haloumi on rye toast with eggs, mint and house made chilli jam. No matter what time of day, this tiny café promises something decent to eat. Get there for 12pm if it’s the hot roast chicken you’re after.