Flinders Street, Adelaide CBD

Your favourite café in the heart of Adelaide

Specialty coffee, fresh food and a warm welcome, every single day.

More than a coffee, a place to belong

Tiba Espresso is an independent specialty café on Flinders Street in the heart of Adelaide CBD. We’re a place where great coffee meets good conversation, whether you’re stopping in for a quick flat white or settling in for the morning. Come as you are.

Interior of Tiba Espresso café in Adelaide CBD
A Space to Settle In

Right in the heart of Adelaide CBD, Tiba is your retreat from the rush of the city.

Close-up of specialty coffee at Tiba Espresso in Adelaide
Specialty Coffee

Every cup is crafted with care from single origin espresso to your perfect flat white.

Smocked salmon on toast at Tiba Espresso in Adelaide CBD
Food Made with Intention

Chef Niel brings the same care to the kitchen as he does to the coffee –  fresh, seasonal and made from scratch.

What we serve

Delicious food Serious coffee

From our signature espresso to fresh seasonal dishes, everything is made with care and served with a smile.

Mon–Fri 7am–2:30pm · Sat & Sun 8am–2pm

All day breakfast

Eggs on Toast (gfo) — $14.5

Two organic free-range eggs cooked your way, served on sourdough or rye bread, paired with our house-made chutney.

Eggs Benny (gfo) — $22.0

Two organic free-range eggs, smoked Barossa ham and sautéed spinach, served on sourdough with our house-made hollandaise sauce. Swap ham for bacon (+$2) or smoked salmon (+$3).

Avo, Bocconcini & Pesto Toasted (gfo | veo) — $21.0

Rye sourdough on crushed seasoned avocado, topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, radish, basil leaves and a drizzle of our sticky house-made balsamic glaze. Add two free-range eggs (+$4).

Chilli Scrambled Eggs (gfo) — $22.0

Scrambled eggs on sourdough, infused with fermented chilli oil, topped with grilled cherry tomatoes, crispy fried shallots, house-made harissa sauce and fresh coriander.

Brunch / Lunch

Truffle & Mushroom on Toast (gf | vg) — $21.0

Rye bread on sautéed kale, poached eggs, truffle oil and house-made truffle hollandaise sauce.

Chicken Salad (gf) — $22.0

Beetroot hummus, marinated grilled chicken tenderloin, mixed green leaves, cherry tomato, cucumber, red onions, garlic aioli, fresh avocado, capers and dill.

Goodness Bowl (gfo | ve | vg) — $21.0

Sautéed kale with spinach, sweet potato, pickled red cabbage, onion, harissa chickpea, tahini lemon sauce, avocado and black sesame seeds, served with toasted rye bread. Add grilled chicken or halloumi (+$4).

Lemon Seasoning Fries (gf | ve | vg) — S $8.0 | L $10.0

Golden fries tossed in a zesty lemon herb seasoning.

From the kitchen

Cooked fresh. Every day.

Niel brings a chef’s eye to everything on the plate. Simple ingredients, treated with respect and served the way they should be.

Life at Tiba

Meet Niel, The Vision Behind Tiba

Tiba is Niel’s vision of what a neighbourhood café should be. A trained chef with years of hospitality experience, he opened Tiba on Flinders Street to create something Adelaide was missing; a place with soul, serious coffee, great food and absolutely no pretension. He’s usually behind the counter or in the kitchen. Come say hello.

Testimonial

What Adelaide says about Tiba

★★★★★ 4.7 out of 5 — based on 101 Google reviews
Excellent scrambled eggs with chilli. We also ordered chicken and salad with beetroot hummus. Yum. match latte too
Julie Matheson
Are you coming to Adelaide and stay in Vibe hotel on Flinders st? Well around the area there's a few cafes and this one got my attention for the food and coffee, and I wasn't wrong...
Smocked salmon on toast at Tiba Espresso in Adelaide CBD
Tomas Rodrigues
Great food, cooked to perfection, friendly service, all in a relaxed and comfortable setting. Highly recommended!
Selection of café dishes at Tiba Espresso in Adelaide CBD
Michael Ristuccia
Designer
The prettiest and yummiest bowl of fruit and yoghurt I have ever been served. I have nut allergy, so didn't want the granola. The chef came out to check what I would like in the bowl (such a care) and served me this bespoke breakfast...
Sweet breakfast dish at Tiba Espresso in Adelaide
Kylie Wallace

Come in or order ahead

Book a table for your next visit, or order takeaway online. Pay now or pay when you pick up. Either way, we’ll have it ready.

Call Us

Please note we don’t take orders over the phone,  online ordering ensures your order is accurate and ready 

when you arrive.

Tiba means kindness, and that’s exactly what we put into every cup and every plate.

Our Location

281 Flinders Street
Adelaide SA 5000

0449 700 675

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday
7:00am – 2:30pm

Saturday & Sunday
8:00am – 2:00pm

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