Opening hours
| Monday | 8 am – 3 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am – 3 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am – 3 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am – 3 pm |
| Friday | 8 am – 3 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am – 3 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am – 2 pm |
Times shown in local time (Adelaide). Public holiday hours may differ.
- Address7/49 Mount Barker Road, Stirling SA 5152
- Phone(08) 8339 7703
- Websiteessencecafe.com.au
- CuisineCafés & Brunch
7/49 Mount Barker Road, Stirling SA 5152
Popular times
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At a glance
- TypeCafé
- CuisineCafés & Brunch
- AreaStirling
- StateSouth Australia
- HoursOpen 7 days, from early morning
About The Essence
The Essence is a cafés & brunch café in Stirling, South Australia. You'll find it at 7/49 Mount Barker Road, Stirling SA 5152.
Australia's café culture is world-famous: expertly made flat whites, all-day brunch, smashed avo and house-baked treats. Cafés are usually busiest on weekend mornings and many close by mid-afternoon.
The Essence is open 7 days, from early morning; the venue offers dine-in.
Planning a night out in Stirling? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Red Cacao and Konditorei Coffee Lounge.
Amenities & services
- 🍽️Dine-in
What to order
Signature cafés & brunch dishes to look out for.
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Closest restaurants to The Essence
The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.
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Red Cacao ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Stirling40 mW · 1 min walk -
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Konditorei Coffee Lounge ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Stirling50 mNW · 1 min walk
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Locavore 🥩 Modern Australian · 1/49 Mount Barker Road, Stirling60 mSW · 1 min walk
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Hokey Pokey 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · Stirling80 mW · 1 min walk -
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Ruby's cafe ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Stirling90 mNW · 1 min walk
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6
Saiyūki Sushi 🍣 Japanese · Shop 2/29 Mount Barker Road, Stirling90 mNW · 1 min walk
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7
Miyuki 🥢 Asian Fusion & Filipino · 27 Mount Barker Road, Stirling100 mNW · 1 min walk
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Angler 🦞 Seafood & Fish and Chips · Shop 5/11 Mount Barker Road, Stirling100 mNW · 1 min walk -
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Tranquilo 🌮 Mexican & Latin American · Stirling120 mW · 1 min walk
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10
Miss Perez 🥩 Modern Australian · Stirling130 mW · 2 min walk
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Eating out in Stirling
Stirling is home to 20 places to eat in our guide. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, modern australian restaurants, international restaurants. Within 25 km of The Essence there are 2,063 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.
Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Crafers (1.3 km), Crafers West (1.8 km), Aldgate (2.0 km), Piccadilly (2.6 km).
Cuisine mix in Stirling
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Essence located?
The Essence is located at 7/49 Mount Barker Road, Stirling SA 5152. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of The Essence?
The Essence is open 7 days, from early morning. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Adelaide time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.
What kind of food does The Essence serve?
The Essence serves Cafés & Brunch cuisine. Browse our cafés & brunch menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.
How can I contact The Essence?
You can reach The Essence by phone on (08) 8339 7703 or via its website.
What is the closest restaurant to The Essence?
The closest venue is Red Cacao, about 40 m to the west (1 min walk). Other close options include Konditorei Coffee Lounge (50 m), Locavore (60 m), Hokey Pokey (80 m).
What are some recommended places to eat near The Essence?
Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Tsubaki (Japanese, 11 km), Qualitaly Cuisine (Italian, 12 km), Parisi’s (Italian, 12 km).
Where else can I find cafés & brunch food near Stirling?
Other cafés & brunch venues close by include The Organic Market Cafe (160 m), Subway (190 m), Stirling Cellars and Patisserie (270 m).
How many restaurants are there in Stirling?
Our guide lists 20 places to eat in Stirling, most commonly cafés & brunch (7), modern australian restaurants (2), international restaurants (2). Within 25 km there are 2,063 venues in total.