Idle Hands Chinatown

Chinatown, Adelaide, SA ☕ Cafés & Brunch

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  • Address100 Gilbert Street, Chinatown SA
  • CuisineCafés & Brunch

100 Gilbert Street, Chinatown SA · 750 m from Adelaide centre

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About Idle Hands

Idle Hands is a cafés & brunch café in Chinatown, South Australia. You'll find it at 100 Gilbert Street, Chinatown SA, roughly 750 m from the Adelaide city centre.

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 venue offers dine-in.

Planning a night out in Chinatown? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Gilbert Street Hotel and Café Troppo.

Amenities & services

  • Dine-in

What to order

Signature cafés & brunch dishes to look out for.

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BreakfastSmashed avoSourdough, feta, dukkah and poached egg
LunchToasted focacciaHam, cheese and tomato
BakeryBanana breadToasted with butter
Coffee & drinksFresh juiceSeasonal blends

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Closest restaurants to Idle Hands

The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.

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  1. 1
    Gilbert Street Hotel 🍺 Pubs & Bistros · 88 Gilbert Street, Chinatown
    40 mE · 1 min walk
  2. 2
    Café Troppo ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 42 Whitmore Square, Chinatown
    190 mNW · 2 min walk
  3. 3
    The Donburi House 🍣 Japanese · Chinatown
    220 mNE · 3 min walk
  4. 4
    Istanbul Lounge logo
    Istanbul Lounge 🧆 Middle Eastern & Turkish · 162 Gilbert Street, Chinatown
    230 mW · 3 min walk
  5. 5
    Nishiki Cafe and Izakaya 🍣 Japanese · 21 Sturt Street, Chinatown
    270 mNE · 3 min walk
  6. 6
    Cozinha 🍽️ International · Wright Street, Chinatown
    290 mN · 3 min walk
  7. 7
    Astonish Patisserie 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · 393 King William Street, Chinatown
    310 mE · 4 min walk
  8. 8
    Brecknock Hotel 🍺 Pubs & Bistros · 401 King William Street, Adelaide
    310 mE · 4 min walk
  9. 9
    Citi Zen logo
    Citi Zen 🥟 Chinese · 401 King William Street, Chinatown
    310 mE · 4 min walk
  10. 10
    Tasty Biang 🍽️ International · 112-114 Wright Street, Adelaide
    320 mN · 4 min walk

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Eating out in Chinatown

Chinatown is home to 308 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Adelaide area with 1,980 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, international restaurants, pubs & bistros. Within 25 km of Idle Hands there are 2,214 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.

Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Adelaide (750 m), Wayville (1.3 km), Unley (1.8 km), Goodwood (1.9 km).

Cuisine mix in Chinatown

  • ☕ Cafés & Brunch79
  • 🍽️ International47
  • 🍺 Pubs & Bistros30
  • 🍣 Japanese22
  • 🥟 Chinese19

Frequently asked questions

Where is Idle Hands located?

Idle Hands is located at 100 Gilbert Street, Chinatown SA. It is about 750 m from the centre of Adelaide. 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 Idle Hands?

Opening hours for Idle Hands have not been published in our data sources yet. Check the venue's official channels before visiting.

What kind of food does Idle Hands serve?

Idle Hands serves Cafés & Brunch cuisine. Browse our cafés & brunch menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.

What is the closest restaurant to Idle Hands?

The closest venue is Gilbert Street Hotel, about 40 m to the east (1 min walk). Other close options include Café Troppo (190 m), The Donburi House (220 m), Istanbul Lounge (230 m).

What are some recommended places to eat near Idle Hands?

Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Wasai Japanese Kitchen (Japanese, 400 m), El Mexicano Kitchen and Bar (Mexican & Latin American, 1.2 km), Parisi’s (Italian, 2.2 km).

Where else can I find cafés & brunch food near Chinatown?

Other cafés & brunch venues close by include Stax (360 m), Market St Cafe (410 m), Cafe #12 (420 m).

How many restaurants are there in Chinatown?

Our guide lists 308 places to eat in Chinatown, most commonly cafés & brunch (79), international restaurants (47), pubs & bistros (30). Within 25 km there are 2,214 venues in total.