Online ordering system for Adelaide restaurants and takeaways
Adelaide is compact and loyal to its local favourites, with Gouger Street and the Central Market, the Italian heritage of the eastern and western suburbs, and the cafés of Norwood's Parade.
What's different about taking orders in Adelaide
Short drive times make delivery cheaper to run yourself than in Sydney or Melbourne. Adelaide runs on a half-hour time zone, which is a common setup mistake on overseas ordering systems.
Time zone for your opening hours: ACST/ACDT.
Adelaide suburbs and what they order
Suburbs we've looked at in Adelaide:
| Suburb | Local food scene | Cuisines in demand |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide CBD 5000 | Gouger Street, Chinatown and the Central Market make the CBD Adelaide's food centre. | Chinese, Vietnamese |
| Norwood 5067 | The Parade is the eastern suburbs' café and restaurant strip. | Café, Italian |
| Glenelg 5045 | Jetty Road and the beach bring fish and chips, gelato and pizza crowds. | Fish and Chips, Pizza |
| Prospect 5082 | Prospect Road has a growing scene of cafés and multicultural takeaway. | Café, Indian |
| Hindmarsh 5007 | Port Road and the Coopers Stadium area mix pubs and Italian. | Italian, Pizza |
| Campbelltown 5074 | Eastern suburb with a strong Italian and Asian food presence. | Italian, Chinese |
| Salisbury 5108 | Northern hub with families and plenty of pizza, kebab and Indian takeaway. | Pizza, Kebab, Indian |
| Marion 5043 | Southern suburbs hub around Westfield Marion. | Pizza, Burgers |
| Port Adelaide 5015 | Historic port with seafood, pubs and fish and chips. | Fish and Chips |
| Unley 5061 | King William Road has upmarket cafés and dining. | Café, Italian |
| Mawson Lakes 5095 | University suburb with students and young professionals ordering on weekdays. | Thai, Pizza |
| Brighton 5048 | Bayside suburb with beachfront cafés and fish and chips. | Fish and Chips, Café |
| Elizabeth 5112 | Northern suburbs centre with family takeaways. | Pizza, Fish and Chips, Charcoal Chicken |
| Modbury 5092 | North-eastern hub near Tea Tree Plaza. | Pizza, Chinese, Italian |
| Henley Beach 5022 | Henley Square has fish and chips, cafés and gelato by the jetty. | Fish and Chips, Café, Italian |
| Woodville 5011 | Western suburbs with Vietnamese, Indian and family takeaways. | Vietnamese, Indian, Pizza |
Food strips worth knowing
- Gouger Street, Adelaide CBD
- The Parade, Norwood
- Rundle Street, Adelaide CBD
- O'Connell Street, North Adelaide
Busy nights in Adelaide
Mad March (Fringe, Adelaide Festival and WOMADelaide), the Gather Round in AFL season and Christmas pageant weekend all bring crowds. Before these nights, take pre-orders and set longer ready times so the kitchen keeps up.
What delivery-app commission costs an Adelaide venue
An illustrative example at the published Australian rates:
| A$10,000 a month in app orders for an Adelaide venue | Commission |
|---|---|
| Uber Eats, they deliver (30%) | A$3,000 |
| DoorDash, pickup (15%) | A$1,500 |
| Chefzi (0%) | A$0 plus a flat monthly fee |
Published Australian rates from the Uber Eats and DoorDash merchant pricing pages, checked 27 October 2026. Excludes GST and card processing. Your own agreement may differ.
GloriaFood and Menulog users in Adelaide
Switching from either in Adelaide? See the GloriaFood alternative and the Menulog alternative, or the GloriaFood shutdown dates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Chefzi work for venues in Adelaide?
Yes, anywhere in South Australia, with hours in ACST/ACDT. Setup and support are remote.
Can I charge different delivery fees for different Adelaide suburbs?
Yes, for example a lower fee for Adelaide CBD than for Woodville.
Do I need to leave Uber Eats or DoorDash?
No. Many venues keep one app for new customers and move regulars to their own page, where there is no commission.
Is there commission-free online ordering in Adelaide?
Yes. Chefzi charges a flat monthly fee with 0% commission on orders from your own ordering page, so Adelaide venues keep the order total, less card fees if they take cards. Delivery apps list up to 30% on orders they deliver.
Can Adelaide venues move their GloriaFood menu across?
Yes. Menu migration is free, including from GloriaFood, which closes on 30 April 2027. Send a menu export, screenshots or your ordering link, and set your hours in ACST/ACDT.
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