Adelaide Fringe is of course famous for it’s performances, shows and art installations BUT it’s also one such a great opportunity to get down to the city and try some new food flavours, some crazy treats or just a good old ice cream from one of the many many food trucks and vendors that set up for the month of Adelaide Fringe. It’s actually one of our Fringe highlights and you guys have now come to expect that we share it with you – so here are our favourite food-y finds.
Make sure to tag us in your FB and IG posts if you find something we need to try and if it blows our head off, we will add it to this page!
Ong Noi Vietnamese
Offering Vietnamese street food and festival favourites, including bun bowls, spring rolls, whole coconuts, incredible Vietnamese Iced coffee the star of the show, loaded banh mi. The absolute stand out here? Chip on a stick with the most insane seasoning (you’re going to steal this from the kids and have to return for more, trust us) and the epic slow cooked beef short rib bahn mi. A whole short rib, bone in (don’t worry it slides out as the meat falls off the bone and into the crunchy soft vietnaese roll. Drool. Best Fringe food find of all time. Big call. Standing by it.
Find at Gluttony
Follow on Instagram @ong.vietnamesekitchen
Shmochi x Shibui
Adelaide Fringe Instagram feeds will be flooded with epic dessert creations from Shibui’s pop up Shmochi. Donuts and Redskin Ice Cream for the win yeah? Pleased to also report if you are not at Fringe, their bricks and mortar St Peters location is an easy alternative on Payneham Road, in addittion to th OG Grote Street Shibui Dessert Bar.
Find at Gluttony
Follow on Instagram @shmochibyshibui
Rymill Park Kiosk
Finding the Rymill Park Kiosk at Fringe honestly felt like striking gold. Serving up proseccos and beautiful grazing boxes (among other delights) right in the heart of Gluttony, it’s easily one of the most wonderful lakeside spots to sit, relax and soak up the festival atmosphere. These are the super-talented hospitality legends behind Peter Rabbit, and while they’re absolutely nailing Fringe catering right now, we’re very excited to see them open here permanently long-term
Find them in Gluttony,
Instagram HERE
Coffee & Donuts, Fools Pardise
Coffee and Donuts at Fool’s Paradise are proof that simple done well is sometimes the real MVP of a festival. Fresh, fluffy donuts paired with a properly good coffee deliver the exact caffeine + sugar hit you need to keep the Fringe energy going, without blowing the budget. Because honestly, what even is a festival without a donut (or two)? It simply doesn’t exist.
Find it in Fools Paradise
Burrito Boi by Taco Cartel, Fools Paradise
Taco Cartel makes Mexican for everyone! The entire menu is gluten, dairy and nut free plus so damn tasty. This means everyone can enjoy the delicious street eats. No stranger to catering Adelaide’s major festivals, this is a great draw card for our favourite little Fringe precinct, Fools Paradise.
Find them in Fools Paradise
Follow them on Facebook HERE
Caro Club, Fools Paradise
Head to the vibrant and intimate Fringe precinct Fools Paradise to find the best burgers and fried chicken at Adelaide Fringe 2026. Seriosusly, you can count on Caro Club to deliver, quick, fresh, tasty and the highest quality. They even have some kids great kids meals on the menu that our crew absolutley demolished!
Find them in Fools Paradise @caroclub_
Snow Cones in The Garden
Did you know Good Times Fairy Floss in The Garden also sling the most delicious icey cold snow cones, a must for a warm Fringe day with the kids. Were talking all the rainbow colours of shaved ice, like blue lemonade, raspberry, pinapple, line, cola, watermelon and mango.
Find them in The Garden of Unearthly Delights on the main path.
The Filipino Project
Filipino inspired delights with something on the menu for the whole family. Get the meat combo platter, it’s so tasty and great for sharing with little fingers. Ther corn ribs and fried chicken was also a massive hit. You really cant go wrong here. Don’t forget top it off with one of their Instafamous Halo Halo soft serves!
Find at Gluttony
Follow on Instagram @thefilipinoproject
Cosmo’s New York Style PIzza, Fools Paradise
There’s genuine relief in spotting great pizza at the Adelaide Fringe, especially when it’s these massive New York-style slices doing the rounds. Easy, delicious and guaranteed crowd-pleasers, they’re the ultimate festival feed when everyone’s hungry right now. And honestly… what kid doesn’t love pizza? It’s the quickest way to keep the whole family happy and fuelled for another show.
Find it in Fools Paradise
Instagram @cosmospizzabar
Twisted Potato
What kid (um, or adult) doenst love a potato on stick? I mean name a more iconic festival food. These are crispy, well seasoned and delicious. Lets not forget they are easy for little hands to hold and perfect to eat on the run or in the line up for your next show.
Find them in The Garden of Unearthly Delights
Poffertjes Carousel in The Garden
Serve us Proffertjes, but make it a moving carosel. Yes you read that right, an absolute do not miss in The Garden of Unearthly delights, new in 2025 is this bright, delightful, slowly rotating food stand. Who doesnt love proffertjes? Its giving whimsical charm of a vintage carnival meets the delicious taste of freshly made poffertjes. Every hour the vendor stall turns into a stage of humour x mad Dutch pancake cooking skills.
Find it on the main entrance path in The Garden of Unearthly Delights.
Granita Italiana
Gang Gang
Make it a burger…but make it extra delicious. Find Gang Gang in Gluttony with their shiny branded container at the Lakeside Food Market. Our kids love to smash a burger and this is one of the tastiest meat patties we have ever had. The cheeseburger is perfect for small hands. Loved the fried chicken and chicken burger too. Can’t stop, won’t stop raving about this food, we will legit follow these guys anywhere (everywhere? We are basically burger creeps.)
Find them at Gluttony
Follow on Instagram @thegangco
cakeboy
Cakeboy Donuts in Gluttony are serving up their iconic pure Fringe indulgence, donuts topped with soft serve that are sweet, delicious and completely irresistible. You’d never guess they’re vegan, gluten free and halal, which makes them an easy win for almost everyone in the family. These legends are some of our favourite people making what we genuinely reckon are among the best donuts in Adelaide, and you can also get your fix year-round at their bricks-and-mortar stores at Plant 4 Bowden or Moseley Square, Glenelg.
Find at Gluttony
Follow on Instagram @cakeboydonuts
Brew’d Up, Fools Paradise
Fools Paradise in Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga is possibly our favourite Fringe Precinct, loved by our team for the intimate nature, engaging kids activities, epic programme and delicious food offerings. These Iced Teas and Juices were SO delicious and refreshing. Also an an unexpected find here was the Nepalese Momo (dumplings) and a butter chicken with rice that quite possibly wins best find of all Fringe food for 2026. If you came into the city just for these, we wouldn’t judge you!
Find Brew’d Up in Fools Paradise
Follow on Instagram @brewd_up
Very Berry Acai, GOUD
At Very Berry, you’ll find the perfect fresh and fruity Fringe treat when you’re ready for something a little lighter. Think delicious açaí bowls, refreshing fruit juices and vibrant flavours that hit the spot between shows, a tasty option the whole family can enjoy. And if you’re feeling a little indulgent… Dubai Chocolate anyone?
Find it in The Garden of Unearthly Delights
Instagram @veryberryau
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