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Taste the Yorke: An Award winning Culinary Gem in Moonta - Best Breakfast 2025 in SA & Silver at National awards 2025 October!
“A must visit when in Moonta, the staff are so friendly, and always remember your order! My daily cafe to visit!”
About Taste the Yorke
Where local flavours, warm hospitality and a true sense of place come together.
Taste the Yorke opened its doors in Moonta in late 2016 with a simple mission: to showcase the best local, regional, and seasonal produce the Copper Coast has to offer. What started as a small idea quickly grew into a community favourite — a cosy space where locals, weekenders and curious travellers could slow down, enjoy great coffee, and savour flavours crafted close to home.
A Simple Idea, Made With Heart
From the beginning, the concept was clear. Bring together the goodness grown, made, and created right here on Yorke Peninsula, and share it in a charming, rustic setting that feels both familiar and inviting. Our daily menu is built around fresh ingredients and local specialties, with house-made cakes that have become a delicious reason to visit all on their own.
Finding Our Home in Moonta
In 2017, Taste the Yorke moved into its forever home — the former Roach and Sons Butchers, a building rich with local history. Sitting proudly across from the Town Hall and Queen Square, it’s the perfect spot to settle in with a coffee, connect with our team, and feel part of the rhythm of Moonta.
Local Produce. Consistent Coffee. Genuine Hospitality.
Our commitment has never changed. We champion the makers, growers and producers who shape this region. We strive to serve consistently great coffee, offer warm and thoughtful hospitality, and create a space where everyone — locals, tourists, day-trippers, and food lovers — feels welcomed and valued.
Taste the Yorke isn’t just a café. It’s a celebration of the Copper Coast, its people, and the flavours that make this part of the world so special.
A true Taste of Yorke.
Meet our team …
Meet Jo: Founder of Taste the Yorke
Jo is the dynamic and inspiring founder of Taste the Yorke, a beloved café nestled on the picturesque Yorke Peninsula. Known for her warm hospitality and entrepreneurial spirit, Jo wears many hats—she’s a devoted mum, a skilled barista, a creative cook, and a savvy businesswoman.
Passion for Local Support
Jo is deeply committed to supporting and promoting small businesses within the Yorke Peninsula and across regional South Australia. Her café is a testament to her dedication to community, as she sources the freshest ingredients from local suppliers, ensuring that every dish served is not only delicious but also supports the local economy.
A Community Hub
Under Jo’s leadership, Taste the Yorke has become more than just a café; it’s a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors alike gather to enjoy hearty meals and delightful conversations. Jo’s passion for fostering community connections and her unwavering support for local producers have made her café a cherished destination for food lovers and community members.
