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16 of the best cafes in Perth

Kirsty PetridesBy Kirsty Petrides
To make sure you get your day started right, we’ve found the best cafes in Perth.

If there’s one thing Aussies do brilliantly, it’s mornings: breakfast, brunch and coffee. Humble yet spirited, Perth brims with cafes that nail the art of morning fare – from inventive bakeries to laid-back neighbourhood haunts.

Here are 19 spots you absolutely must visit.

The shortlist

Best for dog-friendly dining: Mary St Bakery
Great for special occasions: Tiisch
Best design: Dine by Arrival Hall
Best for groups: Petition

1. Abacus Espresso

pouring milk into a cup at Abacus Espresso, Perth
Savour a top-notch brew. (Image: Abacus Espresso)

Tucked into Leederville’s Electric Lane, this laneway gem blends snug charm with buzzy community energy. Their loaded toasties, bagels, and brioches pair beautifully with perfect coffee – best enjoyed alfresco while people-watching.

Cuisine: Bagels, toasties and pastries

Average price: $$

Atmosphere: Cosy and communal

Location: 10 Electric Lane, Leederville

2. Hemingway Cafe

a bright and spacious cafe interior at Hemingway Cafe, Perth
Indulge in Spanish pancakes in a sleek and chic space. (Image: Hemingway Cafe)

This sleek CBD cafe feels modern without pretence. Expect refined coffee, inventive savoury bites like crab BLTs or Spanish potato pancakes in a chic, industrial space. Note: open only weekdays.

Cuisine: Specialty coffee + inventive breakfast

Average price: $$

Atmosphere: Contemporary and slick

Location: 152–158 St Georges Terrace, Perth

3. Tiisch

brunch at Tiisch, Perth
Enjoy in generous brunch plates at Tiisch.

Tiisch offers brekkie and brunch with a touch of decadence, with free-flowing bubbles and cocktails, and all-day bites like pan-fried gnocchi with butternut pumpkin, toasted pine nuts and sage. If you’re in the mood for indulgence, this is the place.

Cuisine: Brunch and bottomless cocktails

Average price: $$–$$$

Atmosphere: Fun and lively

Location: 9B, 938 Hay St (corner Milligan St), Perth

4. Deli Gabe

the pastry house exterior of Deli Gabe, Perth
Grab a seriously tasty pastry from Deli Gabe.

A toastie transcends its format when it’s layered with Manjimup black truffles, curing prosciutto, and four-cheese bliss on slow-fermented sourdough. This masterpiece alone is worth the trip to Deli Gabe , but there are also an enticing range of donuts and bagels on offer, too, as well as the much-loved strawberry matcha.

Cuisine: Gourmet breakfast

Average price: $$

Atmosphere: Unpretentious and homey

Location: 97 Murray St, Perth

5. Dine by Arrival Hall

the aesthetic cafe interior at Dine by Arrival Hall, Perth
Settle into the aesthetic cafe and enjoy your brunch in style.

Part cafe, part design showroom, this Northbridge venue pairs kimchi and miso pork belly scrambled eggs with designer homewares – a match made for those who brunch stylishly.

Cuisine: Designer brunch

Average price: $$$

Atmosphere: Trendy and aesthetic

Location: 162 Aberdeen St, Northbridge

6. Forklore

a close-up shot of a vegetable sandwich at Forklore, Perth
Tuck into flavourful brunch classics with an Asian twist.

Folklore offers a serene setting with a playful edge. Minimalist interiors softened by lush greenery house creatively bold breakfast fare like udon with cod roe or croissants shaped like onigiri.

Cuisine: East-Asian-influenced brunch

Average price: $$

Atmosphere: Calm and artful

Location: Suite 11, 102 Railway St, Perth

7. Mount Street Breakfast Bar

breakfast plates with coffee at Mount Street Breakfast Bar, Perth
Order one of the classics or something different like Shark Bay chilli crab scrambled eggs with sourdough.

Mount Street Breakfast Bar is a leafy oasis in West Perth’s Kings Park precinct. Local produce shines in dishes such as their standout Shark Bay chilli crab scramble that feels both grounded and unexpected.

Cuisine: Classic breakfast with local flair

Average price: $$

Atmosphere: Quiet, leafy, relaxed

Location: 42 Mount St, Perth

8. Cafe Melograno

generous breakfast plates with coffee and juice at Cafe Melograno, Perth
Cafe Melograno serves up generous breakfasts all day.

Tucked into Subiaco’s Heytesbury Road, Cafe Melograno is a feel-good neighbourhood haven serving specialty coffee, hearty breakfasts and gourmet lunches like smashed avo, Turkish eggs and Korean steak rolls. Open early weekdays and weekends, its sunny outdoor seating and friendly service make it a favourite for locals and visitors alike.

Cuisine: All-day cafe

Average price: $$

Atmosphere: Warm and homey

Location: 67 Heytesbury Road, Subiaco

9. Community Coffee Co

people dining outside Community Coffee Co, Perth
Make a beeline for egg sandwiches at Community Coffee Co. (Image: Helm Media)

A Subiaco local gem for sandwich lovers, Community Coffee Co offers nostalgic favourites like egg sandwiches or hearty vegetarian options, all served with expertly roasted Loot coffee.

Cuisine: Cafe sandwiches and quality coffee

Average price: $

Atmosphere: Friendly and neighbourly

Location: 292a Barker Rd, Subiaco

10. SHOP 1875

a person at the counter browsing the menu at SHOP 1875, Perth
SHOP 1875 is a reimagined corner store.

In a hurry? Nestled in the State Buildings, this cafe-meets-corner store serves smart grab-and-go fare like mushroom-provolone toasties and Miller & Baker pastries.

Cuisine: Takeaway cafe fare

Average price: $$

Atmosphere: Compact and refined

Location: State Buildings (Barrack St & St Georges Tce), Perth

11. Mary Street Bakery

a cup of coffee at Mary Street Bakery, Perth
Grab a coffee to pair with your pastry at Mary Street Bakery.

Iconic across WA, Mary Street Bakery’s West Leederville outpost serves comforting brunch alongside inventive pastries. Doughnuts or buttermilk fried chicken pancakes, anyone?

Cuisine: Pastries and hearty brunch

Average price: $$

Atmosphere: Spacious, casual, dependable

Location: 272 Railway Parade, West Leederville

12. Boucla

At Boucla , eclectic tapestries set the scene for Mediterranean-inspired breakfast (Think: Zucchini mint fritters with tzatziki, rose harissa, halloumi and rocket) and a sweet souffra custard cake that deserves its own Instagram follow.

Cuisine: Mediterranean brunch and sweets

Average price: $$

Atmosphere: Artistic, welcoming, quirky

Location: 349 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

13. Hylin

a plate of smashed avo at Hylin, Perth
Smashed avo with ricotta, peas, spinach, lemon, mint and wasabi peas on toasted ciabatta.

Architecturally tailored and promising substantial breakfasts, Hylin offers a diverse menu that strikes the right balance between classic and bolder brunch ambition. Think: Hylin shakshuka with baked eggs, tangy tomato, roasted pepper sauce, feta, coriander, and garlic toasted sourdough or the Korean Sticky Chicken with chilli scrambled eggs, chilli crunch, Korean potato cake, coriander and lime dressing, sesame seeds and spring onions.

Cuisine: Brunch

Average price: $$

Atmosphere: Sleek and polished

Location: 178 Railway Parade, West Leederville

14. Petition

Located in Perth’s historic State Buildings, Petition is a mod-Aus eatery serving breakfast through to dinner. The brekkie menu highlights local and seasonal produce, from simple porridge and toast to more substantial options. A standout is the breakfast burger – potato hash brown, fried egg, bacon, cheese, and smoky tomato relish in a soft bun – which has become a favourite among regulars.

Cuisine: Modern Australian

Average price: $$$

Atmosphere: Bright and social

Location: State Buildings, Cnr St Georges Terrace & Barrack Street, Perth

15. Sayers Sister

Northbridge’s laidback staple Sayers Sister delivers hearty portions – like grilled halloumi with dukkah-topped avo and poached eggs, served with that reassuring hometown embrace in an eclectic space.

Cuisine: Hearty, eclectic brunch

Average price: $$

Atmosphere: Cosy and friendly

Location: 236 Lake St, Perth

16. Yefsi at Attika

a table-top view of brunch plates at Yefsi
Late risers unite for brunch at Yefsi.

Geared for late risers, this Northbridge cafe opens close to midday and pairs strong coffee with delightful Greek desserts like baklava or loukoumades in a Mediterranean-style space.

Cuisine: Greekinspired sweets and late brunch

Average price: $$

Atmosphere: Casual and approachable

Location: 279 Newcastle Street, Northbridge

Kirsty Petrides
Kirsty Petrides is a writer, wine-lover and cheese enthusiast. Whether she’s hunting down the best restaurant in Albania, foraging the Marrakech markets for spices or camping in the middle of Patagonian wilderness, she loves to seek out the authentic side of the places she visits, and share that with readers through her writing.
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6 reasons the best way to experience the Kimberley is by cruise

    Kate BettesBy Kate Bettes
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    This remote corner of Australia is one of the world’s last frontiers. This is how to see it properly.

    Vast, rugged and deeply spiritual, the Kimberley coast in Australia’s North West feels a world away from everyday Australia – and there are countless ways to explore it. But if you want to reach ancient rock art, hidden gorges and lonely waterfalls, it has to be by boat. Whether you’re aboard a nimble expedition vessel or a luxury yacht with all the trimmings, exploring by the water brings exclusive experiences, shows unique views and makes travel easier than any other mode. And that’s just the beginning of Australia’s North West cruises.

    The True North Adventure Cruise in between sandstone cliffs.
    Adventure starts where the road ends.

    1. Discover Broome, and beyond

    Explore your launchpad before you set sail: Broome. Here camels and their riders stride along the 22 kilometres of powdery Cable Beach at sunset. That’s just the start.

    At Gantheaume Point, red pindan cliffs plunge into the turquoise sea, whose low tide uncovers fossilised dinosaur footprints. Broome’s pearling history runs deep. Japanese, Chinese, Malay and Aboriginal divers once worked these waters, and their legacy lives on in boutiques where South Sea pearls still shine.

    If the moon’s right, you may catch the Staircase to the Moon over Roebuck Bay. Or simply kick back with a cold beverage and a film under the stars at Sun Pictures , screening since 1916.

    Ride a camel along Cable Beach as the sun sinks into the Indian Ocean, casting golden light across the sand and sea.
    Ride a camel along Cable Beach. (Image: Nick Dunn)

    2. Unmatched access to The Kimberley

    Once you’re onboard, expect a backstage pass to some of the most isolated places on Earth. No roads. No ports. No phone reception.

    At Horizontal Falls/ Garaanngaddim, 10-metre tides surge through twin gorges like a natural waterpark ride that’ll make your palms sweat. Then there’s Montgomery Reef/ Yowjab: a giant living platform of coral and seagrass, where the sea pulls back to reveal waterfalls, sea turtles and ospreys.

    Up north, King George Falls/ Oomari rage 80 metres down red cliffs. Zodiac boats often nudge in closer so you can feel the spray on your sun-warmed cheeks. You might even fly in to reach Mitchell Falls/ Punamii-unpuu, a four-tiered cascade where you can swim in freshwater pools above the drop.

    Come spring, some itineraries veer west to Rowley Shoals: an atoll chain of white sand and reef walls. Then it’s up the winding Prince Regent River to King Cascade/ Maamboolbadda, tumbling over rock terraces, and into a Zodiac to view the Gwion Gwion rock art, whose slender, ochre-painted figures are older than the pyramids.

    A cruise drifts beneath King George Falls, where sheer sandstone cliffs frame the thunderous plunge into turquoise waters.
    Get closer to the Kimberley than ever before.

    3. Taste the Kimberley with onboard hospitality

    You might spend your days clambering over slippery rocks or charging past waterfalls. But when you’re back on the water, it’s a different story. Meals are chef-prepared and regionally inspired: grilled barramundi, pearl meat sashimi, mango tarts, and bush tomato chutney. One night it’s barefoot beach barbecues with your shipmates; the next, alfresco dining on the ship.

    Small expedition ships each have their own personality, but many carry just 12 to 36 guests, making being out on the water a whole other experience. You might sink into a spa on the foredeck or sip coffee in a lounge while watching crocodiles cruise by. It’s choose-your-own-relaxation, Kimberley style.

    4. Expert-led excursions through the Kimberley

    These voyages are led by people who know the Kimberley like the back of their sunburnt hand. Attenborough-esque naturalists might gently tap your shoulder to point out rare birds or tell the story beneath a slab of rock. Historians can explain exactly how that rusted World War II relic came to rest here.

    If your ship has a helipad, you might chopper straight to a waterfall-fed swimming hole. If not, you’ll still be hopping ashore for that wet landing at a secret creek.

    Then come the evenings: songlines shared by Traditional Owners under the stars, or astronomy sessions that link what’s overhead with what’s underfoot and what’s within.

    A small group glides through Kimberley’s rugged coastline by boat, passing ancient cliffs.
    Explore with naturalists and historians by your side.

    5. Relax in luxurious lodgings

    Just because you’re off-grid doesn’t mean you have to rough it. These Kimberley vessels are small in size, but mighty in luxury. True North’s ships come with their own helicopters and a no-sea-days policy, so you’re always in the thick of it. Try the luxurious offerings from Ocean Dream Charters for exploration in style. Kimberley Quest offers a fast boat for easy, off-ship adventures. On the larger end of the scale, Coral Expeditions has open-deck bars and curated wine cellars. And then there’s Ponant’s luxury yachts – sleek and incredibly stylish French sailing yachts.

    A helicopter soars above the sea, with a sleek cruise ship gliding in the distance.
    See the Kimberley from sky to shore.

    6. The adventure continues with pre- and post-cruise experiences

    You’ve already come this far – so, why not go further? Broome makes it easy to ease in before you board, or wind down when your voyage ends, and there is no reason to stop there.

    Head an hour and a half south to Eco Beach to stay off-grid and off the clock. Join a Yawuru guide for a mangrove walk or ocean forage. Dive even deeper into Broome’s pearling past at Willie Creek or Cygnet Bay, where divers and craftspeople still pull the seawater-slicked gems from the deep.

    If you’re still craving adventure, it’s time to go further. Soar over the Buccaneer Archipelago, or detour inland with a 4WD trip along the Gibb River Road. Book a scenic flight over the Bungle Bungles. Or – because you never know when you’ll be back – do all three.

    aerial of people walking on eco beach in the kimberley western australia
    Stay off grid at Eco Beach. (Image: Tourism WA)

    Find out more about your trip to Australia’s North West at australiasnorthwest.com .