12 Fremantle Cafes To Kick-Start Your Day

The best places to get your caffeine fix in Fremantle.

When it comes to cafe options in Fremantle, the options are almost endless – which is what you’d expect from a city with a huge Italian influence and a famous cappuccino strip.

So, we’ve done the groundwork for you. Here are 12 of the best cafes in Fremantle, so you can start your day the right way.

1. Good Things

This intimate little cafe in the heart of the west end not only serves stellar coffee, it also has one of the most interesting all-day breakfast menus you’re likely to come by.

Try the Cilbar Eggs – poached eggs on focaccia with sumac and lemon labne and aleppo chilli butter.

the cafe exterior of Good Things, Fremantle — Good Things serves stellar coffee.

Address: 16 Bannister St, Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 7am – 2pm.

2. Kerfuffle

While a relatively new cafe in the South Fremantle scene, Kerfuffle has quickly attracted a loyal following.

The upcycled furniture and rustic interior create a welcoming, laid-back ambience and the alfresco chairs and tables are a great spot for basking in the morning sunshine.

a cup of coffee with the cafe interior of Kerfuffle in the background — Kerfuffle has quickly attracted a loyal following.

Address: 244 South Terrace, South Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 5.30am – 1pm.

3. Ootong & Lincoln

This cafe is a Fremantle institution, and one of the few places you can grab a coffee after 2pm.

With its main exterior wall adorned with the famous zebra artwork of renowned muralist Anya Brock, Ootong & Lincoln is hard to miss. And its relaxed retro vibe makes it hard to leave.

the facade of Ootong & Lincoln with colourful giraffe painting — Ootong & Lincoln is hard to miss with its famous zebra artwork.

Address: 258 South Terrace, South Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 6am – 3.30pm.

4. Roasting Warehouse

While technically a ‘chain’ with locations in Melbourne and Brisbane as well, the Roasting Warehouse shouldn’t be dismissed. A short walk from the beach, it serves its own premium in-house roasted coffee and all-day brunch.

Their menu is creative and unique, with a stand-out being the Eggs Benny Chan with grilled roti, panko-crumbed eggs and sriracha hollandaise. And they also do bloody Mary’s and mimosas if it’s THAT sort of brunch.

a close-up shot of food plate at Roasting Warehouse — Roasting Warehouse’s menu is creative and unique.

Address: 312 South Terrace, South Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 6am – 3pm.

5. Hush

One of Fremantle’s most reliable spots for great coffee, Hush is a specialty coffee shop located in the west end that features a revolving door of different – but sensational – beans. Check out their Instagram to see what beans they’re brewing on any particular week.

Address: 68 High St, Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6.30am – 4pm; Sat 6.30am – 3pm; Sun 7am – 3pm.

6. Quasimodo’s Cafe

Right near Fremantle port, Quasimodo’s Cafe is a small Italian cafe and lunch bar, serving – in their own words – ‘caffeine and carbs’.

Pair your coffee with one of their daily Italian-inspired brunch dishes – think fresh pizzetas with tomato and mozzarella, or bruschetta with chickpeas.

a cup of coffee and sandwich on a table by the glass window at Quasimodo’s Cafe — Quasimodo’s Cafe is a good spot to people-watch.

Address: 7 Phillimore St, Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7.30am – 3pm.

7. Best Wishes

For the bagel-lovers out there, Best Wishes is all your dreams come true. The coffee and bagel joint sits just off Fremantle’s cafe strip and is a hip spot to start your morning.

people sitting outside Best Wishes cafe in Fremantle — Pop by Best Wishes for your daily dose of caffeine.

For traditionalists, get a plain bagel, but for the adventurous, get one loaded with all the good stuff – cream cheese, avo, bacon, salads and pickles.

pouring coffee into a cup at Best Wishes cafe in Fremantle — Best Wishes is a hip spot to start your morning.

Address: Shop 9/2 Cantonment St, Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 7am – 1pm; Sat 7am – 12pm.

8. Little French Nest

This cafe has absolutely nailed French chic. Neatly tucked away in the streets behind Walyalup Koort, Little French Nest serves show-stopping coffee and has a cabinet of freshly baked French treats like croissants and canelés.

For something substantial, their menu includes things like eggs, crepes and pain perdu (French toast).

drizzling sweet sauce over a plate of dessert at Little French Nest — The French toast will hit your sweet spot.

Address: 15 Point St, Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am – 2.30pm; Sat and Sun 7.30am – 2.30pm.

9. The Little Concept

In the Wray Ave precinct sits this small but mighty cafe. At The Little Concept , the coffee is consistently good and the north-facing alfresco chairs and tables are a beautiful spot to enjoy the morning sun. They also have non-caffeine options, like matcha lattes and red espresso – a rooibos-based drink.

Address: 7 Wray Ave, Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6.30am – 3pm; Sat 7am – 3pm; Sun 7am – 1pm.

10. The Cool Room

If you’ve got a set of wheels – bike or car – venturing just to the outskirts of Fremantle to The Cool Room is worth the trip.

It’s an edgy and quirky space with white tiles scrawled with highlighter, Formica-topped tables and knick-knacks from the antique shop next door. If you manage to visit on a day they have freshly baked Portuguese tarts, treat yourself.

a painting on the wall inside The Cool Room cafe in Fremantle — The Cool Room is an edgy and quirky space.

Address: 2/114 Holland St, Fremantle.
Opening hours: Thurs and Sun 8am – 2pm; Fri and Sat 8am – 3pm.

11. Third Wheel

Set up in the courtyard of South Beach Cycles, Third Wheel has become a mainstay in the South Fremantle cafe scene.

The verdant verandah teeming with greenery is a great spot to hang with your coffee, and South Beach is a three-minute walk for a post-caffeine dip.

the chairs under a canopy outside Third Wheel cafe in Fremantle — The verandah at Third Wheel is teeming with greenery.

Address: 408 South Terrace, South Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6.30am – 2pm; Sat and Sun 7am – 2pm.

12. Peggy’s

If you’re a late riser (or have just had a big night) retro sandwich bar Peggy’s is a must-visit. The cafe is family-run, selling made-to-order sambos, subs and toasties with fresh, locally sourced produce.

two servings of sandwiches at Peggy's — Don’t miss out on Peggy’s retro sandwiches.

The parm sandwich is their most popular – fresh focaccia filled with fried eggplant, spicy sugo, salad and parmigiano. Order online and stumble in when you’re ready.

the cafe exterior of Peggy's in Fremantle — Pop into Peggy’s for brekky.

Address: 35 Market St, Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am – 2.30pm; Sat and Sun 9am – 2.30pm.

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In the city’s estuary lives perhaps the region’s most famed inhabitants – a resident pod of 100 bottlenose dolphins – and the inlet’s silty bottom is home to the prized blue manna crab. Spot the former breaching and playing on an hour-long dolphin cruise through the channels, or try your hand at catching the latter by wading through the estuary’s shallows with a scoop net in hand.

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If that’s a little too close for comfort, book a kayak tour with Down Under Discoveries . The dolphins have been known to cruise beside the paddle-powered crafts, which are a fun, family-friendly way to explore the city’s inner waterways.

Dolphins swimming in Mandurah. — Watch dolphins glide by as you explore Mandurah.

You don’t have to be on the water to appreciate the coastal city’s aquatic beauty, with 600 kilometres of cycleways and scenic walking trails traversing Mandurah’s estuary, inlet and coast.

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Head to the Mandurah Visitor Centre to pick up a map to pinpoint their exact location and download the traveller’s companion to learn more about the sights along the way. Or join a three-hour e-bike tour from The Bike Kiosk and you’ll stop by two of the giants – Santi Ikto and Yaburgurt Winjan Cirkelstone – as you sightsee central Mandurah.

The towering Santi Ikto, one of Thomas Dambo’s iconic Giants of Mandurah. — Meet Santi Ikto, one of the legendary Giants of Mandurah.

Where to eat in Mandurah

Mandurah’s culinary scene reflects its laid-back lifestyle, with large, honest meals and locally brewed beer. After visiting Lake Clifton’s 2000-year-old thrombolites, head to the peppermint and gum-shaded beer garden at Thorny Devil Brewery . Tuck into a platter of house-smoked meats and an ale pulled fresh from the tanks. Closer to town and right on the waterfront is Boundary Island Brewery ; here, woodfired pizza, pub-style seafood dishes and easy-drinking brews are centre stage.

On a Murray River Lunch Cruise , the focus is as much on the environment around you as the food you’re filling up on. Help yourself to the colourful salads and freshly cooked meats on the buffet as you meander up the winding, jarrah tree-lined waterway, stopping at the heritage Cooper’s Mill for a quick walking tour along the way.

Keep your eyes trained on the Creery Wetlands as you pass – you’ll spot much of the region’s migratory birdlife, and, as always, might see the playful bottlenose dolphins in the inlet.

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If seafood is more your kind of fare, board the Wild Seafood Experience , where dolphin cruise meets long table lunch. Eight courses of crab, crayfish and scallops await.

A table filled with plates of crab, crayfish, and scallops. — Dine on the water with eight courses of ocean-fresh fare.

Where to stay in Mandurah

With so many waterways comes abundant waterside stays. Like the self-contained Seashells Mandurah on the shores of Comet Bay. The calm, oceanic outlook from the one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and villas is as close to Maldivian as Mandurah gets. Families especially enjoy the property, bouncing between the protected cove and the beachfront pool for endless hours of fun.

The Sebel Mandurah , just a hop, skip and jump from the Mandurah Ocean Marina, has a different outlook entirely, overlooking the estuary and lively foreshore on the other side. It’s also within walking distance of the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre , cinema and a swathe of waterfront bars and eateries.

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A houseboat cruising in Mandurah along the river — Captain a houseboat to explore Mandurah at your own pace.

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The 12 best Fremantle cafes to kick-start your day