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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Day 1

the pool at Pullman Bunker Bay — Check into Pullman Bunker Bay.

There’s no more popular West Australian road trip route than that between Perth and the Margaret River Region. It’s an easily digestible, three-hour drive, with worthy pit stops along the way.

Make the first of them one hour and 15 minutes in, at Lake Clifton. Here, find a 2000-year-old living thrombolite reef. Drive for a further 40 minutes and chance meeting some of Bunbury’s dolphin population at Koombana Bay.

Pullman Bunker Bay is the final stop, just over three hours south of Perth. This beachfront, five-star resort is the ultimate base for exploring the Margaret River Wine region.

Day 2

After a leisurely morning breakfast with an ocean view, start your Range Rover and head towards the Dunsborough town centre. Browsing the decidedly coastal-themed goods of the town’s many independent boutiques is a great way to while away the hours, breaking up the sartorial with an artisan gelato snack stop, or some good old-fashioned Australian bakery fare.

Leave room; you’ll need it for the Good Natured Gathering dinner at Wayfinder. Indulge in a four-course feast by chef Felipe Montiel, which uses produce from the winery’s market garden to enhance a selection of sustainably sourced seafood and meat. But food is just the support act. It’s organic wine that’s the star of the show, generously poured and expertly paired to each dish.

Day 3

Settle in for cabernet at Cape Mentelle Winery.

With a grand total of 20 wines from vintage 2022 to try, it’s a good thing Cape Mentelle’s International Cabernet Tasting kicks off early. Make your way to the estate for a 10:00 AM start, where a global selection of wines will be poured blind, before a long lunch by Tiller Dining is served.

Given that the Margaret River is responsible for more than 20 per cent of Australia’s fine wine production, it’s only right to delve into it while in the area.

Continue exploring the region via taste and terroir aboard Alison Maree, a whale-watching catamaran, as you cruise Geographe Bay . Admire the rolling green hills and crisp white beaches of Quindalup in sunset’s golden light, all the while sipping through the Clairault Streicker catalogue and dining on canapes.

For a more substantial dinner, venture into Busselton for a seven-course British x Australian mash-up , courtesy of Brendan Pratt (Busselton Pavilion) and Oliver Kent (Updown Farmhouse, UK). They’ll be putting their rustic yet refined spin on the likes of local marron, wagyu and abalone – championing the simple beauty of the world-class ingredients.

Day 4

Wrap your fingers around a wine glass and wiggle your toes into the sand at Pair’d Beach Club x Range Rover on Meelup Beach. Sit down to an intimate wine session with sommelier Cyndal Petty – or a four-course feast by Aaron Carr of Yarri – and revel in the open-air beach club, bar and restaurant’s laidback coastal vibe. It’s a whole new way to experience one of the region’s most renowned beaches.

Follow up a day in the sun with a casual Italian party at Mr Barvel Wines . Purchase wines –including the elusive, sold-out Nebbia – by the glass and enjoy canapes with the towering Karri forest as a backdrop.

If you’d prefer to keep it local, head to Skigh Wines for the New Wave Gathering , where the region’s independent wine makers and their boundary-pushing wines will be on show. Street-style eats, a DJ and complimentary wine masterclasses complete the experience.

Day 5

pair'd Grand Tasting — Taste your way through Howard Park Wines. (Image: C J Maddock)

Spend the morning at your leisure, driving the winding roads through the Boranup Karri forest in your Range Rover. Soak in the views at Contos Beach, and call into the small cheese, chocolate and preserve producers along the way.

Make your next stop Howard Park Wines for The Grand Tasting presented by Singapore Airlines . Numerous wine labels will be pouring their catalogues over four hours, accompanied by food from chefs Matt Moran and Silvia Colloca, with live opera providing the soundtrack.

Cap off a big weekend with one last hurrah at Busselton Pavilion. Six ‘local legends’ – chefs Brendan Pratt (Busselton Pavilion), Mal Chow (Chow’s Table), Aaron Carr (Yarri), Ben Jacob (Lagoon Yallingup), Corey Rozario (Dahl Daddies) and Laura Koentjoro (Banksia Tavern) – will be preparing a dish each. Dance the night away as vinyl spins and the sun sets on another day.

Day 6

Ngilgi Cave western australia — Head underground. (Image: Tourism WA)

After a busy few days of wining and dining, it’s wise to observe a rest day. There’s no easier task than unwinding in the Margaret River Region, also famous for its high concentration of world-class beaches.

Relax on the grassy knoll as you watch the region’s most experienced surfers braving the World Surf League break at Surfer’s Point, or don your own wetsuit and try out one of Gracetown’s more beginner-friendly waves. Swimmers will find their Eden at Meelup Beach, Eagle Bay, or Point Piquet, where the sand is brilliantly white and the water as still as a backyard swimming pool.

Not into sun, sand, and surf? Head underground at Mammoth Cave, just one of the region’s many stalactite-filled caves.

Day 7

Burnt Ends event at Pair'd — Farewell the Margaret River.

Pack up your Range Rover with new favourite wines and newfound memories, ready for the three-hour journey back to Perth.

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The 12 best Fremantle cafes to kick-start your day