19 cafes in Perth to kickstart your day

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

If there’s one thing Aussies do right, it’s breakfast and brunch. And humble ol’ Perth is teeming with fantastic cafes that just get it.

From exceptional breakfast and brunch venues, to stand-out bakeries and croissanteries, we’ve rounded up the best of the best. Here are 19 cafes in Perth you absolutely must visit.

1. Abacus Espresso

Best for: A low-key brekkie

This laneway cafe in the hip inner-city suburb of Leederville has got low-key (albeit delicious) mornings sorted.

Order your coffee with one of their loaded toasties, bagels or brioches, and sit and watch the world go by from their alfresco laneway tables.

Address: 10 Electric Lane, Leederville

Opening hours: Mon – Fri 6.30am – 2pm; Sat 7am – 12.30pm

2. Hemingway Cafe

Best for: Serious coffee drinkers.

Perth cafe royalty Neil and Zac Barret are in charge of the specialty coffee, and renowned chef Daniel Lim is behind the inventive food menu and this sleek city spot. It’s a recipe for a brilliant start to your morning.

Opening hours: Mon – Fri 6.30am – 3.30pm

Address: 152/158 St Georges Terrace, Perth

3. Tiisch

Best for: Decadent bottomless brunch

Tiish was one of the first places in Perth to start serving bottomless brunch, with free-flowing cocktails, bubbles and wine. Book your bottomless on their website – it won’t disappoint.

Opening hours: Mon – Fri 7am – 2pm, Sat & Sun 8am – 4pm

Address: 9B, 938 Hay St (Corner Milligan St), Perth WA

4. Deli Gabe

Best for: Incredible (and unique) food and drinks

Deli Gabe dishes up what is undoubtedly the breakfast of champions – black truffle and cheese toastie, complete with Manjimup black truffles, crispy prosciutto and quattro formaggio in 48-hour fermented sourdough. That alone is worth the airfare to Perth.

Opening hours: Mon – Fri 7am – 3pm; Sat & Sun 8am – 3pm

Address: 97 Murray St, Perth

5. Arrival Hall

Best for: Breakfast in an aesthetic designer environment

This cafe in trendy Northbridge is a welcoming place to settle into, enjoy a coffee or tuck into a heavenly brunch – don’t skip the kimchi & miso pork belly scrambled eggs). When you’re done, shop their designer wares including furniture, lighting and home decor.

Opening hours: Tues – Sun 8am – 4pm

Address: 162 Aberdeen Street Northbridge, WA

6. Forklore

Best for: Brunch with an Asian twist

Forklore is a renowned Perth cafe with an exciting menu where classics like eggs on toast co-mingle udon noodles with cod roe and soft-boiled eggs. Their freshly baked croissants that they masterfully shape like Japanese onigiri are a great treat to take home, too.

Opening hours: Mon – Fri 7am – 2.30pm; Sat & Sun 8am – 3pm

Address: Suite 11, 102 Railway Street, Perth

7. Mount Street Breakfast Bar

Best for: Quality breakfast with local ingredients

Nestled in the leafy Kings Park precinct of West Perth is this idyllic breakfast bar. Get something traditional or try something unusual, like the Shark Bay chilli crab scrambled eggs.

Opening hours: Mon – Sun 7am – 2pm

Address: 42 Mount St, Perth

8. Neighbourhood Bagel

Best for: Bagel-lovers

Perth’s very own New York-style bagel cafe serves up fresh bagels on the vibrant and stylish King Street. They do classics like smoked salmon and Reubens, as well as loaded bagels with unique twists.

Our tip: get The Sabich –  fried eggplant, pickled chillies, red onion, cucumber, tomato, hummus, amba sauce, schug and coriander.

Address: 172 St Georges Terrace, Perth

Opening hours: Mon – Fri 8am – 2pm

9. Community Coffee Co

Best for: Sandwich-lovers

Alongside their great coffee from Loot coffee roasters, Community Coffee Co has a sandwich menu of classics that are as nostalgic as they are delicious (and filling.)

There’s everything from egg sandwiches and ham and cheese toasties, to mushroom hummus and eggplant caponata.

Address: 292a Barker Rd, Subiaco

Opening hours: Mon – Fri 6.30am – 2pm; Sat 6.30am – 1pm 

10. Croff Bakehouse

Best for: Croissant-enthusiasts

Not many people know that Perth has its very own version of Lune. Croff is a specialist croissanterie, and its sweet and savoury fillings are what set it apart.

Alongside classics like almond and chocolate sit Asian flavours like pandan, beef rendang and durian – as well as unique croissants inspired by Aussie favourites including smashed avo.

Address: 131 Barrack Street, Perth

Opening hours: Mon – Fri 7am – 2pm, Sat & Sun 8.30am – 2pm

11. SHOP 1875

Best for: Quality takeaway snacks

SHOP 1875 is a small corner store/cafe located in Perth’s iconic State Buildings.

They dish up takeaway sandwiches, salads and coffee –  try the mushroom and provolone toastie to kick off your day.

Address: State Buildings, Corner Barrack St & St Georges Tce, Perth

Opening hours: Mon – Fri 7.30am – 3pm

12. West End Deli

Best for: Breakfast with friends

This West Perth cafe is a Perth institution. The menu includes classics like eggs on toast, smashed avo and shakshuka. No fuss, no frills, just great food in a sophisticated setting.

Address: 95 Carr St, West Perth

Opening hours: Mon – Fri 6.30am – 2pm; Sat & Sun 7am – 2pm

13. Mary Street Bakery

Best for: A wholesome breakfast

Another iconic Perth breakfast spot, Mary Street Bakery boasts four locations in Perth now, but the West Leederville spot is a favourite. A full brunch menu, freshly-baked goods, a large indoor area and tables that spill out onto the footpath.

Address: 272 Railway Parade, West Leederville

Opening hours: Mon – Sun 7am – 4pm

14. Boucla

Best for: Greek-inspired fare

This Mediterranean-inspired cafe serves coffee, breakfast, lunch and house-baked cakes amid eclectic artwork and tapestries. It’s known for its incredible house-baked cakes and sweet treats – try the souffra (Greek custard cake) with your coffee.

Address: 349 Rokeby Road, Subiaco WA

Opening hours: Mon – Fri 6.30am – 4pm; Sat 7am – 4pm; Sun 8am – 1pm

15. Hylin 

Best for: A classic breakfast

The architecturally designed Hyli offers great coffee and excellent (and substantial) breakfast and brunch. The uncomplicated yet enticing menu has something for everyone, but the Hylin Shakshuka with chorizo is a stand-out.

Address: 178 Railway Parade, West Leederville

Opening hours: Mon – Fri 6.30am – 2pm; Sat & Sun 7am – 2pm

16. Piccolo’s Corner

Best for: Antique lovers

This cosy little corner cafe is adorned with antique bric-a-brac, climbing plants and twinkle lights, creating an enchanting and homely vibe. Grab one of the freshly made pastries from the cabinet with your coffee.

Address: 58 St Leonards Street, West Leederville, Perth

Opening hours: Tues – Fri 7am – 4pm, Sat & Sun 8am – 2pm

17. Sayers Sister

Best for: A solid and substantial brunch

Another Perth institution, Sayers Sister is a popular Northbridge breakfast and brunch spot with an eclectic and cosy design that makes you feel at home. We recommend ordering the grilled halloumi served with red pepper relish, smashed avocado, confit cherry tomatoes, poached eggs, homemade dukkah and rocket salad on seeded sourdough.

Address: 236 Lake St, Perth WA

Opening hours: Mon – Sun 6.30am – 2.30pm

18. Yefsi

Best for: Late risers

Yefsi doesn’t open until close to midday, which is perfect for later starters who like to sleep in or those who’ve had a big night. Order your coffee with a traditional Greek dessert like lemon cake, baklava or loukomades (Greek donuts).

Address: 279 Newcastle Street, Northbridge

Opening hours: Tues – Sat 11.30am – 3pm, Sun 11am – 3pm

19. Cleaver Heritage

Best for: Cool ambience

This refined cafe is located in a leafy stretch of West Perth. Offering a simple and straightforward menu of breakfast and brunch classics, and coffee, tea and smoothies. Come for breakfast and stick around for the sophisticated ambience.

Address: 67 Cleaver St, West Perth

Opening hours: Mon – Sat 7am – 2pm; Sun 8am – 2pm

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