Best cafés in Perth

29 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/perth

Many people recommend Last Crumb Cake Co, and most who name a shop mean the Bassendean one. Several praise its cakes, two single out the cinnamon scrolls, and two praise its pies. One commenter says the coffee is very good. A couple of commenters mention queues, one saying it is worth it and another only in the right mood, and one calls the bakery overrated.

Bassendean

25 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/perth

Many people recommend Micrology for coffee, and several name its Osborne Park roastery. One commenter calls it their regular go-to, another says the drinks made on site are very good though they have not tried the beans, and one lists it first among four Osborne Park roasters to visit. A few are cooler: one has never liked it, one found a cup passable but not worth the bean price, and one was lukewarm on the roasted coffee.

Osborne Park

21 people recommendvia r/perth

Many people recommend Bossman in Mount Lawley for its coffee. One long-time regular says the cups are consistently good, and another calls the coffee dependably excellent. Three people like the room: a nice atmosphere, a distinctive feel and a dim, acoustically panelled space. Two people single out the decaf. One commenter says weekends can get very busy, and one notes you may need to wait for a seat.

Mount Lawley

21 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/perth

Many people recommend Chu Bakery, the shop across from Hyde Park, and several praise its baking, with one singling out the almond croissant. A few suggest it for a date or for a coffee and pastry by the park, and a few mention queues or crowds. One commenter names a North Perth shop, while others place it by Hyde Park. Others are less convinced: a couple found croissants soggy, salty or burnt, one says its main advantage is being the only bakery by the park, one calls it overrated, and one found the music too loud.

Hyde Park

20 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/perth

Most people recommend Howard's Groove in the CBD, and many say the coffee is great. Two people single out its Mont Blanc, one the oat version and another calling it the best by a clear margin. A few raise caveats: one found the queues long and the coffee good but not outstanding, one says seating is tight and it gets loud at peak times, and one found the cups small.

CBD

19 people recommendvia r/perth

Many people recommend Laika in Lathlain. A couple of people call it a favourite, one says their coffee-snob household has never been let down by it, and another has found nothing better in Lathlain. One visitor describes it as a large cafe where they regularly see people working on laptops for an hour or two in the mornings.

Lathlain

17 people recommendvia r/perth

Many people recommend Humble Bee, and several name its Mount Hawthorn shop, one saying it has always been good. One person gives it as their single top answer for coffee and one visitor says it seems to be performing very well. A couple note it roasts its own beans. Many of the recommendations give little beyond the name.

Mount Hawthorn

17 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/perth

Many people recommend Darkstar for its coffee, and several name its Osborne Park roastery. One person rates its filter coffee among their best coffee experiences, another praises the coffee and textured milk though they would prefer a brighter, fruitier bean, and one says visits have been consistently good. Two are less keen: one calls it overrated and one found a drink too watery.

Osborne Park

16 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/perth

Most people recommend Blacklist, a Perth coffee roaster with cafes including one in Subiaco, and many point to the Subiaco cafe as a place to try. One suggests its single origins there for the range of flavours, another calls the coffee good, and one says it has a decent brew. Two are cooler: one dislikes the roast style on an old visit but would try it again, and one found it not bad but did not see the hype. One notes it closes at 2pm.

Subiaco

15 people recommendvia r/perth

Yahava is a coffee roastery and cafe in the Swan Valley that many people recommend. Several say it roasts its beans on site, and several mention tastings, though one is not sure they are offered, so check before you go. A few mention the wide range of beans, one points to the Mikali for bold, espresso-style coffee, and one says the smell alone wins people over even if the coffee is not to their taste.

Swan Valley

12 people recommendvia r/perth, r/AskAnAustralian

Most people who weigh in recommend Best Wishes, a Fremantle cafe, and several praise the coffee, with two pointing to the batch brew. A few single out the bagels, one calling them life-changing, and one commenter calls the cafe an icon. One commenter says it closes early on weekends.

Fremantle

12 people recommendvia r/perth

Many people recommend March Coffee Studio, and one singles out the 140 William shop as great. Two commenters place its coffee among the best in the CBD, and a couple say its menu has some interesting or uncommon coffees. One uses it as a regular spot during the working week.

140 William

12 people recommendvia r/perth

Many people recommend Satchmo in North Perth. Two commenters praise the chicken roll, and one also likes the generous pots of tea and the retro feel, one family likes it as a regular favourite especially on Sundays when there is live jazz, one says the batch brew is tasty, and one names the peanut butter brownie as a favourite.

North Perth

12 people recommendvia r/perth

Offshoot is a CBD coffee shop that many people recommend, and two point to its pour-over, with one also highlighting batch brew. One calls it awesome, one rates its coffee very highly while noting that experiences may vary, and many more simply name it as a pick.

CBD

11 people recommendvia r/perth

Many people recommend Twin Peaks, a roastery with a cafe in Morley. One calls its beans their favourite local ones and suggests the Morley warehouse cafe on Saturday mornings, another says its range is strong and reliable, and a couple mention pour-over or batch brew on Saturdays. One recalls it as a good pick when it opened on weekends.

Morley

11 people recommendvia r/perth

Many people recommend Bolt Coffee's Midland cafe and shop. One calls the coffee very good and another calls the Midland shop a must-visit, and a third who used to go often found the coffee decent with one latte that stood out. One says the Midland site is noticeably larger than the Bayswater one, and a couple mention taking beans home or refilling. Remarks about the Bayswater roastery shop may not describe the Midland cafe.

Midland

11 people recommendvia r/perth

Many people recommend Left Field, a coffee roaster in Osborne Park, mostly for buying its beans. Several tell people to buy their beans there, a couple point to its decaf beans, and a few call the pricing and delivery terms good value. One suggests it as one of four Osborne Park roasters to visit for a flat white.

Osborne Park

11 people recommendvia r/perth

Many people recommend Hinata Cafe in Fremantle. One says the food feels like a Japanese host family's home cooking, one calls it very authentic, and another says the atmosphere feels like Japan. One suggests it for a Japanese breakfast, one likes its changing seasonal menu, and a couple name it as an answer to matcha requests.

Freo

11 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/perth

Mary Street Bakery has shops in Highgate, Mount Lawley and City Beach; the Highgate shop is the one shown here, and not every comment says which shop. Two people say the coffee is good, one likes the hash brown, a couple like the sausage rolls, one the doughnuts, and one calls the salted caramel chocolate cake good. Two people think it overrated or overhyped, one calls it reliable but short of the very best, and one found the loaf dense.

10 people recommendvia r/perth

Many people recommend Lady Annie's on Beaufort Street in Mount Lawley, and several say it shares a team with Bossman across the road. One calls it exemplary, one calls it fantastic, and one suggests sitting out the back because the front and indoor areas are noisy.

Mount Lawley

9 people recommendvia r/perth

Good Things is a cafe with shops in Mosman Park and Fremantle; the Mosman Park shop is the one shown here, and not every comment says which shop. Two people single out the chilli eggs, one praises the fried-chicken pancakes, and a few mention its table service. One calls it their favourite cafe and says plenty of people work on laptops there during the week. One other had a mixed visit, though they praised the coffee.

Mosman Park

8 people recommendvia r/perth

Many people recommend Forklore in West Perth. One praises the batch brew, one loves the hamburger omurice, and one says the croissants are good though it is not really a bakery. One says the coffee can taste burned when it is very busy but is very good when quieter.

West Perth

8 people recommendvia r/perth

Kumo is a dessert cafe in Northbridge that many people recommend, and several single out its souffle-style pancakes. One returning visitor calls the hojicha latte a favourite. The main caveat is that one commenter feels quality has slipped since it first opened, though first-timers will probably still enjoy it.

8 people recommendvia r/perth

Coffee Connection's original shop is at Freo Markets, and it also trades at Malaga Markets, which several commenters name and which is the shop shown here. One says it is the best coffee in Perth, another gives it as their personal top choice, and one praises the wide range on offer at Malaga. One is not keen on its focus on flavoured beans, though some flavours look interesting.

Malaga Markets

8 people recommendvia r/perth

Many commenters recommend Smooth Operator. One treats it as the benchmark other places fall short of, one prefers it for coffee in Perth, another rates it on par with Howard's Groove, and one calls it their current favourite.

8 people recommendvia r/perth

Cafe Guilty Pleasure is a dessert cafe with branches in Northbridge and Mount Lawley; the Northbridge branch is the one shown here, and not every comment says which branch. Several people mention its cakes and desserts. One says a relaxed first date happened at the Northbridge branch, one rated the Mount Lawley branch very highly, and one calls it the top Korean-style dessert cafe in their view.

Northbridge

8 people recommendvia r/perth

Many people recommend Pound, a coffee roastery in O'Connor. One likes its pour-over single origins, several say you can drop in, try a cup or buy direct at the roastery, and several praise the coffee.

O Connor

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/perth

Most people recommend Parkside, a small, scenic coffee shop in Northbridge, and several praise the coffee. One says its iced lattes are among the best they have had, another says the beans are great, and one notes limited outdoor seating but says it suits nice days.

Northbridge

7 people recommendvia r/perth

Many people recommend Peninsula Farm Cafe in Maylands. One describes it as sitting by the river among trees, with good coffee and a peaceful place to sit, another calls it a lovely breakfast spot, one finds it very pretty, and one lists it as a table-service cafe rather than a restaurant. A couple name it when asked for quieter cafes. One calls it a good spot but says it does not suit a coffee-tour route.

Maylands

7 people recommendvia r/perth

Giant Coffee's Northbridge cafe is recommended by many people, and several praise the coffee itself. One says the chilled and batch-brewed coffee is the best they have tasted in Perth and very reliable, another calls it very good, and one ranks it among the area's best coffee.

Northbridge

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/perth

Diners recommend Sherbet Cafe, and many name the Maylands shop. Two recommend it especially for its cakes, one for the vanilla slices, and another for the raspberry-chocolate brownie, and one suggests it for a two-hour stay. One finds the carrot cake very dense but still recommends the place. Two raise missing price displays as a concern, and one of them stopped going.

Maylands

6 people recommendvia r/perth

Many people recommend Boucla in Subiaco, and a couple call it a gem. One praises the food, coffee and sweets and finds it unique and cosy, and another can never resist the chocolate and ricotta cake. One says it is small and often busy, and one suggests it as an afternoon option, noting it closes at 4pm.

Subiaco

6 people recommendvia r/perth

Willing Coffee is a coffee shop that six people recommend, with Mount Lawley and Guildford shops named; the Mount Lawley shop is the one shown here. One says the Guildford and Mount Lawley shops make good batch brew, another praises its single-origin range and local products, and one lists it among good pour-over spots. A few mentions give no reason beyond the name.

6 people recommendvia r/perth

Brew Coffee Roasters is a coffee roaster that people recommend, and a couple name its Wangara branch, one calling it fairly good. One buys beans there, often grabs a coffee and says it offers pour over, one likes the voodoo blend, and one calls it awesome.

Wangara

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/perth

Many people recommend The Tribute Cafe, which has shops in Shelley and Mount Hawthorn; the Shelley shop is the one shown here. A few praise the coffee, a couple say the food is great, one still thinks about the Shelley pancakes, and one misses the truffle burger. One stopped going because cold brew was often unavailable and the choice of alternative milks was limited.

Shelley

5 people recommendvia r/perth

Many people recommend Espresso & Prosecco, and a few single out its rear courtyard as a place to sit. One enjoys the outdoor seating in the mall for watching the passing mix of people, and one notes it is beside London Court, where tourists gather to watch the clock.

Rear Courtyard

5 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/perth

Five people recommend La Veen, a CBD coffee shop with several outlets; the Murray Street one shown here is the only outlet a commenter names, as a place to sit. One says it always rocks, one says its mocha is great, and one calls it good but rates Mo Espresso higher.

5 people recommendvia r/perth

Five people recommend Dimattina in Osborne Park. One suggests trying flat whites across a set of Osborne Park roasters that includes it, one calls it great, one would vote for it, and one has long preferred it to a nearby rival.

Osborne Park

5 people recommendvia r/perth

Wholefood Circus in Shenton Park is recommended by five people. Two like the outdoor seating out back, one found it decent, one calls the cake cabinet magnificent, one says the food is great, and another calls the spot very cool.

Shenton Park

5 people recommendvia r/perth

Five people recommend Stomp in North Perth. One praises its great vibes, a couple single out the outdoor space, one enjoying a weekend coffee, lunch and a book in the courtyard and another liking the garden out back, and one family likes it on Sundays when a jazz band plays.

North Perth

5 people recommendvia r/perth

T.O.P. is a Fremantle coffee roaster that several people recommend. One praises the beans and flavours for both milk drinks and black coffee, one rates it excellent and says it tempts them to visit often, one lists it among Perth places with strong filter-style coffee, and one names it among their own favourites.

Fremantle

5 people recommendvia r/perth

Several people recommend Grouch & Co in Myaree. One calls it their regular go-to and praises its charming, small feel, another names it among their favourite Perth coffee spots, and one says you will never look back.

Myaree

5 people recommendvia r/perth

Five people recommend Runyeh, and a few name its Heathridge location. One counts it among Perth's best coffee spots and another names it enthusiastically as a favourite, while others simply suggest it as a place to try.

Heathridge

5 people recommendvia r/perth

Five people recommend Local & Aesthetic in Mount Lawley. One names it when asked for quirky cafes and one names the smashed avocado with potatoes as a favourite dish, while most comments give little beyond the name.

Mt Lawley

5 people recommendvia r/perth

Five people recommend Leaf Bean Machine, and all of them name the Bibra Lake shop. One notes its cafe lets you sample the roasts and that its tea range is strong, one rates the pies highly, and one says the almond croissants are outstanding.

Bibra Lake

5 people recommendvia r/perth

Five people recommend Mid-Century Cafe in Yokine, mostly by name. One names it as a quirky cafe, and one says they took their children there when they lived nearby.

Yokine

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/perth

Several people point to the coffee at Hemingway Cafe, with one calling it excellent and another recommending it for a good cup in the CBD. One says it suits meetings, and one says it has a good range of coffees but gets manic at peak hours. A couple find it pricey, one objecting to the cost of its batch brew.

CBD