Atomic

Breakfast, Brunch and Coffee

Morning cyclists spill out onto the footpath at this hip Mends Street institution, which turns out consistently superb coffee and a full range of breakfast options till 2pm every day. It's also licensed for lunch with dinner opening soon.

Address

19-21 Mends Street, South Perth

Phone

9368 0990

Bivouac

Licensed canteen

A licensed canteen to rest and recuperate. Share locally sourced food with a greater Mediterranean bent and drinks with a story. Enjoy Bivouac's own coffee blends while taking in the revolving showcase of emerging artists.

Address

198 William St, Northbridge

Phone

08 9227 0883

Bobby & Olive

A boutique and a cafe

This family-run boutique and cafe (mum designs the clothes and her two daughters manage the business), brings together elegant, wearable Australian style into a French-inspired boutique space. Leather, silk, cotton and linen is used to create timeless, fluid lines that can be worn during the day or dressed up for the evening. This light, welcoming space also serves up delicious Rubra coffee and a selection of homemade cakes, which can be taken on the terrace.

Address

1/17 Essex Street, Fremantle

Phone

9336 5353

BouBar

Rustic local cafe;

A favourite brekkie local, this cafe has a cool, rustic feel - complete with a Stormie Mills mural - that befits the relaxed neighbourhood surrounds. Try exceptional coffee with the chorizo, beans and eggs.

Address

31a Hampden Rd, Nedlands

Phone

9386 9301

Cabin Fever Café

Cosy coffee & tea spot, creative workshops

Address

12 Bon Marche Arcade, Barrack St, Perth

Phone

6142 6961

Cantina 663

All about seasonal food

It's all about seasonal food at Cantina 663. From breakfast, through to lunch and dinner, their considered menus and wine list lean toward Spain and Italy but always take inspiration from fresh, local produce.

Address

663 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley

Phone

08 9370 4883

Cimbalino Espresso

Italian coffee specialists

One of three outlets across Perth, Cimbalino is a go-to destination for true Italian brew. It serves up breakfast, light lunches and a range of coffee styles, including its own house specialty, Cimba

Address

105 Waratah Ave, Dalkeith

Phone

9386 9009

Coode St Cafe

Bustling eatery

Overflowing with charm, Coode St has evolved from what was once an old-school deli into a bustling eatery with fans from near and afar. Menu favourites include freshly squeezed juices and corn fritters.

Address

24 Coode St, Mt Lawley

Phone

9371 9900

Etro Bistro

Eye candy corner of Perth

This 'eye candy corner' in the heart of King Street offers great coffee, a glass or two of wine and tasty seasonal Australian dishes. Finalist in best breakfast restaurant & best licensed café 2011. Open daily for breakfast and lunch

Address

49 King St, Perth

Phone

9481 1148

il cibo

Cafe and restaurant

Famed for its mouthwatering housemade muffins, this quirky laid-back cafe also serves up superb Fiori coffee and cakes, gourmet salads and other healthy, hearty dishes for breakfast and lunch.

Address

2 Market St, Fremantle

Phone

9433 4900

Lincolns 102

Highgate coffee precinct

Once a decrepit corner deli, this eclectic cafe can be found just off bustling Beaufort St. The ever-evolving, diverse menu accommodates breakfast and lunch, with a extensive range of house-made cakes and treats in a warm and tranquil setting.

Address

102 Lincoln St

Phone

9228 1759

Love Thy Neighbour

Hole-in-the-wall casual cafe

Serving up expertly made Single Origin Roasters coffee, Love Thy Neighbour solves the simple human state of hunger with a humble offering of hearty grub. Run by the team behind Ezra Pound, expect the same level of service, quality and effortless cred.

Address

7/189 William St, Northbridge

Phone

9227 6820

Metro & Co

Modern cafe

Occupying the space formerly inhabited by The Pantry Door, this sincere cafe is smack-bang in the centre of up-and-coming Angove St. Station yourself on the quaint alfresco stools with a Fiori coffee and watch the world go by.

Address

36-38 Angove St

Phone

9227 0077

milkd

Quality produce, great coffee

milkd is where community meets coffee culture, with local & organic produce, all day breakfasts, cupcakes, and Arabican coffee. Embrace contemporary urban design and real service at this local favourite.

Address

32 Angove Street, North Perth

Phone

08 9228 8867

Moore & Moore

Cafe cum art gallery

Housed in the historic Moores Building, this cafe champions fresh, seasonal fare and smooth specialty coffee. The gallery also exhibits up-and-coming artist works, and the menu suggests that not all the art is on the walls. (image: Roel Looper)

Address

46 Henry St, Fremantle

Phone

9335 8825

Ootong & Lincoln

Quirky cafe

A relaxed, eclectically decorated cafe serving up nourishing nosh for breakfast and lunch, as well as homemade cakes and locally blended tea. Check out the provedore pantry for take-home meals and gourmet goodies.

Address

258 South Tce, South Fremantle

Phone

9335 6109

Origins

Café & art space

This cool pop up café/shop/gallery specialises in premium single origin and single estate coffee beans and organic loose leaf teas. At the rear, Feast Your Eyes has evolving exhibitions, creative workshops and events.

Address

101 High St, Fremantle

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Piccolo's Corner

A quaint, quirky corner store/cafe

A new addition to leafy West Leederville, Piccolo's Corner is a quintessential neighbourhood corner deli and cafe. Perfectly restored and cleverly utilised mismatching pieces of antique furniture and objects decorate its tiny, sun-lit interior and sprawling garden. Simple fresh dishes made from local, organic ingredients and available for breakfast and lunch, are complemented by a small selection local take-home products including local fruit and eggs and Italian pantry staples. There's even an old-fashioned lolly jar counter.

Address

Corner of St Leonards Ave and Woolwich St, West Leederville

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Ristretto Coffee Roasters

Coffee and espresso specialists

Perth's recognised purveyor of specialty coffee has skilled baristas on top tier machines serving aficionados the cup they return for. Their in season, single origin and blended beans are also available to buy across their two locations.

Address

160 Central Arcade, 160 St Georges Tce, Perth
2 Howard Street (rear 89, St Georges Tce), Perth

Phone

0415 954 814

Ristretto Coffee Roasters Northbridge

Coffee and espresso specialists

Ristretto Perth's CBD coffee specialists are opening their Micro Coffee Roastery and Walkup Coffee Window in Northbridge! Drink amazing in season coffees like the Yellow Bourbon Arabica or pick up freshly roasted beans.

Address

53 Aberdeen St, Northbridge

Phone

0415 954 814

Sayers' Sister

Hotly anticipated café

Amid raw bricks and rustic décor, Sayers' Sister's pièce de résistance is a 16-seat island table designed as the café's communal hub, and an open kitchen that hides nothing from patrons. For all its similarities to its big brother located a quick skip westward, Sayers' Sister forges its own distinct identity and looks set to become the next café du jour.

Address

236 Lake St, Northbridge

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sidney LOVES audrey

part coffee shop, part gift shop

idney LOVES audrey is an eclectic array of beautiful homewares and gifts, with the added bonus of a homestyle coffee shop. Sian Hanrahan's glorious treats capture your immediate attention with the delicious smells wafting from the oven and casual lounges filling the store with the warmth of a family home.

Address

307 Fitzgerald St, West Perth.

Phone

9228 9332

Standing Room Only

Specialty coffee at its best!

With its impressive custom built Synesso machine and brew bar, this hole in the wall is strictly about coffee. Squeeze in at the counter with an espresso or filter coffee, made from single origin or house blended beans, and enjoy the 50s rock n roll music.

Address

Unit 7, Piccadilly Arcade, Hay St, Perth

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Superstar Waffles

Waffles served with generous hospitality

True to its name, this charming little dessert bar buried deep within William St's Arcade 189 is taking Perth by storm. The light-filled space is outfitted with swatches of buttery pine and toffee, poetically echoing the colour of waffles. Marked with thoughtful bric-a-brac and whimsical wall decal, it's the kind of place made for whiling away the afternoon—and that's even before any mention of their eponymous wares. Prime your appetite and Instagram-snapping finger: these are some damn good waffles you'll want your followers to know about.

Address

8/189 William St, Northbridge

Phone

The Attic

Rustic, Middle Eastern food & coffee

Tucked away from the bustle, this cafe offers Middle Eastern styled breakfasts and lunches and other home made delectables. Enjoy your coffee or chai in the unique upstairs attic, that is rustic and bejewelled with objects both lost and found.

Address

1/16 Bannister St, Fremantle

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The Little Concept

Red Espresso and raw food cafe

The Little Concept is, in fact, anything but little on concept. Using Red Espresso (the world’s first rooibos tea espresso) they provide a 100% natural, antioxidant-packed, caffeine-free solution for addicted coffee lovers, while also stocking Prana Chai and Mörk hot chocolate sweetened with coconut blossom sugar.

Address

7 Wray Avenue, Fremantle

Phone

0407 990 610

The Little Pantry

Café

A jewel in the crown of up-and-coming Nicholson St, this store offers arguably Perth's cheapest cup of quality coffee (imported Italian) and classic café fare. Indulge in the ever-changing menu, or browse the homewares and products on sale inside.

Address

206 Nicholson Road, Subiaco

Phone

9388 8780

The Office on Harrogate

Fresh suburban cafe

From the counter laden with sweet and savoury temptations to the artful mix of wood paneling and industrial metal in the design layout, The Office on Harrogate is less reminiscent of spending time in at work than a visit to one of your most stylish friend’s abodes.

Address

32 Harrogate Street, West Leederville

Phone

9388 8197

tiger, tiger coffee bar

Small bar & café

A devoted cult following ensures that this warm, relaxed bar and cafe is constantly buzzing. A tight and interesting wine list is matched with simple, quality food. Chill out with a glass of wine into the evening

Address

4/329 Murray St, Perth

Phone

9322 8055

Zekka Café

Breakfast, lunch, coffee

Located in a turn of the century warehouse, Zekka Cafe is a discreet hideaway in the busy CBD, with a strong focus on fresh produce, a passion for coffee, and friendly service.

Address

76 King St, Perth

Phone

9481 1772