Must-see restaurants in Perth

  • Moore & Moore

    Fremantle

    An urban-chic cafe that spills into the adjoining art gallery and overflows into a flagstoned courtyard. With great coffee, farm-direct produce, good…

  • Tiisch Cafe Bistro

    Perth

    High ceilings and white walls inspire a European ambience at this leafy CBD cafe. A serious drinks list includes cold-brew coffee, matcha latte and…

  • Cott & Co Fish Bar

    Perth

    This sleek seafood restaurant and wine bar is part of the renovated and historic Cottesloe Beach Hotel. Order local oysters and a glass of Margaret River…

  • La Veen

    Perth

    La Veen's sunny brick-lined space, around the corner from fashion and design stores, showcases some of the city's best breakfast and lunch dishes – and it…

  • Duck Duck Bruce

    Fremantle

    Out of the ordinary breakfast dishes are served in this airy, homey cafe that's flanked with al fresco spaces. Think stewed strawberries and rhubarb over…

  • Mrs S

    Perth

    Mrs S has a quirky retro ambience, the perfect backdrop for beautifully decorated cakes, a healthy breakfast or a lazy brunch. Menus – presented in Little…

  • Sayers

    Perth

    This classy Leederville brunch cafe has a counter groaning under the weight of an alluring cake selection. The excellent breakfast menu includes coffee…

  • Little Concept

    Fremantle

    Part of the Wray Ave cafe scene, the Little Concept is popular with Freo locals popping in for smoothies, excellent breakfast wraps and stonking slabs of…

  • Low Key Chow House

    Perth

    Noisy and bustling (just like the Southeast Asian street-food places it references) eating at Low Key Chow House is a fun experience best shared with a…

  • Boatshed Market

    Perth

    This upmarket, former boatbuilding shed is stacked with fresh produce, aged meat, local fish, deli goods, French pastries and artisanal bread as well as…

  • Kitsch

    Perth

    Southeast Asian–style street food, Thai beers and a light-strung frangipani tree make Kitsch a great spot for a few laid-back hours of tasty grazing…

  • El Público

    Perth

    Interesting and authentic spins on Mexican street food, all served as small plates that are perfect for sharing. Menu standouts include duck carnitas…

  • Mantle

    Fremantle

    The Mantle is a pop-up foodie haven hidden in a warehouse beside Fremantle’s busy port. Here, small start-up food businesses give bricks and mortar a go…

  • Kakulas Sister

    Fremantle

    This provedore – packed with nuts, quince paste and Italian small goods – is a cook's dream, and an excellent spot to stock up on energy-filled snacks,…

  • Nao

    Perth

    Asian students, CBD desk jockeys and savvy foodies all gravitate to this spot serving the best Japanese-style ramen in town. At peak times you'll need to…

  • Twilight Hawkers Market

    Perth

    Ethnic food stalls bring the flavours and aromas of the world to central Perth on Friday nights in spring and summer. Combine your Turkish gözleme …

  • Tarts

    Perth

    Choose from massive tarts piled with berries, apples or lime curd; rich scrambled eggs tumbling off thickly sliced sourdough; and reviving Buddha bowls…

  • Subiaco Farmers Market

    Perth

    Every Saturday morning this market fills with gourmet-food stalls, fresh fruit and veg, naturally leavened breads, fresh flowers, pretty cupcakes and live…

  • Perth City Farm

    Perth

    Local organic producers sell eggs, fruit, vegetables and bread at the Saturday-morning markets, and there's an excellent cafe on-site from Monday to…

  • Toastface Grillah

    Perth

    Vibrant street art, excellent coffee and a sneaky laneway location combine with interesting toasted sandwiches such as the 'Pear Grillz' with blue cheese,…

  • Lalla Rookh

    Perth

    Escape down a hole in the CBD pavement to this subsurface restaurant specialising in modern Italian food. The fare encourages relaxed grazing with a…

  • Jus Burgers frontage, Subiaco.

    Jus Burgers

    Perth

    Tasty, carbon-neutral gourmet burgers and sliders. As well as regular beef, they serve a vegan 'beef' patty by Beyond Burger. There's another branch in…

  • Jus Burgers, Leederville.

    Jus Burgers

    Perth

    Tasty gourmet burgers and sliders made from 100% local, never frozen produce. There's another branch in Subiaco.

  • Flipside, Northbridge.

    Flipside

    Perth

    Gourmet burgers and chips with the rather fun option of takeaway to the bar upstairs, Mechanics Institute.

  • Chez Jean-Claude Patisserie frontage, Subiaco.

    Chez Jean-Claude Patisserie

    Perth

    Line up with locals for brioche, sandwich baguettes and other baked goodies at this Subiaco bakery – it always smells amazing as you walk by.

  • Stables Bar

    Perth

    Concealed down a heritage arcade, Stables Bar manages to be both an energetic, bustling bar and a worthwhile destination for interesting food. On weekend…

  • Green's & Co

    Perth

    The coffee may be mediocre but the vibe is chill, care of hundreds of spherical, white paper lampshades swaying in the breeze. Plonk down on one of the…

  • Gino's

    Fremantle

    Old-school Gino's is Freo's most famous cafe, and while it's become a tourist attraction in its own right, the locals still treat it as their second…

  • Mama Tran

    Perth

    Now you don't have to truck across to Northbridge for a hearty bowl of pho (Vietnamese noodle soup). The hip Mama Tran also serves excellent coffee, fresh…

  • Source Foods

    Perth

    An unassuming corner cafe committed to sustainable practices, Source Food has excellent breakfast options that include a massive spring-onion and feta…

  • High on 55

    Fremantle

    Asian food with a Freo feel: this bright cafe's fragrant soups – pho, bun bo Hue (spicy beef noodle soup) and Malaysian laksa – are all fantastic. Plus…

  • Fraser's

    Perth

    Atop Kings Park, overlooking the city and the glittering Swan River, Fraser's is in a wonderful location. Thankfully, the food is also reasonably good,…

  • Market Juicery

    Perth

    Superfood smoothies, cold-pressed juices and zingy salads all feature at this good-value lunch stop amid the funky retailers of Leederville. Wraps and…

  • Veggie Mama

    Perth

    Loads of vegan and gluten-free options shine at this cute corner cafe where flavour is definitely not compromised. The menu includes delicious salads,…

  • Flipside

    Fremantle

    Gourmet burgers with the option of dining in at Mrs Browns, the cute small bar next door – it's owned by the same bunch.

  • Taka

    Perth

    Good-value Japanese standards such as teriyaki, udon and sushi, made fast in a cafeteria-like setting. Great for a quick bite if you're out drinking.

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