5 Best Cafes in Perth

With cafe culture in Perth steadily growing, this Western Australian city has become home to a number of popular cafe spots and is steadily introducing trendy cafes in all of suburban Perth. If you know me, you know that I could easily spend all day in a cafe. I’ve been living in suburbia for the last three months and have done my fair share of cafe hopping within the ‘burbs around me, between the beach suburbs all the way into West Leederville, finding everything from cafes specializing in healthy vegan brunch to the tastiest coffee, the best lattes and the fluffiest bagels with homemade cream cheese. In no special order, here are my favorite cafes in Perth that I’ve found myself regularly visiting to write, to grab lunch, for take-away coffees and chais and to hit up for first Tinder dates.

KAFFEINE CAFE

Where: 4/707 N Beach Rd, Gwelup WA

Just a quick walk around the corner from my house in Gwelup, Kaffeine is one of my local cafes in Perth and was the first place I went in Gwelup when I moved in. The walls are full of pictures, the colors are bright and colorful and the inside is really spacious – oh ya, they have free wifi and I’m currently sitting on their couch in the back writing this! They have a great sitting area outside for those who want to feel the sunshine or a cool, air-conditioned area in the back for those wanting to escape the heat.

The staff are friendly, there isn’t a very long wait time for food and they’re open until 5pm every single day of the week. Best of all, they have loads of veg and gluten free options! It’s almost directly across the street from Lake Gwelup so you could grab a takeaway drink and go for a walk around the lake on a sunny day.

HYLIN

Where: 178 Railway Parade, West Leederville WA

Hylin is one of my favorite cafes in Perth so far if you like trendy, hipster-esque spaces. They make a damn good bagel, have potted plants hanging from the ceiling and make a cool spot for a first date, if you’re also currently turning Tinder into a hobby. They also have free wifi, super friendly staff and are speedy if you’re just there for a grab and go latte.

HEALTH FREAK CAFE

Where: Various cafes in Perth and Sydney

A chain cafe with locations in Perth and Sydney, Health Freak Cafe is basically as the name sounds – healthy and geared towards those who are into nutritious and delicious foods. Everything on their menu is gluten and sugar free, they have everything from protein packed vegan pancakes (plus an entire vegan section on their menu), full on lunch and dinner meals, a kid-friendly section on the menu, plus a huge selection of brekky dishes for a healthy brunch. This is my go-to place for smoothie bowls, vegan eats and I basically swing by anytime I’m at Scarborough Beach.

DORIC ST. CAFE + KITCHEN

Where: 4/11 Doric St., Scarborough WA

A hidden gem nestled deep in the ‘burbs of Scarborough, Doric St. combines seriously excellent coffee with a menu highlighting a Korean twist. This place is unique, has a wonderful chai latte and is on the drive to the daycare I have to go to twice a week with the kids I’m looking after as an au pair (and I swear she cries if I don’t go to a cafe, so we go).

YELO

Where: 31 W Coast Dr, Trigg WA

Yelo, Trigg’s best ocean view cafe. Walkable distance from both Trigg Beach and Mettams Pool, dog friendly, healthy food and drinks, outdoor seating with a stunning view of the water and the sunset, there is little more you can ask for in a beach-side cafe. Yelo has a very surfer, beachy vibe, is super casual and always seems to be busy. You can easily rock up in your beachwear, flip flops and feet covered in sand without a second glance. Yelo is also located in Subiaco and Mount Hawthorn but I reckon the Trigg location is top notch because what can be better than a cafe by the sea? Nothing.

Bonus Hidden Gem Cafe – LITTLE SISTO

Where: 145 Sackville Terrace, Doubleview WA

Little Sisto is a tiny little cafe hidden in the suburbs. You would easily drive right by it without noticing if you didn’t know it was there, but now you do so you should go check it out. With dark walls, low-hanging lightbulbs creating slightly dim, mood-lighting and a space out back where you can chill outside, it’s definitely worth popping in.