Best Cafes in Perth (2026)
Looking for the best cafes in Perth? We've rounded up 199 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
Australia takes its coffee seriously, and Perth is no exception — think flat whites pulled to order, single-origin beans and a brunch culture that runs all morning. The spots below range from tucked-away specialty roasters to all-day cafes worth a slow weekend visit.
199 spots
The Little Banksia
$$A highly-rated cafe in Kensington, Perth, with a strong local following.
Social Manna
$$Popular cafe on Albany Highway in Victoria Park serving coffee and meals.
Orah Cafe
Orah Cafe is a highly-rated cafe located on Hay Street in Perth CBD, known for quality service and a strong customer base.
Bossman
$Highly rated café on Beaufort Street in Mount Lawley serving speciality coffee and brunch.
Gipsy Boy
$$Gipsy Boy is a café in Joondalup, Perth, with strong customer ratings and a solid base of reviews.
Coccolicco
Highly rated cafe on High Street in Fremantle serving coffee and light fare.
giant coffee
Highly rated specialty coffee café in Northbridge with a strong reputation among Perth coffee enthusiasts.
Harvest Boulangerie Patisserie
$$French-inspired boulangerie and patisserie in Scarborough offering freshly baked goods and café fare.
OEC Sushi
$$OEC Sushi is a sushi restaurant in Joondalup, Perth, with a 4.8-star rating across 629 Google reviews.
Sayers Sister
$$Creative seasonal cafe in Perth CBD with antique-filled interior and outdoor patio
Laika Coffee
$$Laika Coffee is a well-regarded café in Burswood, Perth, serving coffee and café fare to locals and visitors.
Moore & Moore Cafe
$$Artisan coffee plus eclectic breakfast and lunch options in a hip warehouse with a courtyard.
Hinata Cafe
$$Japanese-inspired café in Fremantle offering coffee and light fare with a 4.7-star rating from over 600 reviews.
Smooth Operator Coffee
Cafes in Perth CBD, Perth.
Cafe Journey
Cafes in Leederville, Perth.
March Coffee Studio
Cafes in Perth CBD, Perth.
Hylin
$$Trendy, modern space with street-art murals and an industrial vibe, offering creative cafe meals.
Little French Nest
$$Cafes in Fremantle, Perth.
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Read guide →Cafes in Perth — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Perth?+
Our top-rated cafes in Perth are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Perth cafes ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter cafes by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many cafes are listed in Perth?+
We currently feature 199 cafes across Perth and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.
What's the coffee culture like in Perth?+
Specialty coffee is the norm rather than the exception — most cafes roast or source quality beans and turn out espresso-based drinks like the flat white, long black and piccolo. Brunch is a weekend institution, so expect queues at the most popular spots mid-morning.