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
Sista's On Beaufort
Cafes in Mount Lawley, Perth.
Corner 33
Cafes in South Perth, Perth.
Gemini
Cafes in Perth CBD, Perth.
Academy
$$Cafes in Claremont, Perth.
Double A On the River
Cafes in Perth CBD, Perth.
Boujee Brew
Cafes in Claremont, Perth.
Bilya Café on The Swan
Cafes in Burswood, Perth.
Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
Cafes in Leederville, Perth.
The Baking Corner Claremont
Cafes in Claremont, Perth.
The Bay Road Pantry
$Cafes in Claremont, Perth.
Up Town
Cafes in Cottesloe, Perth.
Sesa Café
Cafes in Subiaco, Perth.
Echo Cafe Joondalup
Cafes in Joondalup, Perth.
Boatshed Café South Perth
Cafes in South Perth, Perth.
Blasta Coffee
Cafes in Burswood, Perth.
Cotta Cafe
Light meals, coffee & cakes in a modern casino setting with exposed-brick walls & booths.
Little Sparrow Cafe
Cafes in Joondalup, Perth.
Lakai coffee
Cafes in South Perth, Perth.
Cafes by suburb
Zoom in on the best cafes in Perth's most popular neighbourhoods.
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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.