
Kinky Lizard Cafe Barrack st
A highly rated cafe on Barrack Street in the Perth CBD with a 4.7 rating across 115 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Kinky Lizard Cafe Barrack st is a Perth CBD café built around coffee, breakfast and the simple appeal of starting the day well. The café describes itself as a place for locals to drop in for a morning brew, weekend catch-ups and relaxed meals, with dine-in and takeaway available. Its offering centres on breakfast, lunch, smoothies and freshly prepared food, alongside coffee made with beans sourced through local roasters. The business also provides coffee delivery in Perth and sells beans, drinking ware, apparel and gift products through its online shop.
A clear focus on local sourcing runs through the café’s story. Kinky Lizard says it works with WA suppliers for its produce and partners with local roasters for fresh, ethically sourced beans. Its broader approach is based on whole foods, careful preparation and consistent quality rather than a narrowly defined signature dish. For visitors, that makes it a practical choice when the priority is a well-made coffee, a breakfast meet-up or an unhurried lunch in the city, with the option to take the experience away.
The atmosphere is presented as welcoming and easy-going, with friendly staff, outdoor seating and room for customers visiting with their furry mates. The website also highlights regular customers whose orders are remembered, suggesting a neighbourhood-café feel despite the venue’s Perth CBD setting. It should suit solo visitors looking for coffee, small groups catching up over breakfast or lunch, and weekend gatherings that may stretch into a slower meal. The takeaway and delivery options add flexibility for people heading to work or enjoying Kinky Lizard from home.
Kinky Lizard began in East Perth in 2019 and has since grown into a network of cafés around Perth, while retaining its family-run roots and focus on community. The name came from a bright-orange lizard spotted near the original café by Victoria Gardens, an unusual starting point for a brand now spread across more than 12 locations. The business also acknowledges the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation as Traditional Custodians of the lands where its cafés operate, paying respect to Elders past, present and emerging. With a Google rating of 4.7 from 115 reviews, Kinky Lizard Cafe Barrack st is a well-regarded option for coffee, breakfast and casual daytime dining in Perth.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 06:00 – 16:00
- Tuesday
- 06:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday
- 06:00 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 06:00 – 16:00
- Friday
- 06:00 – 16:00
- Saturday
- 06:00 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 15:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 82
- Popularity
- 63
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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