LUCA

LUCA is a café in Joondalup CBD built around specialty coffee, brunch and a contemporary space for taking a break. The café has been operating since 2023 and works with Brew Coffee Roasters, with the coffee programme focused on bold, complex flavours and carefully prepared pours. The drinks offering includes familiar coffee alongside more distinctive options such as an iced tiramisu latte, pistachio latte, iced strawberry matcha and matcha latte.

The kitchen describes its menu as seasonal and chef-led, combining brunch standards with more playful plates. Named highlights include chilli scramble with sourdough, house-made harissa, fetta and chilli crisps; smashed avocado with guacamole, fetta and dukkah; and a Ferrero Rocher pancake served with hazelnut praline, vanilla cream, hazelnut chocolate sauce, wafer and fresh berries. The deep-fried potato taco offers another savoury option, using white corn tortilla, guacamole, Mexican cheese and chipotle mayo. Toasties are also part of the café’s offering, making LUCA a practical choice for a lighter or quicker lunch as well as a longer brunch.

The interior is described as light-filled, with fresh whites and calming greens creating a warm, modern feel. There is also outdoor seating, giving visitors a choice between settling inside or enjoying the fresh air. That makes the café suitable for a quiet coffee, a casual catch-up or a weekend brunch, while the presence of a kids menu gives families another reason to consider it. Reservations, catering and pre-ordering are available through the café, although the website does not provide further detail about group sizes or catering packages.

LUCA’s approach places emphasis on hospitality as well as food and coffee. The owners describe guests as people to be welcomed rather than rushed, with the aim of making each part of the visit feel considered. Customer feedback on the site frequently mentions friendly staff, fresh food, coffee and a clean, contemporary setting, while one review notes that service can be slower than coffee at busy times. The café is at 57 Shenton Avenue, Joondalup, and is open Monday to Friday from 7am to 2pm, weekends from 8am to 2pm, and public holidays from 8am to noon.