Smooth Operator Coffee
A well-regarded specialty coffee spot in the Perth CBD, rated 4.8 across more than 350 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Smooth Operator Coffee sits on Hay Street in the heart of the Perth CBD. A specialty coffee spot, it's earned a strong reputation for its serious approach to coffee — the kind of dedicated, craft-focused cafe that draws a devoted following among city workers and coffee lovers who take their cup seriously.
The appeal is that focus on genuinely good specialty coffee in a relaxed, convenient city-centre setting, perfect for a proper cup before work, on a break or while exploring the CBD. In a busy city centre, a spot that's nailed its coffee really stands out, and Smooth Operator has clearly won over a loyal following of Perth coffee lovers.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 350 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. The coffee offering, any food, opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular city coffee spot gets busy at peak times, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great coffee in the heart of Perth, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated by the city's coffee crowd.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 06:30 – 14:00
- Tuesday
- 06:30 – 14:00
- Wednesday
- 06:30 – 14:00
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 14:00
- Friday
- 06:30 – 14:00
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 90
- Popularity
- 77
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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