
The Coffee Thief
A highly rated cafe at West Leederville in Perth with a 4.7 rating across 82 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Coffee Thief is a small cafe tucked away on a leafy side street in West Leederville, Perth. Its appeal is straightforward: hot coffee, home-cooked snacks and a relaxed setting away from the main road. The venue describes itself as a hidden spot, making it a useful option for locals and anyone looking for a quieter coffee stop in the area.
The offering includes a selection of sweet and savoury treats, with biscuits, muffins and cinnamon rolls mentioned as fresh-baked favourites when available. The focus is on coffee and simple snacks rather than a large or elaborate menu, so it suits a casual breakfast, takeaway coffee or an unhurried break with something sweet.
There is a friendly, informal feel to the space. Customers are invited to join the queue, place their order and settle onto a bean bag while they wait, giving the cafe a more relaxed character than a conventional grab-and-go counter. The combination of the leafy location, approachable staff and laid-back seating makes it well suited to solo visitors and nearby locals, while the sweet and savoury options offer some flexibility for a casual catch-up. Reviews highlighted by the venue also point to the coffee, staff and changing availability of fresh treats as key reasons to visit.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 07:00 – 12:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 12:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 12:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 12:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 12:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 12:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 12:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 81
- Popularity
- 58
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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