Best Cafes in Perth (2026)
Looking for the best cafes in Perth? We've rounded up 13 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.
13 spots
Black Star Pastry
$$A neighbourhood favourite in Victoria Park, with laminated pastry that sells out by mid-morning and bread worth queuing for.
Maple & Co
$$A reliably excellent choice in Subiaco, pulling consistently great espresso and a brunch menu that rewards a slow morning.
The Nook
$$A reliably excellent choice in Claremont, pulling consistently great espresso and a brunch menu that rewards a slow morning.
The Bakery Lorne
$$$A standout in Joondalup, where the croissants are the stuff of local legend.
Bluebird Espresso
$$$$A reliably excellent choice in Mount Lawley, where the coffee is dialled-in and the corner table is worth the wait.
Ritual Coffee
$$$One of the most talked-about spots in Northbridge, pulling consistently great espresso and a brunch menu that rewards a slow morning.
Wildflower
$One of the most talked-about spots in Leederville, pulling consistently great espresso and a brunch menu that rewards a slow morning.
Flour & Stone
$$$$A polished but unpretentious room in Fremantle, where the croissants are the stuff of local legend.
Pilgrim Coffee
$$$A polished but unpretentious room in Perth CBD, pulling consistently great espresso and a brunch menu that rewards a slow morning.
Sage Espresso Bar
$$A polished but unpretentious room in Claremont, known for house-made pastries and a genuinely good flat white.
Drift Coffee
$$$A standout in Burswood, known for house-made pastries and a genuinely good flat white.
Black Star Pastry
$A reliably excellent choice in Claremont, where the croissants are the stuff of local legend.
Marigold Cafe
$$$A polished but unpretentious room in South Perth, pulling consistently great espresso and a brunch menu that rewards a slow morning.
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 13 cafes across Perth and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.