Perth does breakfast like nowhere else in the country: sun-drenched beachfronts, cult bakeries with queues out the door, heritage dining rooms and laid-back neighbourhood cafes where the coffee is taken very seriously. We searched the city from Trigg to Fremantle to find the ten spots worth setting an alarm for. Here are the best breakfast and brunch destinations in Perth, complete with reviews, ratings and locations for each.
1. Sayers Sister – Northbridge
Tucked into a sun-filled corner where Northbridge melts into Highgate, Sayers Sister has been a fixture of Perth’s brunch scene for well over a decade. The little sibling of Leederville’s original Sayers, it pairs a leafy, light-washed room with pavement tables that fill quickly on a Saturday morning, and a glass cabinet that practically glows with house-baked goods.
The menu is the sort you want to work through slowly. Regulars swear by the garlic-spiced fried chicken croffle, a gloriously indulgent croissant-waffle hybrid, while the perfectly poached eggs and crisp potato rosti have a devoted following of their own. Seasonal produce drives the specials, and the cabinet’s cakes, tarts and pastries make choosing genuinely difficult. House-made granola, fluffy hotcakes and a rotating cast of blackboard specials round out a line-up that shifts with the seasons and keeps regulars coming back for more.
Coffee is taken seriously here, with silky flat whites and cold-pressed juices to match the kitchen’s care. Service is warm and unhurried, and there is a gentle hum of chatter that makes lingering feel encouraged rather than frowned upon.
It is the kind of place that rewards the solo diner with a book just as happily as a boisterous group catching up over shared plates. If you want a breakfast that feels quintessentially Perth, generous, colourful and just a touch decadent, Sayers Sister remains a genuine benchmark and worth every minute of the inevitable weekend queue.
Google Review – 4.4 Stars
Location: 236 Lake Street, Northbridge WA 6000
2. North Street Store – Cottesloe
A pocket-sized corner store turned cult bakery, North Street Store is the kind of neighbourhood gem that people happily drive across town for. Set a short stroll back from the Cottesloe sand, it has built its reputation on doing simple things exceptionally well, with a queue that spills onto the footpath most mornings.
The pastry game is the headline act. Flaky, buttery croissants, legendary doughnuts oozing seasonal jam or vanilla custard, and one of the best sausage rolls in Perth keep the cabinet emptying almost as fast as it is filled. Toasties, thick sandwiches and rotating specials round out a menu that punches well above the store’s tiny footprint. Everything is baked fresh on site each morning, so the line-up shifts with the day, rewarding the curious just as much as the loyal regular chasing a familiar favourite.
Coffee is brisk, friendly and reliably good, designed to be grabbed and taken down to the beach or enjoyed perched at the window counter. There is an unpretentious, community-minded warmth to the place that keeps locals coming back day after day.
It is less a sit-down brunch destination and more a joyful morning ritual, best approached early before the favourites sell out. Pair a still-warm doughnut with a flat white, wander down to the coast, and you have one of the most quintessentially Perth breakfast experiences going. For pastry lovers, North Street Store is close to essential and thoroughly deserves its devoted following.
Google Review – 4.5 Stars
Location: 200 North Street, Cottesloe WA 6011
3. Bib & Tucker – North Fremantle
Perched among the dunes at Leighton Beach, Bib & Tucker enjoys one of the most enviable positions of any breakfast spot in Perth. Floor-to-ceiling glass frames sweeping views across the Indian Ocean, and on a clear morning the light pouring through the airy, timber-lined room is reason enough to book a table.
The kitchen leans into modern Australian cooking built on excellent local produce, honouring native ingredients and a fire-and-smoke sensibility. Breakfast might mean beautifully poached eggs, house-made pastries, or a considered plate of seasonal vegetables and grains, all plated with the same polish you would expect from its lauded dinner service. Everything arrives with an unshowy elegance, the produce left to speak for itself rather than competing with the view, and the plating carries a quiet precision throughout.
Coffee is smooth and dependable, and there is a relaxed coastal ease to the service that suits both leisurely weekend catch-ups and a quiet solo morning by the water. The deck, when the weather obliges, is the seat everyone wants.
It is worth visiting for breakfast precisely because it delivers a genuine sense of occasion without stiffness, the sort of long, unhurried morning that drifts happily towards lunch. Follow the meal with a walk along Leighton’s white sand and you have the blueprint for a perfect Perth Sunday. Coastal, considered and consistently well reviewed, Bib & Tucker is a benchmark for beachside dining in the west.
Google Review – 4.3 Stars
Location: 18 Leighton Beach Boulevard, North Fremantle WA 6159
4. The Shorehouse – Swanbourne
Few Perth venues do beachfront glamour quite like The Shorehouse, a sprawling, light-drenched pavilion planted directly opposite the sand at Swanbourne. End-to-end windows and a sun-soaked deck capture the ocean in every direction, and the room hums with the easy confidence of a place that has been named among Western Australia’s best restaurants year after year.
Breakfast, served until late morning, leans Mediterranean and produce-led, championing local artisan growers and makers. Expect the likes of silky eggs, char-grilled additions from the signature Josper oven, house-baked breads and bright, seasonal plates that feel indulgent without being heavy. It is polished cooking pitched perfectly at a relaxed seaside morning. Larger appetites can veer towards the grill, while lighter eaters are just as well catered for with fruit, yoghurt and seasonal grains.
Coffee and fresh juices arrive with attentive, professional service, and an award-winning drinks list waits in the wings for those inclined to stretch breakfast into something longer. The atmosphere is buzzy yet breezy, equally suited to a special-occasion gathering or a laid-back weekend with friends.
What makes it worth the visit is the sheer sense of place, that quintessential Perth combination of blue water, golden light and generous, confident food. Arrive early, secure a spot by the glass, and watch the coast come to life over a long, sun-filled breakfast. The Shorehouse remains a west-side icon and one of the city’s most reliably impressive morning destinations.
Google Review – 4.4 Stars
Location: 278 Marine Parade, Swanbourne WA 6010
5. Chu Bakery – Highgate
On buzzy William Street in Highgate, Chu Bakery has earned near-mythical status among Perth’s early risers. Small, sunny and forever busy, it is the sort of place where a line out the door is simply part of the experience, and where the perfume of fresh baking greets you long before you reach the counter.
The doughnuts are the stuff of local legend, plump rounds filled with seasonal fruit jams, silky custard or lemon curd that sell out with alarming speed. Alongside them sit crackling croissants, pain au chocolat, generous slabs of sourdough and rotating pastries built on beautiful WA produce, all made with a baker’s precision. Seasonal fruit galettes and buttery morning buns appear when the produce is at its peak, giving regulars fresh reason to return again and again.
The coffee is excellent, roasted with care and pulled to match the pastries perfectly, whether you take it as a punchy espresso or a creamy latte. Grab a stool at the window, or do as the locals do and take your haul to nearby Hyde Park.
It is worth setting an alarm for, because Chu rewards the early bird and disappoints those who dawdle. Few breakfasts in Perth feel as simple and as satisfying as a warm doughnut and a great coffee eaten in the morning sun. Unfussy, expert and endlessly popular, Chu Bakery is a bona fide institution of the Perth baking scene.
Google Review – 4.5 Stars
Location: 498 William Street, Highgate WA 6003
6. Petition Kitchen – Perth CBD
Housed within the beautifully restored State Buildings on the corner of St Georges Terrace and Barrack Street, Petition Kitchen brings a genuine sense of grandeur to a CBD breakfast. High ceilings, handsome heritage detailing and a new alfresco terrace deliver some of the city’s best people-watching alongside your morning coffee.
The kitchen takes a produce-led, seasonal approach that feels approachable yet refined. Breakfast plates are designed for sharing and lingering, from considered egg dishes to house-made pastries and generous, vegetable-forward creations that reflect the best of Western Australian growers. Weekend mornings bring a slightly more relaxed pace, ideal for working slowly through a spread of shared plates and unhurried cups of coffee.
Coffee is city-slick and dependable, and the service strikes that difficult balance between polished and genuinely convivial. The room shifts effortlessly from an early weekday power breakfast to a leisurely weekend catch-up that drifts happily into the afternoon.
Its central position makes it a natural anchor for a day in town, whether you are meeting for business or bookending a stroll through the historic precinct and its boutiques. Worth visiting for the combination of setting, sophistication and consistently thoughtful food, Petition Kitchen proves a CBD breakfast can feel like a proper occasion. In a part of town not always known for standout brunch, it remains a reliably classy choice and a favourite of Perth locals and visitors alike.
Google Review – 4.2 Stars
Location: Cnr St Georges Terrace & Barrack Street, Perth WA 6000
7. Ootong & Lincoln – South Fremantle
A South Fremantle institution set in a sprawling old warehouse on South Terrace, Ootong & Lincoln is the beating heart of the area’s laid-back cafe culture. Mismatched vintage furniture, worn timber, roomy communal tables and a leafy courtyard give it a shabby-chic, retro charm that draws everyone from surfers to families and the Sunday-paper crowd.
The all-day breakfast menu is generous and crowd-pleasing, from big cooked plates and creative egg dishes to housemade patisserie and a cabinet loaded with cakes, slices and pastries. There is a genuine something-for-everyone spirit here, with hearty options sitting comfortably beside lighter, veggie-friendly fare. Vegans and gluten-free diners are unusually well looked after here, and the cabinet’s parade of cakes and slices is worth leaving room for, no matter how big your main.
Coffee is a serious point of pride, locally roasted and poured with care, and it flows freely to a soundtrack of easy chatter. The atmosphere is unhurried and welcoming, the kind of place where a quick flat white can easily turn into a lazy two-hour morning.
It is worth visiting for that unmistakable South Freo energy, relaxed, bohemian and utterly unpretentious. Wander in after a walk along nearby South Beach and settle in among the mismatched chairs for a breakfast that feels more like a neighbourhood ritual than a meal out. Long-running, much-loved and reliably good, Ootong & Lincoln remains one of Perth’s definitive cafe experiences.
Google Review – 4.4 Stars
Location: 258 South Terrace, South Fremantle WA 6162
8. Boucla – Subiaco
Tucked down the Subiaco end of Rokeby Road, Boucla is a long-loved neighbourhood cafe with a distinctly Mediterranean soul. Step inside and you are met by a cabinet heaving with rustic tarts, filo pastries and cakes, a leafy little courtyard out the back, and the comforting, homely feel of a kitchen that has been quietly nailing breakfast for years.
The menu is a love letter to Mediterranean brunch. Regulars come for the shakshuka, silky Turkish eggs and the golden, flaky souffra, all rich, generous and full of flavour. The savoury tarts and house-made pastries are a highlight in their own right, best chosen slowly with plenty of deliberation at the counter, each plate arriving warm, fragrant and generously portioned.
The coffee is genuinely good and the service warm and familiar, the sort that remembers faces and orders. There is nothing slick or trend-driven about the room, and that is precisely its charm; Boucla feels timeless in a city where cafes come and go.
It is worth visiting for cooking that tastes made with care rather than manufactured for the feed, a proper sit-down breakfast to be savoured. Grab a courtyard table on a mild morning, order more than you think you need, and settle in. Unpretentious, satisfying and quietly excellent, Boucla is a Subiaco stalwart that continues to win devoted fans.
Google Review – 4.4 Stars
Location: 349 Rokeby Road, Subiaco WA 6008
9. SoHo Lane – Mount Lawley
Now settled in the Alexander Buildings on bustling Beaufort Street, SoHo Lane brings all-day brunch, good coffee and genuinely warm service to the heart of Mount Lawley. The relocated cafe pairs a bright, contemporary fit-out with a relaxed, welcoming energy that suits both quick weekday visits and unhurried weekend mornings.
The kitchen turns out a confident all-day brunch menu built around crowd favourites done well, think generous egg dishes, hearty bowls and creative plates that lean on fresh, seasonal produce. Presentation is polished and portions are satisfying, making it an easy choice whether you want something wholesome or a little more indulgent. Sweet options and cabinet treats give those with a sweet tooth plenty to weigh up, and the menu is flexible enough to suit most dietary needs.
Coffee is a genuine strength, smooth and consistent, and the friendly team keep the mugs and conversation flowing. The atmosphere is social and upbeat without tipping into hectic, striking a nice balance between buzzy and comfortable that keeps the local crowd loyal.
Its Beaufort Street position puts it in the thick of one of Perth’s best eating strips, ideal for pairing breakfast with a wander among the area’s shops and cafes. Worth visiting for dependable, well-executed brunch delivered with a smile, SoHo Lane has carried its reputation across the move and remains a solid Mount Lawley all-rounder. For an easygoing, satisfying start to the day in the inner north, it is a reliably good bet.
Google Review – 4.3 Stars
Location: 13/649 Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley WA 6050
10. Yelo – Trigg
Just across the road from the surf at Trigg, Yelo is the quintessential Perth beach cafe and a firm favourite with the coastal crowd. Sun-bleached, casual and forever busy, it is the sort of place where salty air, boardshorts and the smell of good coffee all seem to belong together, and where a post-swim breakfast becomes a weekend ritual.
The menu delivers exactly what you want after a morning in the water, from big breakfast plates and perfectly cooked eggs to house-made muffins, sweet treats and generous, wholesome bowls. It is honest, satisfying food designed to refuel, served without fuss and in the sort of portions that reward an appetite. Everything is geared to the beach lifestyle, easy to share and just as easy to enjoy solo with sand still on your feet.
Coffee is the other big draw, reliably good and best enjoyed on the terrace with the Indian Ocean stretched out in front of you. Service is friendly and easygoing, matching the relaxed beachside mood that keeps locals coming back week after week.
Worth visiting for the setting as much as the food, Yelo captures that laid-back Perth coastal lifestyle better than almost anywhere. Time your visit for a clear morning, grab a table with a sea view, and let breakfast stretch out with the sound of the waves. Unpretentious, sunny and dependable, Yelo is a Trigg institution and a must for any west-coast breakfast crawl.
Google Review – 4.3 Stars
Location: 5/294 West Coast Drive, Trigg WA 6029
