The quiet little suburb of Mount Hawthorn is often overlooked when it comes to cafe hunting, usually being overshadowed by its food-filled neighbours Leederville and Mount Lawley.

Over recent times it has emerged with a strip of exciting eats and drinks worthy of any food lover’s attention, with the cafes here really bringing their A-game to the table (literally).

If you’re guilty of neglecting this little gem then it’s time you paid a visit to see what you’re missing out on. 

1. Leaf & Bean

Your friendly neighbourhood cafe, Leaf & Bean prides itself on great coffee and a tasty seasonal menu. 

It’s super popular with the locals for a reason, and if you head through the back you’ll find a shaded garden area to perch while you feast with toys to keep the little ones occupied. Their classic eggs benny is a usual winner with house-made hollandaise, or if you want to spice it up a bit you can opt for the cheesy chilli scramble served with Turkish bread. 

• Location: 178A Scarborough Beach Rd, Mount Hawthorn
• Price: $$$
• Options: Dine-in, takeaway
• Website: leafandbean.com.au

2. Casa Blanca

If you’re craving a yearly Bali trip, then Casa Blanca might just be the fix you’re after. 

This Bali-inspired corner cafe is a little piece of paradise featuring a luscious green courtyard area complete with ponds and water features. They do breakfast and lunch with a simple, hearty, and delicious option of dishes from Belgian waffles with crispy bacon to a smashed avo with feta. 

• Location: 193 Scarborough Beach Rd, Mount Hawthorn
• Price: $$$
• Options: Dine-in, takeaway
• Website: casablancacafe.com.au

3. Yelo

Safe to assume you’ve been to or at least heard of the Yelo overlooking blue coastline in Trigg, so you’ll know that the coffee and food here is delicious and you can expect nothing less at their Mount Hawthorn store.

Perfect to grab on the go, they’ve got a range of healthy and fresh lunch or breakfast options like bagels, coconut bread, or frittatas plus a selection of fresh juices and smoothies to kickstart your morning right. 

• Location: 402 Oxford St, Mount Hawthorn
• Price: $$$
• Options: Dine-in, takeaway
• Website: yelocornerstore.com.au

4. Lupo Lab

Food straight from the streets of Rome to Lupo Lab.

Enter into the bright, open interior to a carb-lovers dream with Rome-inspired breakfast, lunch and dinner, and roasted-on-site coffee. They’ve got housemade pasta like tonnarelli carbonara and gnocchi, or brunch fixes like the Italian basil scramble with shredded red pepper, parsley & herb pangrattato, crispy fried basil, and ciabatta. 

• Location: 2151-153 Scarborough Beach Rd, Perth
• Price: $$$
• Options: Dine-in, takeaway
• Website: lupolab.com.au

5. Humblebee Coffee

Humblebee Coffee is tucked away on the corner of Coogee Street and has made a name for itself because of its dedication and passion for honouring the humble coffee bean. 

Here you can get a bag of freshly roasted beans to order, with every guarantee it will be incredible considering they micro-roast and taste each batch. They also have an everchanging selection of coffees depending on the season, and handcrafted blends that reflect the best of coffee’s diverse traditions and origins.

• Location: 77 Coogee St, Mount Hawthorn
• Price: $$$
• Options: Dine-in, takeaway
• Website: humblebee.coffee

6. Fields Of Vincent 

We love our bagels, and Fields Of Vincent is whipping up some of the best around.

They have a huge range to choose from with cajun chicken, bacon and egg, and gluten-free or vego options available that are all just as yummy as the next. You’ll of course need something to wash it down with, so luckily they also brew up a killer coffee and some nutritious and delicious superfood smoothies for a health kick.

• Location: 135 Scarborough Beach Rd, Mount Hawthorn
• Price: $$$
• Options: Dine-in, takeaway
• Website: facebook.com/fieldsofvincent

7. Dejaxo Artisan Bakery And Cafe

If bakeries are your calling, then you can’t go past popping into Dejaxo.

It’s a family-run, artisan bakery with a focus on quality and simple, home-cooked style food with real and wholesome ingredients. They have a selection of pastries to take away or enjoy dining in, and they’re dedicated to being environmentally friendly- we always love a little bit of that! 

• Location: 2 Coogee St, Mount Hawthorn
• Price: $$$
• Options: Dine-in, takeaway
• Website: dejaxo.com.au

8. Bites By D

In need of a sugar kick? Bites By D is the way to go around these parts. 

Their High Tea is served Tuesday to Sunday in the morning and afternoon with two hours of decadent desserts in a memorable tasting experience of sweet treats galore. They’ve also got a breakfast menu if you’re after something a bit more substantial where you can find eggs benny, an all-day brekky burger, and banoffee french toast. 

• Location: 147 Scarborough Beach Rd, Mount Hawthorn
• Price: $$$
• Options: Dine-in, takeaway
• Website: bitesbyd.com.au

9. The Bodhi Tree

What’s better than a cafe? A bookstore within said cafe. 

Welcome to The Bodhi Tree, where bookworms and foodies unite to create a tranquil, warm environment filled with inspiring reads and wholesome foods. The coffee is fair-trade organic certified and the menu is full of natural ingredients with a majority of vegetarian dishes and some vegan options. 

• Location: Unit 1/416-418 Oxford St, Mount Hawthorn
• Price: $$$
• Options: Dine-in, takeaway
• Website: bodhitree.net.au

Feature Image: @leafandbeanperth

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