Ah, the humble toastie.
A staple dish that can range from plain old ham and cheese to loaded pulled pork, smashed patty or mac ‘n’ cheese. But no matter what, you just can’t go wrong with cheese and bread.
Of course, you could chuck one together at home, but there are plenty of spots in Perth to grab a gourmet toasted creation on your next lunch break or hungover Sunday.
1. Foxtrot Unicorn
A hidden gem, Foxtrot Unicorn isn’t just good for cocktails- they also serve up some of the best toasties in Perth.
They come with their very own ‘jaffle crack seasoning’ along with garlic butter, crusted parmesan, and a whole lot of cheese. Pair the perfect jaffle with one of their many exquisite cocktails and you’ve got yourself a match made in heaven.
- Location: Basement, Level 101 St Georges Terrace, Perth
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in
- Website: foxtrotunicorn.com
2. Ryan John
We’ll let you in on a little secret – Ryan John in Heathridge is slinging out the best toasties in Perth.
The small cafe is tucked away among a small bunch of shops and has accumulated quite the cult following from locals and people who are in the know, and it’s not hard to see why the love is so strong here after a bite of their simply mouthwatering toasties served up by a kitchen of incredible staff.
- Location: 1/89 Caridean St, Heathridge
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: ryanjohn.com.au
3. Toastface Grillah
Hardcore toastie fans will know there is just no way to look past Toastface Grillah. This funky, hip joint is dedicated to all things toasties with a whole range of delicious combos to try.
Get your hands on their Snoop Hogg with pulled pork shoulder, house-made smokey bbq sauce, caramelised onion, slaw, cheddar, and peri mayo, or go for a good old Get Yo Veg with vegemite and cheese for the plainer days.
- Location: Various
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, delivery, takeaway
- Website: toastfacegrillah.com
4. Melts
Melts is a gourmet bar that sure knows how to perfect the humble cheesy toastie. They’ve got a few choices with the highlights being a homemade meatball toastie and a mac ‘n’ cheese with spicy kimchi.
But the absolute seller? They have a s’mores toastie- Nutella, biscuit crumbs, and marshmallows on soft brioche bread. We’ll take five thanks.
- Location: 3 William St, Fremantle
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, delivery, takeaway
- Website: meltstoasties
5. Peggy’s
Offering generous servings of gooey, cheese-filled toasties, Peggy’s is a necessary pit-stop if you’re around Freo for the day.
The family-run sandwich bar has quite the lineup of impressive menu options, including a four-cheese wonder with kimchi that’s often turning heads.
- Location: 35 Market St, Fremantle
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: eatpeggys.com
6. Flo Espresso
Flo Espresso is inspired by Korean street food, and they’ve made the cut because of their kimchi and cheese toasted sandwich.
Finish it off with one of their oven-baked mini donuts and you’ll be heading home with a happy belly.
- Location: 168/15 Aberdeen St, Perth
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: floespresso
7. Grilled To The Mac
Cheese is the star of the show at this amazing food truck dedicated to comfort food and traditional flavours with contemporary touches.
Grilled To The Mac has truly mastered the art of a perfect grilled cheese sandwich. Add their mac ‘n’ cheese to it and you’ve got one hell of a toastie.
- Location: Various
- Price: $$$
- Options: Takeaway
- Website: grilledtothemac.com.au
8. The Jaffle Shack
Various Locations
The Jaffle Shack had a lot to live up to when they made their name, but they’ve done a pretty stellar job.
Their jaffle menu is extensive with breakfast jaffles, vegetarian options, and some more boujee gourmet jaffles including a mee goreng creation. There’s no shortage of options here.
- Location: Perth, West Perth
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: jaffleshack.com.au
9. Toast My Curry
Curry and toasties? Pure genius, and it works.
Toast My Curry has taken the toastie world by storm with its unique curry masterpieces. Spice it up even more with a Naastie- it’s a combination of naan bread and curry turned into a toastie with fillings like butter chicken, lamb keema, and more.
- Location: 2/11 Milford St, East Victoria Park
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, delivery, takeaway
- Website: toastmycurry.com.au
10. Lady Latte
A local Scarborough cafe, Lady Latte whips up jaffles to takeaway or eat there.
They’ve got white, rye, or gluten-free bread and a whole menu of gourmet choices. Our top picks- Miss Piggy (crispy bacon, scrambled egg, garlic aioli, mozzarella, parmesan and cheddar) and their Godfather (pork meatballs in napolitana sauce with mozzarella, parmesan and cheddar).
- Location: 41 Edgehill St, Scarborough
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, delivery, takeaway
- Website: ladylatte.com.au
Feature Image: @toastfacegrillah
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