If there’s one thing coffee enthusiasts are passionate about, it’s their regular coffee stop – and Perth has quite a few stepping onto the scene all vying for bragging rights as the best cuppa in town.
Rarely can you ever try and convince a die-hard coffee snob to swap out their usual for a different brew, but we’re going to try with a guide to some of the best coffee in Perth.
1. Playa Coffee
A CBD favourite for many workers we are kicking off our best coffee in Perth list with a funky little cafe in the CBD where you’ll be enticed by the smell of fresh coffee and stay for a deliciously appetizing bagel.
Playa is a regular go-to for city hustlers getting into work, and with a Bagel & Brew combo for $10 it’s a sure-fire way to start your day right.
- Location: 15/17 William St, Perth
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: playa-coffee
2. In Good Hands
You are quite literally in good hands at this Mount Hawthorn gem.
Playing host to banging coffee and good vibes, the bright and airy cafe has gained quite a following since opening and continues to be the ultimate crowd pleaser.
- Location: 1/186 Scarborough Beach Rd, Mount Hawthorn
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: facebook.com
3. Dropinz Coffee
Mullaloo locals, get ready to meet your new favourite morning stop in for that necessary caffeine hit.
Dropinz is tucked away in the suburbs, serving up creamy brews that always seem to hit the spot. Created by three mates in 2019, it’s a super casual little hang with a leafy outdoor area and a takeaway menu of healthy breakfast eats. They’ve also just announced they’ll be expanding into a space as a traditional woodfired pizza and burger bar – watch this space!
- Location: Shop 10/11 Koorana Rd, Mullaloo
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: dropinzcoffee.com.au
4. Howards Groove
Regulars at Howards Groove swear by it being some of the best cuppas in town, and the cool, cosy interior matches the hidden gem feel of the place as you step in.
Brought to you by Smooth Operator Coffee and Twin Peaks Coffee Roasters, if you work city ways this may have to be your new morning routine.
- Location: 22 Howard St, Perth
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: howardsgroove.com
5. Grouch and Co
The pops of pink and cute yet grunge feel of Grouch and Co might just be one of our favourite hangouts around Myaree.
They’re small-batch coffee roasters of the finest coffee beans from single growers around the world, and you can grab it on the go from the takeaway window or perch up in the warehouse space.
- Location: Unit 1/45 McCoy St, Myaree
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway, delivery
- Website: grouchandco.com
6. High Noon Saloon
We reckon these guys are major contenders for the best of the best, but we’ll let you be the judge.
The barista’s passion really shines through in the cups here as they exclusively serve up single origins from a rotating range of premium roasters. It’s a small but mighty space for your next brew, and they serve up piping hot toasties to go with.
- Location: Shop 8/22 St Quentin Ave, Claremont
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: facebook.com/highnooncoffeesaloon
7. Humblebee
A familiar name for those in the coffee world, Humblebee is an independently owned specialty coffee roaster with plenty of brews to choose from.
There is a range of single origins available and house blends all with their own unique flavours, and you’re also able to get your beans in bags to take home so you’ll never be without.
- Location: 77 Coogee St, Mount Hawthorn
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: humblebee.coffee
8. Lowdown
Lowdown has been consistently earning its rep for the best coffees in Perth over the years, and at a very cheap price.
They serve single-origin beans from Perth roaster Fiori both hot and cold, plus a small menu of snacks and toasties at equally cheap prices for a speedy lunch or breakfast.
- Location: 16a Cloisters Arcade, 865 Hay St, Perth
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway, delivery
- Website: facebook.com
9. Blacklist
If your tastebuds are used to that same old regular coffee order each morning, Blacklist is doing things a little differently with their coffee tasting, allowing you to explore new beans with knowledgeable guides.
They’ve got it all from single origin beans to specialty blends and will have no problem matching you to your perfect cup.
- Location: Subiaco, Welshpool
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: blacklistcoffee.com.au
10. Someday Coffee Co
The food, the coffee, the location – Someday Coffee Co has the whole shebang.
If you’ve got some time to spare you can take a seat and dig into some brunch or lunch eats alongside a cup of batch brew coffee, or just grab a takeaway cup that will be with you in a flash. It’s often on the busier side, which is a testament to the quality.
- Location: 445 Cambridge St, Floreat
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway, delivery
- Website: somedaycoffeeco.com
11. Harvest Espresso
Harvest does their own special blend of coffee beans that you can’t find elsewhere, and their menu of food is equally as exciting and filling.
It’s got an industrial-inspired aesthetic, and if you don’t have time to stop they’re always brimming with croissants, muffins, and gluten-free treats to take with you.
- Location: 629 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway, delivery
- Website: harvest-espresso.com
12. Blink
The incredible service is just as much of an experience as the brews here.
You’ll find Blink hole-in-the-wall espresso bar style in the quirky streets of Freo. The place is small but vibrant, and each cup they whip up sticks to strictly high standards.
- Location: 19A High St, Fremantle
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: facebook.com
13. Hylin Cafe
Inspired by New York, Hylin is as visually pleasing as it is a top-notch coffee brewer.
Their interior supports locals with locally sourced furniture and artworks and the beans are supplied by Micrology Coffee, an independent local roaster. What’s not to love?
- Location: 178 Railway Parade, West Leederville
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: hylincafe.com
14. Yahava KoffeeWorks
The Swan Valley isn’t all about the wine.
Yahava source the best beans from all across the world, only settling for those arabica coffees renowned for intense flavour and quality.
There are so many options here with specialty roasts, house blends, and exotic teas making it hard to choose, but rest assured you can take a few home if you feel like you’re missing out.
- Location: 4752 W Swan Rd, West Swan
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: yahava.com.au
15. La Veen
The exposed red brick walls make an invitation into La Veen feel warm and fuzzy, and the food and drink options don’t disappoint.
They offer a selection of beans like Rockingham’s Five Senses and those sourced from small roasters with various professional brewing techniques to nail that cuppa.
- Location: 79 King St, Perth
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: laveencoffee.com.au
16. Community Coffee
No strangers to catering for a work crowd on the regular, you can find these guys at three different locations around Perth.
Pop in for in-house roasted coffee, deli rolls, sweets, and more when you need a pick me up in between meetings.
- Location: St Georges Terrace, Subiaco, The Esplanade
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: communitycoffee.com.au
17. Felix & Co
One of the most diverse cafes on this list, Felix & Co sources their coffee from a number of notable places like Small Batch, Seven Seeds, Mano a Mano, and Artificer or Mecca Espresso over east.
They have several guest seasonal blends each week that include three espresso offerings and two cold brew offerings daily, so to say this is a coffee lover’s heaven would be an understatement.
- Location: 8/160 Hampden Rd, Nedlands
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: felixandco.com.au
18. Hush
The buzz of eager caffeine hunters can be seen streaming through Hush daily.
The inside styling suits the rugged and artsy streets of Freo perfectly, and you’ll rarely (if ever) catch their baristas having an average day. The house blend contains direct-trade beans roasted by Five Senses, and single origin blends, espresso, batch, and cold-drip brews can also be found here.
- Location: 68 High St, Fremantle
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: hushcoffee.com.au
19. Engine Room Espresso
Proof that you only need a small amount of space to become a coffee sensation, the little cafe that is Engine Room Espresso is often abuzz with morning visitors.
The coffee is some of the best you’ll find, and there’s a small selection of treats and brekky bits you can nibble on while sitting in the courtyard.
- Location: 450C Fitzgerald St, North Perth
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: facebook.com
20. Micro Lote
Fun coffee fact: Micro Lots (Micro Lote) are special lots of coffee selected for their high quality and unique flavour profiles, often found within larger farms or estates and grown in limited quantities.
The guys here have perfected this style, offering up different flavour profiles from their ethical and sustainable cafe. Ticks all round from us!
- Location: 33 Pakenham St, Fremantle
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: microlote.coffee
21. Architects and Heroes
This Subi joint doesn’t try to do anything fancy, they just really know how to serve up a good cuppa and casual eats you love.
They use Code Black Coffee beans when brewing, matched alongside an all day food menu with treats like bagels, English muffins, or eggs on toast.
- Location: 25 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: architects-and-heroes.business.site
22. Bossman
Giving the feeling of a small bar, Bossman seriously are bossing up the coffee scene in Perth.
Their cups are strong and smooth, matched with a dark, gloomy sort of atmosphere that gives it a different feel from the usual light and bright cafes dotted about.
- Location: 3/669 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: facebook.com
23. Chu Bakery
Aside from being one of the best bakeries in Perth, and we really could go on about the sweet treats here all day, Chu doesn’t lack when it comes to the coffee department either.
Get a takeaway cup, forget your diet as you load up on a few pastries, and head over to sit at Hyde Park and watch the day go by.
- Location: 498 William St, Highgate
- Price: $$$
- Options: Takeaway
- Website: instagram.com/chubakery
24. North Street Store
We adore North Street Store for their unbeatable cinny scrolls, and when we can grab one alongside a good cup of coffee it’s pretty much a no-brainer.
Service here is always with a smile, and if you’re more of a savoury person there’s stuff like pork and fennel rolls or Ruben sandwiches.
- Location: 16 North St, Cottesloe
- Price: $$$
- Options: Takeaway
- Website: northstreetstore.com.au
25. Best Wishes
For your one-stop breakfast shop in Freo, Best Wishes is your guy.
Think freshly made breakfast wraps, burgers, Reubens, pies, and exceptionally good brews. Plus, there’s vegan options too if you swing that way.
- Location: Shop 9/2 Cantonment St, Fremantle
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: facebook.com
26. Telegram Coffee
Telegram source and roast all the coffee they serve up from their space at Modern Coffee, so the phrase ‘made with love’ definitely comes to mind here.
Head inside the State Buildings and you’ll find them, and keep an eye out for when they launch filter coffees from Guatemala and El Savador.
- Location: State Buildings, Barrack St, Perth
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: telegramcoffee.com.au
27. Livid Skateboards
Fitting in effortlessly to the cool beachside scene of Scarborough, Livid Skateboards will serve you coffee while you browse unique local art and handcrafted boards.
Chill out after a coast walk with a nice hot cuppa, and get a toastie in your hands to go with it.
- Location: Unit 4a/6 Scarborough Beach Rd, Scarborough
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: facebook.com
28. Mo Espresso
Last on our best coffee in Perth list is Mo Espresso.
Combine bagels from the Holy Bagel Company, Levi’s Doughnuts and coffee from the best local roasters around the nation and you’ve got our attention.
Mo Espresso is another CBD stop beckoning workers through the day, and their menu includes beans from places like Loaded, Five Senses, Mecca, Seven Seeds, Dukes and Market Lane.
- Location: 72 St Georges Terrace, Perth
- Price: $$$
- Options: Dine-in, takeaway
- Website: facebook.com
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