Perth

Perth is the capital and largest city of the state of Western Australia. It is separated from Adelaide (the nearest city with over 100,000 inhabitants) by a distance of 2,120 km, including the vast spaces of the Nullarbor Plain, making it one of the world's most isolated cities. Despite this isolation, it is a surprisingly vibrant and cosmopolitan city, and there are plenty of activities to keep a visitor entertained.

See: 40
Do: 28
Eat: 34
Drink: 25
Buy: 6

34 places match

EatSwan Valley

Alfred's Kitchen

Since 1946 this place has been serving burgers to hungry insomniacs at the small counter with a log fire burning in front. The food is good and not just because everything else is shut at 1AM.

Mon-Thu 5PM-midnight, Fri 5PM-2AM, Sat noon-2AM, Sun noon-midnight

EatFremantle

B Shed Café

A great place to get a coffee while waiting for the ferry to Rottnest, but also a very atmospheric place to be when there is not a ferry expected (as it can get quite crowded) and watch the activity in the harbour. There are interpretive signs and photos around the walls explaining the history of the building and its role in immigration to Western Australia. The cafe is next to the Rottnest ferry operators' ticket counters.

EatThe Coast

Bib & Tucker

Modern Australian fare with a rotisserie and wood-fired oven centre stage, driving the direction of the menu.

Wed-Sun 8AM-10PM

EatCity

C Restaurant Lounge

Has amazing views of the entire city including Kings Park. The food is good but the view is most definitely the defining feature.

EatFremantle

Chalkys

Nice cafe in the old tram barn at the end of High Street, right near the Roundhouse. Inside and outside tables. Interesting murals inside.

EatFremantle

Culley's Tea Rooms

This famous cafe has been around since the 1920s and is notable for its selection of pies and pasties, as well as an old-style milk bar. Try the caramel slice while you're there. Be aware that it does get crowded around lunch time. If you cannot find a seat inside, take one of the outdoor tables (place your order at the counter inside and pick it up at the window, if need be). The air conditioning is always on.

Eatst Island

Dome Rottnest

Alfresco seating overlooking Thomson Bay, serving fine coffees and a diverse food menu.

Eatst Island

Geordie's

Offering 5 Senses coffee, fresh made juices, smoothies, cakes and salads as well as an extensive dine in and takeaway menu. They will also have local and Rottnest themed artworks on display and for sale.

Daily 7AM-9PM in the summer season

EatFremantle

Gino's

Gino's Cafe and Trattoria

One of the first cafes in Fremantle and the epicentre of the Cappuccino Strip, Gino's opened on 29 November 1983 when Gino Saccone (1937–2001) decided to turn his tailoring business on the corner of South Terrace and Market Street into a cafe. The coffee has been surpassed by other cafes in Fremantle, but the history cannot be. Offers a mean breakfast and a lunch and dinner menu. Hard-pressed to find a seat, if you do get one, you would be in for a treat with the selection of cakes and strong coffee on brew. Mostly al-fresco dining, it is the place to have a Sunday get together with friends and family. You order at the bar, and for coffees (not food) should stand and wait and carry it to your table yourself (no other cafes around here do it this way).

6:30AM–late

Eatst Island

Governor’s Sports Bar

Sports bar with TAB, Fox Sports and big screen TVs throughout the bar. Great pub style food and a great place to kick back and relax.

EatThe Coast

Il Lido

An Italian-inspired espresso bar and restaurant. In the mornings you'll find locals queuing up for a coffee and pastry after they've gone for a swim or went for a bike ride. Later in the day, the place transforms to a buzzing restaurant serving modern Italian food.

EatFremantle

La Sosta

Stylish Italian restaurant with the view to the Cappuccino Strip. Pasta, seafood, meat dishes and a large wine selection.

Open for lunch Fri-Sun, open for dinner Wed-Sun

EatFremantle

Little Creatures

Buzzy restaurant on the water. Opened in 2000, the huge shed that houses the current restaurant used to be a crocodile farm and was the birthplace of Little Creatures Brewing, whose is sold around the world. Try the Pale Ale, it's famous. It's still a working brewery: you'll be surrounded by beer mashing tanks and see the brewers going about their work. Just around the corner from the brewery, Creatures NextDoor is a cosy bar with great view of the Fishing Boat Harbour. There's an eclectic menu, but Little Creatures is famous for its wood-fired pizzas.

open all day, and for breakfast on weekends

EatFremantle

Little Lefroy's

A nice little corner café with great coffee and pretty good food. Not much outside seating. Inside is nice, with tables probably more suited to groups than solo poets (although sitting at the long bench in the window is a great place to watch the passing world). Staff are friendly, and dogs are made welcome.

c. $20 (coffee & cake for two)

EatFremantle

Madalena's

offers a fantastic dining experience for those who love seafood and are passionate about wine. It sits on the southern end of the South Terrace, which is a lively area in the evenings, with many bars and restaurants where locals still outnumber tourists.

EatNorthbridge

Picabar

Attached to the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, this venue has dibs on an extremely central and pleasant location in Perth's cultural centre. In summertime you can sit outside and watch the big screen.

Daily 11AM-midnightFree

Eatst Island

Rottnest Bakery

Cream buns, vanilla slices, jam donuts, pies, sausage rolls and fresh bread. All baked daily on the premises. Cold drinks, coffee and gelati are also available.

Eatst Island

Simmo's Icecream

Over 100 flavours are made using fresh local Western Australian produce followed by a few secret ingredients and Simmo's imagination.

EatFremantle

The Attic

A lovely cosy café in a building designed by Brian Klopper. Not the best in the heat of summer, but for a warm winter coffee (and wonderful food) this place is one of the best in Freo. Be sure to check out the brick-and-railway-steel construction.

Daily 7AM-3PM, Fri Sat 6PM-lateApprox. $15 for lunch

Eatst Island

The Lane

A takeaway coffee house tucked against the Lane in Somerville Mall. There's a wooden deck area in front, where you can sit with your coffee and watch quokkas and tourists in the mall.

EatThe Coast

The Shorehouse

A great place to sit on the deck enjoying a cocktail before ordering lunch or dinner.

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Croissant Express

You can't walk too far without passing one of these stores that are a good place for a cheap lunch. Ready made salad Baguettes, wraps and bagels are usually quite fresh since they have a high turnover. Some stores have seating in store or alfresco. The one in Carillon Arcade is nice.

Mon-Fri 7AM-4PMBaguette $6-9

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Edgecombe Brothers

Rustic family cafe restaurant and winemaker. Look out especially for their Muscat and Fortified Shiraz. They grow and sell a range of produce on premises.

Open from 10AM

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Nick's Place

Shishkebab Cafe

Serving souvlaki (Greek-style kebabs) for well over 20 years, real fresh marinated lamb, chicken, pork and beef cooked on the BBQ. Also a selection of vegetarian dishes such as Greek vegetarian capsicum feta omelette, Greek pita wrap, green vegetarian spinach feta omelette, and the popular Falafel. Also a wide range of sauces and dressings and the usual accompaniments.

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Peter's by the Sea

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Alfresco casual dining that's just across the road from Scarborough Beach. Offers cheap, greasy (but tasty) food such as burgers, kebabs and milkshakes. Also has some retro arcade games for the young (or the young at heart) to play with. Mains: $10-15.

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