The 15 Best Breakfasts In Perth

We’ve heard time and time again about how breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And you know what? In our opinion, it is. A warm and hearty breakfast provides us with the sustenance we need to face whatever the day throws at us.

So where should you go to get a good feed first thing in the morning?

With these 15 standout breakfast restaurants, eating brekkie no longer has to feel like a chore.

In fact, the range of breakfast dishes on offer are so tempting that you’ll be getting up an hour earlier every morning just to eat them! Well, maybe not, but you never know.

The 15 Best Breakfasts In Perth

The Old Laundry

Location: 22 Angove St, North Perth, WA 6006 Ph: (08) 6162 1105

First cab off the rank in our look at the best breakfasts in Perth is open all day and even offers cocktails as the sun goes down.

The Old Laundry is an exciting, vibrant food destination located in North Perth. This is a hipster-style venue with immaculate interior design that comes complete with an old boiler located in the courtyard.

If you’re after a distinctively creative breakfast, try their take on the ever-popular Smashed Avocado. Here, it comes with Haloumi, Poached Egg, Yuzu Granola & Rye Toast. It’s delicious.

This is the perfect venue for students who are looking to fill up before a morning lecture or for a gathering of artistically-inclined friends.

The Old Laundry is has a strong hipster-vibe and the range of great dishes that are continually evolving to keep up with (and often beat) the latest trends.

You will be hard pressed to find another venue with this level of style so be sure to pay a visit. You will not regret it.

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Good Things

Location: 128 Wellington St, Mosman Park, WA 6012

Also at 16 Bannister St, Fremantle, WA 6160

Good things come to those who wait but you won’t be waiting long to be served a phenomenal breakfast from this cafe. Our go-to is their Salmon Crumpets. This winner of a dish comprises of Rye-Sourdough Crumpets, Smoked Salmon, Horseradish Creme, Watercress Salad, Pickled Fennel and Preserved Lemon Oil.

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What’s more, we love that you can build your own brekkie from their extensive list of Sides.

This is undoubtedly one of the finest breakfast spots in the whole of Perth and its wonderful reviews back this claim up.

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The Shipping Lane – Pura Vita (Freeman’s Shipping Lane)

Location: 1 Freeman Loop, North Fremantle, WA 6159 Ph: 0408 082 518

This is a newer breakfast spot that has had everyone in Perth talking. It’s food is of the highest quality and it boasts phenomenal views within a chic warehouse location.

The Slow Poached Salmon with Spinach, Avocado, Truffle Oil, Honey Mustard, Poached Egg, Potato, Crispy Bacon and Capers should really say it all with regards to the delights that this restaurant serves.

It’s the perfect breakfast location with exquisite food. 

Editor’s Note: We have been informed that The Shipping Lane is currently closed. We will let you know when we know more. As this is the case, why not try the cafe instead…?

The Bodhi Tree

Location: 1/4 16-418 Oxford St, Mount Hawthorn, WA 6016 Ph: (08) 9444 9884

This place offers something a little different as it is both a cafe, and a bookstore. The idea is that the team can feed your soul and your belly at the same time.

Many of the dishes on the menu come in a standard form that you can add extras onto with ease. So the Avocado Open Bagel includes Beetroot Relish, Feta and Dressed Greens. However, If you’re feeling extra hungry, you can sup it up with a Poached Egg or Smoked Salmon.

This eatery also does a nice line in housemade Juices and Smoothies.

So why not pop in for a novel and some food? You’ll find Bodhi does some of the best breakfasts in Perth.

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Sprolo

Location: 138 Canning Hwy, South Perth, WA 6151 Ph: 0448 760 206

Sprolo is a Perth coffee shop which also serves lights breakfast and lunch plates. Their Singaporean Breakfast with sourdough and house-made Pepe Saya butter is a tantalising taste of South East Asia.

And the unusual name? Well, Sprolo’ is what South Perth residents call an espresso and this as this venue features house-roasted coffee, the moniker makes sense.

The food is served with efficiency and a smile and this spot has become a favourite amongst locals for a reason. You will never again return to the depths of the clichéd smashed avocado or eggs on toast after visiting this venue.

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Hardware Store Cafe & Eatery

Location: 117 Brighton Rd, Scarborough, WA 6019 Ph: 0433 889 690

Moving on with our best breakfasts in Perth, we have Hardware Store & Eatery.

This breakfast spot is undoubtedly trendy and their Tomato and Avocado Bruschetta is one of Perth’s finest breakfasts. Despite its seeming simplicity, it is prepared exceptionally well and the bread is buttered to perfection.

The avocado is always ripe and this dish is topped with roasted peppers and parmesan flakes to add an additional boost of flavour. Every single breakfast option at this restaurant is totally delicious.

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Editor’s Note: We have been informed that The Hardware Store is currently closed. We will let you know when we know more. As this is the case, check out this spot instead…

Little French Nest

Location: 15 Point St, Fremantle, WA 6160 Ph: (08) 6261 1717

When online reviews frequently describe an eatery as ‘a gem’, you know you’re onto a good thing.

Chic and neat, with a definite French-edge, the menu changes with the seasons. And always contains a yummy surprise or 2. Our current obsession is their Chorizo & Ricotta Croquette, Red Cabbage Remoulade, Braised Honey Chorizo, Poached Egg, Herbs Salad and Paprika.

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Incidentally, the Little French Nest is also extremely child-friendly. Not only do they have a special Kids’ Menu (Nutella Crepe, anyone?), but a wee play corner to keep fidget-bottoms entertained.

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Nunam

Location: 223 Bulwer St, Perth, WA 6000 Ph: (08) 9228 8881

This Thai restaurant serves incredible breakfasts crafted from one of the most unique menus in the whole of Perth.

The Rice Congee is served with crispy bacon and hollandaise and the Son in Law Eggs are also divine as they are caramelised and deep fried with scallops and crispy coconut rice.

This Thai restaurant offers one of the finest, elite dining experiences in the whole of Perth and their breakfasts display their innovation and culinary excellence. You will never experience a taste sensation quite like breakfast as Nunam.

Editor’s Note: We have been informed that Nunam is currently closed. We will let you know when we know more. As this is the case, here’s a new entry on our list of the best breakfasts in Perth for you to consider:

Sayers Sister

Location: 236 Lake St, Perth, WA 6000 Ph: (08) 9227 7506

This bustling Perth cafe is a real gem.

The service is always good, the food fabulous and the atmosphere buzzing.

Some of their best creations include their Full Vegetarian Breakfast (if only for the balsamic chimichurri mushroom) and Caramelised Banana Waffles. Yum!

Moreover, the team at Sayers Sister also mix up Breakfast Cocktails such as a Bloody Mary or Espresso Martini. Now that’s something we can get behind!

East Village

Location: 140 William St, Perth, WA 6000

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This classy Perth restaurant is perfect to cure a hangover. You can hide away in one of their booths and chow down on one of their infamous ‘Brekkie Dogs’ that contain wholesome Irish sausages with eggs and BBQ sauce served on a wonderfully soft breakfast roll.

Your stomach will be more than satisfied and this is the reason why it is one of the most popular breakfast venues in the whole of Perth.

Why not give our Slow Cooker Porridge Recipe a try?

Editor’s Note: We have been informed that East Village is currently closed. We will let you know when we know more.

Chu Bakery

Location: 498 William St, Highgate, WA 6003 Ph: 0422 248 674

When it comes to a good breakfast, Perth has a great variety of eateries to choose from.

This is a classy baker’s that does a number of great take away breakfast options.

You can choose from a range of toasts that includes avocado, whipped feta and chilli, prosciutto, pear and brie, peanut butter and coconut amongst other delicious options.

Their paper takeaway baskets ensure that you can enjoy a wholesome crunch in the park and take in the morning air with enthusiasm and glee.

These toasts are light enough to not overwhelm you but wholesome enough to provide you with a quick burst of energy to tackle the morning’s tasks. 

Pixel Coffee Brewers

Location: 2/226 Oxford St, Leederville, WA 6007 Ph: 0484 039 999

This small and slight cafe located on Oxford Street receives a load of Instagram traction due to it’s photogenic, beautiful interior and heartwarming treats.

Their Sweet French Toast is made from sourdough bread and topped with chocolate mascarpone, banana and blackberry syrup. It is also topped with an edible flower for that perfect instagrammed finish.

If you are looking for a short, sweet brekkie in a stylish, quirky venue then this spot offers one of the best breakfasts in Perth.

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Hylin 

Location: 178 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007 Ph: 0476 644 997

For the healthier breakfast eaters, Hylin’s Acai Bowl with granola is the perfect choice. The combination of açai, mixed berries, banana and coconut water will be sure to leave you feeling replenished.

This bowl also comes topped with kiwi, apple and more banana.

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The venue is light and airy providing you with wonderfully relaxing surroundings for your morning breakfast and their fabulously fresh fruit options will leave you feeling more than revitalised and ready to tackle the day ahead.

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May Street Larder

Location: Unit 23/155 Canning Hwy, East Fremantle, WA 6158 Ph: (08) 6161 0371

This seasonal menu is packed with organic goodness and you can even wash down your wholesome breakfast with Kombuca on tap!

You should definitely try their Cocowhip Breakfast Bowl if you are feeling like a bowl-style brekkie or alternatively, their Soul Sandwich is a hearty option to soak up any winter morning blues.

This sandwich contains waffles with fried chicken, avocado, sour cream, jalapeños and a chilli maple syrup and is phenomenally delicious. This cafe is fast becoming one of the most popular breakfast spots in Brisbane for a very specific reason! 

Flora & Fauna 

Location: 4/70 Aberdeen St, Northbridge, WA 6003

This breakfast spot focuses on health and serves one of the best breakfasts in the whole of Perth. Their edible flower garnishes are exquisite and their menu is continually evolving to keep up with demands and meet the current health trends.

They are experts in crafting wholesome, healthy and delightful breakfast options including their infamous Canadian Style French Toast that comes complete with blueberry compote and maple syrup.

If you are looking for a unique, healthy and decadent menu, then this breakfast spot is most definitely the right choice for you!

Hermanos En Cantina

Location: 663 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley, WA 6050 Ph: (08) 9271 4312

This Mexican restaurant has been a local favourite for a while. This is because it keeps it’s food fresh with an alternating menu that prevents it from becoming a dull, predictable breakfast spot.

Their s’mores French Toast with house-made marshmallow and chocolate ganache is utterly incredible and you will be dreaming of it endlessly until you return again.

The delicious food on offer here is testament to the legacy that this restaurant has built and their ability to have survived any tough economic world events.

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Tropico

Location: 1/105-109 Flora Terrace, North Beach, WA 6020 Ph: (08) 9246 2878

Round off our rundown of the best breakfasts in Perth we have a beachside stunner.

This California style hangout has all the essence of Silverlake but in Australia. It is also always packed with customers which is testament to the wonderful food that is served here.

Their breakfast selection features local produce and their bakery is distinctly organic. You should definitely try their Wood Roasted Mushrooms that come with poached eggs and the finest artisan sourdough.

This is undoubtedly one of the finest breakfast spots in the whole of Perth and it’s popularity speaks for itself!

To conclude, these 15 restaurants prove that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and no longer has to be a chore. Long gone are the days where you need to be yawning profusely over a half-poured bowl of sugary cereal.

Perth’s innovative breakfast spots prove that a luxurious, healthy breakfast is only round the corner. These decadent venues also provide the perfect location to awaken your senses, shifting any hangover from the night before or anxiety about the day ahead.

Whether you are looking to indulge in healthy açai bowls or face plummet into a mountain of poached eggs and bacon, you will undoubtedly find the restaurant to suit you in the list above. 

Editor’s Note: Sadly, it looks as if Tropico is another victim of closure.

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