A Guide to The Best Cafes & Restaurants in West Perth

Once a playground for Perth’s elite, West Perth’s grand old buildings now hum with the clatter of cutlery and the pop of corks. Wander its leafy streets, past heritage facades turned into bustling cafes, moody wine bars, and bodega-style hideaways. Here, coffee is strong, food is honest, and history lingers in every bite.

When you’ve had your fill of the best cafes and restaurants in West Perth, chase the river breeze in East Perth or dive into Subiaco’s brunch scene. But for now—slow down, take a seat, and eat like you mean it.

Forklore

Brunch, but make it an adventure. Sun-drenched and draped in greenery, this West Perth gem plates up XO scrambled eggs that demand attention, an array of delicious udon dishes, and a tonkotsu congee that soothes the soul. But the real showstopper? A chicken katsu sando so good, it should come with a warning. Wash it down with stellar coffee or matcha latte and leave no crumb behind.

102 Railway Street Suite 11-12, City West Centre, West Perth

Tim’s Thai

Tim’s Thai is the kind of no-fuss, all-flavour spot that keeps locals coming back. A humble West Perth restaurant with sidewalk tables and warm, genuine service, this place is all about soulful, home-style Thai cooking done right. The green curry hits with fragrant heat, the Pad Thai is a masterclass in balance, and the beef massaman? A slow-cooked, unctuous dream. No frills, just seriously good food—exactly how it should be.

1/1297 Hay Street, West Perth

Zafferano Restaurant

With serious fine dining credentials behind it, Zafferano Restaurant is a refined classic. It combines the aromatic cuisine of the sunny Mediterranean with the finest locally sourced produce – and the results exemplify the art of flavour.

The menu includes the freshest seafood caught daily, from Carnarvon in the state’s north to Esperance in the south. Experience the flavours of dry-aged Treetorn Farm Black Angus or chicken marinated in Moroccan spices accompanied by seasonal market garden produce.

There’s also a delicious selection of desserts to complete what is truly one of the most memorable dining experiences in West Perth. 

49 Outram Street, West Perth

Atlas Food + Coffee

For specialty coffee, trendy brunch dishes, vegan smoothies and smiley staff, don’t look past Atlas Food + Coffee. It’s one of the best cafes in West Perth, perfectly suited for a relaxed catch-up.

Perch outside on a sunny morning for scrambled eggs on ciabatta with miso mushroom, beef brisket benedict, sweet potato croquettes with smoked salmon and crispy kale, or a tasty breakfast bruschetta. Come lunch, king prawn rolls, cheeseburgers and chicken katsu sandos take the lead, alongside a shredded chicken soba salad and beef and kimchi fried rice. 

1238 Hay Street, West Perth 

Mayfair Lane

Hailed as one of Perth’s most celebrated British gastro pubs, Mayfair Lane‘s accolades are well deserved, particularly for their Western Australian wine list and menu featuring crispy pork belly and confit Wagin duck leg.

While its loyal following can be found cosying up for clandestine rendezvous’ any time of the day or eve, the monthly gin masterclasses are also a must-try, offering inspiring botanical concoctions and wine education classes for any aspiring sommeliers.

72 Outram Street, West Perth

Boobook Bottles & Bar

It seems perfectly natural to be sipping on rare spirits and boutique wines and beers while surrounded by the very bottles they were poured from.

This ingenious concept is a rarity for Perth, inviting punters to sample the robust liquor menu over delicious tapas. In keeping with the inaugural theme, it makes perfect sense for Boobook Bottles and Bar to be set within Perth’s first-ever metropolitan liquor store, formerly known as Gangemi’s Fine Wines and Food.

1288 Hay Street, West Perth

Cherry and Grapes

Cosy, rustic, and with plenty of warm hospitality and ambience, the name of this cosy West Perth cafe is key to describing its twee charm. Cherry and Grapes menu also caters to its professional clientele, with many of West Perth’s 9 to 5 often tucking into some tasty brunch there.

The menu changes with the season, but “I’m Egg-Xtremely Bene-Dicted to You” and “Avoc-Do(n’t) Worry, Be Happy” are some of the innovative dishes you can expect here. We love their sticky and crunchy KFC shokupan sando, although “That Really French My Toast,” a stellar combination of homemade French toast and banana bread, might just be one of our favourite picks in all of West Perth!

20 Emerald Terrace, West Perth

Fraser’s Restaurant

Set within the magnificent Kings Park hovering over Perth’s CBD and surrounded by towering gum trees, Fraser’s Restaurant is one of the best restaurants in all of Perth.

It has been one of the city’s most premium dining experiences since 1993. Executive Chef Chris Taylor excels with the refined produce-driven menu, whether serving an intimate soiree or the annual truffle dinner.

If you forgot to make a booking or prefer something more casual, the neighbouring Botanical Cafe serves breakfast, lunch, coffee and sweeping city views every day of the week. 

60 Fraser Avenue, Kings Perth, West Perth

Fat Boyz Small Bar

Soul food and colourful cocktails keep Fat Boyz Small Bar buzzing well into the night. Famed for their burgers, we can’t go past the Royale and Maple Mclovin’ fried chicken burger, and naturally, we’ll be having fries and an Aperol Spritz with that!

Their regular specials make this vibrant spot one of the best-valued bars and West Perth restaurants, particularly popular with the post-work crowd.

1303 Hay Street, West Perth

Julio’s

Once housing Walsh’s Menswear in the early 1900s, Walsh’s Building is now home to Julio’s, one of the finest Italian restaurants outside of Italy. Exposed brickwork, timber floorboards, open fireplaces and stained-glass windows lay the stylish groundwork for a traditional Italian feast.

The menu features handmade pasta and meaty options like Costata rib-eye, best washed down with a Margaret River Stella Bella cabernet sauvignon. Seamlessly integrated into the Holiday Inn, make it a staycation, especially since you’re within walking distance to Kings Park, Subiaco and Perth’s CBD. 

1309 Hay Street, West Perth

Now that you’ve had a taste of the best restaurants in West Perth, it’s time to stretch out your limbs and hit inner-city Perth’s pavement. While exploring, check out these cool things to do in Perth and these fun neighbourhoods near the city.