The Sitchu Awards 2025 Finalists – Western Australia

After an incredible wave of nominations from our readers, the results are in — the finalists for the very first Sitchu Awards have been revealed. These are the venues, businesses, and neighbourhood favourites across Western Australia that you told us make life that little bit more extraordinary.

From romantic restaurants to artisan bakeries, boutique wellness havens to foodie escapes, this is your chance to celebrate the very best of local living — the places and people who make WA shine.

Now it’s time to cast your vote for the winners in each category. By voting and supporting your favourites, you will go in the running to win *$1,000 cash.

The Categories & Nominees

Best Date Night Venue

• Gibney (Cottesloe)
• Madalenas Bar (South Fremantle)
• Santini Bar & Grill (Perth CBD)
• Sonny’s Bar (Mount Hawthorn)
• Vin Populi (Fremantle)

Best Deli or Sandwich Spot

• Bottega Deli (Claremont)
• Mister Focaccia (Leederville)
• Peggy’s (Fremantle)
• The Re Store (Leederville)
• Two Slices Sandwich Bar (Scarborough)

Best Bakery

• Chu Bakery (Highgate)
• Common Bakery (Multiple Locations)
• Hunter Bread (Bicton)
• Last Crumb Cake Co (Bassendean)
• Teeter Bakery (Perth)

Best Neighbourhood Bar

• Beaconsfield Wine Bar (Beaconsfield)
• Besk (West Leederville)
• Lums Wine Bar (Subiaco)
• Vinotto (Swanbourne)
• Wines of While (Perth)

Best Region For a Weekend Escape

• Great Southern Region
• Margaret River
• Murray Region
• Southern Coral Coast
• Southern Forests

Best New Restaurant Opening of 2025

• Ah Um (Northbridge)
• Avalon (Claremont)
• Charim (Perth)
• Light Years (Perth)
• Cantina di Lulu La Delizia (Subiaco)

Best Coffee Spot

• Community Coffee Co (Subiaco)
• Giant Coffee (Northbridge)
• March Coffee Studio (Perth)
• Micrology Coffee (Osborne Park)
• Parkside Coffee (Perth)

Best Small Local Business – Lifestyle, Beauty, Fashion, Wellness

• Arrival Hall (Northbridge)
• Ember Bath House (Osborne Park)
• Heartwood (Cottesloe)
• LA LUNA (Inglewood)
• Nu Onda (North Beach)

Best Foodie Suburb

• Fremantle
• Leederville
• Mount Lawley
• Northbridge
• Victoria Park

Voting has now closed, thank you for taking part! Winners will be revealed on 12 November. Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on Instagram to be the first to know.

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