When you’ve got a hankering for a delicious breakfast, look no further than Fremantle. From uber cool brekky spots to vegetarian cafes, juice bars and the smell of freshly roasted coffee, Freo’s cafes rank top of our list for good reason.
Some of these places are new to the scene and some are tried and true Freo brekky spots that have kept us well fed and caffeinated for years.
Here are Fremantle’s best cafes you need to add to your list stat.
Little Loaf Brunch Bar
If you love North Street Store, Little Loaf's expanded cafe is just the ticket for a brunch by the beach. After years of serving takeaway only, the expanded digs are finally offering you a chance to sit down and tuck in without worrying about messing all over yourself as you dig in on the way back to the car. They're serving up all the usual goods—think banh mis, rolls, pastries and avo toasts—through to eggs on toast and cheeseburgers with crispy hot chips. The chicken and gravy roll though is a must.
Bib & Tucker
The views over Leighton Beach alone are enough to make you want to add Bib & Tucker to the list. Pair that with their cult-worthy banana pancakes or fried chicken roti and a breakfast cocktail and you’ll know you‘ve made the right choice.
Little French Nest
If you’re hankering for something on the sweeter side, Little French Nest will not disappoint. The French toast with pear compote, almond tuille and chantilly cream is a gift from the gods. If you’re bringing along a savoury mate, the sweet potato and feta galette with caramelised onions and a fried egg is always a hit. Just note: these guys have closed to take a well-earned family vacay, but they'll be back in biz from Saturday 17 June.
Mr Chapple
Get your Sunday started with a freshly-roasted GESHA coffee and the most divine breakfast dumplings at Mr Chapple at The Old Synagogue in Freo. These little parcels of goodness are stuffed with eggs, spinach and a mushroom ragout served alongside a silky chilli hollandaise and mozzarella. It’s what dreams are made of. Special mention goes to the soft shell crab croissant.
Moore & Moore Cafe
Housed in the heritage Moores building on Henry Street, Moore & Moore Cafe serve delicious, feel-good breakfasts with options to suit vegetarians, vegans and anyone who likes to treat their body with loving kindness. We particularly love the generously served vegan nachos, and for meat-lovers, you need not stress - there’s the option to add slow cooked grass-fed beef. The halloumi burger, burnt butter pumpkin mash and chilli scrambled eggs are all perfection.
Roasting Warehouse
If coffee is your thing, it’s time to let the crew at Roasting Warehouse in South Freo wake you up with their epicly good roasted brews. Their roaster works around the clock to bring you the best coffee possible. Breakfast-wise, the eggs benny chan with grilled roti and panko crumbed eggs is to die for.
Ootong & Lincoln
With laid back and retro vibes galore, this antique store turned cafe serves up some of the best sweet brekkies in town. The chef’s dirty waffles must make an appearance on your table. Housemade chai chocolate waffles doused in whipped mascarpone, a sour cherry compote and roasted coconut—drooling yet? And for the strange ones out there who don’t like sweets for breakfast, there’s plenty that will float your boat.
Good Things
This cosy little cafe serves up seriously good eats and mighty fine coffee. From diner style fluffy hotcakes to a fancy avo on toast with mint, peas and whipped feta, you really can’t go wrong. Add a side of fried chicken and everyone's happy.
The Cool Room
From Thursdays to Sundays, The Cool Room in Freo is the place to go for hearty breakfasts and amazing coffee. Think feeds like poached eggs with creamy gorgonzola or a halloumi bruschetta—whatever you choose will be sure to fill you up. There’s also a vintage store right next store so you can pop in for a browse after you dine.
GESHA Coffee Co. Cafe
You’re probably already a fan of GESHA roasted coffee beans, but did you know they have their own cafe too? Their flagship cafe serves up some seriously delicious eats, including a tropical bircher muesli, corn fritters with guacamole and chocolate orange teff pancakes. Of course, that’ll be paired with an outstanding cup of joe.
Palette
Located walking distance from Leighton Beach, Palette is an all-day diner and art gallery, complete with a rotating exhibition of curated pieces from emerging local artists. Bring your pup along for a beachside brunch and sample the monthly rotating menu with dishes like pavlova french toast, baklava granola, pumpkin turkish eggs and porchetta benedict.
Hush Specialty Coffee
Breakfast with Hush Specialty Coffee is always a special affair. Not only is the coffee breathtakingly good, the menu will send you rushing here at first glance. Jaffa French toast with Hush’s own espresso Jaffa soil, a blood orange gel, whipped Nutella and Frangelico caramel has us weak at the knees. The panna cotta granola, truffle mushroom and beef brisket benny are all top notch.
Best Wishes
This coffee and bagel joint knows the way to our hearts. A strong cuppa alongside a bacon and cream cheese bagel has to be one of the best ways to start the day. The pastries, cakes and biscuits are also simply glorious.
Chalky's Espresso Bar
Chalky’s Espresso Bar in Fremantle’s West End sums up what makes our port city so special—heritage buildings, great coffee and some killer people watching. Our picks of the menu have to be The Hock—poached eggs, master stock braised pork hock, potato gratin with house-made hollandaise—and the pancakes with spiced apple and rhubarb. Yum.
Peggy’s
If you’ve rolled out of bed not feeling yourself, Peggy’s will be sure to cure whatever ailment might be present. This retro sandwich bar is home to the best sandos in Perth and we are obsessed. It’s an absolute battle trying to choose between the classic egg mayo, modern take on the Maccas McMuffin and the chicken schnitty. I will say, they recently decided to get rid of their espresso machine to make room for more kitchen equipment, so, unfortunately, you can't get your regular flat white. But they do still do a mean batch or filter coffee.
Cos Baby
We can’t get enough of this dreamy little cafe whose aim is to feed and nourish every person that walks through their doors. A coffee with a freshly baked muffin or something more substantial like stacks of pancakes or the classic smashed avo will have you walking out with a smile on your dial.
MRKT SPACE
This cafe, bar and gourmet market at Leighton Beach houses oh-so great coffee alongside an Italian-inspired menu. Duck by on the way to work for a latte and fresh muffin or sit down and settle into the full menu using the fresh, local ingredients. Burrata for brekky? We’re in.
Ooh Coffee
This little espresso bar is loved by locals who appreciate all things coffee. Stroll by Ooh Coffee, grab a latte and chow down on a hand made croissant. Day sorted.
Little Lefroy’s
If you like to take the reins when it comes to breakfast, Little Lefroy’s is for you. This cool little cafe in South Freo lets you design your own brekky with add-ons spanning from avocado and slow roasted balsamic tomatoes to smoked salmon and grilled halloumi. If you’d prefer to pick something off the menu, you’ll be equally as happy. We rave about the crispy chicken club sanga - the perfect hangover cure.
May Street Larder
May Street Larder has been a go-to for many Freo folk and visitors alike since it joined the scene some time ago. The menu has a focus on fresh, seasonal products to showcase what Western Australia has to offer. There’s something for everyone in your party with dishes ranging from a beef brisket hash to poke bowls, cheesecake french toast and a breakfast burrito.
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Image credit: Elle Borgward, Duck Duck Bruce, Roasting Warehouse, Good Things, GESHA Coffee Co Cafe, Hush Specialty Coffee, Chalky's Espresso, Cos Baby, Ooh Coffee