The inner city suburbs of Perth usually have their moment in the spotlight before being trumped by the next best thing. Not when it comes to Vic Park though. You can always count on this cute little pocket to the east of the city.
Cafes and restaurants galore, there’s always something open and something tasty to try, and breakfast is no exception. Here’s where to get a good breakfast in Vic Park.
Social Manna
253 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park WA 6100
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It’s difficult to fault Social Manna, and the 800+ positive google reviews agree. The menu here has some serious flair (breakfast chimichanga, anyone?), the drinks menu is equally impressive, but it’s the little things that make Social Manna stand out from the pack. Take the sparkling water, for example: free and unlimited. Or the collection of down-right hilarious books available for customers to peruse over their perfectly poached eggs. Or the kind, attentive staff who are on nickname basis with their regulars. Get on down to see what all the fuss is about, you won’t be disappointed.
Decanter
279 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park WA 6100
Not often do you see eggs benedict served over mac and cheese, but Decanter has sanctioned the breakfast pasta of champions—they call it Benny on Mac and it's pretty much the perfect hangover cure. There’s a bunch of other top-tier dishes on the menu including their famous, fluffy lemon meringue pancakes, all best paired with a potent espresso to put the wind back in your sails.
Harvest Espresso
629 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park WA 6100
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Serving up some of the prettiest plates in Perth, Harvest Espresso is a long-term favourite of Vic Park locals thanks to its ever-changing mod-Oz menu, friendly service and extensive drinks list. We can confidently say that anything you order from the menu will be immaculately plated and damn delicious, but you can also DIY with a choose-your-own-adventure bowl of all the classics. When in doubt, the fried chicken eggs benny is always a good idea.
Venn
965 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park WA 6101
Coffee and bagels: it’s a winning combo, and Venn just so happens to do both very well. Here, savoury bagels are loaded with a range of different spreads, schmears and fillings, while the coffees are rich, velvety and strong. There’s also highly Instagrammable acai bowls, doggie treats for the hounds and an ever-expanding range of coffee beans so you can make a quality cup of joe at home.
The Imp
863 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park WA 6101
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This pastry paradise is as magical as the creature it was named after. On any given day, the counter will be brimming with special slices, cakes and various sweet treats, all baked in-house by the talented kitchen team. If you’re not feeling sweet, order one of the many IMP-ressive savoury dishes and settle in for a feast.
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Sixteen Ounces
257 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park WA 6100
Nestled amongst the car yards on Albany Highway is Sixteen Ounces, the jack-of-all-trades cafe with something for everyone on the menu. There’s Full Pound big breakfast for the hungover, French Toast for the sweet tooths, and Super Keto zucchini fritters for the calorie conscious. There’s also coffee, of course. Really, really good coffee, thanks to their signature blend of beans. Get in early to nab a table, they get filled fast.
Sage
414 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park WA 6100
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There’s a bunch of brunch classics on the menu at this cute and quirky cafe, but it’s the pancakes that keep us coming back time and time again. A fluffy stack of three perfect pancakes served with a pour-it-yourself maple syrup and topped with whipped ricotta, berry coulis and biscuit crumble. You’re not going to want to share this one.
The Vic Park Market
John MacMillan Park, 19 Sussex St, East Victoria Park WA 6101
Every Sunday morning, John MacMillan Park comes to life as the Vic Park Market takes over Kent Street. Locals have flocked to the Vic Park Market for decades, and it’s easy to see why: under the fig trees you’ll find dozens of market stalls with food and veg, steaming hot coffee, fresh juice, pastries galore, and so much more. Start your Sunday by fueling up on local goods and you’ll be sure to beat the Sunday scaries.
Brown Spoon Cafe
301 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park WA 6100
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You'd be forgiven for thinking Brown Spoon is more of a Korean desserts hotspot than a breakfast destination, but just take a look at their honey toast and try to tell us you don't want that for breakfast. Every Friday to Sunday they open up from 9am til late, with everything from indulgent Biscoff topped waffles and gorgeous bowls of Bingsu to kimchi eggs and Bulgogi Benny to help start your day with a little Korean kick.
The Sparrow’s Nest
1/912 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park WA 6101
Sweet or savoury for breakfast? It’s an age-old question that always ruffles from feathers, but this eclectic cafe has swooped in with the best of both worlds. The all-day brunch menu at The Sparrow’s Nest offers a generous ‘Sweet Treat’ section of the menu featuring epic pancakes stacks, Nutella french toast, bacon donut waffles and more. On the salty side, expect truffle croque madame, three-cheese omelette and pumpkin bruschetta alongside the classics. Can’t decide? Go for the Sinful Cinnamon Scroll—a warm cinnamon scroll smothered in vanilla icing and topped with crispy bacon, chilli-maple cashews and their hot devil dust.
Modus Coffee
5/660 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park WA 6100
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It goes without saying that Modus always has your back in the morning. Exceptional coffee is the main focus here, but that hasn't stopped them from powering out some simply stellar little 'on toast' brekky options. Honestly, when the bread is this good, we reckon a hefty smear of avocado or a coupla gooey slow cooked eggs is all you need to set your day off right. Throw on a crueller and a little iced coffee for the ride home and you have a practically perfect Sunday morning.
Bonus: Laika
11 Lathlain Pl, Lathlain WA 6100
Look, this one may not technically be in Vic Park, but it's definitely worth heading one 'burb over for breakfast at Laika. The menu changes with the season but it's consistently good, and its constant busyness just proves how universally loved the food is here. Right now they also have a special pancake bar pop-up on site, where you can get some stunning stacks of fluffy pancakes topped with fried chicken or all sorts of sweet stuff.
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