Perth’s Best New Eats

Treat yourself to everything cheesy at East Victoria Park's Chalk N Cheese Bar. The menu is bold and hearty—cheese playing an obvious role in many of the dishes—with some clever curveballs thrown in for good measure, like the Tasmanian cheddar popcorn with bacon dust. Read More +

Pixel Coffee Brewers has answered our prayers and opened a second location at Claremont Quarter. Debuting Perth's first Aremde Nexus 1 coffee machine, you can expect the same exceptional coffee alongside gorgeous Scandi-inspired interiors and plenty of indoor plant vibes. Read More +

Coffee and cats; what could be better? You’ll get them both at the Cat Whispurr Cafe in Fremantle. They’ve got 17 beautiful cats for you to play with and cuddle, each with their own special personalities. Spend some time with these cool cats in the Cat Lounge, where you can book a half an hour cat playdate for as little as $8. Read More +

Get Chunky is your go-to place for out-of-this-world cookies. Inject your cookie with Nutella or custard, or try it with ice cream on top. There are plenty of different flavours, from smores and peanut butter to cappuccino and Ferrero Rocher. In an Australian first, Get Chunky Vic Park is also home to a make your own edible cookie dough bar. Read More +

Swanbourne has come a long way over the years, and new addition Handy Coffee Co. has been receiving a very warm welcome from the locals. The cafe might be small but the coffee packs a punch, as do the dipped croissants fresh from the cabinet. There’s plenty of alternative milk choices and a few wildcards like the butterfly pea latte. Read More +

With nine different alternative milks to choose from, Drip Coffee is easily Perth's best place to go for a vegan coffee in Perth. Tucked inside Roho Bure on South Terrace, the organic coffee shop is also serving plant-based treats from The Vegan Baker and GFree Donuts, plus it's open late during the week. Read More +

The Groper and His Wife has been such a success in City Beach that they had to branch out and open a second shop in Claremont just to keep up with demand. These guys have been owning the Perth fish and chip scene for over 20 years, and with their commitment to local and sustainable seafood, it's no surprise that everyone loves them. Read More +

Cam St Social has emerged from Hermosa Cantina’s ashes and after our experience, we hope it ages equally as well as its neighbours. You'll definitely want to save room for dessert. Particularly the apple strudel with tart chunks of Granny Smith encased in flaky pastry perfection and served with a ball of vanilla ice cream resting on a pile of crumble and a jug of crème anglaise. Read More +

Roti Korner at The Mezz in Mount Hawthorn is churning out delicious, hand-tossed rotis with tasty sauces and fillings. Delicious flavours, like beef rendang, sriracha chicken and satay mushroom, are wrapped in a tasty, doughy roti and served with chips. Read More +

Masterchef alumni Brendan Pang formed his love of dumplings at an early age thanks to his grandmother and that life-long love has culminated in the opening of Bumplings. Part of The Sunshine Harvester Works (an incubator space for local hospitality and retail ventures), Bumplings is serving delicious, juicy Chinese-style dumplings from the confines of Pang's Airstream kitchen. Read More +

Automatic is the latest Italian restaurant to hit Perth care of Michael De Marte—of Nolita and La Lola fame—who wanted to create a casual Italian eatery focusing on thin, Roman-style pizzas, delicious pasta and Italian food with a commitment to using only the best ingredients. Read More +

After huge success in Bassendean and Ellenbrook, 8 Napkins Burger has opened in North Perth. The crew here traversed Melbourne, Sydney, Los Angeles, New York, Houston and London and tasted over 1000 burgers prior to opening up their first shop in Perth, proving they're dedicated to making the best burgers in town. Read More +

Sitting pretty in the middle of Applecross, The Quarter Acre Hotel is the perfect combo between a pub and lush garden. Serving up some delicious eats, seriously good beer and a comprehensive list of wines and cocktails, there's no reason to not head on down. Did we mention the venue is also dog-friendly? Read More +

If you're on the hunt for authentic Italian goodness then look no further than Mummucc (pronounced ma-mooch) in Wembley. The menu is short and sweet, but we still struggle to pick a favourite. Not to worry, the staff here are super friendly and always wanting to help. Read More +

The Duke of George is bringing a little slice of New Orleans to the streets of East Fremantle. While you listen to the blues, jazz or funk performers, you might want to take advantage of their amazing New Orleans inspired menu. Read More +

Jungle Bird in Fremantle is bringing plenty of laid back, beachy vibes to the west end. Open seven days a week, Jungle Bird offers up Caribbean delights and the bar is well stocked with boutique rums, whiskeys and dark spirits, as well as killer craft beers and a few wines. Read More +

Freo.Social has taken over the old Drill Hall in Fremantle and it's bringing some incredible bands, eats and brews to town. Otherside Brewing Co. is running the onsite brewery and there are four bars with over 50 taps chugging out the gold stuff. Read More +

Maison Saint-Honoré has opened up a second store in Floreat, serving incredible handmade macarons and pastries using traditional recipes. From lemon meringue tarts to crepes and an abundance of croissants; they do all your French favourites and so much more. Read More +

From humble beginnings as a food truck in Melbourne, Lukumades has broken into the Subiaco scene with their amazing Greek doughnuts. They’re unlike anything you’ve eaten before; soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside, and the original Lukumades are vegan-friendly. Read More +

After a lot of hard work the incredibly talented team behind Besk have swung open the doors to the new public bar, kitchen and bottle shop, and checking it out this weekend is not optional. Read More +

Deeply hidden, you’ll have to stumble past all the hustle and bustle into the quieter part of Northbridge to locate Kukan Izakaya. The menu offers an abundance of different meals, mostly designed to be shared. While the usual suspects are available to order, go for something a little different and let head chef Evan take your palate on a journey. Read More +

Perth restaurant industry veterans Sarah and Liam Atkinson are no strangers to the running of a damn good business. Taking up residence at the old Circa site opposite the Astor Theatre on Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley, Le Rebelle is their newest baby that's hit the ground running. Read More +