The Best Breakfasts In Perth’s CBD And Surrounds In 2026

Looking for the best breakfasts in Perth’s CBD and surrounds? While the CBD's cafe scene is often buzzing with weekday coffee runs, there are plenty of spots worth slowing down for. From leisurely brunches to big brekkies and creative plates, here’s where to start your day in the heart of Perth.

Whether you’re visiting Perth or simply looking for somewhere delicious to settle in for breakfast, these are the spots worth knowing. And if you fancy exploring a little further, hop across the trainline and check out the best cafes in Northbridge.

Mount Street Breakfast Bar

42 Mount St, West Perth

Image credit: Mount Street Breakfast Bar | Instagram

Climbing Jacob’s Ladder is exhausting, but I've quickly learned the summit comes with one hell of a reward. Sitting right around the corner, Mount Street Breakfast Bar is worth every step.

With a menu of familiar favourites like Turkish eggs, chilli crab scramble and stacked smashed avo, starting your day or ending your workout here is always a good idea.

INSIDER INTEL

• If you woke up on the wrong side of the bed, order the French toast. With braised apples, hazelnut crumble, whipped cream and salted caramel, it’s essentially dessert for breakfast (sanctioned)

• ​The best seats are out the front under the jacaranda trees 

Panda & Co

Unit 45/87 Bulwer St, Perth

If you like your breakfast with a little more punch, Panda & Co should be on your radar. Proudly “inauthentic Asian”, this fun and colourful spot blends bold Asian flavours with modern Australian flair, putting playful spins on familiar dishes.

Expect comforting plates with plenty of personality, from punchy sambal-loaded creations to congee with an Aussie twist, alongside excellent coffee and classics like eggs on toast. The menu changes with the seasons, with a focus on fresh, local ingredients wherever possible.

INSIDER INTEL

• Come hungry and don't be afraid to try something a little different—the menu is all about big flavours and unexpected combinations
• Keep an eye on the seasonal specials, which are a great excuse to come back and see what the team is cooking up next

Post

1 Cathedral Ave, Perth

I'm confident that anyone who has brekky at Post is guaranteed to fall head over heels for this romantic Italian osteria. Much like the rest of the State Buildings, Post is dripping in old-world luxury and five-star elegance, making even a brief breakfast feel like a proper occasion.

The menu is a nod to simplicity and quality West Australian produce with elevated plates like healthy nut, seed and vegetable toast topped with crushed avocado, tomato, cucumber and lime; artfully plated seasonal pancakes; and a perfect open omelette with fontina cheese, roast tomatoes, rocket and parm. This is breakfast, but better. 

INSIDER INTEL

• Early birds, you're in luck: Post is open from 6.30 am every day of the week
• Feeling frisky? Trade your coffee for a cocktail (the grapefruit mimosa is divine) 

Community Coffee Co

177 Mercantile Ln, Perth

After a successful stint in Subi, Community Coffee Co has brought its hype-worthy food truck eats to Perth's CBD. There's not one, but two separate locations slinging sangas, sweets and phenomenal coffees with beans by Loot: an espresso bar at 55 St George Terrace and a full-blown cafe a little further up the road at 177. 

I swing past whenever I need a quick, satisfying, on-the-go brekky or lunch. The coffee is consistently faultless, the food is always fresh and the staff are always smiling.

 INSIDER INTEL

• I've heard you can't get a better egg sando in Perth, EXCEPT when it's truffle season and the team grates the good stuff on top and inside
• The chicken and avo on a freshly baked baguette is my go-to, but keep an eye out for seasonal specials 

Petition

State Buildings, St Georges Tce &, Barrack St, Perth

Nestled within the heritage walls of the illustrious State Buildings, Petition has been serving one of my favourite breakfasts in Perth for years. Good coffee, a daring (but not too daring) breakfast menu and gorgeous interiors mean this spot should be front-of-mind for any hungry city-goer.

The short but scrumptious menu changes with the season, inspired by what’s growing in our own backyard. Expect plates like smashed avo on toast, shakshuka with halloumi for those craving comforting, warming flavours, and loaded banana bread that’s gooey and indulgent.

 INSIDER INTEL

• Treat yourself to a cheeky cocktail—there’s Bloody Marys, espresso martinis, and mimosas on the menu
• Seasonal specials rotate frequently, so always ask what’s new on the menu

You might also like:

• 50 Of Perth's Best Breakfasts
• The Best Cafes In East Perth
• The Best Cafes In Mount Lawley

Tiisch

9b/938 Hay St, Perth

Image credit: Tiisch | Instagram

If you’re chasing Perth’s OG bottomless brunch, Tiisch is where the story starts. This is the spot that got the city clinking mimosas, swirling Bloody Marys and brunching with bubbles, and they’re still running the show. Two hours of flowing cocktails, beers, and wine pair perfectly with an appetiser to start and a main from a generous, ever-tempting menu

Beyond the bottomless, Tiisch is a gorgeous little oasis in the heart of the city. Whether I’m lingering over a perfectly brewed coffee, catching up with friends for a long lunch, or sneaking in a mid-morning caffeine fix between meetings, it’s bright, airy, and just the right kind of chill to escape the weekday madness.

 INSIDER INTEL

• Those looking for gluten-free options will find a solid range of choices on the Tiisch menu.
• With lots of greenery and natural light, this open space feels like a calm escape from the city buzz 

Source Foods

4/289 Beaufort St, Perth

With a focus on fresh, locally sourced food, Source Foods serves up wholesome fare with plenty of flavour. The all-day breakfast menu goes well beyond your standard eggs on toast, with everything from Turkish eggs with green harissa and labneh to corn and halloumi fritters, chilli scramble and a seriously indulgent Japanese pancake topped with buttermilk fried chicken.

There's plenty for plant-based diners, too, with options like smashed avocado with napa kimchi and gochujang, and a vegan version of the avocado dish. If you're after something sweet, the saffron pear French toast with vanilla mascarpone and almond and raspberry praline is a particularly tempting way to start the day.

INSIDER INTEL

• The Japanese pancake with buttermilk fried chicken, smoked maple, bacon and chilli jam is the move if you're after something seriously indulgent
• For something a little lighter, try the Turkish eggs or corn and halloumi fritters

Deli Gabe

97 Murray St, Perth

You'll be pushed to find a better bagel in the city— or hell, anywhere in Perth—than the stacked, flavour-packed beauties coming out of Deli Gabe.  Taking over the former Miss Maude space in late 2023, this CBD cafe and sandwich shop smashes the CBD lunch game, but brekkies are given equal importance.

You'll find delicious bagels like their bacon & egg classic and salami & chilli maple bagel, as well as seriously good coffee.

 INSIDER INTEL

• Get a naughty Knotty—knotted donuts that come in all sorts of creative glazes, coatings and toppings
• There's a special bagel and toastie each month, so you'll always have a new reason to return

Espresso & Prosecco

655 Hay St, Perth

Image credit: Espresso & Prosecco | Instagram

Bring a little taste of Sicily to your morning at Espresso & Prosecco, a sunny trattoria tucked into the heart of Perth's Hay Street Mall. With more than 200 seats, three distinct dining spaces and a dedicated spritz garden, there's plenty of room to settle in for a leisurely breakfast or morning coffee.

The menu covers all the breakfast classics, making this a handy spot whether you're after a proper feed or just a coffee and something sweet.

INSIDER INTEL

• If you're not in a rush, grab a table and soak up the lively Hay Street Mall atmosphere rather than simply stopping in for takeaway coffee
• Come back later in the day when the spritz garden comes into its own

Garum

480 Hay St, Perth

If you thought the bountiful, Roman-inspired brekky banquet at Garum was just for hotel guests, let me set you straight. This lavish $45 all-you-can-eat breakfast is one of the CBD’s best-kept secrets, perfect for starting the weekend in indulgent style. Think fluffy frittatas, crispy potatoes, scrambled eggs, continental meats, antipasti, wholesome salads, and sweet treats that range from delicate cannoli and croissants to golden pancakes.

Buffet aside, with its soaring panelled ceiling, arched windows, exposed steel beams and sleek modern accents, Garum’s sunlit space is just as much a feast for the eyes as the table.

 INSIDER INTEL

• The buffet brekky is only open on Saturdays and Sundays from 7am 'til 11am, so plan accordingly 
• Come hungry, you’re going to want to try a little bit of everything

Forklore

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

I can almost hear the Swifties of the world getting excited about this one. Whether you're a fan of Taylor or not, Forklore (not to be confused with Folklore) deserves to be on your radar. Fusing Western and Asian flavours, you can get slurpable udon noodles,pandan-infused pound cakes, and croissants topped with nori, all alongside superb scrambled eggs. 

The drinks menu is equally as exciting: think black sesame lattes, coffee jelly, hojicha and all your classic coffees. Even if you don't have the time for a full sit-down affair, I highly recommend grabbing something from the cabinet to go—with cookies, cakes, slices and both sweet and savoury pastries, there's always something to satisfy whatever you're craving.

 INSIDER INTEL

• If you’re yet to try congee, the tontori congee is the perfect place to start—you’ll be hooked
• It’s always busy, but from my experience, you rarely have to wait long for a table

Hemingway Cafe by Mo

152/158 St Georges Terrace, Perth

Image credit: Hemingway Cafe | Instagram

Stepping into Hemingway Cafe feels like what I imagine cafes of the future to be; minimal, sleek and incredibly high-tech. Here, you'll find a seriously impressive espresso machine (an undercounter Modbar, for those wondering), a series of automated pour-over coffee makers serving unique brews and some of the very best baristas in town (who can draw art on their lattes better than I can on paper). 

It’s no secret that the coffee takes centre stage, but the food is just as compelling. Grab-and-go sandwiches and rolls are perfect for a quick fix, while the seasonal dine-in dishes are thoughtful, inventive and perfectly matched to the modern, precise vibe of the space.

 INSIDER INTEL

• I had my first matcha at Hemingway, and it’s still the best one I’ve ever had. Not a full-on matcha fan? Ease in with a matcha chocolate
• Got a coffee question? The staff take it very seriously and will happily chat to you about their craft

Reel Kitchen

1 Barrack Square, Perth

Set on the waterfront at DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront, Reel Kitchen is a solid pick when you want breakfast with a view. The menu covers all the classics, from a full breakfast with eggs, bacon, chicken chipolata, halloumi and crispy hash browns to pancakes, French toast and smashed avo, but it's the more creative plates that make it worth a visit.

The signature Blue Swimmer Crab Scramble is a standout, pairing creamy scrambled eggs and blue swimmer crab with toasted shokupan, roasted cherry tomatoes, chilli oil, chimichurri, Parmesan and crispy fried onion. There are also plenty of lighter options, including granola, seasonal fruit and sourdough.

INSIDER INTEL

• The Blue Swimmer Crab Scramble is the one to order if you want something a little more special than your standard eggs and bacon
• Got a sweet tooth? The Berry Bliss Brioche French toast comes loaded with raspberry coulis, Chantilly cream, butterscotch, fresh berries, almonds and white chocolate

Need more ideas? Check out:

• The Best Cafes In Fremantle
• The Best Cafes In South Perth
• The Best Cafes In Applecross

Main image credit: Mount Street Breakfast Bar | Instagram