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Cutting edge fashion haven Varga Girl is one of Perth’s best boutiques, offering Australian and international clothing, accessory and giftware labels. The bright and airy space is dedicated to decadent style and features eye-catching window displays (they even won the WA Fashion Awards ‘Best Dressed Boutique’ in 2014). Splash out on high quality, beautifully designed pieces from Australian designers Camilla and Marc, Lisa Brown, Empire Rose and Wild Horses, or a wonderful selection of international labels including Stella Forest, NYNE, Ricochet, Sita Murt, M Missoni and Mes Demoiselles. Added bonus: a lovely collection of vintage jewellery!

For all your old time America feels, and enough hard liquor to please Ron Swanson, head to Miss Kitty's at the Inglewood end of Beaufort Street. Our pick of the menu would have to be the hot wing pancakes with a side of mac 'n' cheese, but don't forget to save room for the chocolate crackle with honeycomb ice cream and salted pretzels. After you're fed and watered you can lay back on an old bed and pat your stomach with pleasure.

While the exterior looks a little old school, we urge you not to judge this Japanese restaurant by it’s cover. Inside Hanami in Mount Lawley, the chefs are serving up some of the best sashimi and noodles in Perth. The staff are friendly and the service is quick, making this spot ideal for lunch or dinner on the run.

If you’re even a little bit obsessed with shoes or handbags, Hunter Store could be your sorta place! Stocking what is arguably Leederville's most beautiful women’s shoes, bags and jewellery, this effortlessly chic store is home to local and international labels including Mollini, Ivy Lee, Beau Coops, Celine, Sempre Di, Sol Sana and Status Anxiety. Alongside the gorgeous collection of on-trend shoes, you’ll find statement handbags and purses, sunglasses, watches and jewellery.

If you’re looking for a beautiful item for your home or yourself, Remedy in Leederville is the place to go. This lovely store is all about the ‘slow shopping movement’ and encourages you to take the time to wander through and really enjoy the colours, textures and scents of a range that includes botanical skincare, simple yet considerate ceramics, illustrated linens and beautiful and practical gifts. Its staple ranges are made and designed by local and internationally sourced creative minds.

Since 2011, George Street in East Fremantle has been home to beautiful boutique store Willow and the Bowerbird. The gorgeous high-ceiling building is filled with natural light and fresh flowers, setting the scene for a collection of locally made and internationally sourced, down-to-earth products including women’s and kid’s clothing and accessories, beautiful items for the garden and home, and handmade skincare products.

Atlas Divine is exactly what you’d expect from a clothing store in Leederville’s trendy Oxford Street, housing a funky and eclectic mix of womens, mens and kids clothing, accessories and gadgets designed to make a statement. The decadent fit out, complete with artistic wallpaper, plush carpet and antique-style furnishings, creates an awesome atmosphere to browse more than 80 alternative labels from around the world, including For Love and Lemons, Bec and Bridge, Lazy Oaf, Karen Walker, Dr Denim, Levis, Adidas, Lacoste and The Horse. For those of you who prefer to shop from the comfort of your couch, Atlas has a killer online store and there's even a live chat feature in case you have any questions!

For more than 25 years, Leederville's Black Plastic has been the go-to shop for a wide variety of quirky gifts and greeting cards. With heavy pop culture references and an ever-changing range of cult items, cool yet functional homewares, uber cool knick knacks and kitsch novelty items, Black Plastic is a treasure trove of delight for young and old alike. Pop by whenever you’re in the hood because they’re sure to have new wonderful and wacky items just waiting to be discovered.

If you’re planning a cocktail date or have an upcoming wedding, make sure you visit Harry & Gretel for beautiful and stylish clothing and accessories perfect for your fanciest of occasions. The gorgeously outfitted store features old wooden cabinets displaying jewellery, shoes and scarves, alongside racks of gorgeous dresses, skirts, and tops, with funky jewellery, bags and shoes to round it out. With a clever range of pastel, nude and very feminine pieces alongside plenty of designer alternative styles and the added bonus of a selection of home and giftwares, Harry & Gretel is a must-visit in Leederville.

Good luck ever walking out of Urban Records/Urban Depot without a cheeky purchase. The Oxford Street staple combines a good collection of LPs, CDs, turntables and music accessories out the front with clever gifts, homewares, clothing and accessories in the back. Think cool men’s watches and wallets, boutique Australian designer clothing, retro-inspired kitchenware, lust-worthy jewellery and kitsch gifts – this treasure trove of a shop has a great atmosphere, is always well-stocked and is open until 10pm every day.

Previously known as Mr Munchies, Mr. Oro offers a modern take on a Japanese staple with their burrito-sized sushi rolls. This funky little place is tucked to the rear of an arcade and offers the option for adventurous types to concoct their own sushi roll, selecting all kinds of weird and wonderful fillings from the menu on the wall. Or, if you’ve got a big appetite and you’re chasing more than just sushi, their teriyaki chicken and katsu donburi bowls are where it’s at.

With arguably one of the best music collections in Perth, 78 Records has to be the coolest record store in our sunny town. They’ve got vinyl for days, as well as enough CDs, DVDs, accessories, band tees, posters and magazines to make your heart smile. If you’re in need of a new record player, 78 Records have you covered.

Get a side of culture with your coffee at Millpoint Caffe Bookshop in South Perth. Once you’ve browsed the shelves for your next rave read (be sure to ask the Millpoint crew for suggestions), sit down and enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch or treat. They’ve got Spanish baked eggs, a mean Tex-Mex wrap and schezuan prawns, as well as plenty of Fiori coffee to go around. If you’re headed there on the weekend, be sure to book as the Millpoint Caffe Bookshop fills up fast with literary folk!

If you’re looking to enjoy some downtime with your cuddle buddy head to Luxe Spa on Kensington in East Perth. With some of the best couples treatments in town, variety is Luxe Spa on Kensington’s best friend. Before your treatment enjoy a soak in the Kensington Cabin, a cosy room complete with cedar hot tub, fireplace and leather chairs. You’ll feel like you’ve escaped to a cabin in the wilderness.

Lathlain bakery La Belle Sweets has opened a store after humble beginnings at the Kalamunda and Victoria Park farmer's markets and they're baking some pretty amazing bites! 

This underground bar and restaurant on St Georges Terrace was named for the old goldmine to the North West of Marble Bar, lovingly called “Lalla Rookh” - the name of a famous Kalgoorlie showgirl. Lalla Rookh Bar & Eating House Italian restaurant offers some tantalising Italian fare to the after work crowd. Go for their mouth watering eats (try the Chef’s Selection), a drink at the bar or a visit to their cozy sit down wine shop.

West siders rejoiced when this world-famous Italian restaurant chain found its way to Perth. Jamie's Italian is serving up simple and delicious Italian food like mama used to make is what they do best.

Etro Bar & Bistro is a constant in a sea of bars and restaurants on the ever evolving King Street. This popular Perth cafe, bar and restaurant presides over the cobble stone fashion street, devotedly watering and feeding the locals. It’s the place for fashionistas to air kiss and people watch over a long mac or champers.

With its op shop furniture crowded into a grungy basement, Choo Choo’s stands ironically amongst its preppy peers in Brookfield Place. This Perth dive bar offers good times in an unpretentious atmosphere. Rip that clip on tie off and escape the corporate drudgery with a local and international beer selection, cocktails and live music.

One of the original small bars to make Wolf Lane one of THE places to be in the Perth CBD, Cheeky Sparrow is the small bar offering opened by former Fremantle Docker Peter Bell. This popular wine bar and cafe offers a split-level loft space and laneway patio to enjoy a coffee, lunch or tipple. Make sure to scoff down one of their homemade pizzas – especially on half price Wednesday. 

Having withdrawls from a past beer-fuelled pretzel-laden Euro trip? Drink beer from Steins and gorge on meat in every scrumptious form in Brotzeit's contemporary dining space in the 140 precinct.

The carnival themed Bobeche bar brings speakeasy sass to the basement of the popular Heritage Brasserie on St Georges Terrace. Wash down massive mouthfuls of free popcorn and late night eats with libations served from decorative teapots.

Spanish inspired food and cocktails entice the hordes of Perth patrons down Wolf Lane to Bar de Halcyon. This hip Perth bar has been artistically decorated to match its funky laneway surrounds; wood from the old Bunbury Jetty was upcycled into the upstairs bar and tables, and artwork by local street artist Hurben is on display. The gang at Bar de Halcyon also provide free mobile phone charging at your table – so there's no excuse not to instagram everything you eat and drink!

BamBam...Who? Dumplings, Barbeque, Noodles, Teahouse - says the sign that beckons patrons into Bambamboo’s artistically decorated dining hall at 140. Order Dim Sum or a set menu and beer at this Perth dumpling restaurant via the many iPads at your service and eyeball the open kitchen to make sure it is made with maximum deliciousness – or just wait for them to SMS your phone when your meal is ready. Woah – the future!

The basement rooms that make up Andaluz are invitingly decorated with worn leather Chesterfields and vintage touches. It’s just one area in which this sophisticated Spanish tapas bar excels. Andaluz has some of the best authentic tapas in Perth, an international wine selection and an extensive cocktail menu – solidifying it as one of the darlings of Perth’s small bar scene.

Firmly entrenched as one of the best beach-side locales in Perth, Italian canteen Il Lido is passionate about wine, coffee, pasta, cheese, desserts and everything in between. Make some new friends on one of the long communal tables and tuck into delicious housemade pasta—the orecchiette with sausage, broccoli and chilli is not to be missed.

Cosy, sexy and oozing Leederville cool, Kitsch is the perfect Perth restaurant for your next date night. Sit under the huge frangipani tree adorned with lanterns and chow down on flavoursome, Asian-style eats that are all designed to be shared (which is good cos you’ll want to try everything). Get into Kitsch Bar Asia on Tuesday for the $15 pad thai special and stay for the yummy cocktails (because, Tuesday!). 

The Perth cafe to be seen in at in Cottesloe (before lunch anyway), squeeze past the yummy mummies and get your mits on one of Cimbalino's superb coffees. With a cult following, this South-side favourite also offers a bangin' brekky and lunch menu.

Romantic, sexy and dishing out some of the best tapas in Perth, Leederville hot spot Duende is a Spanish Restaurant that also boasts a pretty serious wine list. 

Started over a decade ago by renowned French pastry chef Emmanuel Mollois, Choux Cafe is a charming little French patisserie in Swanbourne. The pain au chocolate, eclairs and macarons look too good to eat but if you can get past that, you will find yourself biting into some of the best in Perth. The tarts, sandwiches and quiches are dang good too. A bit of an all-rounder really!

Don’t let the simple tables and plastic bowls put you off, Anna Vietnamese is a much-loved Leederville institution. Serving a huge range of delicious Vietnamese food that is always served quickly (which is all you really want when you’re hungry!), Anna’s is BYO and perfect for group dinners. The decor at this Perth Vietnamese restaurant may be a little old-school but the food is top notch AND won’t break the bank.

Sapore Espresso Bar is leading the #foodporn revolution in Perth with their insanely popular shakes (salted caramel popcorn shake anyone?). Open 7 days a week for brekky and lunch, the food at this Perth cafe is fresh, honest and delicious and the coffee is superb but it's their shakes that has everyone talking. Just go try one.

Sado Island is a popular, authentic Japanese restaurant located in Claremont. Let the friendly and attentive staff help you choose from the sushi bar, sashimi or a la carte menu or if you want to try everything, go for the set bento menu (which also comes with home made green tea ice cream). A buzzy local Japanese restaurant, this is one of our Claremont faves which after 17 years, is still going strong.

The Lane Cafe may be hidden away from the hustle and bustle of Claremont's shopping strip on Old Theatre Lane, but the delicious food (all made on site) and coffee sees this Perth cafe buzzing from open to close. Offering a simple but spot on menu of salads, savoury options and sweet treats, it is a much-loved post-shopping repreive 

Chocolate lovers rejoice: Claremont's Koko Black has you covered. Boasting a menu featuring every sort of chocolate concoction you could think of, our top pick is the insanely decadent 'Classic Belgian' hot chocolate. Yeah it might contain half a day's worth of calories but its worth it—#yolo.

A 5 minute drive from Claremont Quarter, Bay Road Pantry is a much-loved local favourite. Cosy, quaint and homely, escape the hustle and bustle of Claremont and tuck into the cafe's classic brekky and lunch fare. 

If you're looking for a feel-good, old-school Italian feed, Allegro Pizza in Claremont has you covered. They offer dine-in, takeaway or delivery options but we reckon it's the perfect place to pop in and pick up a piping hot, delicious woodfired pizza for a night on the couch. They've got all your faves and plenty more interesting options but beware, this place gets busy so get your order in early.

This retro diner-style pizzeria has found itself a happy home in Northbridge and with over 23 scrumptious pizzas to choose from, Dough’s growing legion of fans are pretty happy too. Inspired by the authentic aromas, taste and craftsmanship of pizza found on the streets of Naples, the pizza at Dough is top notch. They also have some seriously delish dessert pizzas like the Nutella Calzone – a folded pizza filled with Nutella and walnuts and served with a scoop of vanilla gelato. Droooool!

Homely and unpretentious, follow your nose down Williams Lane in Northbridge and get ready to tuck into pasta just like Nonna makes. One of Perth's best Italian restaurants, Francoforte Spaghetti Bar is a fave with Northbridge locals.

When it comes to Italian food, La Sosta in Fremantle is as authentic as it comes. The pastas are oozing with flavour and made with love—nothing really beats a big, hearty bowl of carbs, right? The staff at La Sosta are every bit charismatic and charming as you would expect from a traditional Italian restaurant. A great spot for families too, don't leave without trying the tiramisu—there's always room for dessert! This place feels like a warm hug from Nonna so for real deal Italian food, save on the airfare and give this place a try.

Capitalising on Perth’s infatuation with American cuisine, East Village is bringing an American style diner experience (but with cocktails – hurrah!) to Railway Lane in Perth City. Named after the popular NYC borough, East Village’s authentic menu offering is a celebration of the best of NYC cuisine - pizza, burgers, hotdogs, Ruebens and Buffalo wings. Not for the diet-conscious!

Comforting and homely, eating at Threecoins Italian Trattoria in Mount Lawley is just like being at Nonna's house. Owned and run by the Trequattrini family (the English translation is Threecoins), this Mount Lawley gem is a cosy little joint dishing out authentic regional Italian cuisine. Ticking all the boxes - red and white checked tablecloths, a wood-fired pizza oven and super friendly Italian staff - Threecoins Italian Trattoria might just become your new fave Italian restaurant in Perth.

For an epic food challenge which rivals what you’ve seen on Man v. Food head to Perth burger joint, Novembars Cafe in Dianella. Serving up Perth’s hottest and biggest burgers, Novembars Cafe have two burger eating challenges, the chilli-hot Red Face Runny Nose (which has reportedly hospitalised two diners) and the Fat Boy Burger (which goes up in price the longer you take to eat it). There’s also a $1000 burger on the menu which features a whopping 101 beef patties, 100 slices of bacon and two T-bone steaks.

Deen Street BBQ in Northbridge serve some of the biggest, baddest, juiciest and most delicious ribs and meaty goodness in Perth. This droolworthy meat house, also serves up mac n cheese, American brisket and salads (but honestly who goes to an American BBQ to get a salad?). With their traditional meat smoker on display for everyone to see, the place has an authentic and rustic vibe! Don’t forget to wet your whistle if you’re in the mood—Deen Street have a lengthy selection of beverages on offer.

Soda Cafe got a facelift and is now looking better than ever as North Beach Deli! The winning breakfasts, lunches and dinners (as well as the stunning views) are still going strong, but they’ve also expanded into a deli with take-home charcuterie, cheese, house-baked bread, salads and ready-to-go meals. Churros have been spotted on the brekky menu and some old classics have stuck around for lunch. Pop down for an early breakfast or a late lunch and perhaps a cheeky drink or two.

A cafe that has absolutley nailed the coffee game, Chapter Twenty Seven is the kind of place we could spend all day at. The shiny new interiors really hit the nail on the head and the baked goods are beyond amazing!

When your next burger craving rolls around head to Perth burger bar, Varsity Burgers in Northbridge. This American-style burger joint serves up some of the most artery thickening meals in Perth. There’s the Presley, a double cheeseburger with bacon, crunchy peanut butter and smashed banana, or the McFly, a spicy burger with bacon, tobacco onions, jalapeños and Dr Paul's Smoked Habanero sauce. C’mon, throw all your diet plans out the window, you know you want to!

Located on Essex Street in Freo, Istanbul Turkish Restaurant offers a traditional slice of Turkey to Perth diners. From the delicious dips, to the tender kebabs, to the baklava and turkish delight, the food here is the real deal. Rock up on the weekend and you might get a side of belly dancing with your dinner.

Relaxed, romantic and oozing Freo cool, North Freo's Habitue is fast becoming one of Perth's foodie hot spots. Using only the freshest local produce, the unique Mediterranean-style eats are delicious and the accompanying wine list is spot on. Habitue features live music from local and international acts on a regulat basic. Gorgeous food, wine and music in a beautiful setting? What could be better.

Perth bar, Vin and Oli, really embodies the vibe of Fremantle: free-spirited, cosy and uber relaxed. 

Cute little Queen Street fitness studio Box & Bike is a popular lunchtime workout spot in town. Their 45-minutes, high-intensity classes incorporate, you guessed it, boxing and spin biking into a high calorie burning workout which improves fitness, boxing technique and body composition. Don’t forget your boxing gloves!

There’s more buzz around the continental roll at Morley's Charlie’s Fresh Food Market than a nude Kardashian selfie. But don’t stop there. This cafe is serving up coffee, cake and all sorts of sambos for your lunch time cravings. When you’re done in the cafe, whip out your shopping bag and stock up on some fresh pasta and all the fresh and cured meats you could ever dream of!

One of Perth's foodie hot spots, Typika offers up an inventive and epic all-day menu—think crispy fried chicken with guacamole, spiced beef benedict, and black sticky rice with mango and coconut yoghurt. Roasted on site, coffee is at the heart of this Claremont cafe and Perth folk are travelling from afar to get their mits on a cup of the good stuff. The shared-table seating creates a cosy atmosphere and best of all, it will also give you a nice view of your neighbour's meal. Beware the #foodenvy—this is one of the best cafes in Perth for breakfast. 

A swanky dining den situated beneath the art deco Lawson apartment building, Balthazar is the Perth restaurant for wining and dining in style.

When only a glamorous jazz-era atmosphere will do, The Laneway Lounge is hard to beat. Tucked away in a laneway across from Shafto lane in the CBD, this sophisticated vintage-styled lounge and cocktail bar offers three distinct sections for its loyal throng of clientele; the lounge, where the VIPs pop champagne corks in their private booths, the bar, where mixologists churn out Smoked Chocolate Sazeracs and Mad Hatter’s Tea with ease, and the dining room and live music hall out back, which is perfect for some soulful R&B tunes and the occasional smooth jazz whilst chowing down on some “Love Bites”.

Tucked away in the Fremantle Arts Centre, Canvas Cafe serves up Middle Eastern delicacies in a stunning garden setting. A legitimate hidden gem, the menu star is the signature Red Shakshuka – two eggs poached in a 16-hour tomato sauce, served with fresh herbs, marinated olives, herbed butter and bread. Drool!

If you've ever worked in the Perth CBD, no doubt Taka's Kitchen is one of your regular lunch spots. With good food, fast, no-fuss service and some of Perth's cheapest Japanese it's no wonder this place is packed every single day.

A Freo favourite, the creative menu, gorgeous warehouse interior, buzzy atmosphere and friendly staff make Bread in Common one of Perth's best restaurants. The philosophy of this Packenham Street haunt revolves around bread and communal dining, with a focus on house made and locally sourced seasonal produce. Go for brekky, stay for lunch and buy some bread for the way home!

Everyone has heard of Annalakshmi on Perth’s Barrack Street Jetty. This cheap and cheerful, “pay as you feel” Perth Indian restaurant will satisfy with its hit-the-spot vegetarian buffet. Annalakshmi is run entirely by volunteers, so when you’re paying up don’t be stingy—we don’t want these guys going out of business. Be sure to try the mango lassi if it’s offered to you!

Perth's favourite Cocowhip food truck Coco Lycious is dishing up Cocowhip at all the foodie events around town. They also have a regular spot at the Inglewood night markets so you don't have to wait too long between visits.