Where To Find The Best Coffee In Perth

You need not wander far in Perth for a satisfying cup of joe. We've compiled a list of the top cafes and teahouses in town so you can relax with a cup of joe or a cup of tea whenever the mood strikes you. These are the top coffee shops in town, from independent roasters to national chains.

La Veen Coffee

Find this King Street coffee shop by following the fluorescent green lidded takeout cups. Ignoring La Veen Coffee and Kitchen fully is simple. It's cosy, and it's housed inside a historic building with a beaten up facade. It may be small in square footage, but it makes up for it in elegance and sophistication, and the abundant natural light is a welcome bonus.

The venue, which first opened in Subiaco as a filter dessert and dessert location, expanded into the CBD to offer hot-food alternatives in 2013. After seven successful days in the city, the Subi store shut down in the middle of 2014.

The menu has an appropriate mix of casual fare and fancier options. There are a few different kinds of bagels, along with pastas like squid-ink spaghetti with crab and truffle risotto, and tortellini stuffed with goat cheese that we made in-house. For efficiency throughout the week, they have counter service, whereas on the weekends they switch to table service. Anyone expecting a ham and salad roll at a simple cafe will be disappointed, and those expecting a full-service restaurant may be disappointed by the restricted seating. Middle ground is where La Veen resides.

In keeping with its roots in Subiaco, the establishment serves a variety of coffee preparations, including cold brew, match brew, espresso, and filter, made using Hario, Kalita, and Marco machines. The trendy people of King Street may relax in the urban vibe created by the exposed brick and generous use of wood. La Veen, a cafe in Perth's city centre, has a deep understanding of its clientele, as evidenced by the fact that it serves Five Senses coffee and an excellent menu.

Coffee beans are purchased from Five Senses Coffee Roasters in Rockingham, with other varieties coming mostly from local roasters throughout the Eastern United States. The employees are knowledgeable and enthusiastic in sharing their knowledge with customers.

Artem Coffee

At a young age, Darren Ho began working as a chef. His culinary career began in the family's Chinese restaurants, and he eventually became the head chef at The Classroom, a cocktail bar in North Perth. After that, they started roasting coffee. Ho and his business partner, Tracey Koh, originally opened Artem Coffee as a mobile coffee shop, but in 2019, they settled into a permanent location in Mount Pleasant.

To make the house blend, Ho sources beans from Aspro Union, a cooperative of coffee producers and direct-trade farmers in Colombia, founded by Mauricio Velasquez of Fremantle's Micro Lote Coffee. The beans are roasted at Lathlain cafe and roastery Laika according to Ho's specifications. Each week, a new batch of single origin beans is roasted and served.

Ho's smoked meats are famous in the Perth cafe scene, and Artem features Ho's meticulous approach to the art as part of its menu. His Reuben sandwich, which is only available on the weekends, is a prime example. Wherever possible, meals are prepared fresh on site. Scrambled eggs with Chilli are prepared using a homemade chilli sauce that has been fermented for three weeks. Croissant ham is also prepared in-house, beginning with a hog forequarter marinated in aromatics, followed by dry-rubbing and smoking. Every morning at 4:30, a batch of doughnuts is created that are so soft and fluffy they could challenge for the title of Best in Perth.

Humblebee Coffee Roasters

To put it simply, Humblebee Coffee Roasters in Mount Hawthorn is where it's at. The coffee is roasted in-house for maximum freshness, and there are only two milk-based cup sizes to choose from. There's just the right amount of milk in your coffee. The Humblebee's micro-roasting process is highly regarded by coffee purists. As you wait, we'll roast your beans in individual bags so you can take home the freshest coffee possible. This dedication is reflected in the cafe's design, which is centred on paying tribute to the bean.

Individuals who prefer customised meals may be put off by this philosophy, which excludes options like "slim" and "soy" because of their flavor-altering properties. Similarly, Humblebee exclusively offers two sizes of full-cream coffees because they feel these are the optimal proportions of coffee to milk. There is only regular coffee available, not decaf or any other speciality milk. Freshly roasted beans are available for purchase, and while you're there, you might as well pick up a bombolini.

Humblebee takes its name from the street it is situated on, Coogee Street, which inspired the house mix. This espresso-specific blend emphasises stone fruit, bittersweet dark chocolate, and toasted nut flavours. A variety of single origins and speciality filter coffees are available for those who want a lighter, clearer body that better reveals the subtleties of the bean.

Since public cuppings are provided at no cost, serious fans can immerse themselves in the experience. In case the milk policy wasn't apparent enough, these incidents show just how seriously Zach Huynh, owner and chief roaster, takes his coffee. A chocolate croissant or one of the cafe's renowned filled doughnuts is well worth enduring the cafe's divisive ethos.

Felix & Co

Established out of a passion for coffee, Perth's Felix & Co in Nedlands seeks for the finest beans from roasters across Australia, with an emphasis on fresh crop blends and single origins that change with the seasons. Among coffee shops in Perth, few can match the variety of Felix & Co. Proprietors. But Nathan Ling and Mitch Smith have made a haven for individuals who care about variety in both coffee's origin and roasters.

Several seasonal guest blends are featured each week, along with three espresso and two cold brew options each day. Most baristas would stop there, but Smith has added a V60 menu with seven options every week. He's the type of coffee connoisseur who constantly samples his brew throughout the day to make sure it's holding up well to humidity and temperature swings.

Since Felix doesn't have to prioritise a specific roaster, he's free to choose between the nearby options from Loaded and the in-house selection from Gordon Street Garage's Mano a Mano roastery. Single O, Mecca Espresso, Artificer, and Sample, represent the best of New South Wales in the east. Among popular Victorian hangouts are Seven Seeds, Proud Mary, Market Lane, Dukes, Code Black, and Little Batch.

The Pour Over technique, which has its origins in Japan and is rising in popularity, is used; it requires patience but produces a far more satisfying and flavorful cup of coffee. If you want to take your time with your morning coffee, why not order something from their breakfast or lunch menus (or a delightful treat from their countertop)? There isn't much room to sit down in the cramped coffee shop, and this all-encompassing mentality is common. This results in a wait time of about five minutes during peak hours. Yet, you can relax knowing that the line to exit is moving rapidly.

Bossman

If you're in need of a caffeine fix, stop by the chill Perth cafe Bossman Coffee, which is located in an arcade off Beaufort Street in Mount Lawley. Despite Beaufort Street's reputation as a great place to grab a bite to eat or drink, the area once lacked a good place to get your morning cup of joe. Standards have been steadily increasing since Bossman's introduction.

Tucked away in the back of an arcade, this dimly lit coffee shop has everything you could want in a frequent hangout, from baristas who are more likely to engage in a discussion about pop culture than coffee terroir to a playlist that will keep you from experiencing auditory déjà vu. This is not the best spot to pull out your laptop, but the large tables and relaxing music make for a wonderful atmosphere for getting to know your neighbours.

Spend your time in the middle of this bustling food and shopping district people-watching while indulging in the superb coffee and limited range of great Greek and Middle Eastern sweet and savoury appetisers.

The absence of coffee snobbery at Bossman is pleasant, especially considering that they sell their own Twin Peaks mix. The tempting sweets in the cafe can quickly become an addiction, but stock up while you still can. So, if you want some galaktoboureko, you better get there early. The baristas won't reveal where it comes from specifically, but they do say that a Greek friend of theirs does some local baking. The combination of the semolina custard and the crisp, flaky crust makes these pastries the undisputed champions of any trendy new doughnuts.

Pixel Coffee Brewers

Our prayers have been fulfilled, as Pixel Coffee Brewers has just established a second store in the Claremont Quarter. With the introduction of Perth's first Arende Nexus 1 coffee machine, you can look forwards to the same high-quality beverages served in a stylish space decorated in the Scandi-chic tradition and with lots of indoor plants.

Pixel Coffee Brewers have two busy periods each day. At 8am-9am, the tiny cafe is packed (the "coffee rush"). Pixel has garnered this reputation as serving the greatest coffee in Leederville, with beans sourced from Five Senses and regular visitors from Melbourne's Seven Seeds and Proud Mary, in addition to the crowd's all-time favourite, Mano a Mano.

At three o'clock, there's a "cake rush," or a large influx of customers looking to buy cakes. Annie Sheave, aka "cake queen," makes the layered cakes from scratch and decorates them artistically with fresh flowers and fruit. Flavors include white forest and raspberry and lemon. The açai bowl and the pumpkin pie, a morning dish that combines almonds, pumpkin, maple syrup, poached eggs, and nuts, are also noteworthy.

For Pixel's owners Juliana Nobre, Kaya McCarthy, and Jennifer Murray, the devil is in the details (thus the name) and the little things may make a big difference in a competitive market like the coffee town of Leederville.

Bouquets of fresh flowers, arranged by hand, adorn the tables. Having two previous Western Australian Barista champions in McCarthy and Nobre who are both experts with a Synesso certainly doesn't hurt, either. Breakfast and lunch at the St. Quentin Avenue cafe are both nutritious and visually appealing. Everything from footstools to dinosaur planters to mugs and splashback tiles is done in Tiffany & Co. blue, and a trendy vertical garden hangs on the rear wall.

Harvest Espresso

Harvest Espresso, a quaint cafe in the Perth suburb of Northbridge, is home to some of the city's most visually arresting and inventive dishes. Surprisingly popular on the weekends, Roland and Catherine Tan's Harvest Espresso may be found among the auto lots on Albany Highway.

They will make you want to eat everything that comes out of the kitchen, and you will have food envy for days. Among the ever-expanding horde of Victoria Park cafes, this tiny treasure manages to stand out thanks to its compact but inventive menu.

Catherine's training in interior design has given the small room an air of naturalism and rich texture. The ivory Ruggero espresso machine is kept frantically active with a Vittoria mix beneath Edison lights. Raw and gluten-free baked delicacies from Perth success story Across the Bench are displayed prominently. Chris's Raw Meat.

The kitchen really gets going for the all-day service with the seasonal meals. Using seasonal ingredients, unique preparation methods, and other out-of-the-ordinary touches, Roland and his kitchen team come up with a new brunch menu every three months. Grilled squid with morcilla (blood sausage) and house-smoked salmon with leek ash and butter lettuce sauce are two dishes that have proven popular in the past. If you have a sweet tooth, you should try the waffles with jasmine cream and bergamot gel.

They serve locally roasted Vittoria Coffee as well as matcha, red, and chai lattes that will make you doubt your coffee dependency. Harvest Espresso does not take reservations, so arrive early. The brunching throng often take a snap for Instagram of the restaurant-style dishes decorated with flowers and tiny herbs before eating down.

Mo Espresso

Mo Espresso is a hip espresso bar in Perth's art deco Trinity Arcade. Ever since Zac Barrett and his dad Neil opened Mo Espresso in the renovated 19th-century Trinity Arcade, they have sought to create a coffee shop where their friends would enjoy spending time. That's being quite humble, considering how diligently they seek out the nation's finest regional roasters like Loaded and Five Senses here in Brisbane, Sydney's Mecca, and Melbourne's Seven Seeds, Dukes, and Market Lane.

Irrespective of their modest goals, it's realistic to assume that more people than just their pals stop over for a talk and a drink. Since that Mo Espresso is well-hidden and is only open on weekdays, it's as though city employees and shoppers have their own hideout. Zac's father, Max, was the inspiration for the second cafe's name.

The doughnuts are worth it even if coffee isn't your thing. Levi's Doughnuts provides the doughnuts that attract slobs to the chairs with the likenesses of Tom Selleck, Charlie Chaplin, and Albert Einstein. Leaving the office for a sandwich like a Mighty Mo (slow-cooked pickle relish, corned beef, and Swiss cheese) is worth it even if you brought lunch. Raw goodies from Raw By Chris and bagels from the Holy Bagel Company are also available. No credit cards, please.

Lowdown

Several Perth coffee connoisseurs claim that Lowdown always has some of the greatest coffee in town for an unbeatable price. Following many years in a modest coffee shop, Lowdown has moved to a larger location in Cloisters, where you can now relax with a cup of coffee and maybe a sandwich, as they are widely considered to be among the best in all of Perth.

Here at Lowdown, things are happening fast. About 900 coffees are brewed each day due to the high volume of customers. The guys still have an uncanny ability to remember everyone's name, including those who frequent the bar regularly. It's mysterious how they pull it off, but that's part of what makes this spot special. In our haste to get our caffeine fix, we don't have to sacrifice the thoughtful touches.

After ten years of working together in sales, brothers Adam and Mark Lowes founded Lowdown in 2010. Despite their 2016 sale, coffee is still a mainstay. Fiori, a Perth-based roaster, supplies the espresso machine with a single origin blend. Hot and cold single-origin filter coffee is available, prepared in small batches by Melbourne's Market Lane. Don't be alarmed by the early-morning throngs; the bearded baristas serve up beverages at a surprisingly rapid pace.

Moreover, during the month of May, if you buy a coffee, you'll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $2,000 vacation ticket. You can enter this competition sponsored by Cloisters and Flight Centre by making a purchase at any store in Cloisters, not just Lowdown. The arcade cafe is enclosed in a geometric screen of recurrent arrows and dull, bare globes, resembling a fishbowl from an industrial setting. While most people get takeout, it's better to eat at your desk.

Both the space and the menu, which includes items like toasted sangas stuffed with house-made corned beef, mustard and pickle as well as spicy Mexican chicken, capsicum, garlic, and Serrano ham, are delightfully novel.

Standing Room Only

Spare Space for People to Stand About in Is unaware of the existence of hot brew or cold brew options. You may get to know the friendly baristas and unravel the secret to the best cup of coffee in this cosy setting.

All the pour-over-specific tools including goose-neck kettles, scales, and filters are stored in one unit. Precision coffee making is a little bit nerdy but a lot of fun. Espresso and iced coffee are available on a daily basis, and each cup is brewed and served with meticulous care to maintain uniformity. The Small Batch Roasting Co. in Melbourne, Australia, offers a variety of blended and single-origin beans to its customers, including the well-liked Candyman blend. The finest beans of the season are blended together to create a delicious, well-balanced coffee that changes with the seasons.

If venturing into the city is too much of a bother, you can always visit the owners' other cafe, Addison and Steele, in North Perth, where the coffee is just as strong. If you'd rather stay in, you can buy home brewing supplies like mugs and beans.

Hylin

Hylin, founded in 2015 by brothers Ryan and Josh McGinnity, is named after and models itself after New York City's Highline. The cafe's sleek, linear architecture helps to unite its otherwise disparate industrial and residential surroundings. Guests can choose between sitting at counter height or on bar stools in the kitchen or at tables in the outside seating area. Everyone can get a wonderful view out the huge windows.

Helping assist neighbourhood businesses is the space's main focus. The lights and furniture were custom-made by Made & Voyage, the New York City–inspired mural was created by Chris Nixon, and the coffee is roasted by Micrology Coffee, a tiny, independent roaster in the area. The crumpets are also purchased at the local farmers' market on Saturdays.

On your way to work, pick up a New Yorker Reuben bagel from the all-day menu, and then stop by in the afternoon for an aça bowl with Prospect Project (West Perth) berries, granola, and banana.

Grouch and Co

Coffee is essential to the daily functioning of Grouch and Company. The group uses beans from various single-origin growers around the world, and its blend is constantly being tweaked as different regions enter and exit their growing seasons. For the folks of Grouch and Co. in Myaree, coffee is more than a beverage; it's a way of life. We've been blessed by the presence of these micro-roasters, who bring their dedication to the art of roasting the best coffee beans from individual farmers all over the world.

Shots are weighed and drawn through custom-built Slayer machines before being poured into porcelain cups produced by Japanese artist Naomi Sugi of Washington State. Grouch and Co. also offers pour-over and syphon brewing methods, a variety of fine teas, and a selection of ready-to-eat meals by Food Graffiti in addition to espresso.

Greg and Ren Taylor, the owners, place a premium on attention to detail. They are quite selective in the suppliers they work with, opting instead to work solely with experts in their fields. The small details are what set Grouch and Co distinct, from the cashew milk to the locally and globally produced furniture.

There's a discrete takeout window for those grumpy folks on the move, and a warehouse area if you'd rather park and enjoy a snack or two. There aren't any substantial meals on the menu, but no one can resist a raw delight or a toastie.

The furnishings and decor have also been given meticulous attention. In its place, the once-industrial space features gleaming concrete flooring, two tables, a reading chair, and a vase of flowers. Hence, there is natural light, peace and quiet, and familiar faces behind the counter (and, most importantly, their product).

Engine Room Espresso

Engine Room Espresso in North Perth is a popular cafe with helpful staff and excellent coffee. Three firemen who shared a passion for good coffee decided to create their own shop, and the result is Engine Room Espresso. Although ownership of Engine Room changed in 2018, the shop is still a welcoming place to grab a cup of coffee and some pantry staples.

Choose from the house mix or the single-origin bean of the month, both roasted by WA speciality coffee company Pound. In the fridge, you'll find granola and muesli takeout containers, as well as takeaway breakfast cups including pumpkin bread, organic crumpets, and granola from The Holy Bagel Co.

Sit in the charming courtyard, enjoy your coffee and a RAWsome treat, and get your day off to a great start. A few breakfast items are available to keep you going; the banana bread is very delicious.

Staying here and watching the people walk by on Fitzgerald Street isn't a bad way to kill time. There is a rusting metal stag head guarding the establishment, comfortable chairs, and newspapers inside. A rear alleyway has seating and tables for people who want to get some fresh air.

Conclusion

At at La Veen Coffee & Kitchen on King Street in Perth, we use Hario, Kalita, and Marco machines to brew cold brew, match brew, espresso, and filter coffee for you in a variety of styles. In 2013, it debuted in Subiaco, and the following year, it made its way into the heart of the city proper. Bagels, pastas, and tortellini packed with goat cheese are among the finer options on the menu, which also includes a good selection of more informal dishes. The beans come primarily from local roasters in the Eastern United States, such as Rockingham's Five Senses Coffee Roasters. The staff knows their stuff and is happy to share it with the customers.

In 2019, Ho and his partner Tracey Koh launched Artem Coffee, a mobile coffee store in Mount Pleasant. To manufacture their signature blend, they work with Aspro Union, a Colombian coffee growers' cooperative that engages in direct trading. It highlights Ho's painstaking approach to the technique of smoking meats, which has made Ho famous in the Perth cafe scene. Mount Hawthorn's Humblebee Coffee Roasters is well-known for its micro-roasting technique and two sizes of lattés. A speciality espresso blend including notes of stone fruit, bittersweet dark chocolate, and toasted nuts, the shop gets its name from the nearby Coogee Street.

Content Summary

1. In Perth, finding a good coffee shop is not difficult.
2. To help you unwind with a cup of coffee or tea whenever the mood strikes, we've assembled a list of the best cafés and teahouses in town.
3. Independent roasters and well-known chains alike are represented here among the best coffee houses in town.
4. The Best La Veen Coffee In order to locate this King Street coffee establishment, just look for the bright green lidded to-go cups.
5. It's easy to completely disregard La Veen Coffee and Kitchen.
6. It's warm and inviting inside an old structure with a weathered exterior.
7. Although it's not very big, it more than makes up for its little size in style, and the large windows let in plenty of natural light.
8. In 2013, the establishment, which had originally started in Subiaco as a filter dessert and dessert spot, extended into the CBD to provide hot-food options.
9. Midway through 2014, the city's only Subi shop closed its doors after only seven days of business.
10. The menu offers both more informal meals and finer selections, striking the right balance between the two.
11. We make our own pastas, like squid-ink spaghetti with crab and truffle risotto and tortellini stuffed with goat cheese, and we also offer a selection of bagels.
12. Throughout the week, they use counter service to maximise efficiency; on the weekends, they convert to table service.
13. There isn't enough seating to accommodate those who were hoping for a full-service restaurant, and those hoping for a ham and salad roll at a modest cafe would be disappointed.
14. Staying true to its Subiaco heritage, the cafe serves a range of coffee drinks prepared using Hario, Kalita, and Marco machines, including cold brew, match brew, espresso, and filter.
15. King Street's hipsters can chill out in this urban oasis, thanks to the abundant use of exposed brick and wood.
16. Café owner La Veen in Perth's downtown knows her customers inside and out, as proven by the outstanding menu and Five Senses coffee she offers.
17. Most of the coffee comes from local roasters in the East Coast, with some coming from Five Senses Coffee Roasters in Rockingham.
18. He got his start in the kitchen at the family's Chinese eateries before moving on to become the head chef at a North Perth cocktail bar called The Classroom.
19. Artem Coffee was founded by Ho and his business partner Tracey Koh in 2015 as a food truck, but in 2019, they launched a storefront in Mount Pleasant.
20. Ho gets the beans for his house blend from Aspro Union, a cooperative of coffee producers and direct-trade farmers in Colombia that was created by Mauricio Velasquez, the owner of Fremantle's Micro Lote Coffee.
21. Laika, a cafe and roastery in Lathlain, roasts the beans to Ho's specifications.
22. It highlights Ho's painstaking approach to the technique of smoking meats, which has made Ho famous in the Perth cafe scene.
23. His Reuben sandwich is a popular example; you can only get it on the weekends.
24. Whenever possible, food is cooked from scratch right in front of you.
25. The handmade chilli sauce used in these scrambled eggs has been aged for three weeks.
26. To make croissant ham, a hog's forequarter is marinated in aromatics, then dry-rubbed and smoked in-house.
27. At 4:30 a.m. daily, a batch of doughnuts are made that are so light and airy that they might easily compete for the title of Best in Perth.
28. Beans are roasted with humility at Humblebee Coffee. If you want good coffee in the Mount Hawthorn area, Humblebee Coffee Roasters is your best bet.
29. All of the coffee is freshly roasted right there in the shop, and you can select between two different sized milky lattes.
30. Your coffee has the ideal amount of milk.
31. Coffee connoisseurs have nothing but praise for the Humblebee's micro-roasting method.
32. We'll roast the beans while you wait and package them up fresh for you to take home.
33. The cafe's decor reflects this devotion by focusing on the bean as its primary focus.
34. Those who value individualised nutrition can be turned off by this ideology, which does not allow for "slim" or "soy" substitutes due to their potential to alter the taste of the food.
35. Similar to how Humblebee only provides full-cream coffee in two sizes, they believe this to be the ideal ratio of coffee to milk.
36. Unfortunately, we only stock ordinary coffee and not decaf or flavoured varieties.
37. You can get some freshly roasted beans and a bombolini if you stop by this place.
38. Humblebee was named after its location on Coogee Street, which served as the venue's source of inspiration for its signature house music sound.
39. Flavors of stone fruit, bittersweet dark chocolate, and toasted nuts are highlighted in this espresso-centric mix.
40. If you want a coffee with a lighter, clearer body that allows the nuances of the bean to shine through, try one of the many single origin or speciality filter coffees available.
41. Serious fans can fully immerse themselves in the experience because public cuppings are available at no cost.
42. These occurrences further demonstrate how seriously Zach Huynh, owner and main roaster, takes his coffee, in if the milk policy wasn't clear enough.
43. It's worth putting up with the cafe's contentious worldview in order to enjoy a chocolate croissant or one of their famous filled doughnuts.
44. All of Us, Felix Included Founded on a love of coffee, Perth's Felix & Co in Nedlands sources its beans from the best roasters in Australia, focusing on seasonal blends and single origins.
45. Felix & Co. Proprietors is one of the most diverse coffee cafes in Perth.
46. Yet, thanks to the efforts of Nathan Ling and Mitch Smith, a safe haven has been created for coffee connoisseurs who value variety in bean source and roaster.
47. Three different kinds of espresso and two kinds of cold brew are available every day, in addition to a few other seasonal guest blends offered each week.
48. While most baristas would call it a day at that point, Smith also offers a rotating selection of seven V60 menu items.
49. He is the type of coffee snob who keeps checking the pot throughout the day to see if it has held up well to the humidity and temperature changes.
50. Because Felix isn't tied to any one roaster in particular, he can pick and choose from the offerings at nearby Loaded and those at Gordon Street Garage's in-house Mano a Mano roastery.
51. The best of eastern New South Wales may be found in places like Single O, Mecca Espresso, Artificer, and Sample.
52. Seven Seeds, Proud Mary, Market Lane, Dukes, Code Black, and Small Batch are just few of the popular Victorian watering holes.
53. To make a cup of coffee worthy of your time and attention, try the Pour Over method, which has its roots in Japan and is gaining popularity.
54. Why not order something from their breakfast or lunch menus (or a wonderful treat from their countertop) and take your time enjoying your coffee in the morning?
55. This all-encompassing way of thinking is as frequent as the lack of available seating in the coffee shop.