This airy sandwich spot in an 1890s heritage-listed space does cool remixes of classic sandwiches including conti rolls, chicken-schnitty subs and an ode to the Sausage McMuffin.

This pitch-perfect homage to Japanese kissatens (coffee shops) serves homely curries, soups, hotpot and okonomiyaki, plus matcha cheesecakes, hojicha crème caramels, and – best of all – Japanese-style breakfasts.

An expansive bakery and all-day eatery from the team behind Little Creatures.

Modern Australian by the beach.

No grumpy baristas allowed.

Sourdough devotees, assemble.

Introducing Eamon Sullivan's friendly neighbourhood cafe.

A vegetarian favourite even meat lovers can enjoy.

This is one of Freo's best-loved spots. Now, after a makeover, it's looking better than ever. The food here is a cut above your average fish’n’chip joint. Choose from different fish fillets at the fry section. Or wander over to the whole-seafood for some sardines and king prawns. Then there's raw and grilled seafood, plus a killer fish burger. It's all backed up by a big wine list and a good roster of bottled cocktails.

Don’t believe the name: this retro cafe is as unpretentious as they come.

An airy cafe serving Five Senses coffee and lots of takeaway options.

One stop for caffeine and a curated collection of fashion labels.

Coffee to put your day in the right gear.

This gallery’s cafe is a destination in itself.

An all-Italian coffee roaster named after the most venerated of beans.

This converted warehouse is now home to a handful of small businesses, including a cafe, co-working space, artist studio, skincare brand, risograph printer, pottery studio and plant store.

From Perth to Melbourne and back.

An all-day bar and diner that genuinely cares about your allergies and intolerances.