perth Takeaway Spots
The Modern Eatery
PERTH
Smart Japanese, relaxed dining.
BMT
GIRRAWHEEN
Champion banh mi thit are just the beginning.
Chicho Gelato
NORTHBRIDGE
The classic Italian dessert goes new-school.
Finlay & Sons
INGLEWOOD
The locals’ cafe loved by all.
Jack and Jill
KALAMUNDA
A reason to head up the hill.
Secondeli
MOUNT LAWLEY
A touch of Morocco in Mount Lawley.
Livingstone’s Urban Jungle
PERTH
Not your average toasted sandwiches.
Hong Kong BBQ
NORTHBRIDGE
This Cantonese stronghold boasts some of Perth’s best Chinese barbeque.
Ichirin
LEEMING
Japanese takeaway by day; an omakase bargain by night.
Bossman
MOUNT LAWLEY
Come for the good coffee, but don’t leave without a sweet galaktobureko.
Higher Grounds
EAST PERTH
Where coffee and sustainability are all that matters.
Pearth Organic Kitchen
WEST LEEDERVILLE
Free from refined sugars and other processed ingredients.
Bread in Common
FREMANTLE
An expansive bakery and all-day eatery from the team behind Little Creatures.
Monsterella Pizza
WEMBLEY DOWNS
Superb wood-fired pizza is just the start at this suburban diner.
West End Deli Cereal and Sandwich Bar
PERTH
Just like the original, only crunchy.
Chatford & Co
KALAMUNDA
A sweet cafe by a former Rockpool and Loose Box chef.
Beagle Bagel
GLEN FORREST
The Hills are alive with the smell of fresh boiled and baked bagels.
Mary Street Bakery QV1
PERTH
Two of Perth’s favourite cafes, shrunk down into a shipping container.
Corica Pastries
NORTHBRIDGE
Home the southern hemisphere’s best apple strudel.
Lil' Toastface
NORTHBRIDGE
A tiny kiosk slinging the best toasties in town.
Alfred’s Kitchen
GUILDFORD
Perth’s original burger joint.
Architects and Heroes
SUBIACO
If you like no holds-barred, bombastic brunches, Architects and Heroes will get a big tick. Plus, it's underpinned by a serious commitment to high-quality coffee.
Babylon Cafe
LEEDERVILLE
A leafy coffee oasis.
Bambamboo
PERTH
Asian food with a modern update.
Boucla
SUBIACO
Greek heritage means everything at this charming cafe.
Chalkys Espresso Bar
FREMANTLE
From Perth to Melbourne and back.
Chapels on Whatley
MAYLANDS
Skip the specialty coffee for some high-grade tea.
Comida do Sul
PERTH
Perth’s original food truck still has it.
Crooked Spire
MIDLAND
Coffee with a side of street art and live music.
Elmar's
HIGHGATE
Authentic German smallgoods since 1988.
Francoforte Spaghetti Bar
NORTHBRIDGE
An intimate, open-plan restaurant where you can see it all happening.
Gill St Cafe and Deli
MOSMAN PARK
A natural collection point for dog walkers, parents on school drop offs and staff from the surrounding businesses.
Hardware Store Cafe & Eatery
SCARBOROUGH
A long-time handyman shop turned character cafe.
Hobart Deli
NORTH PERTH
One of Perth’s more kid-friendly cafes.
Johnny’s Burger Joint
CANNING VALE
Think you can conquer the Burgerzilla?
Lido Restaurant Peppermint Grove
PEPPERMINT GROVE
The younger sibling to Lido Northbridge has lost none of its Vietnamese flair.
Little Willy’s
NORTHBRIDGE
The little cafe with a big stature.
Lowdown
PERTH
It pumps out 900 coffees per day, but somehow, the baristas still manage to remember everyone’s name.
Manna
SOUTH FREMANTLE
A vegetarian favourite even meat lovers can enjoy.
Mary Street Bakery West Leederville
WEST LEEDERVILLE
The vast headquarters of Perth’s most popular cafe, which now has multiple locations.
Mo Espresso
PERTH
Coffee, doughnuts and more by the founders of Max + Sons.
Mon Taste of Japan
LEEDERVILLE
Here, the East embraces the West with exceptional results.
Moore & Moore Cafe
FREMANTLE
This gallery’s cafe is a destination in itself.
Mr Munchies Sushi
MOUNT LAWLEY
Give tradition a rest and try some truly original sushi.
Mrs S Maylands
MAYLANDS
All-day brunch and 30 varieties of cake.
Myrtle Ivy
WEST LEEDERVILLE
Nan’s recipes and mum’s hospitality combine at this takeaway-focused cafe.
Nao Japanese
PERTH
Perth’s original ramen joint is underpinned by perfectionism.
Noodle Forum
PERTH
After 40 years of making noodles, you can be sure this chef will impress you.
Pressed Earth
CLAREMONT
The place for cold-pressed juices and wholesome meals.
The Re Store
NORTHBRIDGE
Serving continental groceries since 1936. Not to mention a contender for Perth's best conti roll.
Third Wheel
SOUTH FREMANTLE
Coffee to put your day in the right gear.
What the Flip
PERTH
Outlandish crepes filled with popping candy, dill aioli and more.
Xarcuteria
CLAREMONT
A deli with a chef’s touch.
Max + Sons
PERTH
At this sibling cafe to Mo Espresso, coffee comes from a wide range of renowned roasters. Food ranges from the simple (blueberry bagels) to the extravagant (gelato doughnut burgers).
Hush Specialty Coffee
FREMANTLE
An airy cafe serving Five Senses coffee and lots of takeaway options.
Ramen Samurai
EAST VICTORIA PARK
A non-traditional ramen restaurant. In a good way.
Jus Burgers Leederville
LEEDERVILLE
It started the gourmet burger invasion, and it’s still leading the charge.
Short Order Burger Co Perth
PERTH
The Fremantle burger specialist is grilling in the CBD.
Offshoot Coffee
PERTH
The Mary Street Bakery team’s roaster and dedicated coffee spot. There's also a self-serve food station that comes stacked with familiar treats, sandwiches, salad bowls and breakfast offerings.
Filos and Yiros
NORTHBRIDGE
Greek street food served out of Brika's takeaway window.
Modus Coffee
VICTORIA PARK
The brand has joined Boston Brewing Co in the Vic Quarter apartment complex, bringing Beaufort Street cool, expert coffee and elevated “stuff on toast” to Albany Highway.
Soho Lane
MOUNT LAWLEY
An inviting open-air cafe in a revamped precinct. The fit-out is breezy, there’s a deep focus on coffee, and the chef – an alum of Greenhouse – has a knack for resourceful cooking.
Hoodburger Ardross
ARDROSS
This is the third Hoodburger spot from brothers Matt and Tom Shaw (and it’s the new flagship). It comes fitted with American diner booths and serves imported soft drinks. Here, you’ll find burgers and golden chicken tenders along with low-intervention wines and beers on tap.
Bad Love Burger Co
LEEDERVILLE
Try gloriously stacked double-beef burgers and Philly cheesesteaks at this Leederville diner. Bad Love Burger Co is the bricks-and-mortar residence of pop-up eatery Smashburger BBQ.
Short Order Burger Co Fremantle
FREMANTLE
This Perth burger favourite has put down permanent roots in the port city and added lunch service and booze, including a stiff maple-pecan-bourbon milkshake, and a house brew with Rocky Ridge Brewing Co.
Shop 1875
PERTH
A reimagined retro corner shop with classic toasties, conti rolls, old-fashioned lollies and country bakery-style vanilla slices. This is a great option if you’re in the CBD and you’re after a takeaway lunch.
Grain Bakery
LATHLAIN
A fourth-generation baker runs this tiny shop, where sausage rolls and pies are made to 40-year-old family recipes. On the modern side, there are fluffy doughnuts, creative pastries and fudge slices.
Dumbo Gelato
SCARBOROUGH
Aussie nostalgia meets Italian know-how at this breezy new gelato store by the beach.
Running With Thieves
SOUTH FREMANTLE
Cool off at this cavernous seaside warehouse with thirst-quenching ales, seasonal one-offs and spirits made on site. Throw in a globetrotting menu packed with zesty coastal flavours, and you’re left with one of the slickest breweries in the state.
Kopi Time
THORNLIE
This homey Malaysian eatery serves crisp hand-pulled roti, featherweight masala dosas, juicy fried chicken and lush house-made coconut and egg custard.
Folk & Merchant
DOUBLEVIEW
A breezy cafe and retail space that champions handmade goods from the local community. Pull in for simple stuff like toast, open sandwiches and croissants. Then, stay and browse the colourful range of ceramics, kidswear and more.
Oh So Deli
WOODLANDS
A petite sandwich cafe serving made-to-order Reubens, chicken katsu sandos and eggplant parmies. Take them across the road to eat at picturesque Jackadder Lake Reserve, along with coffee by up-and-coming Perth roaster, Timely Coffees.
Community Coffee Co
PERTH
Seek out this hidden cafe for expert coffee, comforting Greek custard and phyllo-pastry pies, and a great house-made conti roll.
Deli’s Continental
INGLEWOOD
This former pop-up now has a permanent deli serving benchmark conti rolls, doorstopper focaccias and takeaway sauces and conserva. Rolls are baked to order daily, filled with care and are worthy of the hype.
Peggy’s
FREMANTLE
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.
Palace Arcade Fremantle
FREMANTLE
The third location in this popular arcade-bar chain employs the same winning formula: vintage arcade games, NY-style pizza and easy-going cocktails. But this spot also has an outdoor courtyard, unlike its predeccessors.
A Nyar Tar
BENTLEY
From breakfast noodles (moke hin gar) to lesser-seen salads and a value-packed buffet, this homey black and red diner serves comforting tastes of Myanmar.
Everyday Bread
WILLAGEE
A suburban bakery making fast friends with outstanding baguettes, imaginative sourdoughs and community spirit.
Hop Cafe
VICTORIA PARK
The owners of this bright suburban cafe have a clear mission – to showcase WA’s strong coffee roasting scene and bring better coffee into people’s homes. You’ll also coffee tasting flights, delicate desserts and Taiwanese-inspired snacks.
Cleaver Street Coffee Shop
WEST PERTH
Attached to a vibrant co-working space, this petite espresso bar has you covered with topped-up toasts, conti rolls and grab-and-go granola bowls. There's also a retail section stocked with pantry essentials such as pasta and sauces.
Neighbourhood Pizza & Pasta
MOUNT HAWTHORN
Everyone’s a local at this laneway pizza parlour.
Nasi Bali
KENWICK
You’ll find plenty of Balinese staples at this homey Kenwick diner, including ayam betutu and bebek betutu (braised chicken and duck respectively). But most punters who visit this 20-person joint are here for the babi guling: roast suckling pig with rice.
Ethos Deli & Dining Room
EAST FREMANTLE
Ethos' kitchen only cooks West Australian ingredients, all the soft drinks are house-made, and the no-waste menu – focusing on secondary cuts of meat, by-catches and imperfect produce – leans hard into Eastern European food culture.
Hinata Cafe
FREMANTLE
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.
Satchmo
NORTH PERTH
If you’re a jazz fan, you know Satchmo was Louis Armstrong’s nickname. This vinyl-toting, bagel-slinging cafe is just as cool.
Hunter Bread
BICTON
Inside a former Brumby's store, this community bread shop brings outstanding sourdough and baked goods to the south-western suburbs. Stop in for chewy, 24-hour-fermented sourdough by a former Iggy’s Bread baker, alongside daily cakes and good filter coffee to take away.
Holly Raye’s
BASSENDEAN
The colourful street-side mural is a beacon for homely food and great coffee.
Falafel Omisi
YOKINE
Enjoy outstanding Middle Eastern flavours in an unlikely location. The falafels are fried to order based on a recipe from the founder’s Yemeni grandmother and made in-house, just like the hummus and tahini.
Giant Coffee
NORTHBRIDGE
A tiny laneway coffee shop with a big heart. Go for standout single-origin coffee from Twin Peaks and Daylight Coffee Roasters, or try the Viennese “einspanner” coffee. Plus, flaky croissants and Holy Bagel’s perfectly doughy bagels.
Ah Beng Indonesia
CANNINGTON
Find one of Perth’s best Indonesian eateries in a major shopping centre. Tuck into their high-definition curries, handmade noodles, vegan and vegetarian plates, and a spread of Indonesian sweets.
Rym Tarng
BICTON
Act fast to snap up one of the restaurant’s 16 seats and enjoy golden prawn-and-pork fritters, electrifying green papaya salad, unctuous massaman curry and other Thai classics.
Joey Zaza's
PERTH
Meet your new office-lunch favourite, with Asian- and Italian-inspired subs made to order. You might go for a classic conti roll, a vego panini with eggplant parmigiana and Napoli sauce, or a banh mi-inspired roll with slow-roasted porchetta, house pickles and chilli.
Alfred’s Pizzeria
PERTH
Descend the stairs to find this former record store serving loaded pizzas (either whole or by the slice), sharp cocktails and an impressive range of spirits. Bring a group and prepare to eat and drink a lot.
Sal's Pasta Deli
COTTESLOE
This dedicated pasta shop and deli feels more like it’s in Tuscany than Cottesloe. Go for Roman-style pizza, superb conti rolls, fresh-made pasta and produce from WA's southwest. As for drinks? An espresso or chinotto wouldn’t go astray.
Butter Crumbs
MOUNT LAWLEY
This humble bakery proves that cakes and pies don’t need to be fancy to be delicious. The Basque cheesecake, for example, is completely bare. Here, you’ll also find elegant lemon meringue cake, hulking sausage rolls and comforting pies.
Pretty Good Pizza
PERTH
A pretty good (read: great) pizza bar next to Northbridge's Ruin Bar. Get your pizza hit by the pie or slice and wash it down with an impressive array of tap and packaged beers. The resident beer vending machine is a novelty you won't tire of.
Bagel O’s
MOUNT LAWLEY
This dedicated bagel deli has captivated Perth’s carb lovers. Expect bagels that are perfectly chewy on the outside and soft on the inside. They might be stacked with juicy hand-made meatballs, crispy chicken parm or elevated curried egg.
Panini Cnr.
BALCATTA
A neighbourly sandwich bar serving quick, fresh grab-and-go lunches. Visit for its loaded Italian-leaning subs (including a killer continental roll), strong coffee and house-made carrot cake and biscotti.
Mondo Doro
O'CONNOR
Western Australian pork meets traditional Italian techniques at this family-owned smallgoods producer, which has been around since 1995. Go for its award-winning coppa, cacciatora, chorizo and Christmas ham, which are all prepared on-site. Or grab a ready-made continental roll and hot coffee to go.
The Panini Bar Gourmet Market
MORLEY
This Italo-style grocer is a one-stop destination for loaded paninis, coffee, ready-made Italian meals and pantry staples. Wrap your mitts around one of its beloved continental rolls, which come stacked with cold-cuts, Swiss cheese, antipasto and a secret house-made sauce.
Parkside Coffee
PERTH
This hole-in-the-wall cafe is open every day of the year and serves wonderful baked goods from Miller & Baker and specialty coffee, with zero pretentiousness.
The Kosher Providore
MENORA
Find Perth’s best traditional boiled bagels in a range of flavours, from onion, sesame and poppy seed, and sweet blueberry bagels. Plus a babka so delicious that there’s a waiting list.
Willing Coffee Guildford
GUILDFORD
An Italian-inspired specialty-coffee bar. Go for its in-house coffee blend, or buy a bag from the featured roasters on regular rotation. Plus, find fresh croissants, pastries, granola and toasties.
Suku
FREMANTLE
The compact, thoughtful menu features Balinese dishes and drinks the owners grew up with, as well as a handful of Indonesian comfort classics that might include a sweet black rice pudding, fried chicken with a fiery salad, and mackerel dumplings.
Spice Market Karrinyup
KARRINYUP
The lengthy menu at this lively Karrinyup Thai eatery packs in street-food classics, show-stopping seafood plates, salads with a kick, fragrant curries and more. And dessert is taken just as seriously.
Timely Coffees
BAYSWATER
Set in a modest airy warehouse, this queer-friendly roastery churns out a formidable amount of coffee. Try its single origins, blends and seasonal releases here, or buy bags of beans and compostable coffee pods for home. It all pairs well with the crowd-favourite carrot cake.
Al Trancio Slabs of Pizza
BELMONT
This suburban takeaway joint serves some of the city’s mightiest porchetta panini. Alongside that, it sells slabs of Roman-style pizza with house-made sausage, plus changing pasta and street-food specials.
Cheerio Coffee
WEST PERTH
Get the three-cheese bourekas, cinnamon buns and a sourdough made with house-milled flour. And get here early. It’s all made by Mary Street Bakery’s former head baker.
Wards Central Dining
SHENTON PARK
An all-day dining room and provedore from the North Street Store crew. Stop by the 140-person space for breakfast plates, sausage rolls, cinnamon scrolls and fresh local produce.
Bottega Deli
CLAREMONT
This family-run deli is by a hospitality veteran and two of his daughters. Experience the essence of Italy with authentic Neapolitan flavours, paninis, pastas, Pascucci coffee and, of course, traditional tiramisu and cannoli.
Molo Coffee
WEST PERTH
Molo Coffee is a hole-in-the wall kind of joint where everybody knows your name. Relaxed vibes, Five Senses coffee, bagels and stellar toasties make it something special.
Yalla Bala
LEEDERVILLE
The menu at this Middle Eastern kiosk might be small, but the flavours are big, robust and perfect for al fresco feasting. Come for chicken shawarma, verdant falafels and drinks from nearby Servo.
Gelato Messina
HIGHGATE
With spots all over the country (and in Hong Kong), Sydney-born Messina is Australia’s biggest gelato success story. At its first Perth outpost, try its knockout scoops (think milk chocolate with peanut fudge) and creamy cakes.
Casa Pizza Wine
MOUNT HAWTHORN
This takeaway pizza joint, from the crew behind neighbouring Casa, serves blistery pies that are just as good after the drive home. Perfectly puffy pies, inventive toppings and biodynamic wines await.
Neighbourhood Bagel
PERTH
This colourful NYC-inspired kiosk, from the team behind Soho Lane, is known for its chewy bagels, dense schmears and a mighty salt-beef bagel inspired by a London institution.
Hu Tieu Thanh Liem
MIRRABOOKA
This family-run Vietnamese diner is a suburban staple. Come to feast on fragrant pho and southern Vietnamese specialties, like grilled pork with broken rice. Or, drop in for bubble tea and sweet Vietnamese milkshakes.
Afghani Kebab House
MIRRABOOKA
Enjoy a mix of Afghani and Pakistani delicacies at this pulsing neighbourhood eatery, where bubbling lamb curries (Afghani) sit alongside bolani (stuffed bread) and Pakistani biryanis.
Ben Thanh
MIRRABOOKA
A husband-and-wife duo runs this laidback Vietnamese joint, which is worth crossing town for. Come for three types of banh mi served in crispy grilled bread, and packed with your pick of pork, chicken or sardine.
Krunchy
MYAREE
There’s not much that Krunchy won’t put on a Korean corn dog – from panko breadcrumbs to instant-ramen noodles and cornflakes. Order one of each, or come for tteokbokki (rice cakes) in your choice of sauce.
Woodman Point Beach Kiosk
COOGEE
At this humble kiosk, you’ll find authentic Sri Lankan curries alongside Golden Gaytimes and fish’n’chips. Order soulful Sri Lankan chicken curry, a barnstorming palak paneer, and giant samosas with a quintessentially Aussie crust.
J’s Coffee and Fries
CAREY PARK
This spot has been a fish’n’ chipper for decades. But alongside classics like battered fish, crab sticks and dim sims, its husband-wife owners serve Korean fried chicken that you might expect from a much trendier CBD outfit.
Alchemy Eats
MARGARET RIVER
A one-stop-shop for groceries and ready-made meals in Margaret River. The shopping sanctuary goes long on healthy, ethical and delicious goods to bring a sense of luxury to your daily grocery run.
Smidge
MAYLANDS
A pocket-sized cafe and bakery by an ex-Deli’s Continental team member. Here, she's asking you to indulge in house-made cookies, focaccia toasties and other treats.
Strollio’s Luncheonette
TUART HILL
An extra-creative couple are behind this suburban spot, which nods to Perth’s old-school delis. Strollio’s dishes up plenty of nostalgia, plus sangas, house-made baked goods, pantry staples and coffee.
Chu Bakery
HIGHGATE
A bakery bringing you French-style baked goods with an Asian twist.