Brunch spots and boutique stops: Perth City gems

Kick off a day of retail therapy with Perth’s best brunch.

Brunch and shopping – it’s the perfect combination! We can’t think of a better incentive to spend a day in Perth City than fuelling up at one of the city’s best brunch spots, then heading off to explore some of the more quirky, eclectic and interesting off-the-beaten track boutiques and specialty stores.

And if you have an appetite to discover parts of Perth you may not have gotten to yet, we have the perfect brunch-to-boutique itinerary. Whichever part of the city you find yourself in, make sure you get your brunch on first. 

Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Begin with brunch:

• Boucla Café is a Mediterranean-inspired café serving coffee, breakfast and brunch seven days a week. It’s worth the trip to the top end of the road for Boucla’s Huevos Rancheros, Shakshuka, Zucchini Mint Fritters, Brioche Boucla, Coconut Bircher or classic avo on toast featuring homemade dukkha. 
• At the other end of Rokeby Road, set yourself up at 1982 Food + Coffee, serving up Margaret River Roasting Co coffee along with a mouth-watering all-day menu –you have to try the Chilli Crab Scrambled Egg with crispy soft shell crab, or Dutch Pancakes with raspberry and white chocolate pannacota, maple syrup and chocolate topping. Enough said.

Then explore nearby:

• Dallimores Homewares – a huge range of kitchenware, bakeware, home décor and more
• Table Culture – beautiful living, table and kitchenware from all the leading designer brands
• Emporia Store – local, national and international fashion from a vast range of amazing labels
• Le Botanist – fill your home with green. Explore everything plants – succulents, potplants, gifts, books, homewares and more
• Kavalri Jewellery – custom designed and crafted diamond and precious stone engagement and wedding rings for men and women

Albany Highway, Victoria Park

Begin with brunch:

• The Imp. Food made with love and the freshest ingredients. What more can you ask for? Breakfast and brunch is available all day from 6.30am. Who says no to Buttermilk Hotcakes with berries, maple syrup, honeycomb and marscapone? Not us!
• The Sparrows Nest is the longest running, originally owned café in Vic Park. Everything on the all-day brekky menu at this cosy haunt is worth trying, but trust us, you want The Sparrow's Nest's Croque Madame, a massive toastie dripping in ham, cheese, bechamel, a soft fried egg and truffle hollandaise. Just saying.

Then explore nearby:

• Woven and Willow. Discover timeless fashion from leading Australian and international labels.
• Rhubarb Records. Have fun browsing the range of new and used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, VHS and more.
• Fabulous Beauty Perth. Stocks the latest trending Korean and Japanese beauty, skincare and fashion.

Scarborough Beach Road, Mount Hawthorn 

Begin with brunch:

• Bodhi Tree Bookstore Café is for the book lovers who want their coffees with a riveting story. A unique, independent bookstore and café with a inspiring selection of books to feed your soul while their wholesome foods feed your belly. 
• Leaf & Bean. A neighbourhood café with a secret courtyard out the back. Open from 6.30am every day for great coffee, great food and a friendly ambience. Kid and dog friendly, vegan and veg friendly too. The classic Big Breakfast will fill your stomach for the rest of the day.
• Maison St Honore. Ooh la la! Get your French on, with a delectable range of authentic French croissants, crepes, choux pastries, macarons and more. And excellent coffee, of course.

Then explore nearby:

• Blossom Tree Toys. A traditional toy shop, filled with high quality, sustainable toys, including a great range of wooden toys.
• Diabolik Books and Records is a little hive of pop culture, with a range of fiction and non-fiction reads, comic book, graphic novels, games, gifts and vintage vinyl.
• Max & Me Corner Store is filled with unique gifts and homewares, candles and diffusers, books and more. Have fun fossicking!
• Torso and Stella Rose Fashions – two fashion destinations worth seeking out on the SBR strip. Because after brunch, you deserve it!

Perth CBD

Begin with brunch:

• Espresso and Prosecco because every good day begins with an espresso. This Tuscany inspired rooftop and city terrace space is oozing Italian summer charm and vibrancy. Open from 7am weekdays, 8am on Saturdays and 9am on Sundays. 
• Little Willy’s is a genuine hidden gem on William Street, a café with heart offering great service and simple but comforting food (think omelettes and burritos) in a quaint, art-filled space. Open from 6am weekdays, 8am weekends.

Then explore nearby:

• Generics Urban Apothecary is a perfumery with a difference, a sensory wonderland of vegan candles, home fragrance and botanical wellness products.
• Planet Books - not your average bookstore. From cults to classics, it’s Northbridge’s answer for the book curious, with an eclectic range of books, gifts, games and stationery.  
• Ruck Rover is a small but surprising store run by two sisters, filled with quirky, colourful clothing, accessories, homewares and gifts.
• FI & Co – a vintage lovers heaven. Worth discovering for vintage and pre-loved clothing, shoes, jewellery and gift.

Angelo Street, South Perth

Begin with brunch:

• Gusto Food lays claim to Perth’s best housemade crumpet and French cinnamon toast. Gusto is a favourite haunt for locals, and is open from 7am every day except Tuesday.
• Halo Espresso serves up first-class coffee with all the extras, seven days a week. All the good stuff, from smoothies and juices to acai bowls, or something more hearty. Breaky taco, anyone?

Then explore nearby:

• Angelo St Market. A popular meeting place for South Perth locals and a destination for Perth foodies. Fresh local produce and gourmet grocery lines.
• Luxe Gift and Décor. Browse a carefully hand selected range of fashion, accessories, gifts and homewares.
• Millpoint Café Bookshop. If you haven’t overdone it at brunch, call in for more food, coffee and carefully selected adult and children’s books in the relaxing atmosphere of author Tom Hungerford’s old home.

If that hasn’t whet your appetite for a long brunch and shopping expedition, we don’t know what will. How many places did you know? It goes to show there’s a lot more to  Perth City than you ever imagined. See you out there!