Perth

Millpoint Caffe Bookshop is a cafe with a European feel, where you can enjoy a read whilst sipping a freshly ground cuppa. The staff serves great breakfast and offers a menu with plenty of healthy options.

John Street Cafe is a cosy and quaint place nestled under the pines. Eat or drink alfresco on the outdoor furniture (funkadelic red and white chairs), and check out the tabletop painted originals. Food is hearty, contemporary Australian. Open for breakfast and lunch.

Longview Cottesloe is an elegant cafe and restaurant with a large beachfront balcony. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun. Grab muffins and toast before noon, or stay until evening for tempting Modern Australian food and cocktails.

A Subiaco icon for 100 years, the Subiaco Hotel offers an alfresco bar and restaurant. The interior still retains that pub feeling, combines the traditional with the contemporary. The pub is jumping Friday and Saturday nights, plus live jazz Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Flora & Fauna serves you Micrology coffee, fresh pressed juices, teas and an all day brunch menu in a shabby-chic decor with retro wallpaper. The food is vegan/vegetarian. The place may be snug, but the it is definitely worth the wait for a table.

Telegram Coffee is located in the restored State Buildings. It is run by a renowned barista and gets beans from boutique roasters like Dukes and Loaded. Soy, almond, and oat options are also so smooth and just perfect. Great place to get caffeinated and spend some time with your laptop.

Many Perth coffee enthusiasts say that Lowdown consistently serves some of the best coffee in town. Sit down and enjoy your cup of caffeinated goodness in peace, and maybe grab a sandwich, too — chicken and chilli toastie is a must. Service is lightning fast and prices are very reasonable.