The best cafés around Subiaco

Long-gone are Subi’s days of empty shopfronts (and even emptier streets): she’s back and better than ever, baby! Subiaco is jam-packed with countless cafés – from coffee-nerd meccas to cosy Mediterranean courtyards, and plenty in between… We’ve rounded up just a few of our favourites:

Obi Coffee

Subi pop-up Obi has been the talk of the town, becoming one of Perth’s most well-loved coffee spots even in its earliest iterations. They kept things simple while they worked on a more permanent iteration, with top notch Micrology brews and Toastface sammies to cure any rumbling tummies – and their expanded café is now open, with extra bites on offer and the same great vibes.

Shop 2, 500 Hay Street, Subiaco

Blacklist Coffee Roasters

It would be inaccurate to call Blacklist Coffee Roasters’ Subiaco location a café – although it’s certainly where you’ll get a bang-up brew. Their Subiaco concept store complements their existing Welshpool roastery (they also have a Canggu café and restaurant under their belt), offering a unique dine-in coffee tasting menu in addition to their regular takeaway coffee options. For $12 per person, you’re treated to a variety of Blacklist coffee blends and single origins, or become a member for unlimited coffees all day, every day. It’s like a cellar door for coffee nerds!

439D Hay Street, Subiaco

Red Chair

An unassuming spot in an old-school shopping centre, Red Chair is nevertheless one of the best lunches you’re likely to come across. What seems at first to be a pretty standard lunch bar is actually home to some of Perth’s best laksa. Available from 10:30 until 2:30 on weekdays and 2pm on Saturdays, it’s also great value – we’ve perhaps even been known to save half for dinner.

Crossways Centre, 2/180-184 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Community Coffee Co.

Speaking of coffee nerds – Community Coffee Co. is another required stop, tucked behind a carpark off Barker Road. A roaster and espresso bar, these guys now have an ever expanding roster of locations stretching from South Perth to Duncraig and a few more locations in the CBD… But Subi is where it all started – and also where you’ll find some truly scrummy brekkie sandos, sausy muffins and other hangover-busting treats.

292a Barker Road, Subiaco

Chez Jean-Claude Patisserie

Just one look at the lunch time crowd snaking out the doors of the legendary Jean-Claude should be enough to get you at least a little bit intrigued by their offerings. Their baguettes make a perfect lunch on the go, but the visit really wouldn’t be complete without an almond croissant, tart or palmier for the road.

333 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Boucla

One of Perth’s cafe stalwarts, Boucla has become a Subi institution over the two decades it’s been open. The Moroccan-inspired decor (and leafy courtyard out the back!) is super cozy for your next coffee date, but their cakes are the real star of the show – with a daily roster that includes a sweet soufra that keeps us up at night.

349 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Yours Truly

When you’re flying down Hay Street, it’s worth a pit stop at Yours Truly. This Subi coffee window is pumping out some of the best coffees in the area, plus bagels and baked treats to keep you fuelled for the day.

284 Hay Street, Subiaco

Pobbles

One of Subi’s newest additions, Pobbles has been bringing welcoming vibes to Hay Street since the start of 2023. A surprisingly expansive interior is the perfect spot to hide away and clock in some laptop work with a coffee, but make sure you stick around for some Asian-inspired lunch fare, too.

121A Hay Street, Subiaco

Accent

Bringing a touch of Europe and Latin America to Subi, Accent is one of the newbies injecting some life into the suburb. Open morning, noon and night, expect to see a range of dishes that travel from France (pain perdu, omelette à la Française), Italy (frittelle di verdure con l’uovo), Spain and Mexico (quesadilla con chorizo o champiñones, aguacate y salsa de pico de gallo en pan tostado). Muy bien!

292 Hay Street, Subiaco

Sorganic

Stop by this artisan baker for some legit sourdough, fermented over 72 hours and made using a 30 year old starter… But we reckon you’ll find yourself staying for their brunches and sweet treats, too.

273 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Louis Baxters

Missed your train? Well, there’s a bright side – you can pop into Louis Baxters for a coffee while you wait. Using coffee from local roasters Modus, this pocket-sized cafe has you sorted for your morning brew.

2/50 Subiaco Square Road, Subiaco

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Cover image credit: Boucla