The 12 best Fremantle cafes to kick-start your day

The best places to get your caffeine fix in Fremantle.

When it comes to cafe options in Fremantle, the options are almost endless – which is what you’d expect from a city with a huge Italian influence and a famous cappuccino strip.

So, we’ve done the groundwork for you. Here are 12 of the best cafes in Fremantle, so you can start your day the right way.

1. Good Things

This intimate little cafe in the heart of the west end not only serves stellar coffee, it also has one of the most interesting all-day breakfast menus you’re likely to come by.

Try the Cilbar Eggs – poached eggs on focaccia with sumac and lemon labne and aleppo chilli butter.

Address: 16 Bannister St, Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 7am – 2pm.

2. Kerfuffle

While a relatively new cafe in the South Fremantle scene, Kerfuffle has quickly attracted a loyal following.

The upcycled furniture and rustic interior create a welcoming, laid-back ambience and the alfresco chairs and tables are a great spot for basking in the morning sunshine.

Address: 244 South Terrace, South Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 5.30am – 1pm.

3. Ootong & Lincoln

This cafe is a Fremantle institution, and one of the few places you can grab a coffee after 2pm.

With its main exterior wall adorned with the famous zebra artwork of renowned muralist Anya Brock, Ootong & Lincoln is hard to miss. And its relaxed retro vibe makes it hard to leave.

Address: 258 South Terrace, South Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 6am – 3.30pm.

4. Roasting Warehouse

While technically a ‘chain’ with locations in Melbourne and Brisbane as well, the Roasting Warehouse shouldn’t be dismissed. A short walk from the beach, it serves its own premium in-house roasted coffee and all-day brunch.

Their menu is creative and unique, with a stand-out being the Eggs Benny Chan with grilled roti, panko-crumbed eggs and sriracha hollandaise. And they also do bloody Mary’s and mimosas if it’s THAT sort of brunch.

Address: 312 South Terrace, South Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 6am – 3pm.

5. Hush

One of Fremantle’s most reliable spots for great coffee, Hush is a specialty coffee shop located in the west end that features a revolving door of different – but sensational – beans. Check out their Instagram to see what beans they’re brewing on any particular week.

Address: 68 High St, Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6.30am – 4pm; Sat 6.30am – 3pm; Sun 7am – 3pm.

6. Quasimodo’s Cafe

Right near Fremantle port, Quasimodo’s Cafe is a small Italian cafe and lunch bar, serving – in their own words – ‘caffeine and carbs’.

Pair your coffee with one of their daily Italian-inspired brunch dishes – think fresh pizzetas with tomato and mozzarella, or bruschetta with chickpeas.

Address: 7 Phillimore St, Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7.30am – 3pm.

7. Best Wishes

For the bagel-lovers out there, Best Wishes is all your dreams come true. The coffee and bagel joint sits just off Fremantle’s cafe strip and is a hip spot to start your morning.

For traditionalists, get a plain bagel, but for the adventurous, get one loaded with all the good stuff – cream cheese, avo, bacon, salads and pickles.

Address: Shop 9/2 Cantonment St, Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 7am – 1pm; Sat 7am – 12pm.

8. Little French Nest

This cafe has absolutely nailed French chic. Neatly tucked away in the streets behind Walyalup Koort, Little French Nest serves show-stopping coffee and has a cabinet of freshly baked French treats like croissants and canelés.

For something substantial, their menu includes things like eggs, crepes and pain perdu (French toast).

Address: 15 Point St, Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am – 2.30pm; Sat and Sun 7.30am – 2.30pm.

9. The Little Concept

In the Wray Ave precinct sits this small but mighty cafe. At The Little Concept, the coffee is consistently good and the north-facing alfresco chairs and tables are a beautiful spot to enjoy the morning sun. They also have non-caffeine options, like matcha lattes and red espresso – a rooibos-based drink.

Address: 7 Wray Ave, Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6.30am – 3pm; Sat 7am – 3pm; Sun 7am – 1pm.

10. The Cool Room

If you’ve got a set of wheels – bike or car – venturing just to the outskirts of Fremantle to The Cool Room is worth the trip.

It’s an edgy and quirky space with white tiles scrawled with highlighter, Formica-topped tables and knick-knacks from the antique shop next door. If you manage to visit on a day they have freshly baked Portuguese tarts, treat yourself.

Address: 2/114 Holland St, Fremantle.
Opening hours: Thurs and Sun 8am – 2pm; Fri and Sat 8am – 3pm.

11. Third Wheel

Set up in the courtyard of South Beach Cycles, Third Wheel has become a mainstay in the South Fremantle cafe scene.

The verdant verandah teeming with greenery is a great spot to hang with your coffee, and South Beach is a three-minute walk for a post-caffeine dip.

Address: 408 South Terrace, South Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6.30am – 2pm; Sat and Sun 7am – 2pm.

12. Peggy’s

If you’re a late riser (or have just had a big night) retro sandwich bar Peggy’s is a must-visit. The cafe is family-run, selling made-to-order sambos, subs and toasties with fresh, locally sourced produce.

The parm sandwich is their most popular – fresh focaccia filled with fried eggplant, spicy sugo, salad and parmigiano. Order online and stumble in when you’re ready.

Address: 35 Market St, Fremantle.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am – 2.30pm; Sat and Sun 9am – 2.30pm.