Perth is full of great cafés, with many of them also perfect for studying in. Aside from serving up hot coffee and tasty food, cafés can provide a welcome change of scenery from home, your educational institution or local library.
Just remember to order something roughly every two hours and to be mindful of the café’s busier periods – it’s good courtesy to give back to them in return for letting you work there and to not get in the way of other customers.
Here are some of the best cafés in Perth to study in.
The Tenth State, Crawley
Conveniently located just outside The University of Western Australia, this coffee shop and organic grocer is one of the best coffee places in Perth. It also happens to be a great spot to spend a few hours catching up on assignments. Hosting many student regulars, the friendly owners are very supportive of customers who have laptops. The Tenth State also offers large outdoor tables for groups and quieter indoor tables for solo workers. Make sure you try a slice of the café’s signature banana bread with your coffee.
Address: 2/6 Broadway, Crawley
Wi-Fi: No
Don’t miss: The coffee, of course!
Vegan options: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Hackett Cafe, Crawley
In the heart of The University of Western Australia‘s Crawley campus, you’ll find Hackett Cafe. It can be really motivating to be surrounded by other people studying, and Hackett Cafe is always packed with fellow students surrounded by books or tapping away at a laptop. We recommend grabbing something from their bargain breakfast menu, a coffee, and setting up a study spot outside in the courtyard on a sunny day.
Address: Hackett Hall, 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley
Wi-Fi: Yes
Don’t miss: The most affordable avocado toast you’ll find in Perth!
Vegan options: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Caff on Broadway
Located just a short walk from the train station, Caff on Broadway offers a rustic and quiet atmosphere that serves as a peaceful retreat from the busy streets. Known for its excellent Wi-Fi and friendly staff, this café is particularly popular among students and professionals looking for a productive space.
Address: 3A Broadway, Bassendean WA 6054
Wi-Fi: Yes
Don’t miss: Homemade sausage rolls
Vegan options: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Telegram Coffee, Perth CBD
Telegram is tucked inside the ground floor of the stunning heritage State Buildings next to the City of Perth Library and History Centre. The café is one of the best cafés in Perth’s CBD, benefiting from free City of Perth Wi-Fi coverage and offering plenty of seating. You may choose to linger at the café and enjoy their selection of pastries and coffees, or head across Cathedral Square to the library’s seven levels, desks and power points.
Address: State Buildings, Corner Saint Georges Terrace and Barrack Street
Wi-Fi: Yes
Don’t miss: The fresh croissants
Vegan options: Plant-based milks available
Outdoor seating: Yes
Bayside Kitchen, Crawley
If studying by the water with a big bowl of hot chips is your idea of the perfect revision session, head to Bayside Kitchen. Sitting on the banks of the Swan River, directly alongside The University of Western Australia‘s Crawley campus, Bayside Kitchen is the perfect spot to complement reading through textbooks with a big breakfast plate or a spicy chai latte.
Address:5 Hackett Dr, Crawley
Wi-Fi: Yes
Don’t miss: The burgers
Vegan options: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Broody Hen Café, Fremantle
Serving a healthy selection of acai bowls, smoothies and hot breakfasts, this colourful coffee joint is located in Fremantle. Broody Hen Café is one of the top new cafés in Perth, and has plenty of laptop-friendly bar and bench seating, as well free Wi-Fi and power points. Don’t forget to try one of the café’s tasty bagels while you’re there.
Address: 1/13 James St, Fremantle
Wi-Fi: Yes
Don’t miss: The bagels
Vegan options: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
The Moon Café, Northbridge
This institution is perfect for night owls and among the best cafés in Northbridge. Open from midday to midnight six days a week, The Moon offers spacious booths, big tables and a courtyard full of couches. The café is a great spot to study with friends, as it not only serves coffee, but a great selection of cheap wines, beers and spirits, too – ideal for when you finish your work.
Address: Shop 2/323 William St, Northbridge
Wi-Fi: No
Don’t miss: The Moon Deluxe burger
Vegan options: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Little Gordon St, West Perth
Located in trendy West Perth, Little Gordon St is the sister store of the popular Gordon Street Garage. The café offers cozy spaces and quiet corners, perfect for sitting down with your laptop. Gordon Street Garage also roasts coffee on-site, playing host to Mano a Mano Coffee Roasters, so don’t leave without trying a cup.
Address: 19 Gordon St, West Perth
Wi-Fi: No
Don’t miss: A Mano a Mano cold brew
Vegan options: No
Outdoor seating: No
Little Sisto, Doubleview
If you live a little further north, Little Sisto is one of the best cafés in Doubleview. With a resident cat often found lounging in the sunny courtyard, the café serves up all-day brunch, fresh juices and hot pots of tea. Benches and bar seating make good work stations, and an early opening time of 6.30am allows you to get a head start on your work.
Address: 145 Sackville Terrace, Doubleview
Wi-Fi: No
Don’t miss: Twice cooked brioche French toast
Vegan options: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
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