Perth's Best Kid-Friendly Cafes Where You Can Actually Relax
Let's be real: "going for coffee" with kids is a completely different sport to going for coffee without kids. You need a venue where the little ones are entertained enough that you might - might - get to drink your flat white while it's still hot. Here are Perth's best cafes where kids are welcome, play areas exist, and the coffee is actually worth drinking.
Eight Perth cafes where you can actually relax: three with dedicated play areas (The Treehouse Cafe, Little Sisto, The Grocer & The Chef), three near beaches and parks (The Shorehouse, Harvest Espresso, Island Market), and two hidden gems worth the trip (Mary Street Bakery, Moore & Moore). All do genuinely good coffee.
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1. The Treehouse Cafe - Leederville
This one is a genuine parent favourite. An enclosed outdoor play area with a sandpit, cubby house, and climbing frame means you can see the kids from your table while sipping a very decent latte. The menu is solid too - think proper brunch fare, not just reheated pies.
Why you'll love it: The enclosed play area is visible from every table - hot coffee AND happy kids, at the same time.
- Street address: Leederville, Perth
- Dates: Open daily - busiest on weekend mornings
- Ticket information: Free entry - standard cafe prices, kids' menu available
- Family tips: Get there before 9am on weekends to snag a table near the play area.
2. Little Sisto - North Perth
Italian-inspired menu, gorgeous fit-out, and a kids' corner with books and toys. The food is exceptional - house-made pasta, incredible pastries, and the kind of coffee that makes you close your eyes and sigh.
Why you'll love it: Grown-up food quality with a proper kids' corner - date-night dining standards, pram-friendly reality.
- Street address: North Perth
- Dates: Open daily - check hours online
- Ticket information: Free entry - kids can order smaller portions of the regular menu
- Family tips: The indoor kids' corner has books and toys - perfect for cold or rainy mornings.
3. The Grocer & The Chef - Mt Lawley
A spacious cafe with a beautiful courtyard that has a small play area for kids. The menu changes with the seasons and everything is made from scratch.
Why you'll love it: Courtyard space means the kids aren't trapped at the table - and the seasonal menu keeps it interesting for you.
- Street address: Mt Lawley, Perth
- Dates: Open daily - check hours online
- Ticket information: Free entry - kids' menu available
- Family tips: Aim for the courtyard tables next to the play equipment.
4. The Shorehouse - Swanbourne
Right on the beachfront with unreal ocean views. The kids can play on the beach while you eat, and there's a grassed area for running around. The fish tacos are legendary.
Why you'll love it: The play area is the entire beach - and you get ocean views with legendary fish tacos.
- Street address: Swanbourne Beach, Perth
- Dates: Open daily - book ahead for weekend lunch
- Ticket information: Free entry - kids' menu available
- Family tips: Bring towels and a change of clothes - the kids WILL end up sandy and wet.
5. Harvest Espresso - South Perth
Tucked near the South Perth foreshore, this little gem is perfect for a post-playground coffee. Hit the Sir James Mitchell Park playground first to tire the kids out, then pop in for what is genuinely one of the best coffees in Perth.
Why you'll love it: Playground first, exceptional coffee second - the perfect one-two of a South Perth morning.
- Street address: South Perth, near the foreshore
- Dates: Open daily - check hours online
- Ticket information: Free entry - standard cafe prices
- Family tips: Do Sir James Mitchell Park playground first, then reward everyone (mostly you) with coffee.
6. Island Market - Scarborough
Right near Scarborough Beach, Island Market has an open, airy vibe with plenty of space for prams and kids. The revamped Scarborough Beach foreshore has incredible free water play and beach access.
Why you'll love it: Combine it with the free Scarborough foreshore water play and you've got a whole morning sorted.
- Street address: Scarborough Beach, Perth
- Dates: Open daily - check hours online
- Ticket information: Free entry - kids' menu available
- Family tips: The foreshore playground and water play area are a short walk away - pack swimmers in summer, warm layers in winter.
7. Mary Street Bakery - Multiple Locations
Not specifically a "kid-friendly cafe" but their larger locations have space for prams and are very welcoming. The pastries and doughnuts are next-level - the kids will lose their minds over the Nutella doughnut.
Why you'll love it: The Nutella doughnut is a guaranteed bribe... sorry, "reward" - and the coffee is some of Perth's best.
- Street address: Multiple locations across Perth
- Dates: Open daily
- Ticket information: Free entry - pastries, toasties and smaller meals for kids
- Family tips: No dedicated play area - bring a colouring kit and order the doughnuts early before they sell out.
8. Moore & Moore - Fremantle
Set in an old warehouse building with a big leafy courtyard, Moore & Moore has an artsy, relaxed feel that somehow works perfectly with kids. It also doubles as an art gallery.
Why you'll love it: Courtyard room to roam, gallery walls to gaze at, and a Freo vibe that makes a coffee feel like an outing.
- Street address: Henry St, Fremantle
- Dates: Open daily - check hours online
- Ticket information: Free entry - simple, healthy kids' options
- Family tips: Pair it with a wander around the Fremantle Markets (weekends) just up the road.
The Parent's Cafe Checklist
Before you load everyone into the car, here's our quick check: Does the cafe have space for your pram? Is there an enclosed outdoor area? (For runners.) Do they have high chairs? Is the coffee actually good? (You deserve this.) Can the kids eat something that isn't deep-fried? Can you see the play area from your seat? (Non-negotiable.)
Got a favourite kid-friendly cafe in Perth that we've missed? Drop us a DM on Instagram @mylittlerewards - we're always hunting for new spots!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Perth cafes have dedicated play areas?
The Treehouse Cafe in Leederville (enclosed outdoor play area with sandpit and cubby), Little Sisto in North Perth (indoor kids' corner) and The Grocer & The Chef in Mt Lawley (courtyard play area).
Which are best combined with a playground or beach?
The Shorehouse sits right on Swanbourne Beach, Harvest Espresso is near the Sir James Mitchell Park playground in South Perth, and Island Market is a short walk from the Scarborough foreshore water play area.
Do these cafes have kids' menus?
Most do - The Treehouse Cafe, The Grocer & The Chef, The Shorehouse and Island Market have kids' menus, and Little Sisto offers smaller portions of the regular menu.
When is the best time to go?
Weekday mornings are the most relaxed. On weekends, arrive before 9am - especially at The Treehouse Cafe, which fills fast.
Are they pram-friendly?
Yes - Mary Street Bakery's larger locations, Island Market and Moore & Moore's courtyard are especially spacious for prams.
What should I bring?
A colouring kit for the cafes without play areas, and towels plus a change of clothes for the beach cafes - the kids will find the water.
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