Our Guide to Cottesloe
HERE ARE JUST SOME OF OUR LOCAL TIPS FOR BEST PLACES TO EAT IN COTTESLOE
The leafy suburb of Cottesloe boasts a range of culinary delights, especially for those seeking ocean-view dining. Cottesloe offers a variety of dining options, ranging from casual beachside cafes and eateries, funky small bars, to more upscale award-winning fine dining restaurants.
With its stunning beach and vibrant community, Cottesloe offers a range of activities for visitors. We share our top local tips below outlining the best places to eat in Cottesloe, and the top activities to not miss during your stay in Cott!
OUR TOP PICKS: BEST LOCAL CAFES & LOCAL'S BREAKFAST FAVOURITES:
IL LIDO CANTEEN
An old seaside art deco cabaret hall on Cottesloe beach. Today, an Italian-inspired espresso bar and restaurant, serving Mano-A-Mano coffee, the experienced barista team work passionately to create a perfect brew time and time again. Grab a coffee and stroll down to the beach. Open 7 days from 6:30am-late.
LITTLE SUP
Perth cafe Little SUP is your ultimate post-swim hangout. This surfboard clad Cottesloe cafe is the perfect spot to drag your sandy feet in for a coffee after your morning swim. Choose from a selection of homemade pastries and muffins or delicious coffee made with a smile. Little SUP is open from 6am so good for all the early birds out there.
LONGVIEW COTTESLOE
Longview Cottesloe – grab a coffee and some takeaway breakie and hit the beach. The Longview kiosk at the front is a perfect mid-stroll stop off for coffee on your morning beach front walk. Mon to Sat 6.30am – late. Sun 7am – late.
DAISIES COTTESLOE
Daisies is one of Cottesloe’s most iconic spots. From its humble origins as a corner delicatessen, Daisies has evolved into one of Perth’s most popular cafes. Daisies is known for it’s laidback atmosphere, great coffee and selection of healthy (and not so healthy) food options. You can’t go wrong with a lazy morning or afternoon beneath the iconic pine trees of Cottesloe.
NORTH STREET STORE
These bakers not only serve up a frequently changing, simple breakfast, lunch and dinner menu from 8am to 8pm every single weekday, but they also stock all the necessities like milk, freshly baked bread and eggs.
It’s their cinnamon buns you really want to get around though. Famous all over Perth, the North Street Store cinnamon bun is a must (Carbicide warning!)
JOHN STREET CAFE
Discover the serenity of John Street Cafe, a hidden gem nestled amidst iconic pine trees, just a stone’s throw away from the picturesque Cottesloe Beach. This truly local cafe offers a harmonious blend of breakfast and lunch options, all within a relaxed and breezy atmosphere. Opens 7am.
THE SHOREHOUSE
There is so much about this chic Swanbourne beach shack to love. The location, most obviously, right on the water. The coveted deck, a spot where breakfast can be enjoyed watching the sun glistening on the ocean. And the overall look of a place that has been gently tweaked in recent times to keep it fresh yet so, so relaxed. Opens 7am.
VANS CAFE
A Cottesloe institution open for breakfast every day of the week from 6:30am. Roll up for breakfast, spy some primped Cottesloe locals, and go sweet with fluffy buttermilk pancakes, or savoury with creamy scrambled eggs sharpened by cheddar. Or, break out of the usual and hit the spicy Indonesian fried eggs with lap cheong that deliver just enough heat to kick-start your day with a reliably good coffee.
LOCAL'S TOP PICKS: BEST COTTESLOE RESTAURANTS FOR LUNCH AND DINNER
IL LIDO CANTEEN
Our absolute top pick for lunch or dinner (or breakfast or just coffee for that matter).
Firmly entrenched as one of the best beach-side locales in Perth, Italian canteen Il Lido is passionate about wine, coffee, pasta, cheese, desserts and everything in between. Always buzzing, sit on one of the long communal tables and tuck into delicious housemade pasta—or local seafood dishes to die for.
Not to be missed. Book ahead.
THE SHOREHOUSE
The Shorehouse, overlooking Swanbourne Beach is widely recognised as Perth’s premier beachside restaurant. With its modern Australian menu, extensive wine program and mouth-watering cocktail list, The Shorehouse is the place to be during summer.
Stroll in straight from the beach and enjoy one of their signature Gin and Tonics under the trademark yellow-striped umbrellas, or settle in for a long lunch – the stunning deck boasts arguably the best view on the coast.
VANS
Vans, a perennial favorite, never fails to impress – it just keeps getting better and better! Vans has existed in many guises over the last 25 years becoming something of an institution along the way; from an actual deli to the bustling cafe/bistro they are today.
Relaxed without compromising attention to detail, they are open for lunch and dinner everyday of the week. Bookings recommended.
INDIGO OSCAR
Named after the phonetic initials for the Indian Ocean, Indigo Oscar boasts one of the best views around, with the Latin-inspired bar and restaurant dining space located smack bang on Cottesloe Beach so you can watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean while beachgoers enjoy the waves below.
LOCAL'S TOP PICKS: BEST PLACE FOR A DRINK IN COTTESLOE
COTTESLOE BEACH CLUB @ THE COTT HOTEL
Style, sophistication and laidback vibes meet at Perth oceanside bar, The Beach Club. Great food, and there aren’t too many better places on a Perth summer’s day to enjoy a glass of bubbles than at The Beach Club.
PEP'S WINE BAR
Its casual suburban stylish small bar vibes, provides a relaxed atmosphere for enjoying the 160-plus bottle wine list, which features a mix of classic West Australian drops—think bold reds, oaky chardonnays, and crisp SSBs—alongside more modern styles like pet-nats.
VINOTTO BAR
Vinotto is a great little local with cosmopolitan verve. The small space is airy and inviting, the tunes relaxed, and the 100-odd bottle list refreshingly approachable without sacrificing breadth or intrigue.
OBH FRONT BAR
For a laid-back (sometimes loud) pub scene, head to the front bar of the Cott Hotel or the OBH (Ocean Beach Hotel). The bar overlooks the beach at North Cottesloe and has large windows capturing the breeze. HUGE Sunday session each week!
LOCAL'S TOP PICKS: BEST GROCERS, WINE SHOPS AND READY-TO-GO MEALS
THE BOATSHED MARKET
Food porn at its greatest! Such a great variety, fresh vegies, so many types of mushrooms, best sushi in Perth. Butcher & fishmonger both top quality. Impressive variety of gourmet food and drinks to choose from. Busy, fast paced energy. Quick service. Quite expensive but they can definitely back up their prices with superior quality food and drinks across the board. Great grab and go meals & coffee.
BOATSHED WINE LOFT
The Wine Loft is a small, boutique and independently run liquor store located upstairs inside the Boatshed Market. Highly recommended.
KIRKWOOD DELI
This epic little store is packed full of fresh produce, delish coffee and homemade delights. Head down for a morning brew, gourmet food, fresh produce, bread, flowers, or delicious ready made meals.
SAL'S PASTA DELI
Sal’s Pasta Deli is a very beautiful authentic Italian delicatessen and cafe on the quaint Napoleon Street in Cottesloe. There are also the smells of crunchy porchetta, fresh fettucini and tomato sugo.
Pasta is made fresh each morning, using flour that comes from a third-generation family mill in the foothills of Piedmont, Italy. In the front cabinet you might see pappardelle, rigatoni, casarecce and tortellini, plus gluten-free options.
DAISIES COTTESLOE
Located on the corner of Grant and Marmion Streets in Cottesloe, Daisies is hard to miss. An easy 5-minute stroll from Grant St Train Station, and with plenty of space available for kids, dogs & bikes it’s the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch or a tasty burger. Great grab and go meal options.
NORTH STREET STORE
Lunch and dinner menu from 8am to 8pm every single weekday, but they also stock all the necessities like milk, freshly baked bread and eggs.
When it comes to the food, think fluffy gnocchi, bacon and egg baguettes, toasted porchetta sandwiches, burgers, hotcakes and more.
SWANBOURNE IGA
The store is a great grocer with excellent quality fresh fruit and veges. Recognised for stocking local products such as Yahava Koffee from West Swan and various other brands from Nedlands, Claremont and Cottesloe. As good as a small supermarket can get!
SWANBOURNE CELLARS
Boutique Wine | Craft Beer | Historic Cellar Independent bottle shop. Swanbourne Cellars has a good broad range of wines and beers. Knowledgably friendly staff.
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