Mandurah is home to cafes galore!
Ensure you make a stop at one of these local favourites serving up delicious foods and quality coffee. Although there are plenty of cafes that serve great coffee, locals say these are the best spots to stop for a cappuccino and bite to eat. Work your way through this list and find out which one is your favourite.
Groundswell Drive Thru Coffee
Serving up Frothin’ Coffee and Australia’s iconic pies from Pinjarra Bakery—Groundswell Drive Thru could quite possibly be the best drive thru cafe you’ll ever experience.
Alongside delicious lunch options, the team at Groundswell often bake fresh frittatas, muffins and cookies all in-house. If you’re feeling peckish then a stop at Groundswell is a must.
With the option to dine in or drive thru, we recommend popping in for a cuppa or, taking your takeaways to the nearby reserves overlooking the Mandurah estuary.
Situated right on the boardwalk overlooking the beautiful Marina, Cafe Moka is a scenic (and delicious!) spot for a casual coffee or a hearty lunch.
On top of providing an impressive all-day breakfast menu and seafood lunch, Cafe Moka has a full cabinet of homemade slices, cakes and sandwiches. Be warned, once you see their mouth-watering baked goods, it will be impossible to leave without having a spot of dessert.
Pair your food with a barista made coffee or one of their smoothies. There are even chinos available for your pooch!
It’s hard to beat a location like TODS cafe. Located right on the waterfront, this is the perfect spot to relax with a coffee and soak up Mandurah’s great weather.
You’ll be spoiled for choice with their all-day breakfast menu, wholesome lunch options and quality toasted sandwiches and wrap options. Fresh, filling and flavourful, you won’t go hungry at TODS cafe.
With coffee beans from Brew Coffee Roasters, you always know you’re going to be served a premium coffee poured with specialty beans. You can even purchase the coffee beans to take home!
Created by locals for locals, Mataya Eatery is a community hub showcasing great coffee, food, gifts and good vibes, nestled in a pocket on Sholl St only one block away from the Mandurah foreshore.
Mataya is a local favourite with the mission to create fresh, seasonal and wholesome food that delights the senses and satisfies your hunger. From bagels, hearty breakfast bowls, acai bowls, homemade baked goods and raw slices and not to mention their awesome coffee with beans from the roastery Will & Co.
Find a spot in their large courtyard out the front or within their funky interior. Mataya Eatery is a must-visit for visitors and locals.
Fantastic coffee, great service and delicious food—DPM Cafe is a hole in the wall cafe serving up classic breakfasts, grab and go snacks and perfectly poured coffee.
Although they have a smaller menu compared to other cafes in Mandurah, each item is given great thought and attention. From their Dippy Eggs, Avo Smash, Cream Cheese Bagels or their assortment of Jaffles, there’s something for everyone at DPM Cafe!
Insider tip: be sure to check out the delicacies in their cabinet! Full to the brim with fresh sandwiches, croissants, slices and treats—you simply must grab one of these goodies to go with your coffee.
Frisky Deer Interiors & Café
Whilst Frisky Deer doesn’t offer a full-service kitchen, they do offer a thoughtful and scrumptious range of cakes and savoury snacks. All cakes and sweet treats are homemade, we recommend ordering a slice of their regularly changing cakes (coffee and walnut, carrot cake, chocolate and more!)—washed down with a coffee and you’ll be in flavour heaven.
One of the best things about Frisky Deer Cafe is that not only do they bake their cakes fresh or make their coffee to perfection… but also, Frisky Deer Cafe is attached to the Frisky Deer store! If you’re looking for gift ideas, clothing, beauty, home decorations and more—Frisky Deer is the place to be.
Craving a good cup of coffee? Coffee Cove is here to deliver. Pouring Five Senses coffee beans, you’ll experience a flavour-packed brew with notes of milk chocolate, malt, praline and with a smooth, full body. Plus, they’ve just introduced their extra large takeaway size… they’re prepared to satisfy the biggest of caffeine cravings.
As well as great coffee, this tuck shop cafe serves up satisfying toasties, tarts, wraps, salads and sweet treats. If you’re feeling a bit hangry, a stop at Coffee Cove is guaranteed to cure you.
For a satisfying sandwich and a coffee made perfect, Harvey Grinds will take care of you.
One of the biggest draw cards for Harvey Grinds is hands down their wide array of coffee beans. Supplied by The Coffee Connection roastery, the different beans are displayed in hessian bags across the counter so you can explore the aromas and find your favourite. An immersive experience for avid coffee lovers!
To accompany your cuppa, choose from a cabinet full of big and stuffed sandwiches, paninis, croissants, and English muffins. Safe to say, Harvey Grinds knows how to make a sandwich.
La Belle Patisserie & High Tea House
“La Belle” meaning “the beautiful” in French, is core to the patisserie’s ethos focusing on impressive French pastries, and a stunning French country interior. Everything about La Belle Patisserie & High Tea House makes you feel like royalty.
If you’re visiting the Patisserie, booking their high tea is a must. For $42.00 per person, you’ll be spoiled with four savoury snacks and three delicious desserts along with two rounds of tea or coffee. With all food prepared by the La Belle chefs, the high teas are a decadent experience for small or large groups.
Just as the name suggests, your soul will feel nourished after a visit to Nourishing the Soul Cafe. Catering to vegetarians and dietary requirements, their menu boasts a delicious selection of healthy and filling savoury foods and sweet goodies.
Breakfast wraps and burgers, eggs your way, quiches, slices of lasagne and more! Treat yourself to a slice of one of the homemade cakes on the menu, ranging from Cinnamon Cake to Gluten Free Chocolate Cake as well as vegan options that you wouldn’t know are vegan!
Located right on the cove, tuck into a big and hearty breakfast as you look out to the water. Outdoor and indoor seating available, this is a perfect spot to unwind and refeed.
The Tree Of Life Cafe, where the atmosphere is welcoming and the food is fresh and delicious, it’s no wonder why this cafe is a popular spot for a casual lunch or a sophisticated high tea.
Using seasonal and local ingredients to prepare French-inspired meals, you’ll always be spoiled with a unique and flavourful bite. From those classic breakfast foods, to fettuccine pasta, burgers and curry—you’ll always be surprised with their seasonally changing menu
The Cafe also hosts high teas for special events. If you have a birthday, a baby shower, an anniversary, or you simply want an excuse to gather your friends together—The Tree Of Life Cafe offers a beautiful and thoughtful way to celebrate.
If you’re looking for a spot to enjoy a coffee with a friend, treat your kiddies to a slice of cake or spend quality time with the family over morning tea—there are countless options in Mandurah. Visit your regular spot, your local or discover something new. When it comes to coffee and cake, Mandurah will always surprise and delight.
