Australian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Scarborough

Kinky Swell

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"Great food, quick service. Got our coffee straight away and food within 10 minutes at peak Sunday brunch time...."

Silvana

"Cheaper prices than most other brunch places and the serving sizes were great - would definitely..."

Vicky Li

"Benedict w/ Pork Hock was to die for. Super quick service, friendly waitress and even on a cold miserable morning, the heater was in full blow and..."

Henry Williams

"Lovely cafe, great coffeesLove the food. Everything was tasty .Will be back for sure.Its only a little bit overpriced for the location and..."

Chicolicaaa

"My first impressions when I walked in were it's pretty chilled and small. The staff were a bit bland and didn't quiet make me feel..."

India Stone

"Delicious! Good bang for your buck here! Loved the big brekkie and make sure you get a large coffee! It comes out in the biggest mug you’ve ever..."

Mitch The Foodie

"Came here with a friend for breakfast on a Friday. Service was friendly and prompt. I had the pancakes with a side of bacon. Both delicious and..."

S

"Friendly staff, great coffee and delicious breakfast; love the mushrooms in big breakfast and lamb rosti. Nice selection in the fridge as..."

Arale-chan

"Lunch with Mum about 4 weeks ago here. Food was delicious. Salad from the counter display portion size was generous. Gf beetroot chocolate cake was..."

Mary T-soon

"Hands down the best Arancini I think I have ever eaten! Our visit to Kinky Swell Café did not disappoint – if confit duck, French toast with..."

The Consumption

"Top bacon and egg toastie after a big night. Coffee was fast and they looked out for me once I had my coffees waiting for our food. Massive contrast..."

Frankie

"The coffee was good, the staff super friendly. Quick and attentive service. I had the poached egg on GF which was really good We..."

50 Cafes In 50 Days

"Food is perfectly amazing. Coffee is amazing. Staff is amazing and always happy. Tonic juice is to die for! Really recommend to visit. Quick service..."

Gulilovesfood

"One of my favourite spot. Lovely little corner place, nice atmosphere. Staff are on point with there service, friendly, well presented. Soo much to..."

Mark Kelly

"I enjoyed my time at kinky swell, staff was friendly, the food cabinet had loads of delicious looking pastries. I had the Arancini Ball, very..."

Sandhya1814

"Amazing food and service. I Highly recommend this place. It's small but really comfortable. Nice ambient :) the coffee and juice was also really..."

Celeste Celenick

"Lovely friendly cafe with great food and great service! Wish there were more like these around Perth! Not to expensive (about $48 for two including..."

Susan

"Cute little place that I didn't know existed as its usually closed when I'm in the area. Staff are friendly and my coffee was strong and delicious...."

Kate Price

"Came here on a weekday morning for breakfast, this cafe was relatively busy. We had the pork belly bao buns, French toast and the confit duck..."

Foodie In Paradise

"Good food, giant cups of coffee if you order a large! As big as my head haha. Staff seemed a bit flustered with a lot of people ordering coffee and..."

Hope Leech

"Wow! What a hidden gem. I didn't even know this place existed! The food was amazing me and my boyfriend reckon it's the best breakfast we have bought..."

Chantal

"Fabulous little café located in a commercial building on a corner. First impressions, a little crammed, but very clean and good service. I had the..."

Truth Be Told Australia

"Love this place. It's like my 2nd home. Excellent coffee and food. Staff are always friendly and happy to help with any extras or changes to orders...."

Jo Hoskins

"Little place, not overly busy so the food came out pretty fast. I tried the Piggy Burger, which was tasty with chunks of pork fat hanging out which..."

Perth Food Blogger

"No complaints here. Chilled out music, good service and good fast food. I got the chicken crepe and my fellow compadres got the piggy burgers. All..."

Dpizzy

"Amazing Breakfast and nice coffee ! I had the vego breakky with that fantastic Avo sauce! Omg I still remember the perfect combination of flavours!..."

Rika MoonBeam

"If your into food and coffee this place has it all - Coffee is the best in Perth, food is reasonably priced and good quality. Staff are friendly,..."

Ashley Thomlinson

"Love kinky swell Great little cafe hidden gem in Scarb/Doubleview Always fast and friendly serviceAwesome coffee Nice cakes..."

Marina Antich

"Love this place, cute little local. Wonderful service with greetings when you walk in and out. Fantastic food & great options. This little local is..."

Kyrah McKeown

"Came here for Coffee & CakeNice big coffee cups thank goodness for that it is exactly the right size, coffee was good. Carrot cake was yummy and..."

Addikted2

"Love Kinky Swell! All day brekky which is a bonus for late risers. Food is always really good and the largest coffee size blurs the line between cup..."

Jthomas44

"Quick, easy and nice food. Nothing exciting, but great prices. They are always speedy no matter how busy :) decor and vibe could be improved to..."

Conor

"Nice, but small cafe. They do a good coffee and food is tasty and well priced. Caution on coming in larger groups, especially at peak times as there..."

Foodie Fella

"I couldn't believe how busy they were at 7:30am on a weekday morning. There was only one table left inside on a cold morning. Surprisingly the food..."

More Than Nourishment

"WOW! Can't believe I've only just found this hidden little gem! What can I say? The menu is amazing, really original twists on classics, but still..."

Eatingismyhobby

"Busy but relaxed local All Day Breakfast cafe. The dushes we had were probably a bit too heavy (spice-wise) for breakfast, but fine for lunch - had..."

Evonne

"My first 5 star review so they don't get handed out easily. I was super impressed by the lovely girl who served us. Food is well priced and..."

Mark Knewstubb

"This tiny corner café in the heart of suburban Scarborough is a great little surprise. It looks rather unassuming, but it’s very popular with..."

The Chefs Wife

"Had a lovely first time brunch here with family on Saturday. We had pancakes, lamb rosti, avocado smash and the chicken burger. Everyone was happy!..."

Justsumgirl

"Little busy corner cafe. Friendly staff. Egg & Bacon Brioche Roll🍔 - Yummy! Vietnamese Meat ball -the sauce is to die for. Delicious! ..."

B & M

"Came mid-morning on a weekday for brunch. My friend had the bacon & egg brioche roll and Halo juice, and I had the porridge and a cappuccino. I had a..."

Abbey Jayne

"My local cafe just a stroll away...Best coffee in Scarborough, yes its expensive but where isn't in Perth?Plus you get a little loyalty..."

LOVE PERTH/AUCKLAND FOOD

"Yummy scrambled eggs. Two thick bits of sourdough, heavily buttered. Avo smash on side was big enough not to be the dreaded avocado breakfast side..."

Dinnertime

"Royal Seal of Approval. A true hidden gem. Some of the best food and coffee Perth has to offer. The slow cooked eggs Benedict with Ham Hock is my..."

Prince Of Perth

"First time going here for Breakfast! Service was really good, the guy that served us actually had a personality & made us laugh, which was what you..."

CC

"The food is always amazing at Kinky, a good mix of sweet and savoury options, incredible flavours and never have to wait too long. Never disappointed..."

What Bek Ate

"Amazing service, the food was out so quickly even though it was busy. Ordered the Avo smash and it was amazing. Perfect balance of flavours. Best..."

2girls1breakfast

"Excellent service despite it being so busy on a Sunday morning! Coffees came out quick and were very nice.The food was even better! We got vego..."

Georgia Mammarella

"One of our favourite cafes for breakfast, manages to maintain a high standard which isn't easy in today's world. Was looking forward to trying them..."

Janice Bryner

"Great cafe. Consistency is the word I would use for Kinky Swell, consistently good coffee, consistently delicious food and consistently great service..."

Tamezza

"Love it!. Fantastic coffee every time, friendly staff and yummy food. Also dog friendly wish is a massive tick for..."

Sameg1976

"Great location, good food, kinky service. Highly recommended well thought out menu, coffee competitive priced, service always with a smile or..."

Timcsly

"I like it when I ask for a small thing (no ice, please, or just a single shot in that, or please don't warm the muffin) and that's exactly what I..."

J-in-Perth

"Pretty good :-) Was our t.... Pretty good :-)Was our third and final port of call looking for a place in North Beach/Scarbs area that we..."

ScottyH

"Eggstatic!. Possibly the BEST poached eggs I've ever had! They look a bit weird because apparently these guys poach them differently than most (some..."

Coffee Lover

"Ahhhmazing! Love your..."

Doreen Sullivan

"Hands down best food I have eaten in Perth. I'm a pretty big foodie and breki is probably one of my favourite times of the day, to get a meal that..."

Jessicacalver

"Yummmmm. Went to this place for Breakfast this morning about 9am, it was pretty packed but the staff were lovely, polite, relaxed and not stressed..."

Keateswashere

"Delicious food, and good service! coffee is also delicious :) will definitely be back..."

Carlyyeah

"Don't bother if you don't appreciate it when people bring their pets into the cafe, secure them to a spare chair and then go and sit elsewhere......"

Tanamite

"Coming from Melbourne and enjoying my morning coffee I can highly recommend this cafe! I've enjoyed breakfast every morning since finding this..."

Will

"Amazeballs. My partner was coming here for takeaway coffee for awhile and i am very picky with my short macs (not many cafes know how to make those..."

CCCT

"Spot on. Found this neat place while in search of a place to have lunch today. I had the open face steak sandwich, it was delicious. The sauce was a..."

Coffee101

"Great service and food every time. Shunky loves..."

Shunky

"Current Favourite. I take all my friends to visit this little hidden gem. The food is fantastic and wonderful coffee. Meals are always very..."

Rosie

"Not as expensive as most of similar places but better. Enough..."

Felix Faust

"Very nice coffee!! I was pleasantly..."

Skcapp

"Yum Yum Yum. This place is the best. My wife and I venture out for breakfast a fair bit. We always end up comparing it to Kinky Lizard, we love this..."

Rob DT

"Really friendly staff and delicious coffee. Not overly thrilled by food and prices a bit steep considering serving..."

Kiki

"Started with a cooffee at kinky swell before it officially opened & have continued to go for the warm friendly atmosphere. Many thanks to Dan (best..."

Robyn Cross

"Really good coffee and a varied breakfast menu, expensive but worth..."

Barry O'Callaghan

"Yum breakfasts, and decently priced... Defiantly go here over Boho. Coffee here is okay, room for improvement, but the food makes up for..."

Kaykay

"Yummy Breakfast!. Kinky Lizard is our staple place for a really tasty eggs benedict. It's usually consistently great; the hollandaise is creamy, eggs..."

Anne

"Looked on a food blog of breakfast in Perth and decided to go on a positive review from the author of the blog. I am glad I did, the coffee was..."

Bensony

"I went to kinky lizard swell a few weeks ago for breakfast. I ordered eggs Benedict, it was amazing. The coffee was also great. Definitely a new..."

Katie Stewart

"Great coffee. Always a good place to stop off and have a coffee at. I've had lunch here a few times, they make nice salads. I had an amazing..."

Zoe Louise

"Good Breakfast. The cafe is a bit too small for my liking but really great customer service and..."

AJ

"Really great coffee, lovely staff and amazing food! Best GF brownies,..."

Ash Thompson

"went to breakfast here and bought the pancakes and ham eggs benedict and was one of the best breakfasts i've had, would highly..."

teihla c

"Great little neighbourhood gem. Met a friend for breakfast and we both went for the big breakfast. The serving size was pretty good. Extras were..."

Amanda Pintado

"Nice little cafe. Food was fabulous and came out quickly. Coffee was lovely. Friendly staff. Decent prices. Venue and furniture was a little clinical..."

Wolf Smith

"Always friendly staff and fast service. Great coffee and breakfast. One of my..."

Amanda Lupica

"It is my favourite local cafe. Always satisfied with healthy and delicious lunch and coffee. Thank you Kinky Swell..."

WoW Perth

"Great brunch spot in Scarborough. The French toast was delicious and indulgent. Our group of 4 were all highly impressed with our orders. Some of..."

Matt Arnold

The Shack

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"I loved my breakfast at The Local Shack. What I truly valued was being given a lot, and I mean a lot of food. I ordered the chorizzo scrambled eggs..."

Georgia Pansini

"Great service would highly recommend. Got the cheeseburger and beer deal on a Saturday and also got a serve of hot wings and nachos to share. All the..."

Aidan Moriarty

"During my visit in Australia I returned to this location several times! The food was tasty and decent quality. Prices were fair and some days had..."

Pixie

"Burgers were very good and sweet potato chips were nice. Ended up leaving full and good customer service. I had the Mr otato head burger and was..."

Frankie

"Good location, clean with friendly staff. Good coffee, efficient, never waiting too long👍food is well priced with some usual mixtures that tastes..."

Foodie Always☺️

"Another Scarborough location that has recently had a makeover.The food is basic but tasty - its not pretending to be fancy and has a nice..."

Bad English

"The Shack is greatReally blends in well in ScarboroughHas that rustic and awesome feel about itGreat service awesome food and nice..."

Marina Antich

"I came here for breakfast recently and was amazed by how great the service was. We were seen to as soon as we came in, they made us feel very welcome..."

Kirsty

"Superb place for Friday drinks with mates. I hang out here with some friends about every two or three months sharing tales, jokes and life's big..."

John Finkelde

"Locations in Joondalup, Scarborough & CBD (Rockingham & Southlands Willeton Coming Soon) * Open Daily * Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner * All Day Breakfast..."

Kids Around Perth

"One beautiful day me and wifey and in-laws decided to drive down to Scarborough. After a short walk on the beach, we decided to have lunch at this..."

Kudokun

"Great service, decent food and a variety of cocktails to choose from. We had a wonderful time here with our three children.They have a number of..."

Chris

"Visiting Perth and came across this delight with my husband and kids! What an amazing place. The beach theme interior, board games and the energetic..."

Silvana

"The sliders and flavoured vodkas are amazing! Been there a few times now, and it's been great every time. I lashed out and got the fish and chips the..."

Emily

"I looooooovvvvveeeee this place 😊😊👏👏 coolest cafe environment-energetic staff, great location right by the beach, rocking tunes and..."

Mikaela Knight

"Came to the Shack for dinner last Friday with my partner. We were seated by a friendly waitress who let me know that they were serving $10 cocktails..."

Rowan Weakley

"I went to The Local Shack over the weekend and had a great experience. The atmosphere is really chilled and the service was very good considering how..."

Amir Ipaki

"What a awesome little spot and the best part is, they do all day breakfast!! Went there with a couple of friends on Boxing Day and was looked after..."

Matt Foodie

"Been here a couple of times now and I am hooked! Friendly and attentive staff with a very affordable menu its a winner! Located close to the main..."

Steven Gregory

"Popped in on a Friday night with a group of 7. We were swiftly seated and was told it was ladies night with $10 cocktails. Winning! We ordered..."

FoodieSpice9

"We went there for lunch the other day and had some great burgers and wedges. Good atmosphere, service and location. Loved the games available to play..."

Grizzly

"Super impressed with The Local Shack, Scarborough!! Such a great spot, close to the beach and a really relaxed atmosphere to chill out and enjoy some..."

Emma Martin

"Excellent service! Great food in relaxing vibe with Coll music! Close to the beach and main strip in Scarborough makes this little spot perfect for..."

Heinrich Nel

"Went here for dinner with friends and had a great time. Food was well priced with a great selection and the service was efficient and very friendly...."

Drew Christoffelsz

"Another great venue in Scarborough we always breakfast in this joint ! Love the coffee n breakfasts with its rustic charm ! Lol with outside dining..."

Koz

"A good old steak sandwich or real beef burger with some fries and nice cold crisp beer is always good value overlooking the pretty Scarborough..."

Jimmy Loves Food

"Been here a few times. This place has a great vibe, is a cool place to go for dinner and drinks. Is pretty affordable and does nice food here..."

Izzy Alyce

"The service is friendly, and the food is good. The waitstaff are very accommodating. The atmosphere is nice and comfortable. The prices are average,..."

Michelle

"Man, best place ever, chips for breakfast, yes pls! staff are wicked cool. games on the table bring out my inner 5 year old. 5/5 will come..."

Louisa A

"Decent coffee. Good coffee from the young male manager, food is..."

Joesmith918

"BEST PLACE IN PERTH - BEST SERVICE, FOOD & GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS. On a recent trip to Perth I found this gem, they also have a shop in Murray Street..."

Victorian Dinner Critics

"The Local Shack is perfectly situated on Scarborough beach front. There is outdoor and indoor seating available and most tables have a game of some..."

LifestyleByLily

"Have been here twice these Easter holidays and might even make it a third. Very friendly and efficient service and the food was delicious. Huge..."

Jaidith

"I'm not sure how this place only got 58%.... We went to Yelo yesterday which got 83% but The Local Shack was ten times better! Friendly staff, cool,..."

Lauren

"Coffee and connect four- breakfast of champions!. Went for dinner last night, enjoyed it so much we went for breakfast this morning! The food was..."

Laura_the_amazing

"Very pleasant brunch. I love when a place like this has an "All Day Everything" menu.We had a mix of breakfast items with a Caesar Salad and a..."

Mccarneypt

"Wow, pleasantly surprised. We called in for a very late breakfast (3pm) on Saturday. Really pleased that we did. The young women serving were..."

Redbull

"The updated menu is fab and the staff are exceptional. Such a cool atmosphere with great prices. 10/10 would..."

Rachael McCallum

"New Years Day Lunch. We went to The Shack for lunch today. We were a little disappointed. Two of us ordered eggs and both dishes were over cooked..."

LifestyleByLily

"Delicious food and awesome service! Chilled atmosphere and great vibe. Will definitely go back..."

Georgie

"Popped down for breaky today (Sunday) with my partner. Great floor staff! This place was absolutely packed but food was worth of waiting, we maybe..."

Marcus

"Seriously good.. Dropped by because it was near the hotel and nothing else looked that great. Got lunch the first day and breakfast the next...."

Channndl

"Excellent service.Love the rustic ambience.Coffee and muesli both excellent .Will..."

Martin

"Fantastic!! Breakfast was super tasty and really reasonable prices. The staff were so friendly and lovely..."

Alex Nissen

"THE LOCAL SHACK ROCKS!. My bestie introduced me to this place when I was visiting from Sydney, and it's now become part of our routine to dine in..."

Simontroy

"Awesome place. Great drinks, cool atmosphere.. Little enthusiatic waitress was really warm and friendly to us. What else could you ask..."

E-Louise

"Had a great meal at the Shack. Service was fantastic, if your looking for a burger/ pizza bar for the family this is the..."

Paul

"Been here a few times. Both for a quick dinner before heading out and a chilled sunday burger. Service and food have always been..."

Beaven

"Amazing Service and Friendly Staff! Burgers are the best at The Shack..."

Sian

"Drinks well priced and the cocktail I had was delicious. Food was just ok, nothing special. Would return for drinks and chips but wouldn't dine for a..."

Mfm86

"Trendy and tasty. We visited the Local Shack after the Birds of Tokyo concert at 10pm, in February and was pleasantly surprised to find that the..."

Angela

"Had a great experience here! Went for lunch yesterday and the staff were supper friendly and accommodating to our requests! Food was great none of us..."

Jjm

"Great addition to Scarborough. Went for friday drinks and a burger. Mojito was great and the burger was really fresh. Service was really friendly and..."

Perth Eater

"Great experience. We had a great lunch at the local shack! We were wandering around Scarborough looking for somewhere to eat and the menu here looked..."

Chuckles025

"Great value for money! Not the healthiest food but extensive food and drink menus and super friendly staff. Bit noisy inside but loved the unique..."

Renee H

"Originally from Melbourne and Just had breakfast at the local shack, bacon and eggs and my sisters order of scrambled eggs with avocado. Both meals..."

Christina Olivia

"Great service. Super friendly waiters, knowledgeable and efficient. Had one of the fillet steak burgers which was excellent. Saw the review from..."

Foodme

"Great food, fast service, friendly staff, cool..."

Mark Barnett

"Friendliest staff I've ever met, relaxed beach vibe and very clean and EXCELLENT food, good place for a few drinks and delicious..."

Jess Ably

"Just ate here, had the gourmet and western burgers with a side of chips. The food was delicious, and came out quickly even though the place was..."

Snessy

"Just amazing!! My best nachos ever in Perth city 😋 so happy.. customer service is great..."

Roberta Piper Home Organiser

"Loved the vibe of this place so much that I took hubby to another location a week later 😜. I ordered the calamari salad and it was far better than..."

Lynda Lindsay

"Kid eats free deal is really worth the money. For every spend of fold $25 you will get 1 kids meal and drink. We spent more than $50 and we got..."

Albert Kristian

"Amazing food! Prices were fantastic for dining in Scarborough, great atmosphere with fake grass. Board games and other fun features of the..."

Jordan Wright

"My friend and I were meeting and decided to check out other places in the area. We went from Oceans Bar to The Shack and ended up at El Groto. One..."

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