Eat and Drink

Eat

TARTS CAFE

212 Lake Street, Northbridge, 6003

A secret kept quiet by most locals, Tarts is a cafe and giftshop. Previously a house, it was renovated and changed into a giftshop and kitchen. Boardrooms, bedrooms are now dining spaces, kitchen and dining rooms are for the staff and guests. You can walk through the house to the back garden which is colourful and always welcoming, just incaseyou didn't quite feel like staying indoors for breakfast. It's a cafe-giftshop, selling wares and gifts your mother and grandmother wouldn't mind getting their hands on, and items for kids or for the home. Tarts also offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options and is a favourite among locals.

DAPHNE

454 William Street, Northbridge, 6003

Spacious, minimal and completely clutter free - you'll find Daphne Cafe a breath of fresh air. Owners Adam and Sophie cultivate art, space and minimalist designs in this cafe, with a portrait of Daphne hanging on the wall near them. Percolated cold drips and hot cups are worked around this cafe on William Street, situated nextdoor to William Top and Weston's Barbershop. If you fancy a little mystery, try their 'Gold Bar' or grab a La Paleta Popsicle to cool yourself in the summer heat. 

LITTLE BIRD CAFE

100 Lake Street, Northbridge, 6003

Welcome to one of the places in Northbridge that is constantly filling your Instagram feed. Worn couches beckon you to curl up with a book and a coffee, the large tables and copious amounts of seating invites you to bring along a group of friends for brunch and you'll have the choice of indoor or garden seating. With wholesome food and organic options, Little Bird Cafe is one of the rustic additions to Lake Street. 

THE STANDARD

28 Roe Street, Northbridge, 6003

One of the latest additions to the Northbridge neighbourhood is The Standard. Bar, garden and kitchen, the cool and colourful decor coupled with rooftop seating and a courtyard garden strung with fairy lights makes for a good place to visit for dinner. Friday nights are busy and the crowd ebbs and flows, make a reservation in advance as it's a prime place for after work drinks to celebrate the weekend. Dishes are predominately for sharing, with all but four for those who want to be selfish. If you choose to be selfish, you can't go past the lamb belly with sweet and spicy eggplant and grapefruit. 

SUPERSTAR WAFFLES

8/189 William Street, Northbridge, 6003

Nestled far down the end of William Street's Arcade 189, this cafe and dessert bar is always buzzing. It provides many locals a quick fix of sweetness, and with simple but well made waffles with just the right amount of cream and toffee. It's a place you may find yourself wistfully spending your afternoon, people watching or chatting away with friends, and two green tea lattes later, welcoming the evening crowd. 

Shop

BEAU EST MIEN PRINTS & DESIGN

458 William Street, Northbridge, 6003

Translate the cute name of this equally cute and quirky print and design store and you have "Beautiful is mine". Dedicated to the joy of creating, Beau Est Mien stocks limited edition prints and homewares created by amazing and talented international, interstate and local artists and designers. Not only do you have the opportunity to purchase a print, but you are more than welcome to dabble in the creative art of letter press and spin the large wheel of the printing press, housed upstairs in their printing studio. This creative printmaking studio and shop also offers the people of Perth the opportunity to participate in workshops twice a month, for kids, teens and adults. 

NORTHSIDE

212 William Street, Northbridge, 6003

A favourite bookstore of mine and one that provides adventure in the form of beautiful words and hard covers, Northside is a must visit. James, the owner of the bookstore, will captivate you and recommend you books, magazines... all sorts. Just let him know what you're interested in. Even if it is as vague as "something nice" he'll work with that and go from there. You're in for a bit of an adventure with James, he'll give you the background of the novel or the author in little snippets and suggest to you titles he may not have, but can order in. Either way he'll always find something that will suit. He himself, is a lovely guy with an amazing memory. If it isn't a worth visiting because of its ridiculously lovely kitsch decor or for the fact that you can read a book before buying it while  sipping coffee, then I don't know what is.

TÚ

218A William Street, Northbridge, 6003

A clothing store, gallery and cafe, Tu really is it's definition - a transcultural harmonisation. Perhaps somewhat misleading from the front of the store with its beautiful window displays and fabric draped on hangers, Tu seems nothing more than the typical boutique. Walk a little further and you'll find a gallery and intimate exhibition space. Following that you'll discover a cute and small cafe setting with a large range of teas for consumption. 

See and Do

ROOFTOP MOVIES

68 Roe Street, Northbridge, 6003

Currently in its fourth year of screening, Rooftop Movies has cemented itself as a prime outdoor cinema experience. Many a balmy night are spent on the pop up movie theatre, with pizza, live entertainment and candy to match. Elevator doors open to the 6th floor at 6pm sharp - just in time for movie goers to grab a bite to eat and watch the sunset lay a day's rest over the all too familiar but every changing skyline. Movies on show are a fantastic mix of old and new releases, classics, comedies, thrillers, ones of the kids and perhaps even movies for the big kids, just to name a few.