Travel & Touring | WA Things to Do
By: Ysabel Tang
The car’s packed and you’re ready to head down south on a road trip. But while you're far from home, who will supply your daily caffeine fix?
The most popular joints can be a battle for parking and a long wait in a queue.
That’s why we love a hole-in-the-wall coffee shop. These smaller venues have shorter waits, plenty of parking, and are often where you can find the very best coffee.
Here’s a round up of our favourites in the South West region.
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1. Tiny Coffee (Dunsborough)
This tiny place has a big heart. Locals love it for the excellent coffee, friendly service, and a small but sensational snack selection. Lucky pups may even get a treat.
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2. Paper Route (Bunbury)
If you’re enroute through or to Bunbury, you’ve got to stop at Paper Route. This popular coffee shop is nestled in a corner at The Fuller Co+Op, a co-working space for Bunbury makers and artisans. Grab a coffee and a brekky sanga, then peruse local wares at your leisure.
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3. Red Feather (Cowaramup)
Red Feather Coffee is a specialty roaster with a drive-through takeout window. The coffee is great. The gourmet jaffles are killer. Save space for their 12-hour slow cooked beef brisket jaffle on your next trip through Cowaramup.
4. Grounded Espresso (Bridgetown)
This cosy coffee spot is tucked inside fashion and lifestyle store Barney & Fleur on Bridgetown’s main street. Browse the store’s wares with a coffee in hand before you set off to explore the town.
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5. Margaret River Roasting Co (Vasse)
The Roastery Café, attached to Margaret River Roasting Co, serves up house-roasted coffee with a dash of education. These guys are passionate about the business of beans and will happily help any coffee lover deepen their knowledge.
6. Portal Coffee (Busselton)
New kid on the block, Portal Coffee, has quickly gained local love for their delicious coffee and food. Visit Portal to enjoy house-baked goods along with seasonal specials like oats with stewed apple and miso caramel.
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7. The Goose (Busselton)
The Goose may have snuck in here on a technicality—the coffee and the view are just that good. Order a coffee and a bite from the takeaway window on the side of the restaurant, then take a stroll up Busselton Jetty.
8. Egberts (Margaret River)
Egberts is a coffee and croissant bar you will not want to miss. This hidden gem serves up European-inspired pastries, with owner Lyndon Egbert chasing perfection in every one of his creations. Complete your pastry order with a cup of House Blend coffee.
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9. The Barista and the Blackwood Bread (Nannup)
This cosy little beauty has only been open a few weeks, and already has rave reviews from locals and visitors alike. The coffee alone is worth the drive. If you're feeling peckish, don't hesitate to try their Reuben toastie.
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10. Sav's Coffee Bar (Bunbury)
Stop by Sav's Coffee Bar for a great cup of coffee in the heart of Bunbury CBD. Served out of a window on Victoria Street, this place is a local fave with a cool rockabilly vibe.
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