A local legend in Albany for their extravagant breakfasts, Emu Point doesn’t really put a foot wrong. Great coffee, cold-pressed juices, and a mouthwatering breakfast menu that keeps locals and tourists coming back again and again. The location, right on the terrace overlooking the sea, is a pretty special place to have breakfast, and just completes the package. Open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday 7:30am to 5pm.
A cosmopolitan little cafe on Albany’s main drag, with an eclectic, global menu, York St Cafe is a firm favourite with the city’s residents. With a strong commitment to locally sourced produce, this is a great spot for breakfast and lunch, and they brew a great cup of coffee too. A great place to relax after exploring the centre of town. Open Monday to Saturday from 6:30am to 4:30pm.
Vancouver Street Cafe is a lovely blend of the old and the new in Albany. Set in a fantastic heritage building with beautiful views from the balcony, it offers a superb Middle Eastern-influenced menu, with Turkish sandwiches, Moroccan lamb balls and pilaf, as well as some of the best eggs in town for breakfast. A great spot for a leisurely and relaxing lunch. Open Sunday to Friday from 7:30am to 3:30pm, and Saturday 7:30am to 5pm.
A little drop of French perfection right in the middle of town. Gourmandise and Co combines a French delicatessen, a wood-fired bakery and a cute cafe, to create a bright, cheerful and delicious experience. The freshly baked croissants are to die for, and the long communal wooden table, the centrepiece of the cafe, makes for a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 3pm, and Saturday 7:30am to 2pm.
The Alkaline Cafe specialises in great tasting, healthy and fresh food, with an emphasis on vegan/vegetarian, gluten free and organic options. They use only locally sourced ingredients, and even make their own nut milks! It’s a wonderfully light and airy space with eclectic furniture (they even have a piano in the corner), exceptional service, and they are completely kid-friendly. Open Monday to Friday from 8am to 3pm, and Saturday 8am to 2pm.
Albany’s best micro-roastery, and haven for caffeine addicts and serious coffee connoisseurs, the Naked Bean Coffee Roasters take their coffee very seriously. The smell of roasting beans will draw you in, and you won’t be disappointed by the quality of the coffee, delicious pastries, or the bright, attractive interior filled with art. You can also grab a bag of their beans roasted on site to take away. Open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 4pm.