Picture a classic West Australian Christmas morning: the sun is shining, the day is heating up, and you're in desperate need of a quality coffee to kickstart the festivities. The challenge? Finding a cafe that's actually open on December 25th.
Your Guide to Perth's Christmas Day Caffeine Fix
Whether you're planning a relaxed beach day or require fortification before the chaos of a family Christmas lunch, several Perth cafes are stepping up to serve the community. We've compiled a definitive list of spots where you can grab your essential coffee and a bite on Christmas Day 2025.
Little Loaf Lunch Bar on South Terrace in South Fremantle will welcome early risers from 6am until 12.30pm. Just an eight-minute stroll from South Beach, it's the perfect pitstop for a coffee before a Christmas morning swim.
For those in the eastern suburbs, Willing Coffee will be operating its Mt Lawley and Guildford locations. They will offer takeaway coffee and croissants from 6.30am to 11.30am.
Reliable Favourites and Beachside Kiosks
The ever-dependable Kinky Lizard chain is maintaining its tradition of trading on Christmas Day across numerous suburbs. Multiple city locations, including Royal Street, Adelaide Terrace, Hay Street, and Barrack Street, will be open from 7am to either 1pm or 2pm. Their Bayswater, Maylands, Applecross, Mosman Park, Karrinyup, Stirling, and Osborne Park outlets will also operate from 7am to 1pm. Note that the Welshpool store will be closed.
Over in Doubleview, the light-filled Folk and Merchant on Herbert Street will be open from 7am until 12pm. They'll be serving a range of healthy breakfast and lunch options to set you up before the big Christmas dinner.
North of the river, French Riviera Patisserie in Ellenbrook will cater to coffee and pastry lovers from 8am to 12pm, offering takeaway coffee and Danish pastries only.
For a quintessential Perth Christmas experience, head to Ol’ Buoy on Marine Parade in Cottesloe. This beachfront kiosk will be open from 6am to 11am, ideal for combining an early swim with a caffeine hit, especially with the forecast predicting a scorching 38°C day.
More Spots for a Festive Brew
In Bayswater, 3.8 Baysie on Beechboro Road will be open from 7am to 11am for takeaway, baked goods, and sandwiches. Notably, they will not apply a public holiday surcharge. They may also have pre-ordered slices of tart available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Early birds in the Swan Valley can visit Caffeinate Coffee Co in Brabham, which opens at the remarkably early hour of 5am and trades until 11am. Their menu features acai bowls, baked goods, and festive treats like Christmas cookies.
Patrons should be aware that some establishments may include a public holiday surcharge on orders, so it's wise to check when you purchase your Christmas coffee.
