Our favourite new cafes, shops and restaurants on Barrack Street

Visit Perth10 Oct '253 min read

Kinky Lizard Espresso

Barrack Street has long been a quiet achiever in Perth's food scene, but there’s a few new businesses on the block who have turned it into a must-visit destination for foodies and shoppers. From decadent donuts to spicy hotpot, these exciting new venues definitely deserve a spot on your itinerary for your next trip into the City.

Daniel’s Donuts

Fans have been (not so) patiently waiting for Daniel’s Donuts to reach Perth and they’re finally here! The cult favourite bakery boasts over 50 donut flavours, as well as barista-made coffee, award-winning pies, milkshakes, cookies, and more.

Mr King Lanzhou Noodles

If you’re strolling down Barrack St at lunchtime, you might notice a line of people queued up outside Mr King Lanzhou Noodles – and with good reason. They’re serving up generous portions of fresh, hand-pulled noodles 7 days a week. While they’re known for their signature beef noodles, they’ve also got plenty of vegetarian options – hardcore fans can even learn the tricks of the trade at one of their noodle masterclasses.

Pigface Bookstore

The team behind two of Perth’s best independent bookstores, Victoria Park’s Crow Books and New Editions in Freo, is breathing new life into an iconic heritage building with their latest venture, Pigface. 143 Barrack St has had plenty of eras in its 130+ year history, including housing the first Chinese restaurant in WA, a gun store, bridal boutique and a barber. It’s been lovingly restored and is now home to a curated collection of books spanning literature, philosophy, history, art, design, music and graphic novels. If you can, definitely sneak a peek upstairs for a rare glimpse into Perth’s historic architecture.

Daniel's Donuts

Zhangliang Spicy Hotpot

Love customising your meal? Zhangliang Spicy Hotpot lets you build your dream bowl from a huge selection of toppings. Just pick your favourites and their team will cook it to perfection and bring it right to your table. The only challenge? Fitting everything you love into one bowl!

Kinky Lizard Espresso

A mainstay of Perth’s café scene, Kinky Lizard has expanded their empire to Barrack Street. They’re serving up delicious food, exceptional coffee and a vibrant atmosphere Monday to Sunday – if you’ve got a sweet tooth, we highly recommend trying their Biscoff loaded pancakes. Yum!