# Best Cafes in Margaret River | Coffee, Breakfast & Brunch Guide Canonical: https://bookfromowner.com.au/guides/wa/south-west/margaret-river/best-cafes/ Type: BestOfGuide Location: Margaret River, Australia's South West, Western Australia Last updated: 2026-06-01 > An honest, opinionated guide to the best cafes in Margaret River — from the main-street specialty roasters to the beachside White Elephant at Gnarabup, the legendary bakery, the providore and the spots that fuel a surf before the cellar doors open. ## Quick Answer - Best for: Coffee lovers, surfers & food travellers - Price range: $$–$$$ - Vibe: Relaxed, regional, wine-country produce - Distance: ~270km south of Perth ## Featured Properties - Margarets Beach Resort: 4.5/5 (689 reviews) Book direct: http://www.margaretsbeachresort.com.au/ Margarets Beach Resort — Margaret River - Margaret River Guest House: 4.9/5 (121 reviews) Book direct: http://www.margaretriverguesthouse.com.au/ Margaret River Guest House — Margaret River - RAC Margaret River Nature Park: 4.6/5 (335 reviews) Book direct: https://parksandresorts.rac.com.au/margaret-river/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp-margaret RAC Margaret River Nature Park — Margaret River ## FAQ Q: What are the best cafes in Margaret River? A: Sidekick Cafe is most consistently recommended for specialty coffee and is considered by many locals to have the best espresso in the region. The White Elephant Cafe at Gnarabup Beach is the standout for setting and is excellent for a long beachside breakfast. The Margaret River Bakery opens from 6am and is the best early-start option. Morries Anytime is the reliable all-day main-street choice. As trading hours and ownership can change, check current hours before a special trip and ask locally for the latest recommendations. Q: Where can I get the best coffee in Margaret River? A: Sidekick Cafe on the main street is most often cited as the best specialty espresso in town, with consistently dialled-in coffee and a short, well-executed breakfast menu. Yardbyrd and Urban Bean are solid independent alternatives on and near the main street. All three are better early in the morning on weekdays when they're quietest. Q: Is the White Elephant Cafe worth visiting? A: Yes — the setting above Gnarabup Beach with an uninterrupted Indian Ocean view makes it one of the better breakfast spots on the WA south coast. The food is good and the atmosphere is relaxed. The trade-off is that it's popular: on summer weekends and school holidays, waits for an ocean-view table are real, so go on a weekday or arrive before 9am in peak season. It's about a 10-minute drive from the Margaret River township. Q: Are Margaret River cafes good for early risers and surfers? A: Yes — the Margaret River Bakery opens from 6am and is the best option for dawn surfers, early walkers and anyone heading out before the specialty cafes open. Grab a coffee and pastry on the way to Surfers Point, the Cape-to-Cape Track, or a cave tour and you'll be sorted well before the town stirs. Most other cafes open from around 7–8am. Q: Are there dog-friendly cafes in Margaret River? A: Several cafes have outdoor seating that welcomes dogs — the White Elephant at Gnarabup has dog-friendly outdoor areas, and many main-street cafes allow dogs at their outside tables. Always confirm on arrival, as individual policies vary and can change. Most cafes are relaxed about well-behaved dogs in their outdoor areas. Q: Do Margaret River cafes keep reliable hours? A: The larger venues like Morries and the bakery are consistent, but the better independent cafes — including Sidekick, Yardbyrd and Urban Bean — can have seasonal hours that shorten significantly outside school holidays, the Easter long weekend and the autumn harvest period. A quick check of the venue's social media or a phone call the day before saves a wasted trip. ## At a Glance - The beachside institution: White Elephant Cafe — above Gnarabup Beach, great views, relaxed - Best for early risers: Margaret River Bakery — open from 6am, fuels the dawn surf crowd - Specialty coffee: Sidekick Cafe — consistently rated best coffee in town - Regional produce hub: Margaret River Providore — deli, cheese, local goods and coffee - Relaxed all-day: Morries Anytime — casual all-dayer on the main street - Dog friendly: Several outdoor tables welcome dogs — always confirm on arrival - Hours: Variable outside peak — check current trading before a special trip - Nearby alternative: Yardbyrd and Urban Bean for main-street alternatives ## Featured - 1. Sidekick Cafe — Consistently the best coffee in town - Why people love it: It's the cafe that makes Margaret River feel like a proper food town — specialty coffee pulled with real care, in a room that smells like roast and toast and a good day starting. - Don't miss: A well-pulled flat white before the cellar doors open — the best coffee in the region. - Good to know: It fills fast at weekend brunch and hours vary between seasons — check before making a special trip, and arrive early on busy weekends for a seat. - 2. White Elephant Cafe — The beachside classic above Gnarabup - Why people love it: Breakfast above the Indian Ocean with the Gnarabup surf rolling in below — it's the combination of genuinely good food and a view that most beachside cafes only manage one of. - Don't miss: An ocean-facing table for a long breakfast as the morning swell rolls in below. - Good to know: Summer weekends and school holidays bring real waits for an ocean-view table — go on a weekday, or arrive before 9am in peak season. The drive from town is about 10 minutes; it's not a walk-in from the main street. - 3. Margaret River Bakery — Open from 6am — the dawn-surf and early-start anchor - Why people love it: It's the most reliable early start in Margaret River — good pastry, quick service, and open a full two hours before most of the rest of the town. - Don't miss: An oven-fresh pastry and a takeaway coffee at opening time, on the way to the Cape-to-Cape or the dawn surf. - Good to know: Popular items sell out by mid-morning on weekends — arrive early for the best selection. It's a bakery rather than a sit-down cafe, so if you want a full table service breakfast, head to Sidekick or the White Elephant instead. - 4. Margaret River Providore — Deli, regional larder and cafe in one - Why people love it: It's the place that makes the region's produce make sense — you can taste what Margaret River actually grows and makes, in one room, at a deli table with a glass alongside. - Don't miss: A cheese and charcuterie graze with a local wine, surrounded by the best of the South West larder. - Good to know: Hours can be tighter outside peak season — check current trading. It's a destination rather than a quick grab-and-go; if you're in a hurry, the bakery is more efficient. - 5. Morries Anytime — Casual all-day dining and good coffee on the main street - Why people love it: It's the sensible default — genuinely good food and coffee in a comfortable room that works at every hour and never disappoints when other plans have fallen through. - Don't miss: An all-day reliable option on the main street that works from morning coffee through post-winery lunch. - Good to know: It's a solid, consistent all-day venue rather than a standout destination — don't come expecting the singular experience of the White Elephant's ocean view or Sidekick's coffee craft; come when you want dependability. - 6. Yardbyrd and Urban Bean — The main-street alternatives worth knowing - Why people love it: They're the depth of a real cafe town — enough good independent options on the main street that you're never stuck with a poor cup whatever the time or the crowd. - Don't miss: A main-street specialty flat white at Yardbyrd or Urban Bean when Sidekick is full. - Good to know: Hours can be seasonal and harder to predict than the larger venues — check before a special trip, and note that both work better for solo visitors and couples than large groups. ## What travellers say - [positive] Coffee quality: Reviewers are consistently surprised by the quality — multiple visitors note that Margaret River has better specialty coffee than most regional towns of its size, anchored by Sidekick and backed up by several solid alternatives. - [positive] The White Elephant view: The Gnarabup setting is the most-mentioned individual cafe experience — people describe the Indian Ocean view as making a simple breakfast feel significant, and most mention wanting to return. - [mixed] Check the hours: A recurring theme: independent cafes in Margaret River keep their own schedules, especially outside the harvest-and-holiday peaks. 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