Mary Street Bakery

Right in the thick of Highgate. A perpetually buzzing room—loud, fast-paced, entirely essential. Perth’s pastry purists pack the tables here for one undeniable reason: the sheer culinary payoff. The daily baked rotation is relentless, but those famed doughnuts—true, old-school doughrings—boast a flawless crumb. You don't come here for quiet contemplation or hand-holding. The floor staff operate in a frenetic, unapologetic blur during the morning rush, and the service can definitely be hit or miss. Just lean into the beautiful, high-volume chaos. Grab a perfectly extracted espresso and dive into top-tier brekkie plates. Think perfectly cooked scrambled eggs on deeply savoury, moorish sourdough. A brilliantly composed heirloom tomato salad—smokey yoghurt, toasted chickpeas, bright summer acidity. Don't skip the crispy bacon and house-made hash browns spiked with fiery sauce. A high-energy institution delivering serious flavour.