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Breaks

85 High St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

Recommended by 27 people

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85 High St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

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+61 418 761 978
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Breaks

Breaks serves hearty, made-with-care cafe comfort in central Freo, turning out standout plates and coffees long after neighboring kitchens call it a day. The kitchen pairs generous cooking with genuine hospitality—turning out crisp salads, seasoned burgers, and a Spanish omelette packed with flavor. Upstairs, a quiet mezzanine offers space to work on a laptop or study over a flat white. Downstairs, regulars settle in outdoor seats over plates of runny poached eggs, chorizo, and house-made baked beans.

  • Late-Arvo Service: Maintains an open kitchen and pulls espresso into the late afternoon when surrounding cafes have shut.
  • Upstairs Mezzanine: A quieter second-floor mezzanine provides a relaxed retreat for laptop work or studying over coffee.
  • All-Day Comfort: Hearty all-day options span a flavor-packed Spanish omelette, house baked beans, and tailored burgers.
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Reasons to Visit Breaks

Why diners, remote workers, and late-afternoon cafe-goers choose Breaks in Fremantle

  • Carefully Crafted Home-Style Cooking

    Dishes are prepared with consistent attention to detail, freshness, and scratch-made care, from vibrant salads and house breakfast items to custom plate adjustments.

    The food is always fresh and home-cooked with great care.

    Elizabeth Bickerdike

  • Generous and Flavor-Forward Plates

    From savory big breakfasts to house specials, meals consistently deliver rich flavor combinations and generously portioned comfort.

    It was full of flavour, perfectly cooked, and honestly just delicious.

    May Hawkins

  • Quiet Upstairs Study and Remote Work Space

    A dedicated upper-level loft provides a tranquil, focused setting with Wi-Fi where guests can study or work uninterrupted on laptops.

    I often come here to study in the upstairs area.

    Ella Rothwell

  • Late-Afternoon Kitchen and Coffee Service

    Unlike standard morning cafes that shut down early, Breaks keeps kitchen and coffee operations running for midday and afternoon dining in Fremantle.

    If you’re looking for a cafe in the afternoon this is one of the best options especially if you want the kitchen to be open.

    Chris McCaffrey

  • Genuinely Welcoming and Unhurried Hospitality

    Guests enjoy a welcoming, unhurried atmosphere supported by hospitable, attentive front-of-house staff who remember patrons and cater to special requests.

    I always enter feeling welcomed and leave very happily fed and satisfied

    MoXiE mE

  • Calm and Refreshing Local Retreat

    Breaks cultivates a peaceful, comforting environment that functions as an easy local haven amid bustling central High Street.

    The atmosphere they foster here is so rare, calm & refreshing.

    Ella Rothwell

Hearty, flavourful breakfast and lunch classics cooked with genuine care

  • Big breakfast

    enjoyed the most heavenly big breakfast, every part felt like it was cooked with love from the soft runny poached eggs and not too hard toast to the beautifully flavoured mushrooms and chorizo to die for

    Tia C

  • Halloumi breakfast

    best Halloumi breakfast he had had and the best mushrooms he'd tasted!

    Becca Smith

  • Pancakes

    I had the pancakes with berries and ice cream, it was delicious and the portion was very generous.

    A Q

  • Spanish omelette

    I popped into Breaks on my work lunch and ordered the Spanish omelette — genuinely the best omelette I’ve ever had. It was full of flavour, perfectly cooked, and honestly just delicious.

    May Hawkins

Other favorites

House-baked treats, fresh juices, and specialty beverages to complete your visit

  • Sweet muffins

    I don’t know what they put in their sweet muffin batter, but I crave those muffins every day and will always buy one when I’m in Fremantle if they haven’t sold out!

    Shay Maree

  • Chai

    I love the chai as it’s not too sweet but really flavorful

    Chris McCaffrey

  • Banana milkshake

    Came in for coffee but ended up ordering a banana milkshake. Subliminal impact of the yellow bicycle. It was great.

    Ed F

  • Fresh pear juice

    Freshly made and pure, it was very tasty.

    Pinguindustry

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details that make dining at Breaks uniquely welcoming

  • Personal Kitchen Engagement

    Chefs directly greet guests and prepare dishes like Spanish omelettes with heartfelt care.

  • Thoughtful Dish Customization

    Staff readily customize meals with additions like avocado or extra eggs and pack fragile items like poached eggs with meticulous takeaway care.

  • Long Teaspoons with Mugs

    Mug orders come served with extra-long teaspoons specifically suited for deep cups.

  • Wall Art Available for Purchase

    Local artwork and prints displayed along the walls are available for customers to purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is all-day breakfast available?

Yes, Breaks offers all-day breakfast options alongside lunch items like burgers and salads, with dietary adjustments and gluten-free choices available.

Is there space to work or study on a laptop?

Breaks features varied seating including outdoor tables, a main dining area, and a quieter upstairs loft space suitable for working on a laptop or studying with Wi-Fi.

Can you get coffee and food in the late afternoon?

Yes, unlike many local cafes that close early in the afternoon, Breaks keeps its kitchen and coffee service open until 4:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays).

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