Restaurant
Breaks
85 High St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia
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85 High St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia
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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.
What's On at Breaks
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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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
Most popular items
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.
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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.
Before you head over
Practical tips on seating, timing, and ordering to get the best out of your visit.
Drop by for Late Afternoon Dining
Breaks keeps its kitchen and coffee service running into the late afternoon, making it a reliable option when surrounding Fremantle cafes have shuttered their kitchens.
Head Upstairs for Work or Study
Head up to the dedicated mezzanine level if you need a quieter space with Wi-Fi to study or focus on laptop work away from the main floor bustle.
Ask for Menu Adjustments
The kitchen accommodates personal requests, easily adapting dishes with extras like avocado or eggs, and offers gluten-free menu choices.
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