Kinky Lizard Espresso Bar, 78a, 20 Royal Street, East Perth, Phone 9221 9133.
Hesitation Blues … I’ve tried to eat at Kinky Lizard at least four times. Can’t explain why it didn’t eventuate because what’s not to get excited about coffee, great grub, and walks along the Swan river afterwards.
Pranziamo Espresso Bar Cucina, 1 / 226 Oxford Street, Leederville, Phone 0402 996 024.
Hanging With Joe … Pranziamo Espresso Bar & Cucina recently opened in Leederville. They’re at the northern end of the café strip and opposite the Re Store. And, they make a mean cup of Joe.
Affogato Gelateria, 148 Scarborough Beach Road, Mount Hawthorn.
Mambo Gelato … Ice cream makes me happy and gives me happy feet, i.e. I want to dance. Affogato is the dessert café of Spritz Spizzicheria Italiana and they sit side by side in Mount Hawthorn.
Locale, 36 Angove Street, North Perth, Phone 9227 0077.
Nonna’s Cucina … Locale has opened up on Angove Street in the space formerly occupied by Metrio & Co. The former owners have moved on to Odyssea at City Beach.
Pesto with a Twist.