Looking for a new spot to meet with your mums group? To get the big tick of approval from us, the venue must have a large table or space for a big group, plenty of room to navigate a stroller, a play area for little ones (especially if it’s fenced and gated!), high chairs, baby change facilities and food that’s friendly for little ones. Here’s our ultimate guide to cafes for mums groups in Perth…

Cafes for Mums Groups Perth – North

Lark Cafe, Scarborough

There’s a café in Perth that boasts an amazing playground! Lark‘s fully fenced and gated nature playground is brilliant – with a fort, flying fox and more. The lark Lounge is available for small group bookings too – perfect for mums and bubs groups. Read more in the Buggybuddys review.

Find Lark at 158 Brighton Road, Scarborough.

Koorak Cafe, Kings Park

Koorak Cafe (formerly Stickybeaks Café) is found at Kings Park’s brilliant Ivey Watson Playground. There is plenty of seating outside under the alfresco. Or grab a takeaway to enjoy on a picnic rug in the playground? Read more in the Buggybuddys review.

Find Koorak Cafe at 10 Kulunga Grove, Kings Park.

Little T’s, Balcatta

Little T’s Café is the newest family friendly cafe on the block in Perth’s northern suburbs. Complete with a kids menu, a coffee window and a playground, Little T’s Café in Balcatta has you covered for those coffee catch ups and lunch dates! Read more in the Buggybuddys review.

Find Little T’s at 732 Karrinyup Road, Balcatta. 

Blacksmith, Highgate

Want an on-trend brunch catch up with your mum’s group? Blacksmith, on the Beaufort Street strip, is an eatery imported straight from Sydney. Out the back is where you’ll find the covered kids area, with a playroom, fenced and gated sandpit and lots of toys. Read more in the Buggybuddys review.

Find Blacksmith at 460 Beaufort Street, Highgate

Steam Haus, Maylands

Cottage-style Steam Haus, on the Whatley Street café strip, is a warren of little rooms and nooks to sit. One of the rooms has a dedicated kid’s area, there’s tables for parents to enjoy a bite and cuppa, while little ones play with toys and books. Perfect for a small Mum’s group catch up. Read more in the Buggybuddys review.

Find Steam Haus at 200 Whatley Cres, Maylands

Peppermint Green, Joondalup

Peppermint Green, is a great spot for a catch up with parents in the Joondalup area. The cafe features a long table, great for groups and a kids corner with plenty of books and toys to keep young children entertained. And if you love books, be sure to take along a novel to swap for a good read in their community library. Read the Buggybuddys review.

Find Peppermint Green at 7 Delage Street, Joondalup.

Blue Lotus Café, Stirling

At Blue Lotus Café, you can get a pot of herbal tea, as well as a pot-plant! Found at Waldecks garden centre, the modern café features a fully fenced and gated playground outside, covered by a shade sails in warmer months. There’s colourful play equipment perfect for toddlers and cosy coupes to “drive”. Read more in the Buggybuddys review.

Find Blue Lotus Café at on the corner of Karrinyup Road and Hamilton Street, Stirling.

The 5 Four Store, Bassendean

This little gem has it all. The 5 four Store is a large space, perfect for multiple strollers, as well as having a great kids play corner.  The quirky mismatched vintage cafe serves up great coffee and snacks, in the heart of Bassendean. Read more in the Buggybuddys review.

Find The 5 Four Store at 71 Old Perth Road, Bassendean. 

Flinderz, Hillarys

Flinderz is a suburban gem located at the leafy Hillary’s Shopping Centre. The café, has seating inside (including a large table) and a shady alfresco area, is a good spot for a mothers group get together. There’s a fenced and gated kid’s corner, with toys, a play kitchen and dollhouse, fantastic for keeping busy toddlers entertained. Read more in the Buggybuddys review.

Find Flinderz at 110 Flinders Ave, Hillarys.

Cafes for Mums Groups – Swan Valley

Swan Valley Station, Henley Brook

Swan Valley Station is a brilliant find. The garden centre with gift shop and café is so family friendly. Kids will love the large, shady play area, as well as meeting all the farm animals and having a toddle around the Marron Lake and Sculpture Trail! We think it’s a great spot to organise a catch up, find a shady spot outside and enjoy a cuppa while the kids play. Read more in the Buggybuddys blog. 

Find Swan Valley Station at 60 Forest Road, Henley Brook.

Maison St Horne, Caversham

French patisserie Maison St Honore is a gorgeous cafe which welcomes kids with open arms. There’s lush green grass and ample area for the kids to play on a cubby style frame – leaving the adults to enjoy macarons and other French treats. Read more in the Buggybuddys review.

Find Maison St Honoré at 100 Benara Road, Caversham.

Slate Café, Bennett Springs

Kids will be well entertained at Slate Café, which found on the fringes of the Swan Valley. The outside play area features a playroom, a nature play area, play equipment, cosy coupes and more. Throw down a picnic rug on the grass and watch the kids while you sip on a hot coffee and enjoy a chat. There’s a small indoor toy corner too. Read more in the Buggybuddys review. 

Find Slate Café at 12 Dulwich Street, Bennett Springs.

SubZero Gelato, Henley Brook

SubZero Gelatois a ‘must visit’ for ice cream lovers big and small. As well as lots of the cold stuff, there’s hot drinks on offer at the shop-cafe with alfresco seating. The huge grassy outside area with brilliant wooden Ice Cream Van is fabulous for kids (perfect for running off their sugar rush too)! Read more in the Buggybuddys review.

Find SubZero Gelato at 10581 W Swan Rd, Henley Brook.

Have we missed your favourite spot for a Mum’s group meet-up in the northern suburbs and Swan Valley? Let us know in the comments below!

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