For little train spotters, thereโs a place in Perth where you can imagine youโre on one of Thomasโs carriages Annie or Clarabelle โ or even the Hogwarts Express! At Dome Cafe in Bassendean, the railway rich suburb has embraced its heritage on the side of the tracks and created a wonderful space to enjoy a cuppa in a train carriage!
Before heading to the nearby WA Rail Transport Museum, we stopped by for a bit of morning tea. Found at Bassendean Shopping Village, the huge two story Dome Cafรฉ has plenty of space to sit โ but we think you just canโt go past a booth inside the restored train carriage. Youโll want to watch little ones on the spiral staircase, which leads to an outdoor rooftop area.
So we boarded the beautiful 100+ year-old refurbished train carriage. A narrow corridor leads past a number of booths (which fit 4 to 6 people). The front and the back of the train feature rooms with larger, standalone tables.
We were lucky to grab a booth in the train, at the popular cafรฉ. It was a real treat to sit on the beautiful leather seats, surrounded by vintage touches.
A slideshow shows old photos of the train when it was in use, as well as images of the restoration.
Dome is an affordable and consistent cafรฉ, with a huge menu with something to suit everyone. We also found the service was very friendly and helpful.
Little Chef was treated to a โfluffy Koalaโ, a caramello koala milkshake, topped with cream and a caramello koala, who soon lost his head!
I had a hot cup of coffee.
I shared a moist orange and almond cake, which is also gluten free.
Dome Bassendean is a must visit for train lovers of all ages and well worth a visit โ especially if youโre heading to the train museum.
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Find Dome Cafe at Bassendean Shopping Village, West Road, Bassendean (opposite the wafl oval)