Tucked inside Karrinyup Waters Resort in Gwelup, Karrinyup Waters Cafe (KW Cafe) is a relaxed, family‑friendly spot that you can visit even if you’re not staying at the park. Set just behind the main reception, the café overlooks a fully fenced Playground, making it an easy choice for meeting friends while the kids burn off energy.
Families can choose between the upstairs balcony, with a view over the resort and Playground, or the ground‑level outdoor seating right beside the play area. From either spot you have good sightlines to the Playground, which is covered with shade sails.
The play space features two separate structures: a smaller one suited to toddlers, and a more challenging climbing frame for older children, so siblings of different ages are all catered for. On bright days it can still feel quite sunny, so it’s worth bringing hats and sunscreen.
The KW Cafe menu has a strong all‑day family appeal, starting with breakfast classics like eggs your way on toast, a generous KW Big Breakfast, brioche French toast, chicken waffle Benedict and an avocado lover’s plate loaded with feta, dukkha and roasted veggies. A kids’ breakfast section keeps little tummies happy with options such as egg on toast, avocado on toast, pancakes or waffles with Nutella and strawberries. From late morning, the focus shifts to hearty lunches and dinners: think WA beef and buttermilk fried chicken burgers with chips, a veggie burger, kids’ nuggets, fish and gnocchi, plus pub‑style mains like chicken parmy, fish of the day, butter chicken curry, lamb shank and slow‑cooked beef cheeks. There’s a good spread of vegetarian and gluten‑friendly choices, colourful salads, house‑made gnocchi and a tempting pizza list making it easy to please everyone from toddlers to grandparents.
KW Cafe is fully licensed, so you can enjoy a glass of wine, a tap beer or a cocktail with your meal if you’re settling in for a long lunch or early dinner. The resort‑style setting, complete with lush landscaping and that holiday‑park buzz, makes it feel like a mini stay‑cation spot even if you live just around the corner. It’s particularly inviting in the evening when families gather for pizzas and casual dinners after a swim in the resort pools.
The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the combination of easy parking, on‑site toilets, kid‑friendly food and a great Playground makes Karrinyup Waters Cafe a very handy option for catch‑ups with other families, especially if you’re looking for somewhere where the children can play within view while adults actually get to finish a coffee.
Karrinyup Waters Cafe (KW Cafe)
Address: 467 North Beach Road, Gwelup WA 6018
Opening hours:
- Tuesday to Friday: 8am – 8pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 7.30am – 8pm
- Monday: Closed
Website: https://www.kwr.net.au/kw-cafe/
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