If you’re looking for a family-friendly café that feels a little different from the usual suburban coffee stop, The Crooked Spire in Henley Brook is absolutely worth adding to your list. Located around 30 minutes north-east of Perth, this quirky café sits right beside Wongin Park, making it a brilliant spot for coffee, snacks and a play.
The Henley Brook café has a relaxed café-meets-art-house feel from the moment you arrive. It is warm, creative and full of personality, with urban-inspired artwork, quirky little details and music adding to the atmosphere. There is plenty to look at while you wait for your coffee, including handmade bracelets, sweets, coffee beans, sunscreen and ice creams. It feels less like a standard suburban café and more like a friendly community hub where families can slow down, grab a treat and enjoy the space.
One of the best things about The Crooked Spire Henley Brook is its location right beside Wongin Park Playground. This makes it a super handy spot for parents and carers who want to enjoy a coffee while the kids have a run around nearby. The Playground is fantastic for burning off energy, and once children are in the main play area it feels quite contained, with the exits leading back towards the café area or main entrance points.
There is seating available both indoors and outdoors, so you can choose to sit inside and enjoy the cosy, arty atmosphere or head outside where you can make the most of the park setting.
The outdoor option is ideal with kids, especially if they are keen to be close to the Playground. The café is also well set up for younger families, with high chairs available and onsite toilets that include a baby change station.
Parking directly near the café can be a little limited, particularly during busy times, but there is street parking available nearby if the main spaces are full. It is worth allowing a few extra minutes on weekends, school holidays or sunny mornings when everyone has the same coffee-and-play idea.
The menu has plenty of easy family favourites. Breakfast items and “Spire Specials” are available from 7am to 12pm, while hot chips are available all day, which is always a win with kids. There are children’s options too, including nuggets and chips served with dipping sauce.
The glass cabinet is also very tempting, filled with bakery-style treats such as brownie bites and cinnamon roll bites.
There is a large range of hot and cold drinks, and the café sometimes offers fun limited-time specials. Everything is served in takeaway-style cups and packaging, which works really well for the location. You can grab your order and wander out to the grass, Playground or shaded seating areas, making it an easy option if the kids do not want to sit still for long.
What really makes The Crooked Spire memorable is the vibe. The staff are friendly, efficient and quick with orders, even when it is busy. The music, artwork and community feel give the café loads of personality, making it somewhere that feels fun and welcoming rather than just another coffee stop.
The Crooked Spire also has a second location in Midland, with the same creative coffeehouse identity the brand is known for. Inspired by the famous crooked spire in Chesterfield, the café celebrates creativity, character and the beauty of things being a little imperfect. That personality really shines through at the Henley Brook café, making it a lovely spot for families to enjoy a relaxed catch-up, coffee, treats and a play at the park.
The Crooked Spire
Henley Brook Store
Address: 37 Mulberry Crescent, Henley Brook, Western Australia 6056
Phone: 0434 937 907
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7am to 2pm, weekends 7am to 2pm
Website: crookedspire.net
Midland Store
Address: 71 Victoria Street, Midland Junction, Western Australia 6056
Phone: 0401 011 117
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm, weekends 7am to 2pm
Website: crookedspire.net
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