The Old Laundry, Namaste India and Chinta Cafe are the North Perth spots with the strongest recent reviews, plus a quick look at the old town hall.
North Perth is one of those suburbs that’s easy to drive straight through on the way to somewhere else. Which is a shame, because it’s got a proper little food scene once you stop and park. I went through the recent reviews to find the places people are still raving about in 2026, and these three kept coming up.
Quick facts
- Where: North Perth, City of Vincent, between Leederville and Mount Lawley
- Main eat streets: Angove Street, Fitzgerald Street and Scarborough Beach Road
- Best for: a slow lunch, a brunch catch-up or an easy curry night
- Good to know: hours vary a lot between these places, so check before you head over
The Old Laundry, for a long lunch in the courtyard
The Old Laundry sits at 22 Angove Street and it’s the one I’d pick if I had a free afternoon. It’s a bar and kitchen with a full bar, a courtyard that hosts functions, and a chef’s choice menu that reviewers keep mentioning. Recent reviewers have been happy with the food and the service, and the courtyard gets a mention too.
For me, a cold beer in a courtyard with nowhere to be is about as good as a weekday gets.
“Hadn’t been here for a while so caught up with a friend for a long lunch.”
StiggyMUFC, July 2026, Tripadvisor review
That reviewer went on to give the whole thing five out of five, and another from April 2026 hosted a standing lunch for 25 people in the courtyard and loved it. Worth knowing if you’re organising a birthday.
Namaste India Angove Street, for curry night
A few doors down at 18 Angove Street, Namaste India is sitting on a perfect 5.0 on Tripadvisor at the time of writing. That’s rare. The reviews read like they’re from regulars, with people saying they’ve been back again and again and calling it their favourite Indian.
“The food is freshly made and served promptly and is always delicious.”
Wayne G, April 2026, Tripadvisor review
Another reviewer from July 2026 called it “superb Indian food” and mentioned it’s an evenings and takeaway spot, so plan this one for dinner. Butter chicken, beef madras and the samosas all get name-checked in the reviews.
Chinta Cafe, for breakfast or brunch
Chinta is at 29 Scarborough Beach Road and it’s the heavyweight of the suburb on Tripadvisor, with more than 450 reviews and a 4.1 average. It’s a daytime cafe, and several of the recent five-star reviews come from people who keep coming back, including someone who held their 70th birthday there in September 2026.
“Been here a few times, so didn’t hesitate to have my 70th birthday celebration at Chinta and had the best time.”
Holidays209, September 2026, Tripadvisor review
To be fair, not every review is glowing. One in October 2026 complained about a long wait for food, so if you’re in a hurry, maybe go early or outside the weekend rush.
Walk it off at the old town hall
If you’re parking on View Street, take a minute to look at the North Perth Town Hall complex at 20 to 22 View Street. The lesser hall opened in 1902, back when North Perth was its own municipality, and the main hall was added in 1910. The City of Vincent heritage record has the full history, and it’s still used as a community hall today.
Make a night of it
North Perth butts right up against a few other good food suburbs. If you want to keep going, my picks for Mount Lawley’s Beaufort Street and the best restaurants in Mount Hawthorn are both a short drive away, and so are Inglewood’s Beaufort Street restaurants.
Featured image: North Perth Town Hall complex by Calistemon, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons, cropped.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on recent 2026 reviews, The Old Laundry on Angove Street is great for a long lunch with a bar and courtyard, Namaste India on Angove Street is a highly rated Indian restaurant for dinner, and Chinta Cafe on Scarborough Beach Road is a popular daytime cafe.
