The best food and drink to try if you’re spending the day in Perth

Ditch the January blues and visit the Fair City for a day, where you can get everything from gorgeous curries, mouth-watering burgers and decadent hot chocolates.

By Joanna Bremner

January 20 2024, 6:00am

The best food and drink to try if you're spending the day in Perth, including this burger from The Bulldog Frog. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

There is plenty of amazing food and drink to try on a trip to Perth.

The Fair City, so named for Sir Walter Scott’s novel The Fair Maid of Perth in 1828, is packed full of great spots for foodies.

Well-positioned with tourist spots aplenty surrounding the city, there are lots of reasons to visit Perth – including the food and drink offering.

So peruse our food and drink guide to get some inspiration for your next visit to Perth.

Breakfast

8am to 11am

For the most important meal of the day, why not visit Coffee & Things?

You can treat yourself to a delicious croissant for as little as £2.50.

Plus, they do a very creamy hot chocolate – perfect for dipping in your croissant.

Coffee & Things in Perth. — Coffee & Things serves delicious hot chocolate. Image: Joanna Bremner/DC Thomson.

Address: 10-12 St John St, Perth PH1 5SP

But if you’re in the mood for something more filling, there’s also Maya’s Kitchen and Bar. They offer a wide variety of options for an all-day breakfast.

There’s a full-on highlander breakfast, American style breakfast, plus vegan and veggie breakfasts and more.

Breakfast at Maya’s Kitchen and Bar, Perth. Image: Maya’s Kitchen and Bar.

You can also enter Pancake Heaven for just £7.95.

Address: 70a Tay St, Perth PH2 8NN

Coffee and cake

11am to 12pm

Coffee and cake is a must on your visit to Perth.

A sweet, moist slice of cake and a steaming cup of coffee can cure all ills.

Hinterland is a great spot for a dose of deliciousness, with a range of coffees and cakes to choose from.

The mango cake and coffee at Hinterland, Perth. Image: Hinterland.

Address: 10 St. Johns Place, Perth PH1 5SZ

The Willowgate Café is a wholesome cabin-style spot on the edge of Perth.

The old fishing bothy is beside the fishing lagoon, and with a log-burning fire it’s like something out of a storybook.

There, you can find a range of hot drinks to help you get cosy, plus plenty of tasty traybakes to choose from.

With cookies, muffins and scones, there are lots of sweet treats to get stuck into.

Chocolate cake at The Willowgate Café at the edge of Perth. Image: The Willowgate Café.

Address: Stockgreen Lodge, Lairwell, Perth PH2 7JU

Lunch

12pm to 3pm

By now, you’re needing something bigger than a slice of cake to fill you up. And Perth has plenty of places for a filling, delicious lunch.

First off, is the The Bulldog Frog.

This popular café on Methven Street has mouth-watering options which are making me hungry just writing about them.

They have a great mix of options, with everything from toasties and wraps, to huge burgers and loaded plates of nachos.

The Piggie Smalls burger with hash browns at The Bulldog Frog in Perth. — The Piggie Smalls burger with hash browns at The Bulldog Frog. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Address: 1 S Methven St, Perth PH1 5PE

Well-loved for a cracking afternoon tea, Effie’s of Perth also offers a delicious lunch menu.

The traditional grub includes macaroni and cheese with Mature Lockerbie cheese. There’s also lasagne, homemade steak pie, scampi and baked potatoes.

The dishes at Effie’s are affordable and if you’re looking for something less filling, they also have a range of sandwich options for £7.45.

Address: 202 High St, Perth PH1 5PA

Snack

3pm to 6pm

In between lunch and dinner, you might need something tasty to fill a gap.

At Provender Brown Delicatessen on Perth’s George Street, you can get your hands on the likes of a pot of olives from the deli counter, or sausage rolls and scotch eggs.

There are also lots of savoury snacks like crisps and nuts to keep you going.