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First look inside Perth’s new dessert café Haute Dolci

The eatery's opening date has also been confirmed.

Omann Javed at Haute Dolci in Perth on Monday January 8 2024.
Manager Omann Javed at Haute Dolci in Perth. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Luxury dessert café Haute Dolci is set to open in Perth city centre at the start of next week.

The eatery will welcome customers from Monday, January 15, with “huge portions” promised.

As well as desserts, the 60-seat café will also serve sandwiches, paninis and burgers.

The outlet will be at the former site of the Transform Furniture Shop and has seen the shop completely renovated.

The Courier has been given an exclusive look inside Perth’s newest eatery.

Pictures inside Haute Dolci

A white and teal colour scheme has been chosen for the restaurant. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Modern artworks adorn the walls. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
The HD logo is visible throughout. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
It is hoped that customers will enjoy the contemporary design. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
There are around 60 seats for customers. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Haute Dolci opens on Monday, January 15. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Haute Dolci currently has 18 stores across the UK – with Perth being its second Scottish location after Edinburgh.

The café was originally due to open in December, but delays meant the opening was pushed back to January.

Manager Omann Javed at Haute Dolci in Perth on Monday January 8 2024.
Manager Omann Javed says Haute Dolci ‘will bring something new to Perth’. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
The café will offer teas, coffees, breakfast, brunch, desserts and burgers. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Omann Javed, who attended Perth’s Viewlands Primary School and then Morrison’s Academy in Crieff, will manage the café.

He said: “I’m really excited now that it’s all done and I can’t wait to open it.

“We’ll be doing teas, coffees, breakfast, brunch, desserts and burgers.

“There will be a good variety.

“It will bring something new to Perth with its decor and ambience.

“We’ve had good feedback, a lot of people are excited about it.”

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