Teeter Bakery

Teeter Bakery in Perth is a small patisserie-style shop that locals plan their week around, mostly because it isn't open every day. Check the hours before you head in, and aim to get there early, since word is the pastries sell out fast.

The croissants are the headline. People rave about the flaky, properly laminated ones, and there's a ham and gruyere-style croissant that one local called light yet filling. Beyond that, the sausage rolls and pies get plenty of love, along with kouign amann, pain au raisin, quiche and a chiffon cake someone described as lighter and fluffier than any they'd had before. The Basque cheesecake comes up often too, with its deeply caramelised top and creamy centre. Sourdough baguettes and fresh sandwiches round out the range.

They also take custom cake orders and do catering. One regular told us Teeter supplied cakes for a special event and the guests were still talking about them afterwards. If you're after something for an occasion, it's worth asking about options, including dietary needs. We've heard the team is helpful with suggestions there.

Coffee is a proper part of the visit, with drip and filter options that locals rate highly. It's takeaway-friendly, and one person had their order in hand within about five minutes on a midweek morning. Seating is mainly outdoors and the shopfront is small, so it suits a quick stop or a small group, and a nearby park makes a pleasant spot to eat. There's free street parking, though it can fill up and you may need to walk a little further. Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted, and there's a wheelchair-accessible car park.

The staff come across as warm and genuinely invested. Customers mention the care that goes into each item, and one was happily welcomed when they turned up with their own container for the pastries. Prices are seen as fair for the quality, which keeps the regulars coming back, some for years, and the morning queue is part of the routine.

If you're in Perth and want pastries made with real attention, Teeter is a very easy one to recommend. Go early, bring an appetite, and order more than one thing.