Most people would be familiar with the Dome Cafe chains scattered around WA. We recently visited the Port Coogee location for a cuppa and cake and were pleasantly surprised.
The visit is worth it just for the location! What a view! Port Coogee is impressive in itself, but the Dome cafe has prime position over the marina and beyond. It was a delight to relax with our afternoon tea and take in the spectacular views of the ocean.
There is ample parking, though be warned, it can get very busy particularly in the summer months as beach-goers flock in their hundreds to this popular swimming spot – adjacent the cafe.
Patrons are spoiled for choice with seating with so many options with almost all of them offering million dollar water views. There is a lovely outdoor section both at the front of the cafe and on the jetty for alfresco dining. Most tables have shade.
The cafe is also a multi level establishment with both stairs and an elevator to the upper level. There is plenty of seating on both levels and again the outlook is amazing. The second floor boasts floor to ceiling windows that optimize the view. What better way to enjoy a meal!
The day we went it was quite busy so there was a bit of a wait and even a line developing at one point. However we received our meals efficiently and the staff were friendly and the service pleasant.Most would be familiar with the Dome menu, so no surprises there. Our coffees were spot on and cakes went down a treat. The meals we saw looked fresh and tasty and overall it was a pleasant experience.Courtesy Dome Port Coogee
I am 67 years of age and retired. I was born and bred in Perth but now live with my husband, Michael, in Albany, Western Australia. We have four children and six grandchildren. I have always enjoyed sports but my passion was basketball in which I played and attained State level. I coached at both junior and senior levels. I was also the team manager for the Perth Quit Breakers (now known as the Perth Lynx) for many years and was on the Board of the WA Basketball Association. I worked for Woodside Energy for 19 years before transferring to Darwin with my husband, also a Woodsider, who took up management of the Northern Territory operations of the company. I was the Private Secretary to the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory Govt. during my time there before retiring. My husband and I then travelled around Australia in a caravan for a year before finally settling for a seachange in Albany. We built a house at beautiful Goode Beach, joined the Albany Golf Club and started to explore our surrounds. We have made many friends since arriving in Albany and family and friends from near and far enjoy visiting and experiencing our part of the world. We are heavily involved in the Golf Club which keeps us busy. I enjoy reading, wining, dining, good friends and still love to travel both here in Oz and overseas.