Zekka
Friday, August 6th, 2010
Perhaps it’s remiss to mention it here, but the first thing I notice about Zekka — aside from the modern rusted laser-cut signage; aside from the hand-illustrated shop-long mural, and aside from the snazzy fashion on display — is a penisless cardboard mannequin 1.5 times the size of a normal humanoid.
He They It stands at the entrance, gawking out of the cafe to King St beyond.
Zekka is an edgy, fringe, avant-garde fashion outlet that houses some serious brands I’ve never even heard of.
I haven’t shopped there myself (perhaps sometime in the future), but I do come for the coffee.
The cafe occupies a similar space as the fashion outlet, however it is less edgy and more minimal and a helluva lot more functional.
Zekkacafe is found at the rear of the store which opens up high into the urban environment, the lighting is reflected by the buttresses of buildings. Its an airy column of brick and mortar– good for soaking up the thermal mass of summer, but more like a conduit for breeze in winter.
As you would expect, the cafe does all its own cakes and glass cabinet goodies, light lunches and the like — nothing too serious.
The (coffee) prices are what you would expect in Perth ($3–4), and the quality is worth going back for.
They use Crema (thanks everyone for letting me know!) and Avon Valley Milk.
This time of the year, because of the greener pastures, the milk is sweet.
Don’t believe me?
Order a milk-based coffee without sugar and you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
I’d recommend this place if you’re after a little get-away from burning up the CC on King St or having your office cubicle close further around you. Respite time? It’s perfect.
The space is quite unusual and the coffee is tops — a spirited rival to Tiger Tiger for the best cup in town.
My 2 cents? They don’t have a small bar license. Pity.
(08) 9481 1772
Perth City
74 King St
Perth, 6000
