"Welcome to Five Senses Coffee"

Situated on West Coast Highway in Sorrento, the distant murmur of the ocean gently soothes your senses as the friendly staff welcome you to Voyage Kitchen. Weekends are always busy — the uninitiated would be wise to book ahead — but early on this weekday there’s a little more breathing space.

Voyage always has a pleasant jumble of patrons — a few tanned, toned and sweaty bodies squeezed in alongside those of us who are a little lazier, plenty of young couples with bubs and the odd suit or two, multitasking with their laptop and breaky vying for space on the table.

There was universal agreement within our little group that the breakfast standout is undoubtedly Norma’s Salsa — the plate is generously stacked with two gently poached eggs, plump, grilled cherry tomatoes, half an avocado, wilted spinach and marinated feta on a couple of thick slices of toast. It’s hard to resist ordering it on every visit. Fluffy buttermilk pancakes arrive replete with the best of the current seasonal fruit, and at this time of the year, it’s poached pears, honey and rose water mascarpone and nut crumble. Gluten free bread is available on request, for an additional $1.00, which really ramps up the number of choices for the gluten-free individual.

We’re keen for a coffee infusion first up, and it’s served sweet and smooth, and it hits the spot. Little wonder, when we spy Tracey, one of Perth’s best baristas, reigning supreme at the Synesso.

The naughty-looking sweet things in the glass display cabinet allure with their siren song — white chocolate and hazelnut blondies, chocolate and pear brownies, and a choice of lemon or frangipani tart. The gluten-free flourless chocolate hazelnut cake is singing particularly sweetly this morning, but fortunately it’s early in the morning and our collective sweet teeth are still a little sleepy.

The lunch menu at Voyage features a daily changing range of burgers and filos, pies, paninis, quesadillas, toasties, wraps and savoury tarts, amongst other options. Voyage is a BYO-friendly establishment ($2.00 corkage per person), which is popular with the regulars.

There’s excitement at our table as we spot a blackboard notice — Voyage now opens for dinner from 6.00 to 9.00pm on Thursdays, with a two course set menu that changes each week. We have yet to experience the pleasure, but eagerly peruse this week’s menu as we discuss our Thursday evening availability.

The team at Voyage are meticulous in everything they do. They aim high, and hit the mark. They use only the best quality ingredients in all of their dishes, and their desire for excellence extends to their coffee, too. They know their blend, they take the time to ensure that every variable is just right, and their care and concern is translated to the result in the cup. Too often, the places that are passionate about the food they serve often let themselves down with their coffee, but thankfully, Voyage is one of the few exceptions.

Voyage Kitchen Delicatessen: 128 West Coast Highway, Sorrento WA 6020; Phone: (08) 9447 2443
Opening Hours: 7.00am – 2.00pm Monday, 7.00am – 5.00pm Tuesday to Sunday (also open 6.00 – 9.00pm on Thursdays)