Hands up who loves a sparkly, hidden gem? ME. And I’m assuming you, too, since you’re reading this. Most of us have a few fiercely guarded treasures when it comes to our local favourites, heck, I once didn’t want to review a massage place that was offering 2-hour life-changing massages for 50 bucks because I was scared I wouldn’t be able to get a booking after I published the review. And I was right.
But with that said, my oversharing nature once again prevails and I find myself in front of my laptop furiously tapping the keys in order to share some of the latest and greatest local wellness secrets that Perth has to offer.
Read on and share your secrets in the comments… if you dare.
♥ Frozberries, Malaga
If you’re a big smoothie lover like me, you’ll be obsessed with the game-changing Frozberries warehouse, located in Malaga.
Upon entry, you’re greeted by deep freezers filled to the brim with delicious wild blueberries, strawberries, dragonfruit, kiwi fruit, peach, and berry mixes – the list goes on and on and on and on (in the best possible way).
One of my favourite things is that they stock all those hard-to-find frozen fruits that you’ll often see in American or European recipes online, such as guava, elderberries, papaya and so much more. It’s honestly heaven – especially these days when the price of frozen fruit at Colesworth keeps rising, and the 1/2 price specials are few and far between, Frozberries offers much more fruity bang for your buck.
One trip to Frozberries and you’ll be blending up plant-based powerhouse smoothies in a jiffy, and with the weather finally cooling down, you might even be inspired to make a yummy galette or crumble. Invite me over when you do!
Frozberries is located at 9 Industry Street, Malaga and is open to the public.
♥ Vajaycial @ Sweet Lab, Applecross
This one caused a rift in the group chat, with some outraged that such a treatment exists (women are perfect as they are!), and while I consider myself a strong feminist and don’t disagree, it appears the primary reason for this vajaycial to exist is to keep the area ingrown free.
Thankfully I haven’t had an ingrown hair in about 20 years thanks to the magic of IPL, but I acutely remember the pain of regular ingrowns when waxing was on the menu, and as such, can understand the desire to have someone else deal with the issue for you.
The V-Facial / vajaycial is available at Sweet Lab in Applecross, Perth.
Sweet Lab is the go-to in Perth for sugar waxing, or sugaring, which is an eco-friendly, super hygienic and (supposedly) less painful & less ingrown hair-y alternative to waxing. Despite all this, sometimes a sneaky ingrown can still pop through, and this is where the V-Facial comes in.
Once you whip off your bottoms and bare all, your lady-zone will be treated to a gentle steam to soften the skin, cleanse, serum, chemical peel, ingrown extractions, high-frequency electrical current and a hydro jelly mask. It’s a lot.
So whether you choose to sport a beauty of a bush, go dolphin smooth, or somewhere in between, the vajaycial at Sweet Lab is on hand to help keep you ingrown free.
What’s your take? Lemme know in the comments!
♥ My Health Market Health Food Store at Midland Gate
Hear me out. There’s health food stores and then there’s epic health food stores. My Health Market is most definitely the latter, and is situated, perhaps unexpectedly, in good old Midland Gate.
The store is large, spacious, perfectly lit, and contains almost every health product imaginable. There’s also a cute cafe with hot drinks, smoothies and a small range of vegan and gluten free / keto options on offer.
Of strong interest to me is the incredible selection of unique kombuchas, local vegan cheeses, choccy cacao drink mixes and more tea options than you can imagine. And that’s not even scratching the surface. Snacks, home goods, beauty products, organic pantry essentials and so. many. supplements.
The staff are all friendly and happy to help, they’ll even call you when products come in if you put your name down (rare in this day and age!), and of course there are naturopaths and nutritionists aplenty.
If you find yourself out in the 6056, then a stop in at the Gate to check out My Health Market is an absolute must.
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♥ Hinata Cafe, East Fremantle
On a hidden street in East Fremantle is a hidden cafe that every local knows about but those from further afield may not have had the pleasure of discovering. Hinata Cafe is Fremantle’s own little Kyoto.
Be instantly transported to a homely and cozy kitchen where you are welcomed with heart, serving authentic Japanese fare and the best iced matcha latte in town. The Hinata brunch set (based on seasonal delights) is unmissable and caters to allergies with vegan, vegetarian & gluten-free options.
There’s usually a small line at Hinata Cafe as it’s walk-in only but don’t be deterred, a short wait is worth it, trust me. This is my birthday lunch, celebrations, solo reading date, and impress-a-friend spot. THE DRINKS alone are a highlight with top favourites being: Japanese whisked matcha, black sesame soy latte, homemade ginger ale, and Yuzu (Japanese citrus) soda float.
Make a beeline for the fridge inside beside the counter for homemade Japanese desserts (including hard-to-find classics like sakura anpan buns and taiyaki waffles) and you’ll see examples of the savoury dishes available.
Follow Hinata Cafe on Instagram for announcements of Omakase Dinners – nights with long-table style shared food. After you’ve feasted your soul, head to Booyeembara Park nearby for some nature/ lying under a tree time. You’ll find me there dreaming about the mochi and yuzu cheesecake…
So what do you think? Have you been to any of these ‘secret spots’? Which one is your fave? Lets chat in the comments below!
Be well,
xoxo
Annette
Co-written by Andjelka – a tea and moss lover who is writing her first book about pilgrimaging, read her latest pieces on Substack — The Magic of What Happens.
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