The scent of freshly baked bread and pastries is coming from the kitchen of Little Valley Bakehouse, the realisation of a dream for local couple Emma and Johnpaul McNeill. The bakery has taken over the cafe at Baba and Dida’s, one of Caversham’s longest-running fruit and vegetable growers.
Emma is a self-taught baker and she specialises in stone-baked organic white sourdough, fermented for 24 to 48 hours using a German rye starter that she’s nurtured for more than a decade. Focusing on quality over quantity, there’s no set menu, with pies, pastries, cookies and slices changing according to what’s in season.
“What began as a love of baking at home has slowly grown into a vision for a warm, welcoming space centred around slow food, good coffee and community,” Emma says.
“Working alongside Baba and Dida’s has also allowed this vision to naturally tie into the surrounding produce and rural character of the Swan Valley. My dream of a rustic bakery inspired by old fashioned country bakehouses has come to life, with the bigger premises allowing me to experiment more.”
Little Valley Bakehouse
2540 West Swan Rd, Caversham.
Open Thursday to Sunday.
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One of Western Australia’s best-loved dairy brands, family owned and operated Harvey Cheese, has expanded from Wokalup to the Swan Valley.
“It felt like a natural fit,” says Beverley Sayers, the Swan Valley store manager. “The Valley is home to so many multigenerational producers, wineries, growers, and artisan businesses, that share the same values we do — provenance, craftsmanship, and pride in local produce.”
Since opening in late 2025, Beverley says the Swan Valley store has been welcoming visitors and locals alike.
Popular cheese varieties include OMG Triple Cream, three year old Vintage Western Red and Marinated Mediterranean Fetta. Beverley says the cultured butter range used in their toasties is also developing a cult following.
Harvey Cheese offers curated cheese platters, barista made coffee, gourmet toasties, waffles, 16 flavours of Junction Ice Creamery ice cream and other WA-made gourmet fare.
Harvey Cheese
Shop 7/8, 660 Great Northern Hwy,
Herne Hill. Open 7 days.
Looking for Italian-made clothing, beautiful accessories, gifts or locally produced souvenirs? Then head to Jilby’s Boutique in Guildford.
Opened in late 2025, it’s the bigger sibling of the original Jilby’s started ten years ago by Jill James at Fremantle Market.
“We sell a gorgeous range of mostly Italian labels such as La Strada, La Sofia, Wednesday Lulu, Imagine Fashion, Bottega Moda and Amici together with Australian labels such as Worthier, Cindy G, Iris Maxi and Caroline Morgan,” Jill says.
“What Jilby’s the business stands for is empowering women to mature on their own terms,” Jill explains. “When I opened Guildford, I changed the business tag line to ‘stay fabulous’. Our aim is to help remind women they are already, and have always been, fabulous."
Jilby’s also carries handbags by Serenade Leather, Nicole Lee USA and a unique range of cork handbag products imported from Portugal.
Jilby’s Boutique
4/175 James St, Guildford.
With its picturesque lake and playground, Oakover Grounds has long been popular for everything from family gatherings to Christmas functions.
After closing in March 2025, the venue has a new lease on life from the team behind Chapel Farm and Beezlebub Brewing Co (formerly Collector of Souls).
The restaurant, cellar door and smokehouse has reopened, with Beezelbub Brewing Co spirits joining the tasting bench.
The former Barrel Bar has become the Lake House, a new wedding and function venue.
Oakover Grounds
14 Yukich Close, Middle Swan.
Get away to the heart of wine country at this renovated, self-contained four bedroom home operated by Sittella Winery.
Set amongst the vines with views of the Swan River, the home has multiple living areas with plenty of space for families, friends or wedding parties.
It’s a short stroll to the cellar door for a complimentary tasting, with a guest discount for cellar door wine sales and dining.
Vineyard Residence
102 Barrett St, Herne Hill.
Lumea Pilates
1/660 Great Northern Hwy, Herne Hill.
If you need to work off all the wine and cheese, this boutique studio offers casual classes and intro packages.
ClicknPay
624 Great Northern Hwy, Herne Hill.
This new direct to the public Halal butcher selects and processes its own range of Australian beef, lamb, goat, camel, buffalo, and chicken.
Balmain Estate
85 Bisdee Rd, Millendon.
One of the Valley’s oldest family vineyards is now home to a multi-space events and wedding venue.
Valencia Bar and Grill
55 Benara Road, Caversham.
Vineyard charm meets cowboy soul at Caversham’s new local. Think cold pints, cheeky good times and nightly specials
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