When you have a dog, you have a best friend. And your best friend deserves the best. It’s hard to say no to their little faces, so give in and take them out on an adventure. After a day running around on the beach, get your energy back up at one of the many dog-friendly cafes and bars around Melbourne. There’s some cafes that are devoted entirely to dogs, and there’s also plenty of cafes and bars that are both dog-friendly and people-friendly. So if you’re planning an outing with your furry friend, here’s a list to get you started.
1. Doghouse Dog Café
Doghouse Dog Café is in the heart of Collingwood and it’s the perfect place to spoil your best friend. Your furry friend can drink a dogachino, sip on a beef-flavoured beer and eat some delicious treats. Doghouse truly is a place where the dog is the star and their human is the supporting actor. On top of the café experience, you can also book birthday parties and meet-ups, so that your dog can make some friends! And if there’s anything else you need, the retail store has treats, toys, harnesses and more available for purchase.
📍195 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066.
2. Chez Misty
Love crepes? Then you simply must take your dog to Chez Misty. This charming venue has crepes specially designed for dogs, created by nutritionist Cerasela and dog trainer Marc. The doggy crepes are made with buckwheat flour wrapped in coconut oil, and have tasty flavours like peanut butter, beef and more. Dogs can enjoy puppachinos, and if you stop by on a weekend, sample a dog dish of the day. Humans can also indulge in a selection of crepes, galettes and salads. Birthday parties are also available if you’d like to celebrate a special occasion.
📍103 Grey St, St Kilda VIC 3182
3. The Dog Café
Head to The Dog Café in Boronia to enjoy some human and doggie treats. While you sip on a coffee, your best friend can slurp up a puppacino and nom some donuts, bones or cake pops. Meet other furry friends and throw them a dog birthday party, or even a doggie wedding! See more here.
📍Rear of 120 Boronia Rd, Boronia VIC 3155.
4. Paw’s Up Café
Treat your dog to nothing but the best at Paw’s Up Café. They have a wide menu for pups, with different types of Pawsupaccino and other drinks on offer. They also have delicious treats like meatballs, hotdogs and pupcakes to spoil your pooch. There is also a menu for humans so that the two of you can eat together. In addition to the café, there is also a retail space and grooming service available on-site.
📍306 Whitehorse Rd, Balwyn VIC 3103.
5. The Farm Café
The Collingwood Children’s Farm aims to bring people in Melbourne closer to the land, animals, farm life and community. And, true to its ethos, they are very dog friendly. While the Farm Café only has people food, the café’s alfresco area is the perfect place to relax with your best friend. Indulge in a bit of brunch while they slurp on a pupachino. See more here.
📍18 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067.
6. The Tipsy Cow
We’ve looked at plenty of dog-friendly cafes so far, but what about bars? The Tipsy Cow is a bar that treats your dogs like royalty. Enjoy a drink in the courtyard or, if it’s too cold, you and your pup can huddle together indoors. On top of that, you can throw parties for dogs at The Tipsy Cow, so that you can celebrate your best friend in style.
📍359 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207.
7. Great Northern Hotel
The Great Northern Hotel loves dogs so much they made their own Instagram for all the pooches that come by the pub. People and puppies can sit in their beer garden and have a good time. If you’re a big fan of Great Northern Hotel, you can buy a dog leash with a bottle opener from their merchandise store. See more here.
📍644 Rathdowne St, Carlton North VIC 3054.
8. Lenny’s Pup Shop
Taking your dog to the off-least park in Altona? Don’t forget to swing by Lenny’s Pup Shop. This mobile dog cafe is a great place to pick up a pup cup or a pawtein bowl. They also have dog treats and toys available for purchase. Find out more.
📍Apex Park, Altona VIC 3018
9. West 48
Enjoy great coffee and good food at West 48 in Footscray. According to them, the more dogs, the better! Their love of dogs inspired them to support The Lost Dogs Home. Lounge outside the café and see if you can make any new furry friends. See more here.
📍48 Essex St, Footscray VIC 3011.
10. Bellboy Cafe
Located in East Brunswick Village, Bellboy Cafe is a lovely dog-friendly venue. Loosely inspired by hospitality and hotels, dogs have a ‘check-in’ zone, or blue dog house, on the outdoor terrace. Relax with a coffee and a bagel, while your pup enjoys a puppachino and a treat. See more here.
📍131 Nicholson St, Brunswick East VIC 3057
11. Old Man Drew
The utterly dreamy Old Man Drew is a charming cafe for people and pooches. Pop into the dog-friendly vintage garden and enjoy a meal with your furry friend. While you indulge with a bit of brunch, your dog can enjoy a puppachino and other doggie treats. More info here.
📍359-361 Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale VIC 3032
12. Miss Drew’s Bakery and Dog Café
The next time you’re on the Mornington Peninsula, stop by Miss Drew’s Bakery and Dog Café in Tyabb. In this retro-inspired venue, your pup will feel spoiled with their range of seasonal treats, pup cakes, cookies and more. They also throw birthday pawties and make custom cakes and cookies. See more here.
📍14 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Tyabb VIC 3913