The Best Dog-Friendly Cafes in Melbourne for Tail-Wagging Fun

Being a dog parent means wanting the very best for your furry friend while cherishing every moment you share together. And one of the simplest ways to weave quality time into your day is by bringing your pup along for breakfast, lunch, or brunch.

The city embraces its four-legged companions with ease — from leafy terraces and sunlit courtyards to warehouse cafes buzzing with energy, there are plenty of places where you and your dog can relax side by side. Here’s our pick of the most stylishly dog-friendly cafes in Melbourne, each one as welcoming as it is delicious.

Ms Felix

On the curve of Marine Parade, Ms Felix has given the old Cafe Racer site a fresh lease of life — bright, breezy, and just steps from the sand. The menu swings between playful and hearty, from jalapeño croquettes with brisket and birria sauce to apple-crumble croissant toast crowned with meringue. Outside, the tables are a dream for dog-owners: sea air, sunshine, and space for pups to curl up while their humans brunch. St Kilda walks begin — or end — here.

17 Marine Parade, St Kilda

ONA Coffee

In a converted warehouse on Ovens Street, ONA has become a Brunswick ritual. Inside, it’s all soaring ceilings and soft timber accents, but the outdoor deck is where the magic happens — laid-back, sun-warmed, and open to every pup in sight. Coffee is the headline act here (brewed with ONA’s award-winning beans), but the real joy is sipping something world-class while your dog stretches out under the table, tail tapping to the rhythm of the crowd.

22 Ovens Street, Brunswick

The Old Garage

This once-humble petrol station has found new life as one of Melbourne’s most relaxed dog-friendly brunch spots. The Old Garage pairs specialty coffee with a crowd-pleasing menu that runs from plant-based bowls to hearty bacon-and-eggs. There’s even a dedicated dog menu — complete with puppychinos — making it feel more like a community hub than a café. Settle into the breezy outdoor area, order something nourishing, and linger with your pup at your feet.

2A Glen Iris Road, Camberwell

Arcadia

Arcadia is Fitzroy at its most effortless: creative, communal, and casually stylish. Slide into a street-side table with your pup and order chilli folded eggs or Holy Crumpets draped in honey. Dogs are greeted with free treats and a puppa-chino, making it easy to stretch your stay from quick coffee to leisurely afternoon. The people-watching is superb, the cocktails surprisingly good, and the atmosphere relaxed enough to make every visit feel like a little holiday.

193 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

Mabels 

This Hawksburn Village favourite feels like an old-world cake shop reimagined for today. The counter is stacked with daily-baked delights — layered sandwiches, steaming pies, pillowy cupcakes — each crafted with care. Outside, the pavement tables fill quickly with locals and their pups, all basking in Coffee Supreme brews and the hum of village life. Sweet, charming, and just a touch indulgent, it’s the kind of place where you’ll happily lose an hour to people- and dog-watching.

525 Malvern Road, Toorak 

Cafe Providence 

With its intimate fit-out and warm welcome, Cafe Providence feels more like a neighbourhood living room than a cafe. Families, friends, and four-legged companions are all part of the daily rhythm here. The menu champions comfort done well — turmeric lattes, Prana Chai, plates of fresh, seasonal fare — while the atmosphere is unhurried, the service genuine. It’s the sort of spot where both you and your pup can exhale and feel right at home.

573 High Street, Prahran 

Bola Bake

Part cafe, part dessert dreamscape, Bola Bake is where brunch gets playful. Think French toast reimagined — strawberry shokupan, sweetcorn brûlée, banana split — alongside Basque cheesecakes and tiramisu lattes. Savoury plates are equally bold: fried chicken waffles, squid ink pasta, even blanket pasta carbonara. Dogs are warmly welcomed, with puppuccinos to match the spectacle. Add a lofty warehouse setting and it becomes a destination for both flavour seekers and dog lovers alike.

22A Fraser Street, Airport West

Deli Boy

With hands-down some of the best coffee, sandwiches, salads, and sweet treats in Melbourne, this dog-friendly deli is a haven for you and your furry friend. Relax in Deli Boy’s spacious courtyard where your pup will feel safe and comfortable while you indulge in delicious paninis, cured meats, cheeses, cakes, and coffee. Don’t hesitate to bring your best friend along for the treats and vibes – they’re all about cured meats and furred cuties here!

182 York Street, South Melbourne

Convoy 

Across from Queens Park, Convoy’s wraparound deck is a magnet for dogs and their owners. Inside, the menu plays with seasonal creativity — prawn rolls, cinnamon scroll pancakes, bright brunch plates that feel both thoughtful and generous. The coffee is excellent, the crowd is friendly, and the whole place carries the easy warmth of a neighbourhood favourite. With your pup dozing at your feet, it feels like a second living room.

109 Pascoe Vale Road, Moonee Ponds 

Plain Sailing

This sun-drenched corner spot is a fixture of Elwood’s cafe scene, and dogs are just as welcome as their owners. Fresh, inventive brunch dishes roll out alongside consistently excellent coffee, while shaded tables invite long, lazy mornings. There’s a convivial energy here — a mix of beach-goers, locals, and pups sharing space — that makes Plain Sailing feel like the suburb’s beating heart.

144 Ormond Road, Elwood

Red Cup Cafe 

Rustic and unpretentious, Red Cup is a Box Hill landmark with a big heart. The courtyard offers plenty of space for dogs to sprawl while their humans dig into fish tacos, hearty breakfasts, and Industry Beans coffee. There’s even a creamy puppuccino for your four-legged mate. It’s the kind of café where everyone feels welcome, and weekends hum with chatter, clinking cups, and happy paws underfoot.

1124 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill 

Perry’s (Peregrine Social Club)

On the edge of Valley Lake, Perry’s blends cafe culture with scenic vistas. Mornings bring Industry Beans coffee and relaxed breakfast plates; evenings shift toward spritzes and shared snacks. The outdoor space is expansive and dog-friendly, with free puppuccinos making pups feel just as welcome as their owners. With its lakeside setting and all-day offering, Perry’s is a social anchor for the community.

45 Valley Lake Boulevard, Keilor East 

Standing Room Coffee

What began as a tiny university cafe has matured into a polished northside favourite. Standing Room Coffee’s St Georges Road outpost offers beautifully brewed coffee, nourishing breakfast plates, and a deck that fills with dogs and their people most mornings. There’s a gentle hum here — locals pausing on their way to Edinburgh Gardens, laptops open, pups snoozing in the sun — that makes it feel both practical and quietly special.

187 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North

Cornerstone & Co

Hampton locals treasure Cornerstone & Co for its blend of Japanese-inspired plates and sunny, dog-friendly courtyard. Here, brunch runs from poke bowls and okonomiyaki to ricotta hotcakes and corn fritters, paired with Symmetry coffee or a cheeky glass of wine. It’s casual, bright, and neighbourly — a cafe where kids, couples, and dogs all find their place.

75 Ludstone Street, Hampton

Bellboy Cafe 

Bellboy brings New York flavour to Melbourne with hand-rolled bagels, tiramisu waffles, and onsite-roasted coffee from award-winning barista Mark Leo. The terrace is spacious, welcoming both big groups and four-legged companions, with a playful “check-in” spot for pups. Service is sharp, the atmosphere is buzzy, and the food finds that sweet spot between wholesome and indulgent. It’s one of the most welcoming dog-friendly cafes in Melbourne, and a must for any human companion chasing a relaxed Saturday brunch.

131 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East 

Leroys 

Out west, Leroys is the community’s go-to for coffee and comfort with a modern edge. The courtyard is dog-friendly year-round, heaters humming in winter, shaded tables in summer. The menu takes familiar favourites — Mexican green chilli waffles, scrambled eggs with burnt butter — and dials them up with flair. Dogs are greeted as part of the family, making it a favourite for locals who want great coffee, a warm welcome, and a place where everyone belongs.

5 Mason Street, Newport 

These dog-friendly cafes in Melbourne prove you don’t need to leave your best friend behind to enjoy the city’s food culture at its finest. From Brunswick warehouses to bayside terraces, every spot on this list celebrates the joy of good coffee, great food, and the quiet happiness of a dog at your side. We even have a guide to the best dog-friendly pubs around the city to check out this spring and summer.