Let’s Raise the Woof! 5 Dog-friendly Venues to Have a Ball

You know the drill…it’s time for Sunday brunch and your furry friend is giving you the evil eye knowing you are heading off for foodie fun.

Don’t despair, there are plenty of dog-friendly venues where you can say bone appetit to not only your own hunger but also your pooch’s.

Here are five of our faves for the ulti-mutt good time:

Fresh, approachable, flavour-driven fare utilising locally sourced produce is what you’ll find on the menu at Fred Eatery on Mount Barker Road in Aldgate. This Adelaide Hills dining destination rocks a green vibe of potted plants, a vivid green staircase and accents, setting a calm zen for enjoying all-day brunch and lunch.

 

Become a furry friend of Fred’s and bring your pooch along next time you dine, there’s even an inflatable sausage dog to secure your dog’s leash to along with a pink water bowl; order Fido a doggy latte with lactose-free milk and a sprinkle of turmeric as you devour garlic and thyme roasted mushrooms on toast with broccolini pesto, spelt sourdough and onion jam, or an avocado and halloumi sarnie with wilted greens, roasted beetroot tapenade, seedy pumpkin toast and Fred’s tomato sauce.

A pleasant slice of the suburban ecosystem, Collective Espresso on Cookson Street is the ‘meet me here' place for Camberwell locals. An ideal location next to the railway station means commuters are satiated with a caffeine fix on their way to work, while families and groups are welcomed into a sleek interior with white subway tiles, communal bench seating and a light bright vibe.

 

The front courtyard is the perfect spot for brunch with your pup as you choose from an all-day menu plating up tempters such as smoked Benny – poached eggs on a crispy potato hash, slow-cooked pork, wilted spinach and housemade Hollandaise - or chow down on a double beef burger with double cheese, pickles, bacon, relish, trufflenaise and lettuce on brioche, with shoestring fries.

Come for a coffee, stay for the food at Fare and Square on Wellington Square in North Adelaide. More than just a café, it’s an experience at this well-loved local diner where you can enjoy the priceless view of the square from inside or out while perusing Adelaide’s best dog menu and all-day breakfast fare.

 

There’s even a Furnu menu for the furballs at this café – order snoopy eggs on a bed of brown rice, or Beethoven Bolognese with beef mine, penne and vegetables in a tomato purée – while you enjoy zucchini, corn and ricotta fritters with a poached egg, bacon, beetroot hummus, pickled fennel, red onion and rocket, or housemade potato and leek hashbrowns, with an egg, bacon and Hollandaise.

Head beyond the rusted gates and giant knife and fork to find hidden Perth gem Two Dogs Laughing on Stack Street. Nestled in an old and rustic warehouse in the heart of the Fremantle Industrial Arts Quarter, this café and catering business welcomes you with flavourful delights and a hint of cheekiness.

 

Puppycinos are on the house at this café as you eat your way through a breaky of umami scram – scrambled eggs, shrimp sambal, chilli caramel, shoot salad, crispies and ciabatta – or Tuscan-style cannellini beans, fresh herbs, charred focaccia and labneh, washed down with a freshly made ginger ninja juice of carrot, mint, orange, apple, lemon and ginger.

An ideal place for relaxed meals with family, friends and fur babies, head to cosy café The Food Mill on Wilson Street in Albury to refuel and recharge for the day. Find a casual vibe with an outdoor seated area for enjoying balmy days while indoors, cabinets overflow with all manner of temptations and a lively buzz of local conversation fills the air as guests enjoy an aromatic Honeybird coffee.

 

Sit alfresco while Fido watches all the action and pair a banana smoothie with plates like a delicious warm chicken and gravy roll, steak sandwich with lettuce, tomato, beetroot, cheese and onion; or a breakfast focaccia with chicken, bacon, tomato, cheese and mayo.