Cafes with outdoor seating in Woolloomooloo
Last updatedBOHÄUS CAFE leads the outdoor list, with stools under a brown awning and dogs welcome beside them. This page looks at where to sit, which street the tables face and whether dogs are allowed. The rest of the list suits a takeaway coffee, a shared sandwich or a weekday coffee in the open air.
Quick picks in Woolloomooloo
- Best for dogs at the tables: BOHÄUS CAFE, on Cathedral Street.
- Best for a few tables on William Street: MG Coffee, with iced drinks for warm days.
- Best for sharing outside with a child: John Montagu, where dogs also sit at the tables.
Cafes with outdoor seating in Woolloomooloo, ranked
#1BOHÄUS CAFE for stools outside with a dog
$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Bourke Street Park, 1 min walkBOHÄUS CAFE on Cathedral Street sets its stools outside under a brown awning, and dogs can sit at those tables. Coffee arrives in grey cups on saucers, which suits a slow sit in the sun. Passing locals and dog walkers keep the footpath lively, so people-watching comes free. The cafe opens at 6am on weekdays.
Best for: Outdoor stools and dogs
#2MG Coffee for a few tables on William Street
$Outdoor seating🌳 Daffodil Park, 1 min walkMG Coffee on William Street has only a few seats outside, so arrive early on a sunny morning. A panini or sandwich eats well at those tables. Sandwiches and panini are the lunch order, and the iced coffee suits warm days. Iced mocha and iced coffee are the cold options once the day warms up.
Best for: A few tables and iced drinks
#3John Montagu for shared sandwiches outside
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Bourke Street Park, 1 min walkJohn Montagu has outdoor tables where dogs are welcome, and one visitor calls them a highlight in good weather. A falafel or chicken katsu sandwich is big enough to split between two. Gluten-free bread is available, and the step-free entrance makes access easy. It is open from 7am on Saturdays and Sundays too.
Best for: Outdoor sharing with dogs
#4Street Espresso for a weekday outdoor coffee
$Outdoor seating🌳 Cook and Phillip Park, 3 min walkStreet Espresso on William Street has outdoor seating, but it trades on weekdays only. Coffee goes out in takeaway cups, so ask for a cup to stay if you want to sit down. Some regulars say service can feel cold or slow at busy times, and pastries and muffins fill the counter for a morning sit-down.
Best for: Weekday coffee outside
Compare cafes with outdoor seating in Woolloomooloo
The table below shows which cafes have outdoor tables, dog access and the hours for each.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOHÄUS CAFE | $ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Bourke Street Park, 1 min |
| MG Coffee | $ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Sat | Daffodil Park, 1 min |
| John Montagu | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Bourke Street Park, 1 min |
| Street Espresso | $ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✗ | Cook and Phillip Park, 3 min |
How we picked cafes with outdoor seating in Woolloomooloo
These cafes were chosen for outdoor tables the cafe lists itself, the street the tables face and what each cafe's own page says about food and coffee. Dog access and weekday or weekend hours sit in each entry. Cafes with a long run of good feedback are placed first, and the number of responses is weighed too.
Cafes with outdoor seating in Woolloomooloo: FAQ
Which Woolloomooloo cafes allow dogs at outdoor tables?
Dogs are welcome at the outside tables of BOHÄUS CAFE and John Montagu.
Is there outdoor seating on William Street in Woolloomooloo?
MG Coffee and Street Espresso both sit on William Street, and each has tables outside.
Can children sit outside at a Woolloomooloo cafe?
John Montagu has a kids menu and outdoor tables, so it works for children.
Does Street Espresso let you stay with your coffee?
Staff at Street Espresso need to be asked if you want to stay with your coffee.