NearMeDog-friendly cafes in Chatswood
Last updatedFew Chatswood cafes let a dog sit outside, and Cafe Markus tops the list. Each cafe here allows dogs outside, and the picks are ordered by the food and how close the nearest park is. Entries name what to order and the nearest walk before or after.
Quick picks in Chatswood
- Best for a dog-friendly brunch: Cafe Markus, with outside tables and Currey Park a short walk away.
- Best for tea with a dog nearby: Tea Journal, for light cakes and a pot of tea beside Garden of Remembrance.
- Best for a late weekend stop: Youge, which stays open into the evening on Fridays and Saturdays.
Dog-friendly cafes in Chatswood, ranked
#1Cafe Markus for a brunch with a dog at the outside tables
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Currey Park, 3 min walkCafe Markus allows dogs at its outside tables, which makes it the first stop for a brunch with a dog. Order the slow-cooked beef or the sweet corn fritters with prawn. Weekends bring crowds and slower food, so arrive a little early. Currey Park is a short walk for a loop before or after.
Best for: Dog-friendly brunch near Currey Park
#2Tea Journal for a pot of tea with a dog nearby
🐕 Dogs outside🌳 Garden of Remembrance, 1 min walkTea Journal, inside Chatswood Interchange, welcomes dogs at its outside seats. Garden of Remembrance is only a minute's walk, the shortest of the three here. The room fills up and gets loud, which suits a short catch-up. Pick the black sesame or the pistachio cake, and take a takeaway pot for a bench nearby.
Best for: Tea and cake with a dog nearby
#3Youge for a late brunch or a burger with a dog
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Garden of Remembrance, 3 min walkYouge's outside tables take dogs, and it stays open late on Fridays and Saturdays. Garden of Remembrance is three minutes on foot. Meat-free plates and a children's menu round out the breakfast and lunch offer. The Wagyu beef burger draws praise, while the breakfast dishes split opinion, with some finding the shakshuka underwhelming.
Best for: Late weekend brunch with a dog
Compare dog-friendly cafes in Chatswood
The table below compares the hours, price and outside seating of each dog-friendly cafe.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Markus | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Currey Park, 3 min |
| Tea Journal | – | – | – | Outside | ✓ | Garden of Remembrance, 1 min |
| Youge | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Garden of Remembrance, 3 min |
How we picked dog-friendly cafes in Chatswood
Only cafes that allow dogs at their tables are listed. They are ordered by overall feedback, weighted toward those with many diners behind them, then by how close the nearest park is and what the menu offers. Food notes come from what customers and regulars say, and a criticism only appears when several of them agree.
Dog-friendly cafes in Chatswood: FAQ
Can I bring a dog to a cafe in Chatswood?
Yes, dogs can join you outside at Cafe Markus, Tea Journal and Youge.
Which Chatswood cafe that allows dogs is closest to a green space?
Tea Journal, inside Chatswood Interchange, is the closest, with Garden of Remembrance right beside it.
Is there a dog-friendly cafe in Chatswood that is open in the evening?
Youge keeps its doors open into the evening on weekends, and its outside seating welcomes dogs.