Dog-friendly cafes in Croydon

Dog-friendly cafes in Croydon, ranked

1. #1Double Dose for breakfast or lunch with a dog at the outside tables

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 J G McCartney Reserve, 3 min walk

   Double Dose is on Croydon Road and opens at 7am every day, closing at 3pm on weekends and 3:30pm on weekdays. Dogs sit at the outdoor tables, and the menu has breakfast, brunch and lunch plates with vegetarian choices. Get a takeaway coffee for the walk, since takeaway is available. J G McCartney Reserve, in Ashfield, is a three-minute walk from the cafe.

2. #2Croydon Brew for a coffee with a dog on the footpath

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Reed Reserve, 3 min walk

   Croydon Brew is open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 2:30pm and on Saturday until 1:30pm. A dog can settle at the Edwin Street footpath tables. The cappuccino and iced mocha are the drinks regulars like best. Reed Reserve is a three-minute walk, a good first lap before the coffee. The menu includes vegetarian plates, and staff are attentive.

3. #3The Peaberry Cafe for a dog walk before the coffee

   $🐕 Dogs outside🌳 Anthony Street Reserve, 2 min walk

   The Peaberry Cafe opens at 5:30am on weekdays and 6am on Saturday, the earliest start on this list. Dogs are welcome outside, though no outdoor seats are listed, so plan for a takeaway coffee. Anthony Street Reserve is two minutes away, which suits a walk first. While the dog rests, try the banana bread toasted, an acai bowl, or iced chai when it is hot.

4. #4Stranded Deli Cafe for a deli lunch with a dog

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Reed Reserve, 1 min walk

   Stranded Deli Cafe is on The Strand, open from 6am on weekdays and 7am at weekends. Orders come to the table at Stranded, and a dog can sit outside. Reed Reserve is one minute on foot, so a dog can stretch its legs before the food arrives. Lunch is deli-style, with sandwiches, egg dishes and a vegetarian option.

5. #5Strandello for a takeaway picnic with a dog

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Reed Reserve, 1 min walk

   From 7am most days, Strandello on The Strand is a stop for a takeaway picnic. Pies and sandwiches come in brown paper, which travels well on a walk. Dogs can sit outside, and Reed Reserve is about a minute away. A strong coffee makes a good start to the morning, and the sweets are worth a look.

6. #6Cafe on Strand for a long breakfast with a dog outside

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Reed Reserve, 1 min walk

   Cafe on Strand is at number 2 The Strand and opens at 6am on weekdays and 7am at weekends. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating, which suits a slow breakfast. Eggs Benedict and pancakes are the orders to make, and the kids' menu suits families. The nearest park is Reed Reserve, so a walk fits before or after the meal.

Compare dog-friendly cafes in Croydon

Each row shows whether dogs can sit outside, the nearest park and the weekday hours.

How we picked dog-friendly cafes in Croydon

Only cafes that welcome dogs outside were considered, and none on the list takes dogs inside. Within that group, public feedback sets the order, weighted by how much of it there is. Each cafe's closest park is listed, so a walk can be planned around the meal.