NearMeDog-friendly cafes in Leichhardt
Last updatedWayne's Place leads this list of Leichhardt cafes where dogs can join you, with outside tables and Wangal Nura Park a 3-minute walk away. Most of the others have a table where a dog can sit too.The rest of the page covers which ones have treats, which sit close to a park, and what to order while the dog waits.
Quick picks in Leichhardt
- Best for a dog treat with the coffee: Cafe Especial, where a puppuccino is on the menu and dogs get treats.
- Best for a walk before and after: Grumpy Bean Cafe, a short hop from a playground with room to run.
- Best for a shaded table with a dog: La Bottega, with an outdoor area that suits kids and dogs.
- Best for a takeaway coffee on a walk: Leichhardt Municipal Cafe, where coffee comes out quickly.
- Best for a big breakfast with a dog: Wayne's Place, with dogs outside and a sunny deck.
Dog-friendly cafes in Leichhardt, ranked
#1Wayne's Place for a big breakfast with a dog on the deck
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Wangal Nura Park, 3 min walkWayne's Place on Marion Street lets dogs sit outside, and the sunny deck is the place to sit. The 1st Scouts plate and the breakfast burger with chorizo are the dishes to order, and the cafe runs a kids' menu too. It opens at 6am every day. Wangal Nura Park is a 3-minute walk, so a walk before breakfast is simple.
Best for: A big breakfast with a dog on the deck
#2Cafe Especial for a dog treat and a burger at the outdoor tables
$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 36th Battalion Park, 3 min walkCafe Especial on Catherine Street is a small, friendly cafe where dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables. Dogs get treats from the staff, and a puppuccino is on the menu to go alongside the owner's order. The beef burger is the one to order, and the coffee is consistently good. It opens weekdays from 7am and on Saturdays from 7:30am, until 1:30pm. 36th Battalion Park is 3 minutes on foot.
Best for: A dog treat with a burger
#3The Local Tart for a dog at the outdoor tables with a large brunch
$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 War Memorial Park, 3 min walkMoore Street's The Local Tart is a relaxed cafe with indoor tables and outdoor seats, and regulars often bring their dogs. Portions are large, and the corn fritters and the haloumi and egg burger are the dishes to order. The coffee is Seven Miles. The cafe opens at 6am on weekdays, so an early walk can end here. War Memorial Park is 3 minutes on foot.
Best for: An early walk with a dog and brunch
#4Adri's Cocina for a dog outside and a quick empanada
$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Quinn Playground, 2 min walkAdri's Cocina on the first level of the Italian Forum has outdoor seating where dogs can sit. Empanadas are the quick order, with the chilli chicken version a favourite. The cafe trades weekdays only, from 7:30am to 3pm. Quinn Playground is two minutes on foot, so a short loop works before or after a bite.
Best for: A quick weekday empanada with a dog
#5Leichhardt Municipal Cafe for dog walkers before work
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Marlborough Street Playground, 3 min walkLeichhardt Municipal Cafe on Norton Street has outdoor seating, and dogs can sit with their owners. Coffee comes out quickly, which suits a walker on a weekday morning. The breakfast burger is the dish to order. The team often chats with the regulars at the counter. Marlborough Street Playground is 3 minutes on foot, and the doors open at 6am from Monday to Saturday.
Best for: A takeaway coffee for dog walkers
#6La Bottega for a shaded outdoor table with a dog
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Pine Square Reserve, 3 min walkLa Bottega on Norton Street has umbrella-shaded tables outside, which suit both kids and dogs. Staff are attentive, and a freddo iced coffee is easy to wait with while the dog settles. The affogato with soft serve is the sweet finish, and the shade keeps the outside tables comfortable on a warm day. A 3-minute stroll reaches Pine Square Reserve.
Best for: Shaded outdoor tables and an affogato
#7Grumpy Bean Cafe for a coffee stop after a walk
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 North Street Playground, 1 min walkGrumpy Bean Cafe on Hubert Street has outdoor seating where dogs can sit, and North Street Playground is a one-minute walk away. The cappuccino is very good, and it comes out fast, which suits a quick stop on a walk. The menu goes beyond toast, with laksa, Singapore noodles and chicken curry with rice. The owner is friendly and attentive. Sunday hours run from 8am to 3pm, and weekday hours start at 7am.
Best for: A coffee stop on a walk
Compare dog-friendly cafes in Leichhardt
The table below sets out the dog-friendly picks by price, hours and the features that matter when a dog comes along.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne's Place | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Wangal Nura Park, 3 min |
| Cafe Especial | $ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | Sat | 36th Battalion Park, 3 min |
| The Local Tart | $ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | Sat | War Memorial Park, 3 min |
| Adri's Cocina | $ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✗ | Quinn Playground, 2 min |
| Leichhardt Municipal Cafe | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Marlborough Street Playground, 3 min |
| La Bottega | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Pine Square Reserve, 3 min |
| Grumpy Bean Cafe | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | North Street Playground, 1 min |
How we picked dog-friendly cafes in Leichhardt
Cafes are ordered by overall standing, with cafes that have many scores counted more heavily. Dog facts then decide the rest: where a dog can sit, how close a park is, and whether a treat or puppuccino is on offer.
Dog-friendly cafes in Leichhardt: FAQ
Which Leichhardt cafes let dogs sit outside?
Grumpy Bean Cafe on Hubert Street, Cafe Especial on Catherine Street and The Local Tart on Moore Street all let dogs sit at the outdoor tables. Wayne's Place does the same on Marion Street.
Where can I get a puppuccino for my dog in Leichhardt?
Cafe Especial on Catherine Street has a puppuccino on the menu, and staff give dogs treats.
Which Leichhardt cafe is closest to a park for a walk with a dog?
Grumpy Bean Cafe is one minute from North Street Playground. Cafe Especial, The Local Tart and Wayne's Place are each a 3-minute walk from a park.