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Dog-friendly cafes in Maroubra

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Zeebra Cafe tops the dog list for Maroubra, since its outside tables take dogs, it opens early and Hereward Reserve is two minutes away. Dogs can only sit at the outside tables at these cafes, so each pick below names the nearest park for a walk before or after and the food to order.

Quick picks in Maroubra

  • Best for a dog and a big breakfast: Zeebra Cafe, with outside tables and a Big Breakfast.
  • Best for a walk before a coffee: Infinity Espresso, three minutes from Walter Williamson Park.
  • Best for a long afternoon with a dog: Billy's Bar Espresso, open until 6pm.
  • Best for a quick toasted sandwich outside: Cafe Positano, with its toasted sandwiches and kaya toast.
  • Best for a dog and a bagel: Little Me Cafe, for the bagel with jam and an oat flat white.

Dog-friendly cafes in Maroubra, ranked

  1. #1Zeebra Cafe for a big breakfast with a dog at your feet

    $$๐Ÿ• Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ŸŒณ Hereward Reserve, 2 min walk

    Zeebra Cafe on McKeon Street lets dogs join you at the outside tables, and it opens at 5am every day. The Big Breakfast and the mushroom bruschetta are the orders to make, and high chairs are on hand for children. Hereward Reserve is two minutes away, so a walk can come before or after the meal. Staff are quick even when the cafe is full.

    Best for: A big breakfast with a dog

  2. #2Ek'sentrik Cafe for a long brunch on the footpath

    $$๐Ÿ• Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ŸŒณ Nagle Park, 7 min walk

    Ek'sentrik Cafe at 765a Anzac Parade has outside tables that take dogs, and its menu runs from breakfast to lunch with plenty for vegetarians. Order the sweet potato chips to share over a coffee. It opens at 5:30am on weekdays and Saturdays, and Nagle Park is a short walk for a loop with the dog. Sunday hours finish at 3pm.

    Best for: A brunch with a dog outside

  3. #3Tailor Espresso Bar for a coffee and a walk to the park

    $๐Ÿ• Dogs outside๐ŸŒณ Walter Williamson Park, 8 min walk

    Tailor Espresso Bar on Garden Street is a small coffee counter where dogs stay outside with you. Get a cappuccino and a breakfast sandwich to take to the park, Walter Williamson Park, which is about eight minutes away on foot. The kitchen is compact, so the choice is sandwiches and pastries. Weekday trading starts at 6am, and weekends start at 6:30am, with closing at 2pm.

    Best for: A takeaway coffee before a walk

  4. #4The Browns Brew Co Cafe & Catering for a dog and a plant-based lunch

    $$๐Ÿ• Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ŸŒณ Ryan Avenue Reserve, 6 min walk

    The Browns Brew Co Cafe & Catering on Maroubra Road has outdoor tables that take dogs, plus a kids' menu and vegan and gluten-free options. Staff know regulars by name, which helps when a dog is part of the group. Ryan Avenue Reserve sits six minutes away on foot, a good loop before or after lunch. On Saturdays it opens at 6:30am and closes at 2pm.

    Best for: A plant-based lunch with a dog

  5. #5Billy's Bar Espresso for a long afternoon with a dog

    $$๐Ÿ• Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ŸŒณ Nagle Park, 7 min walk

    Billy's Bar Espresso in Pacific Square puts dogs at its outside tables, and it is open from 5:30am to 6pm every day. That suits a long dog walk followed by an afternoon coffee. The big breakfast is the signature plate, and a kids' menu suits families. Afternoon hot chocolate is on the menu. Nagle Park is 7 minutes on foot.

    Best for: An afternoon coffee with a dog

  6. #6Little Me Cafe for a bagel and an oat flat white

    $๐Ÿ• Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ŸŒณ Nagle Park, 8 min walk

    Little Me Cafe on the corner of Anzac Parade and Garden Lane is a compact specialty coffee shop with a few outdoor tables where dogs can sit. Order the bagel with jam or the bacon and egg roll with a hash brown, and ask for an oat flat white. It opens at 5am on weekdays, and Nagle Park is an 8 minute walk for a loop before the coffee wears off.

    Best for: Breakfast rolls and bagels

  7. #7Infinity Espresso for a walk before a coffee

    $๐Ÿ• Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ŸŒณ Walter Williamson Park, 3 min walk

    Infinity Espresso on Moverly Road is a small local cafe with outdoor tables that take dogs. It is open from 6am on most days, and the bacon and egg roll is the takeaway choice. Walter Williamson Park is about three minutes from the cafe, the quickest park walk among the picks after Zeebra. A short loop gives the dog a stretch before the coffee is ready.

    Best for: A quick park walk with a takeaway

  8. #8Cafe Positano for toasted sandwiches outside

    $๐Ÿ• Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ŸŒณ Ryan Avenue Reserve, 6 min walk

    Cafe Positano on Maroubra Road sits between Maroubra Junction and the beach, with outdoor tables where dogs can sit. Order a toasted sandwich or the kaya toast with a coffee, and try the Verona toast if you want something heavier. It opens at 6:30am on weekdays and 7am on Saturdays. Ryan Avenue Reserve is six minutes on foot.

    Best for: Toasted sandwiches with a dog

Compare dog-friendly cafes in Maroubra

The table below shows which cafes have outside tables where dogs can sit, and the nearest park for a walk before or after.

CafePriceBrunchOutdoorDogsWeekendsNearest park
Zeebra Cafe$$โœ“โœ“Outsideโœ“Hereward Reserve, 2 min
Ek'sentrik Cafe$$โœ“โœ“Outsideโœ“Nagle Park, 7 min
Tailor Espresso Bar$โœ“โœ—Outsideโœ“Walter Williamson Park, 8 min
The Browns Brew Co Cafe & Catering$$โœ“โœ“Outsideโœ“Ryan Avenue Reserve, 6 min
Billy's Bar Espresso$$โœ“โœ“Outsideโœ“Nagle Park, 7 min
Little Me Cafe$โœ“โœ“Outsideโœ“Nagle Park, 8 min
Infinity Espresso$โœ“โœ“Outsideโœ“Walter Williamson Park, 3 min
Cafe Positano$โœ“โœ“Outsideโœ“Ryan Avenue Reserve, 6 min
Chalk Espresso Bar$$โœ“โœ“Outsideโœ“Hereward Reserve, 2 min
The Burrow Cafe$$โœ“โœ“Outsideโœ“Heffron Park, 3 min
Pool Coffee Eatery$$โœ“โœ“Outsideโœ“Jack Vanny Reserve, 1 min
Marini Cafe$$โœ“โœ“Outsideโœ“Hereward Reserve, 2 min

How we picked dog-friendly cafes in Maroubra

The order follows a score that discounts thin feedback, so a few early votes count for less. For this page the checks were dogs at the outside tables, the nearest park for a walk, and the food each cafe's own page is known for. No cafe here lets dogs sit inside.

Dog-friendly cafes in Maroubra: FAQ

Can dogs go inside the cafes in Maroubra?

In Maroubra, the cafes on this page allow dogs at their outside tables only, so ask staff before bringing one in. Zeebra Cafe and Ek'sentrik Cafe both have outside seating for dogs.

Which dog-friendly cafe in Maroubra is closest to a park?

Zeebra Cafe on McKeon Street is the closest, with Hereward Reserve two minutes away on foot, which is the shortest park walk on this page.

Which Maroubra cafe with a dog outside opens earliest on weekdays?

Zeebra Cafe on McKeon Street opens at 5am on weekdays, and Little Me Cafe also opens at 5am on weekdays with a few outdoor tables.