Dog-friendly cafes in Newtown

Dog-friendly cafes in Newtown, ranked

1. #1Mrs Underwood for home-made baking with dogs welcome outside

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Matt Hogan Reserve, 3 min walk

   Mrs Underwood sits on Alice Street, run by Bec and Laura, with sunny seats out front where dogs are welcome. Matt Hogan Reserve is 3 minutes away on foot, handy before or after a stroll. The lemon baked lamb in pastry is the item to pick up, alongside bagels and a counter of quiches. A lactose-free option is kept on hand for the coffee, and shelves by the door hold jams to take home. Open Tuesday to Saturday, from 7am until 2pm.

   Best for: Dog owners wanting a home-made lunch

2. #2Ariana's Place for a family lunch with dogs at the outside tables

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Hollis Park, 2 min walk

   Ariana's Place on King Street mixes Indonesian and Vietnamese plates with Australian cafe breakfasts. A two-minute walk gets you to Hollis Park, and dogs are allowed on the outdoor seats. Grilled pork chop rice and ayam geprek are the dishes to try, with a mango and passion fruit shake for the table. Tables are well spaced, which suits a long catch-up. The kitchen keeps going into the afternoon, later than most cafes on the strip.

   Best for: Family lunch with Asian and cafe food

3. #3Pastizzi Cafe - North King Street for pastizzi with dogs outside

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Michael Kelly Rest Area, 2 min walk

   Pastizzi Cafe - North King Street is a lively Maltese spot, open from 10am and busy into the night. Dogs are welcome at the outside tables, with Michael Kelly Rest Area 2 minutes away. Start with the beef and dark ale pastizzi, then move on to spaghetti vongole or lemon flan. Creamy bacon pasta and beef lasagna are also on the menu, in generous serves. A vegetarian menu and a kids' menu both run here.

   Best for: Maltese pastizzi and group lunches

4. #4Hollis Park Cafe for brunch and coffee beside the park

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Hollis Park, 1 min walk

   Hollis Park Cafe sits on Wilson Street, with a row of tables out front where dogs can sit. The park is right beside it, so a loop fits in before or after. Customers reach for the chicken wrap or the takeaway sandwich, both fresh. Espresso comes out smooth and creamy, and one visitor called it the best of the decade. Weekday opening is 7am, and weekends start at 8am.

   Best for: Brunch, coffee and a walk in Hollis Park

5. #5Enmore Blend for espresso on a sunny footpath

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Salmon Playground, 4 min walk

   Enmore Blend is a compact coffee room on Enmore Road, once known as Black Market Roasters. Dogs can sit at the outside tables, where the morning sun lands. Salmon Playground is 4 minutes on foot. Espresso wins over regulars with its crema, and the cappuccino with its texture. Avocado toast and a bacon roll on brioche come next, and beans sold by the door make a good take-home.

   Best for: Espresso and a takeaway stop

6. #6SOUL BREW for a weekend brunch with dogs outside

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Camperdown Memorial Rest Park, 3 min walk

   SOUL BREW on Australia Street serves all-day breakfast and lunch, opening every day from 7am to 3pm. Dogs are welcome at the outside tables, and a small covered courtyard sits out the back. Breakfast rolls and hashbrowns are the orders to make, and the vegetarian and vegan range runs wide. The vanilla latte is a favourite. Camperdown Memorial Rest Park is 3 minutes on foot.

   Best for: Weekend brunch with a vegan option

7. #7END Of KING for a weekend brunch with dogs outside

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Devine Street Reserve, 3 min walk

   END Of KING on King Street serves brunch and lunch until 3pm, with footpath tables where dogs can sit. Devine Street Reserve is 3 minutes on foot. Mixed views on the double fish burger: one visitor says top tier, another finds it middling. Steak and eggs with salsa verde and the crispy chicken bowl come next. Plates arrive large, and the matcha, juice and pandan cold brew draw repeat orders.

   Best for: Groups and a hearty weekend brunch

8. #8Soulmate Coffee for a bacon and egg roll with dogs outside

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Eve Sharpe Reserve, 4 min walk

   Soulmate Coffee sits on Phillip Street, tucked into a leafy patch of the backstreets, with dogs welcome at the outside tables. Eve Sharpe Reserve is 4 minutes on foot. Order the bacon and egg roll, then the mushroom toastie for something savoury. Fried eggs on thick sourdough with pickles are popular, and the iced chocolate stands out for one visitor. The menu moves from breakfast through to lunch.

   Best for: Bacon and egg rolls with dogs outside

Compare dog-friendly cafes in Newtown

The table below sets out price, dogs, outdoor seating and weekend hours for each cafe, with the nearest park beside it.

How we picked dog-friendly cafes in Newtown

Customer comments set the running order, giving more weight to places with many views behind them. Every cafe was then tested on dogs at the outside tables, a park within walking distance, and what is on the menu. Places that fell short on those points were dropped from this list entirely.