Dog-friendly cafes in Northbridge
Last updatedThe Owls Cafe is the first pick for dog owners, with dogs allowed at its outside tables and Northbridge Park two minutes away. Oops Cafe is left off because its listing has no dog information, and the rest follow in order.
Quick picks in Northbridge
- Best for a park walk straight after coffee: The Owls Cafe, two minutes from Northbridge Park.
- Best for a dog in a courtyard: The Local Cafe, with a leafy garden out the back.
- Best for a dog and a long brunch: Bonds Corner Cafe, open from 5:30am with a 5-minute walk to the park.
- Best for a takeaway on the walk: The Owls Cafe, with takeaway bento boxes.
Dog-friendly cafes in Northbridge, ranked
#1The Owls Cafe for dogs at outside tables and a park walk
$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Northbridge Park, 2 min walkNorthbridge Park lies two minutes from The Owls Cafe, where dogs may sit at the outside tables. Order the Earl Grey latte to sit with, or a takeaway bento box to carry on the walk. Its weekday start is 6am, and on Sundays it opens at 7am. Korean dishes and a burrito bowl make it a different stop from the usual cafe.
#2Bonds Corner Cafe for a long brunch with a dog outside
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Northbridge Park, 5 min walkBonds Corner Cafe lets dogs sit at the outside tables under its awning, and its kids menu makes it a family stop too. The grilled schnitzel sandwich and the breakfast quesadillas are the orders to try. The cafe opens at 5:30am and closes at 2:30pm, so a walk before brunch is easy. Walk to Northbridge Park takes 5 minutes, the furthest on this page.
#3The Local Cafe for a dog in the leafy courtyard
$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ King Park, 2 min walkThe Local Cafe has a leafy courtyard out the back where dogs can settle in, and regulars favour it. King Park is a 2-minute walk, so a park loop fits around breakfast. Order the egg and bacon roll with an iced latte. The front counter takes takeaway orders for anyone heading straight out for a walk.
Compare dog-friendly cafes in Northbridge
The table below shows, for each cafe, whether dogs can sit outside, plus weekend hours and brunch.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Owls Cafe | $ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Northbridge Park, 2 min |
| Bonds Corner Cafe | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Northbridge Park, 5 min |
| The Local Cafe | $ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | King Park, 2 min |
How we picked dog-friendly cafes in Northbridge
A cafe is included only when its listing names dogs at outside tables, and none lists dogs inside. The order follows the average of customer scores, weighted by how many customers have left one. Each entry adds the nearest park, the food and the coffee, with the walk time taken from the listing.
Dog-friendly cafes in Northbridge: FAQ
Can I bring a dog to a cafe in Northbridge?
Yes, at the outside tables of The Owls Cafe, Bonds Corner Cafe and The Local Cafe in Northbridge.
Which Northbridge cafe is closest to a park for a dog walk?
The Owls Cafe is 2 minutes from Northbridge Park, and The Local Cafe is 2 minutes from King Park. Bonds Corner Cafe is the furthest from its park, at 5 minutes.
Are dogs allowed inside any Northbridge cafe?
None of the cafes on this list lists dogs inside, so the outside tables are the spots for a dog at The Owls Cafe, Bonds Corner Cafe and The Local Cafe.