Dog-friendly cafes in Paddington

Dog-friendly cafes in Paddington, ranked

1. #1Lil Garden Cafe for a dog on the terrace

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Paddington Reservoir Gardens, 1 min walk

   Lil Garden Cafe is a small, quiet cafe off Oxford Street, and its terrace is the spot for a dog. Paddington Reservoir Gardens is a minute's walk away, so a loop of the gardens before breakfast works well. Smashed avocado on toast is the order to make, and the corn fritters suit a shared plate. Trading runs from 7am until 5pm on weekends. Coffee is strong, with matcha on the menu for those who want something different.

   Best for: Dog walk, then a slow breakfast

2. #2Padre Coffee for a dog with a coffee in the courtyard

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Gugara Park, 3 min walk

   Padre Coffee sits at Five Ways on Glenmore Road, and the courtyard takes dogs. Gugara Park is three minutes' walk away, so a stroll there pairs well with a cup. The bagels are the food to order, and the pastries are sold at the counter. The bar trades daily until 2pm and until 3pm on Saturdays. Coffee is the draw, and self-serve taps pour filter and cold brew.

   Best for: Coffee and a courtyard with a dog

3. #3Paddington Grind for a dog on the footpath

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Regent Street Reserve, 1 min walk

   Dogs can join you at the footpath tables at Paddington Grind. The salmon bagel and the brekkie roll are the most-ordered plates, and the grilled chicken and avocado salad suits a lunch stop. Regent Street Reserve is a minute from the door, so a quick lap fits before a coffee. Trading starts at 5:30am on weekdays and runs until 3:30pm on weekends.

   Best for: Early coffee and a quick lap

4. #4Apache Salute for scrambled eggs and a dog at the table

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Lacrozia Playground, 3 min walk

   Apache Salute has outdoor tables, and a dog can sit with you there. The scrambled eggs are the standout, and minestrone soup is a reliable pick on a cold day. Lacrozia Playground is three minutes away, so the kids and the dog can go together. Weekday trading starts at 6:30am and finishes at 2pm; Saturdays close at 12:30pm, and Sundays are closed.

   Best for: Family breakfast with a dog outside

5. #5The Hood for a dog and a chicken wrap

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Regent Street Reserve, 1 min walk

   The Hood has a few outdoor tables on William Street, and dogs are allowed there. The chicken wrap with shaved parmesan is served in a paper bowl, which suits a casual lunch outside. Regent Street Reserve is a minute's walk, so a dog can stretch its legs before or after. Sunday trade ends at 3pm, and weekdays run from 6:30am.

   Best for: Lunch outside after a walk

6. #6JOZO for a shaded courtyard and a dog-friendly terrace

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Strong Memorial Reserve, 3 min walk

   JOZO's courtyard, under a maple tree on Oxford Street, is where dogs can sit. Dogs can sit on the terrace, which reviewers note gets a cool breeze. Strong Memorial Reserve is three minutes away, a good spot for a walk afterwards. The menu runs from breakfast through lunch, with the grilled barramundi and the French onion soup among the mains. Trading starts at 6am daily and runs until 3pm.

   Best for: Lunch with friends after a ride

7. #7Cafè Fiveways for pancakes and a dog on the terrace

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Royal Hospital for Women Park, 3 min walk

   Cafè Fiveways is a corner cafe on Heeley Street with a terrace that is ideal for a dog. Royal Hospital for Women Park is three minutes away, a handy place for a short walk. The fish and chips and the pancakes are the dishes to order, and the kids' menu suits families. Sunday hours run from 6am until 4:30pm, and the cafe is open Saturdays until 4:30pm too.

   Best for: Family lunch with a dog nearby

8. #8Morris for a salmon bowl and a dog outside

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Napier Street Open Space, 2 min walk

   Morris is on Albion Avenue with outdoor tables, and dogs can sit out there. The salmon bowl is the dish most customers name, and the build-your-own bowls suit a lighter order. Napier Street Open Space is two minutes away, so a loop of the park is easy. Morris gets busy around lunch, so an earlier visit suits a dog and a quiet table. Sunday trading runs from 8am until 2pm.

   Best for: Healthy bowls with a dog outside

Compare dog-friendly cafes in Paddington

The table below shows which cafes take dogs outside, the nearest park, and the hours for each.

How we picked dog-friendly cafes in Paddington

Each cafe's overall standing with visitors was weighted so that a few enthusiastic comments count for less than a steady record. Then the list was narrowed to cafes where dogs can sit outside, and checked for the nearest park, the food and the hours. Ties went to the cafe with the most useful details on its own page.