Dog-friendly cafes in Potts Point

Dog-friendly cafes in Potts Point, ranked

1. #1Primary Coffee for a flat white with a dog beside you

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Lawrence Hargrave Reserve, 2 min walk

   On Ward Avenue, Primary Coffee welcomes dogs at its outdoor seats. Coffee is the main reason to visit, and one visitor found the flat white well balanced. Food is light here, so a pain au chocolat with an oat latte is the pairing to try. Weekday mornings start at 6am here, and Lawrence Hargrave Reserve is a two-minute walk, so a stroll afterwards is easy.

   Best for: Coffee with a dog at the outdoor tables

2. #2Room Ten for a latte with a dog in the laneway

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Lawrence Hargrave Reserve, 3 min walk

   Room Ten on Llankelly Place has outdoor tables where dogs are welcome, which makes it the laneway pick for a coffee with company. Coffee gets the most praise here, and one visitor called the latte fruity and tea-like. The menu leans brunch and lunch, with vegetarian dishes, so the owner of the dog can eat too. Seating inside is limited, so the outdoor tables are the ones to aim for. Hours run from 7am to 3pm each day.

   Best for: Laneway coffee with a dog in tow

3. #3Gypsy Espresso for a long black with a dog at the tables

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Arthur McElhone Reserve, 2 min walk

   Gypsy Espresso | Potts Point Cafe on Macleay Street takes dogs at its outdoor tables, and it is open from 6:30am to 3pm daily. Its long black has a dark-roast flavour that suits a morning coffee break. A salmon salad and scrambled eggs with maple bacon are the lighter plates for anyone sharing the table. Arthur McElhone Reserve is the nearest park, a short walk from the door.

   Best for: Dogs at the outdoor tables and long blacks

4. #4Truffles for pasta with a dog in the laneway sun

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Lawrence Hargrave Reserve, 2 min walk

   Truffles on Llankelly Place welcomes dogs at its laneway tables, which catch the sun. Pasta with truffle cream is the reason to sit down, and the congee suits a lighter order. From Wednesday to Saturday it stays open until 9pm, so a dog walk can end with dinner. From the laneway, Lawrence Hargrave Reserve is a short trip of about two minutes.

   Best for: Dogs in the laneway and pasta at dinner

5. #5Froth Espresso for early starts with a dog

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

   Froth Espresso on Darlinghurst Road serves coffee from 5:30am, and dogs can join you outside. One visitor says the triple shot flat white keeps them coming back. Steak with chips is the main order, and the big breakfast is the early option. The main dishes have no vegetarian choice, though the kitchen will adjust them if asked.

   Best for: Early starts with a dog and a steak

6. #6RayRay Cafe for a coffee with a dog on the terrace

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Ronald Shores Park, 2 min walk

   RayRay Cafe on Bayswater Road has outdoor tables that take dogs, with matcha and juice on the drinks menu. The coffee is well made, and one visitor praised the barista's skill. Staff are friendly and helpful, and they will make recommendations. The nearest green space is Ronald Shores Park, about two minutes' walk away.

   Best for: Dogs on the terrace and a well-made coffee

7. #7Barrel One Potts Point for a bagel with a dog nearby

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Lawrence Hargrave Reserve, 2 min walk

   Barrel One Potts Point on Roslyn Street is a counter-service cafe with a footpath terrace out front, and its dogs can sit outside. The salmon and cream cheese bagel, served hot with a squeeze of lemon, is the order to make. Barrel One roasts its own beans, and the cappuccino and chai latte are the drinks to try. Reaching Lawrence Hargrave Reserve on foot takes about two minutes.

   Best for: Bagels and coffee stops with a dog

8. #8PIÑA for scrambled eggs and a dog at the outdoor tables

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Lawrence Hargrave Reserve, 3 min walk

   PIÑA on Orwell Street has outdoor seats where dogs are welcome, and it serves from 7am to 3pm. Egg dishes lead the menu, with the scrambled eggs and chilli oil, the Turkish breakfast and a curry omelette as the other choices. Queues form at busy times, so arriving early helps. If the room fills, some groups share a table with strangers.

   Best for: Egg lovers who bring a dog

Compare dog-friendly cafes in Potts Point

The table lists price, dog access, outdoor seating and the nearest park for each cafe on this page.

How we picked dog-friendly cafes in Potts Point

Standing came first, weighted by how many customers have left feedback. Only cafes that let dogs sit with their owners made the list. Outdoor seats, the nearest park, and each cafe's own food and coffee notes came next, read with a dog owner in mind. Places that offered the same things as another cafe were left out.