Dog-friendly cafes in Randwick
Last updatedA Man and his Monkey Cafe leads this list for dogs, with outside tables from 6:15am and Bieler Park a short walk away. Every cafe below has outside seating where dogs are welcome, and each one sits within about seven minutes of a Randwick park. The entries cover the food, the coffee and the walk to take afterwards.
Quick picks in Randwick
- Best takeaway coffee on a dog walk: Saint Marks, a quick stop on Clovelly Road.
- Best coffee with a park one minute away: 22 Grams, with High Cross Park next door.
- Best takeaway meals for home: TUCKER, with ready-made lasagne and moussaka.
- Best longer walk from the cafe: Clodeli, seven minutes from Fred Hollows Reserve.
Dog-friendly cafes in Randwick, ranked
#1A Man and his Monkey Cafe for breakfast at an outside table
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Bieler Park, 4 min walkA Man and his Monkey Cafe on Clovelly Road has outside tables where dogs can sit, and it opens at 6:15am every day. The shakshuka with labneh and the falafel pitta pocket are the plates to order. Bieler Park is a four-minute walk, and Fred Hollows Reserve is five minutes away, so a stroll fits before or after breakfast.
Best for: Dogs outside and an early breakfast
#2Saint Marks for a takeaway coffee on a dog walk
$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Figtree Avenue Closure, 4 min walkSaint Marks at 80 Clovelly Road is built for quick stops, so it suits someone holding a lead and a coffee. The coffee is strong, and the iced oat latte comes with oat milk on request. The seats face the main road, and Bieler Park is close enough for a loop. A breakfast here costs little, with mains between $1 and $20.
Best for: Takeaway coffee for a dog walker
#322 Grams for a coffee stop with the park next door
$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ High Cross Park, 1 min walk22 Grams on Belmore Road welcomes dogs at its outside tables, and High Cross Park is only one minute away. The cafe roasts its own beans, so the coffee is the reason to stop. One reviewer picks the Ethiopian long black. At lunch the seating is limited, and reviewers suggest booking ahead.
Best for: Roasted coffee with a park one minute away
#4Nooks Place for footpath tables and a loop of the park
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Frank Doyle Park, 4 min walkNooks Place on King Street puts footpath tables out front, so a dog can rest close by. Bacon and egg rolls and beef burgers are the orders reviewers keep naming. Frank Doyle Park is a four-minute walk, which makes a short loop before or after the meal. The coffee is well brewed, a good match for the roll.
Best for: Footpath tables and a park loop
#5TUCKER for takeaway meals and a dog-friendly corner
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Randwick Peace Park, 3 min walkTUCKER at 30 Clovelly Road has dogs outside and a takeaway window for a quick grab. The pancakes and the fish burger are family favourites, and ready-made lasagne and moussaka can be taken home. Randwick Peace Park is three minutes away. A few diners think the portions are small for the price.
Best for: Takeaway meals and dogs outside
#6Clodeli for avocado toast with a dog on the street
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Fred Hollows Reserve, 7 min walkClodeli on Clovelly Road has streetside seating where dogs are welcome, and its avocado toast and breakfast bowl are the dishes reviewers return for. The coffee is Mecca, and the chai latte gets praise for its aroma. Fred Hollows Reserve is a seven-minute walk, so a longer stroll fits well after the meal.
Best for: Avocado toast and a longer walk
#7Java Junction for breakfast plates and a takeaway coffee
$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ High Cross Park, 4 min walkJava Junction on Perouse Road has dogs outside and opens at 7am on weekdays, closing at 2pm. The breakfast plate with poached eggs is the main order, and milkshakes and ice cream make a sweet add-on. High Cross Park is about four minutes away for a short loop. The staff are friendly and the retro room is an easy place to sit for a while.
Best for: Takeaway coffee and a short loop
#8Gusto Espresso Bar for an early start with a dog
$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Figtree Avenue Closure, 3 min walkGusto Espresso Bar on Frenchmans Road has dogs outside and opens at 6am on Saturdays, with 7am starts on the other days. The bacon and egg roll is the order to make, and the Bake Bar display holds cakes, slices and a gluten-free loaf. Bieler Park is a three-minute walk from the door. Some reviewers say the coffee varies from visit to visit.
Best for: Early start and takeaway baked goods
Compare dog-friendly cafes in Randwick
The table below shows the outside seating, the nearest park and the weekday hours for each cafe.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Man and his Monkey Cafe | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Bieler Park, 4 min |
| Saint Marks | $ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Figtree Avenue Closure, 4 min |
| 22 Grams | $ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | High Cross Park, 1 min |
| Nooks Place | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Frank Doyle Park, 4 min |
| TUCKER | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Randwick Peace Park, 3 min |
| Clodeli | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Fred Hollows Reserve, 7 min |
| Java Junction | $ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | High Cross Park, 4 min |
| Gusto Espresso Bar | $ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Figtree Avenue Closure, 3 min |
How we picked dog-friendly cafes in Randwick
The list is ordered by how well customers rate each cafe, weighted by how many customers have weighed in. Each cafe was checked for dogs at outside tables, a park within a short walk and the food notes on its own page. Those notes are written again here in new words.
Dog-friendly cafes in Randwick: FAQ
Which Randwick cafes let dogs sit outside?
Every cafe on this page has outside seating where dogs can sit, including TUCKER on Clovelly Road and Java Junction on Perouse Road. Check the hours before you go, since some close by 2pm.
Which Randwick cafe is closest to a park for a dog walk?
22 Grams on Belmore Road is about one minute from High Cross Park, which makes it the closest pairing on this list. TUCKER and Gusto Espresso Bar are both three minutes from a park.
Where in Randwick can I buy takeaway lasagne?
TUCKER at 30 Clovelly Road sells ready-made meals such as lasagne and moussaka to take home. Its takeaway window is the quickest way to collect them.
Which Randwick cafe has gluten-free treats with dogs outside?
Gusto Espresso Bar on Frenchmans Road has a Bake Bar with a gluten-free loaf, and it has dogs outside. It opens at 6am on Saturdays.