Dog-friendly cafes in Redfern
Last updatedCharmed by on Redfern Street leads this list of Redfern cafes where dogs can sit with you, with outdoor tables and Redfern Park three minutes away. Bloc145 Cafe & Restaurant is the one place here that lets dogs inside as well as out. The others are picked for a park nearby, a courtyard or a quiet corner for a coffee with a dog at your feet.
Quick picks in Redfern
- Best for a dog and a bacon roll: Charmed by, with outdoor tables and Redfern Park nearby.
- Best for dogs inside as well as out: Bloc145 Cafe & Restaurant, which sells dog treats.
- Best for a courtyard with a dog: Henry Lee's, where dogs are welcome in the courtyard.
- Best for a quick coffee with a dog: Neighbourhood Specialty Coffee, where the entry is level and dogs can sit out.
Dog-friendly cafes in Redfern, ranked
#1Charmed by for a bacon and egg roll with a dog outside
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Redfern Park, 3 min walkCharmed by on Redfern Street puts dogs at the footpath tables beside you. The bacon and egg roll on brioche is the dish diners name, and the menu also has wraps and burritos at lunch. A juice of freshly squeezed fruit can be made up as you order. Redfern Park sits three minutes off, which makes a loop after breakfast simple.
Best for: Dogs outside with a bacon roll
#2Hunter's Corner for a plant-filled courtyard with a dog
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Douglas St Peoples Playground, 3 min walkHunter's Corner on Pitt Street lets dogs sit outside, either on the footpath tables or in the courtyard out back. Inside, the room is warm and full of plants. The Smashed Avo on Rye and the Eggs Benny are the plates to order, and the affogato is a favourite to finish. Douglas St Peoples Playground is three minutes away.
Best for: Dogs outside and a plant-filled room
#3St Jude Cafe for coffee with a dog under the gum trees
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Chelsea Street Park, 2 min walkSt Jude Cafe on Bourke Street has tables outside under the gum trees, and dogs can sit out there. Customers praise the coffee, and the all-day breakfast runs until the kitchen closes. Meat-free plates are on the menu, and there is gluten-free bread too. Chelsea Street Park is a two-minute walk for a stroll before or after.
Best for: Dog walkers with coffee and breakfast
#4First Drop cafe for a sit-outside lunch with a dog
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Hansom Cab Place, 2 min walkFirst Drop cafe opens at 6am from Tuesday to Saturday, and at 7am on Sundays. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, and a kids' menu makes it a family stop too. Smashed avocado with poached egg and feta, a double bacon and egg roll and steak and eggs are the dishes to order. A short walk gets you to Hansom Cab Place.
Best for: Sit-outside lunch and breakfast
#5Neighbourhood Specialty Coffee for a quick coffee with a dog
$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Great Buckingham Street Reserve, 1 min walkNeighbourhood Specialty Coffee gives dogs a spot out front, and there is no step at the door. The coffee is the draw, and baristas get praised for well-made drinks. The cafe does not serve brunch, so come for the coffee rather than a meal. Hours run Monday to Saturday from 7am, and the nearest park is Great Buckingham Street Reserve.
Best for: Quick coffee with a dog outside
#6Bloc145 Cafe & Restaurant for dogs inside and out
$$๐ Dogs insideOutdoor seating๐ณ Jack Floyd Reserve, 1 min walkBloc145 Cafe & Restaurant lets dogs inside as well as out, and it sells dog treats and welcomes dogs by the window. Japanese-style plates sit beside brunch and pasta on the menu. The mentaiko beef bowl, mentaiko smoked cod linguine and crab pasta come up most often. Jack Floyd Reserve is the nearest green space.
Best for: Dogs inside and groups for brunch
#7Evie's for a sunny outdoor breakfast with a dog
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Chelsea Street Park, 1 min walkEvie's outdoor tables are open from 7am until 3pm, and a dog can sit at them. The vegetarian choices are wide enough that diners find it hard to pick one. Lamb and eggs on sourdough and the Mont Blanc dessert are the dishes to try. Its bread, spreads and meats skip sulfites and additives. Chelsea Street Park is the closest park for a stroll.
Best for: Sunny breakfast and vegetarian dishes
#8Henry Lee's for a courtyard brunch with a dog
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Hugo Street Reserve, 2 min walkHenry Lee's has a courtyard where dogs are welcome, and the room is bright and relaxed for a long brunch. Breakfast through to lunch runs from 8am until 2:30pm, seven days a week. The Pearl Jam seafood bun, truffle fries for sharing and the Waffle Like Jagger are the dishes to order. Hugo Street Reserve is the nearest park on foot.
Best for: Courtyard brunch and seasonal menu
Compare dog-friendly cafes in Redfern
The table below shows which cafes take dogs inside or outside, the nearest park and the weekend hours.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charmed by | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Redfern Park, 3 min |
| Hunter's Corner | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Douglas St Peoples Playground, 3 min |
| St Jude Cafe | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Chelsea Street Park, 2 min |
| First Drop cafe | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Hansom Cab Place, 2 min |
| Neighbourhood Specialty Coffee | $ | โ | โ | Outside | Sat | Great Buckingham Street Reserve, 1 min |
| Bloc145 Cafe & Restaurant | $$ | โ | โ | Inside | โ | Jack Floyd Reserve, 1 min |
| Evie's | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Chelsea Street Park, 1 min |
| Henry Lee's | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Hugo Street Reserve, 2 min |
| Cafe Oratnek | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Reconciliation Park, 1 min |
| Coffee Tea & Me | $ | โ | โ | Outside | Sat | Douglas St Peoples Playground, 3 min |
| Melted | $ | โ | โ | Outside | Sat | Little Eveleigh Street Reserve, 1 min |
How we picked dog-friendly cafes in Redfern
The list is ordered by a weighted average of diner feedback. Dogs inside or outside, outdoor tables and the nearest park choose the cafes here. Food and coffee comments break ties between close scores. A page that is thin on a point says so instead of guessing.
Dog-friendly cafes in Redfern: FAQ
Can I bring a dog into a Redfern cafe?
Bloc145 Cafe & Restaurant lets dogs in, and it welcomes them by the window. Most other cafes here only allow dogs at outdoor tables.
Which Redfern cafes with dogs are open on a Sunday?
On a Sunday, First Drop cafe and Hunter's Corner both open at 7am, and Charmed by at 6:30am, with dog-friendly outdoor tables at each.
Which dog-friendly Redfern cafe has the most vegetarian food?
Evie's has a deep vegetarian menu, and both St Jude Cafe and Henry Lee's serve meat-free plates too.