NearMeDog-friendly places in Rosebery
Last updatedSweetacres Park and Tarakan Reserve are Rosebery's places for an off-leash run, and Haven Coffee is a two-minute walk from Sweetacres Park for a coffee after. Tarakan Reserve is off-leash at all times, and most of the cafes here close in the early afternoon, so an early start suits a dog outing best.
A day with your dog in Rosebery
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Weekdays, from 6am | Two Fives Cafe opens at 6am on weekdays, and Tarakan Reserve is off-leash at any hour. |
| Weekends, from 7:30am | Haven Coffee opens at 7:30am at weekends, two minutes from Sweetacres Park's off-leash grass. |
| Weekdays, until 2pm | LUXE closes at 2pm on weekdays, so a coffee with a dog needs to happen before then. |
| Any time | Butterscotch Park is on-lead throughout, and Crete Reserve is on-lead as well. |
Weekday mornings in Rosebery: coffee at Two Fives, then a run at Tarakan Reserve
Two Fives Cafe is a brunch and lunch cafe on Gardeners Road, and it opens at 6am on weekdays, so a dog owner can be at an outdoor table by 7am. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables only, so ask for one of those. The cafe is often busy in the morning, which makes an early arrival the better choice for a seat outside. From there it is a three-minute walk to Tarakan Reserve on Harcourt Parade, where dogs can be off-leash at all times. The reserve has no time limit on off-leash access. For a hot day, the next plan starts in the shade instead.
Shady dog park in Rosebery for a hot day: Sweetacres Park, then Haven Coffee
Sweetacres Park is a small urban park on the corner of Mentmore Avenue and Cressy Street, with two shade sails over the playground and sandpit. The grass is the off-leash area, and dogs can run there at all times. Dogs are kept out of the playground and the barbecue area, so the grass is where most dogs run. The park has a water fountain and a water pump at the playground, so a dog can drink before and after its run. Then it is a two-minute walk to Haven Coffee on Crewe Place, where dogs can sit at the outdoor tables. Visitors praise the coffee, and the cafe opens early on weekdays and on weekends. A small or nervous dog may prefer the next plan, which keeps to the lead.
On-lead walk for a small or nervous dog in Rosebery, then coffee at LUXE
Butterscotch Park is a multipurpose park on Rosebery Avenue with a large open lawn ringed by native plants, a children's playground and a picnic area. Dogs stay on a lead throughout the park, so this is the place to walk a small or nervous dog at its own pace between the lawn and the garden beds. The benches have backs and armrests, which suits an owner who wants to sit while the dog settles. Then it is a one-minute walk to LUXE on Rosebery Avenue, a family-friendly cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Dogs can sit at the outdoor tables, and a mid-morning coffee or a thick shake is easy to fit in before the cafe closes.
Dog rules in Rosebery: where dogs can't go
Sweetacres Park and Tarakan Reserve are the two off-leash areas in Rosebery, and dogs can run off the lead there at all times. Tarakan Reserve has no time limit on off-leash access. At Sweetacres Park, dogs are kept out of the playground and the barbecue area, and the grass is the dog area. Crete Reserve and Butterscotch Park are on-lead, so a dog stays on a lead at both. The cafes here seat dogs outside only, at their outdoor tables. City of Sydney manages Crete Reserve, Sweetacres Park and Tarakan Reserve. Confirm with City of Sydney before you go, since rules can change. For more cafes that take dogs, see the best dog-friendly cafes in Rosebery.
Where these are in Rosebery
- Sweetacres Park area: Off-leash grass at Sweetacres Park, then a short walk to a cafe on Crewe Place or Morley Avenue, with Butterscotch Park on lead nearby.
- Tarakan Reserve area: Off-leash at Tarakan Reserve, with two cafes a few minutes away: Two Fives on Gardeners Road and Sub-Station on Rothschild Avenue, both with outdoor tables.
Every dog-friendly place in Rosebery
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Crete Reserve | Park | On lead |
| Sweetacres Park | Park | Off-leash area |
| Tarakan Reserve | Park | Off-leash area |
| Butterscotch Park | Park | On lead |
| The Brothers project cafe | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Little Me Cafe | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Sub-Station Cafe | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| 5th Earl | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Haven Coffee | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Two Fives Cafe | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Mentmore and Morley Pty Ltd | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| MORE | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| LUXE | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Rosebery?
Tarakan Reserve on Harcourt Parade and Sweetacres Park on Mentmore Avenue are the two places in Rosebery where dogs can run off-leash. Tarakan Reserve is off-leash at all times, so it suits a longer run whenever the day allows. Sweetacres Park also allows dogs off-leash at all times, and its grass is where most dogs run. Its playground and barbecue area are off limits to dogs. Crete Reserve and Butterscotch Park are on-lead, so a dog stays on a lead at both. For a run followed by food, pair Tarakan Reserve with Sub-Station Cafe, a two-minute walk away, which seats dogs at its outdoor tables.
Which cafes in Rosebery allow dogs?
Several cafes in Rosebery seat dogs, but only at their outdoor tables. Haven Coffee on Crewe Place, Sub-Station Cafe on Rothschild Avenue and Two Fives Cafe on Gardeners Road all have outdoor tables where a dog can sit. LUXE on Rosebery Avenue and The Brothers project cafe on Botany Road also seat dogs outside. 5th Earl in the Cannery on Morley Avenue, Little Me Cafe on Botany Road, Mentmore and Morley Pty Ltd and MORE on Dunning Avenue have outdoor seating as well. Ask staff where the dog should sit, and check opening hours before you go, because most of these cafes close in the afternoon.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in Rosebery?
Haven Coffee on Crewe Place is the easiest coffee stop for a dog in Rosebery, a two-minute walk from both Sweetacres Park and Butterscotch Park. Its outdoor tables take dogs, and it opens at 7am on weekdays and at 7:30am at weekends. LUXE is a one-minute walk from Butterscotch Park, with outdoor tables and a menu of breakfast and lunch staples. Sub-Station Cafe is a two-minute walk from Tarakan Reserve and opens at 7am on Sundays. For a longer walk, Crete Reserve is an on-lead park four minutes from Two Fives Cafe.
What can I do with my dog in Rosebery?
Rosebery has three good outings for a dog. On weekday mornings, start with coffee at Two Fives Cafe from 7am, then run at Tarakan Reserve, a three-minute walk away. On any day, start in the shade at Sweetacres Park, with its water and off-leash grass, then go for a 9am coffee at Haven Coffee, two minutes away. For a small or nervous dog, walk on a lead through Butterscotch Park, then have a coffee at LUXE, a one-minute walk, on weekdays before it closes at 2pm. Each walk between these stops is under five minutes.