The Best Dog Friendly Cafes in Sydney’s Northern Beaches!
There are heaps of beautiful dog friendly cafes to visit in the Northern Beaches. Expect some stunning waterfront locations and great service particularly for your furry traveller. Here are our TOP PICKS for dog friendly cafes to visit in Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Dog Friendly Cafes in Manly, Balgowlah, Freshwater & Clontarf
1. Fika Cafe
5b Market Place, Manly
Fika is a Swedish word that translates as ‘taking a break for coffee and a bite to eat’. But really it’s much more than that. It’s a moment to relax, to catch up with your family and to laugh with your friends, furry ones included. It’s making up for lost time, or part of your daily ritual. A cosy escape, or a refreshing pause. It’s the time between meals, the place between destinations. There’s always time for Fika.
2. Ground Zero
18 Sydney Road, Manly
Ground Zero is so much more than a dog friendly cafe in the heart of Manly. It is a long time locals favourite meeting places with great menu and super friendly staff. Dogs are always welcome to choose from two of the amazing outdoor seating areas, one at the front (great for people watching) or the secret garden at the back. Yummy Kangaroo treats available for the pooches at the counter.
3. Sandy Bar
1 Sandy Bay Road, Clontarf
Located atop the crystal clear waters of Sandy Bay at Clontarf Marina, Sandy Bar Cafe is a licensed waterfront dog friendly cafe, bar and restaurant offering great coffee, breakfast, lunch and drinks. Lots of seating, great food and service and beach vibes. Located on the Spit to Manly walk, the dog friendly off leash Sandy Bay beach is right nearby to give your dogs a run around afterwards.
4. Ball Boy Cafe
31 Dobroyd Road, Balgowlah Heights
Ball Boy is a dog friendly cafe, tucked away in the leafy streets of Balgowlah Heights. It is a place to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy a meal with family and friends or simply grab a coffee and a quick bite with your furry friend. A family run and operated business supported by an epic team who love what they do! Their expert baristas have mastered the art of coffee-making on the state of the art Mahlkonig gbw grinder linea S and LaMarzocca portafilters. Dogs are welcome on the beautiful outdoor seating area with water bowls and treats available at the counter.
5. Aggy’s Corner
94 West Street, Balgowlah
Aggy’s Corner is Balgowlah’s cherished dog friendly corner shop, serving community vibes and daily coffees with a smile. Perfectly located in the quiet back streets of Balgowlah. Aggy’s Corner is proudly focusing on local produce across everything on offer at the cafe. Dogs are always welcome at the outdoor seating area. Make sure you get your pooches photo on the Dogs of Aggy’s polaroid corner 🐶
6. Albert & Moore
2 Moore Road, Freshwater
Albert & Moore is a beautiful dog friendly cafe in the heart of Freshwater. Mouthwatering meals, great coffee and drinks and a large dog friendly seating area in front of the cafe. Super high quality Kangaroo Chews available at the counter for the furry customers.
Dog Friendly Cafes in Curl Curl & Dee Why
7. Pico on Curly
31 Brighton Street, Curl Curl
Pico in Curly is a great dog friendly cafe in Curl Curl to visit with your pooch. Fantastic coffee and menu full of delicious savoury and sweet dishes. PICO in Curly is beautifully designed with plenty of attention to detail. Every aspect is made to create a relaxing environment to sit down a forget the world for a moment, including the friendly service. Highly recommended to drop by with your pooch.
Dog Friendly Cafes in Collaroy & Narrabeen
8. Chillax Meets Alimento
1095 Pittwater Road, Collaroy
Chillax is a dog friendly cafe in Collaroy. Since 2011 providing local community with great coffee yummy food pleasant and chilled service beautiful and peaceful environment. Great menu catering brekkie and lunch and treats available for the furry customers.
9. Drip Coffee Traders
20 Aubreen Street, Collaroy Plateau
The most amazing dog friendly cafe in Collaroy Plateau. Great outdoor seating, super friendly service, delicious food and even treats for your pooch! The absolute go to place at the plateau.
10. De’Assis
34 Lake Park Road, North Narrabeen
De’Assis is a beautiful dog friendly cafe in Narrabeen. Very popular neighbourhood gathering place amongst the locals and the perfect spot to even get some work done. Founded by Head Chef, Flavio Assis (prev. Miramare Group, Hurricanes Grill, The Boathouse Group) the menu at De’Assis is focussed around celebrating seasonal, local produce through non-pretentious, beach food designed to be enjoyed with great friends and conversation. Dogs are always welcome to join you on the outdoor seating area with relaxing views over the Narrabeen Lagoon.
Dog Friendly Cafes in Mona Vale & Newport
11. The Brightside
1 Surfview Road, Mona Vale
The Brightside is a beautiful dog friendly beach front cafe in Mona Vale. Whether it’s a coffee as part of the morning walk, lunch or afternoon tea with your pooch, the friendly staff at The Brightside has you covered. Dogs are welcome at the covered outdoor seating area with Doggie Treats available at the counter.
12. Zubi Bar Newport
323 C Barrenjoey Road, Newport
Zubi Bar is the local pooches’ favourite cafe. Dog friendly seating at the front and back of the cafe. Great coffee, friendly staff and all your brekkie favourites on the menu. You can sense the artistic vibes at Zubi Bar, known to support local Northern Beaches artists across variety of crafts.
Dog Friendly Cafes in Bilgola & Avalon
13. Bilgola Social
1 Billambee Avenue, Bilgola Plateau
Bilgola Social is a pawsome dog friendly cafe in Bilgola Plateau. Particular popular amongst the locals but also with visitors to the Northern Beaches. Great service, good coffee and very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
14. Zubi at Billy’s
Bilgola Beach
Chilled dog friendly beachfront cafe to get your morning coffee fix while enjoying the lazy beachlife and views over Bilgola Beach. Great stop as part of the Newport to Bilgola coastal walk with your dog. Great beach vibes, good coffee and always a selection of treats available at the bar for the pooches.
15. Fernando’s
1 North Avalon Road, Avalon
Fernando’s (father + son) have reinvented burgers, roast chicken, Bacon & Egg rolls and much more. Discover the unique flavours of Peru in the amazing community of North Avalon. Dogs are always welcome at the outdoor seating area with a selection of treats available 🐶
Dog Friendly Cafes in Careel Bay & Palm Beach
16. Coast
1031 Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach
Great dog friendly cafe with coastal vibes in Palm Beach. Visit for coffee and breakfast in the morning or enjoy a beautiful lunch with your furry friend. Pooches are always welcome on the covered outdoor seating area.