The Best Dog Friendly Cafes in Wollongong and Surrounds
DOG FRIENDLY CAFES IN WOLLONGONG
1. Lili J
156 Corrimal Street
Lili J is a beautiful and very popular dog friendly cafe just a few blocks from the beach. Great vibes, excellent food and coffee and of course heaps of attention for the visiting pooches. Dogs are always welcome to join you for a brekkie or lunch and they even have treats available for the furry customers. Worth a visit even from a little further away.
2. Longboard Cafe
1 Marine Drive
Longboard is a dog friendly cafe with stunning ocean views and a large undercover seating area. Great list of delicious choices on the menu for brekkie or lunch. Pawfect place for a pit stop as part of your morning walk along the shoreline. Treats for furry friends at the counter and of course make sure to get your pooch included in the Longboard Paws of Fame!
3. Opus Coffee Brewers
120 Keira Street
Dog Friendly Cafe Opus Coffee Brewers offers a considered menu of baked goods handmade in house. Legit everything in the cabinet has been baked on site. You’ll find hand rolled sesame bagels, salted cookies, loaded muffs and more. Along with lox, pastrami and the odd schmear bagel and a tartine (toast + toppings) brunchfast offering. Dogs are always welcome to join you for a coffee or a bite to eat and there are also treats for the furry customers at the counter.
4. Lee & Me
87 Crown Street
Lee & Me is a dog friendly cafe serving lovely food, in a lovely space to lovely people, located on the main street in Wollongong. Your home away from home. Pups are always welcome to join you on the outdoor seating area at Lee & Me.
5. Smith Street
100 Smith Street
Smith Street Cafe is like an urban oasis in the heart of Wollongong. Dog friendly garden is a great way to escape the city with the entire family. Beautiful scenery, friendly service and great coffee… and treats for the furry customers. It really is a city oasis.
6. Connies Cafe
16 Cliff Road
Connies is a dog friendly cafe overlooking the stunning North Beach. Pawfect place to stop along the stunning dog walking routes along the shoreline. Amazing coffee, all day breakfast and friendly service. They even have treats available for the furry customers to enjoy at the sunny outdoor seating area.
7. Lagoon Kiosk
George Hanley Drive
Lagoon Deck is a beach front dog friendly cafe in North Wollongong. It is hard to imagine a much better views from your morning coffee with your pooch. Great menu, friendly service, treats for furry customers makes Lagoon Kiosk a must stop during your morning walk. Dogs are always welcome on the partly covered outdoor seating area next to the Kiosk area.
8. Bostons Espresso
11 Atchison Street
Bostons Espresso is a cheeky little dog friendly cafe on Atchison Str, just across the SES building. They love to keep all Bostonians hydrated & caffeinated. Serving delicious & healthy breakfast, lunches and snacks from Monday to Friday plus breakfast on Saturdays. Dogs are always welcome to join you on the outdoor seating area and there are also treats available for the furry customers.
DOG FRIENDLY CAFES IN PORT KEMBLA
9. Port Beirut
38 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla
Port Beirut is one of the best kept dog friendly secrets in Port Kembla. Their hidden backyard is a pawfect place to visit with your pup for a genuine Lebanese feast. Delicious menu (we highly recommend the falafels), friendly service and great atmosphere over the weekend with occasional live music. To be seen and experienced first hand.
10. Cakes by Rach
190 Military Road, Port Kembla
Cakes by Rach Cafe is a stunning dog friendly cafe just a short stroll from the beach. Amazing produce, local community vibes and great service. Cakes by Rach has been the local furry guests favourite since opening and it is surely worth visiting even from further away. Kangaroo Chews available for the furry customers.
DOG FRIENDLY CAFES IN DAPTO & SURROUNDS
11. Passionate Palate
1 Stanthorpe Drive, Kanahooka
Passionate Palate is a dog friendly cafe with a unique location surrounded by the serene ponds full of wildlife. It is hard to image a more relaxing place to visit with your pooch for a morning coffee or lunch. Keep your eye out for regular trivia nights, live music and other activities at the Passionate Palate.
DOG FRIENDLY CAFES IN COAL COAST
12. Saltie Dog
748 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coledale
Saltie Dog is probably the most dog friendly cafe in Coledale. Dogs are always welcome to join (and many local pooches do) and they have a selection of treats for the furry customers from Kangaroo Chews to Doglato. Saltie Dog is a pawsome place to stop for a coffee or a meal after your morning / afternoon walk.
13. Black Market Coffee
368 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul
Black Market Coffee is a dog friendly cafe in the heart of Thirroul. Friendly staff serving amazing coffee. Dogs are always welcome to join you on the outdoor seating area. Pawfect place to relax after the morning walk with your pooch.
14. Blackbird
2 McCauley Street, Thirroul
Blackbird is a dog friendly cafe in the heart of Thirroul serving great coffee, breakfast and lunch. Dogs are always welcome in the outdoor seating area at the front of the cafe, pawfect to sit down, relax and watch the world go by in this chilled coastal town. Treats available for the furry customers.
15. Finbox
269 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul
Finbox Supply Co is probably the most laid back dog friendly establishment you can find in Thirroul. Surf Shop, Cafe, Bar… it’s pretty much everything a surfy coastal town needs. Dogs are always welcome to join you at the outdoor seating at the front of the cafe. Expect relaxed surf vibes and keep you eyes out for the famous Chiba Nights.
16. Park Road Garage
233 Princes Highway, Bulli
Park Road Garage is a beautiful dog friendly cafe with a sunny courtyard to enjoy your morning coffee. Pawfect to visit a little later as well as they are also a fully licensed venue. Friendly staff and great menu is in deed very inviting and pooches have their own treats at the counter. Worth a visit while you are exploring the stunning beaches of Coal Coast.
17. Stokes Lane by RUH
238 Princes Highway, Bulli
Dog Friendly cafe Stokes Lane by RÜH, situated next to the heritage-listed Bulli Hotel, a beloved local landmark, is known for its great coffee, delicious food, and inviting atmosphere, Stokes Lane is where the community comes together to enjoy good vibes all around. Treats for the furry customers together with heaps of pats from the staff. Dogs are always welcome on the outdoor seating at the front of the cafe.
18. Sketch Coffee & Art
2 Carters Lane, Towradgi
Sketch Coffee and Art is a collaboration of Coffee, Food, Art & Local Produce located in the heart of Towradgi. They are also very dog friendly and encourage you to visit them with your pooch. There are also treats available for the furry customers. Perfect place to have a relaxed breakfast while browsing the beautiful selection of arts at the shop.
19. Mad Cup Coffee
145 Balgownie Road, Balgownie
Run by a MAD Husband and Wife team…with two little boy helpers and a doggy who visits the cafe occasionally. As they are family and dog friendly, they have a dedicated kids area at the back and dogs who come and hang out regularly! They share a passion for making fresh and healthy made to order meals, with a great selection of vegan and vegetarian options. Treats area available for the furry customers at the counter.
20. Evil Eye Cafe
3 Vereker Street, Fairy Meadow
Welcome to Evil Eye Cafe, Australia’s only dog friendly Evil Eye themed cafe. Established 2020 in Fairy Meadow, they have become an instant success with customers visiting from all over Australia. Serving delicious food, desserts and drinks, inspired from the best regions of Mediterranean.
DOG FRIENDLY CAFES IN SHELL COVE & SHELLHARBOUR
21. Naturally Tasty
100 Cove Boulevard, Shell Cove
Naturally Tasty is a dog friendly cafe serving Shell Cove with wholesome foods, nutritious smoothies, fresh juices, and coffee. Open from 6am Monday to Friday so stop in while taking the pooch for a walk and start your day right with the best coffee in town.
If you’re around during the day pop in for lunch and a tasty fresh or cold press juice. There is no better view to enjoy your delicious food and drinks from Naturally Tasty than our very own Marina. See you by the water. Dogs are always welcome to join you at the outdoor seating area.
22. Lou’s Cafe
21 Addison Street, Shellharbour
Lou’s Place is a great dog friendly cafe to hang out with your pup. Most of the venue is outdoors making it a pawfect spot for a coffee / brekkie / lunch with your furry friend. Great coffee, delicious food and treats on the menu also for the furry customers.
23. J’s on the Deck
19 Addison Street, Shellharbour
J’s on the Deck is a dog friendly cafe in the heart of Shellharbour Village. With a beautiful dog friendly outdoor seating and kangaroo treats on offer for the furry customers, J’s is a great place to visit after the morning walk with your pup. All classic dishes for brekkie and a great selection of burgers, burritos, and salads for lunch.