Coffylosophy

Coffylosophy sits on Hutt Street, one of Adelaide's most cafe-dense strips, a few blocks east of the parklands in the heart of the east end. It runs an all-day breakfast and lunch menu with a kitchen that goes beyond the standard brief, and the alfresco tables along Hutt Street are where the dog action happens.

Dogs on the alfresco strip

Dogs are welcome in the Hutt Street alfresco seating, and diners report the team keeps water bowls and treats on hand for canine guests. Street-side tables on a strip like this come with foot traffic, passing dogs and prams, so it works best for dogs that are settled around activity. Ask for a table toward the end of the row if your dog prefers a quieter spot, and the water bowl should arrive without you needing to chase it.

Worth knowing

The menu is the reason people line up here. The eggs benedict is a fixture of visitor feedback, the chilli scrambled eggs and the Nashville hot chicken benedict get their own mentions, and french toast covers the sweet side. The hot chocolate draws repeat orders too. Hours are 7am to 2:30pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 2pm on weekends, so it is a morning-to-early-afternoon venue rather than a late stop. Diners consistently call the team welcoming, which helps when you arrive with a dog in tow.

The address is 198A Hutt Street, Adelaide SA 5000. Street parking runs along Hutt Street and the surrounding blocks, and the strip is an easy walk from the east end's main drag. Weekend mornings are the busiest window; weekdays after the breakfast rush are the calmest bet for a relaxed table with a dog.

Round out the day at the nearby All Dog Park for an off leash run, or browse the other dog friendly cafes around Adelaide before you head home. More stops around town sit in the Adelaide destination guide.