Bean Squeeze Armstrong Crk

Bean Squeeze Armstrong Creek is a drive-thru coffee stop on Barwon Heads Road in Armstrong Creek, on Geelong's surf side, and dogs are part of the routine here. Staff are known for sending dogs through the window with a treat, so it has become a standing coffee run for local dog walkers and a reliable detour on the way to the coast.

The dog setup

Dogs in the car are welcome at the drive-thru lane, and walk-up customers on lead are equally part of the service. It is a takeaway operation rather than a sit-down cafe, with casual outdoor standing space if you want to stretch your legs. Treats come from the staff rather than a menu, and there is no water bowl station, so carry your own bowl on a warm day.

The vibe

This is a fast, well-run coffee window rather than a destination cafe: specialty coffee, smoothies, handmade toasties and baked goods, aimed at commuters and pass-through traffic. The venue is fully cashless, so bring a card. It opens early on weekdays, 5:30am from Monday to Friday with a 7am weekend start, which suits a pre-walk or post-walk stop, and the park closes things down by mid to late afternoon.

Getting there

The shop is at 771 Barwon Heads Road, Armstrong Creek, near the Warralily village end of the suburb, with the drive-thru lane and kerbside parking making the stop quick either way. It sits about 15 minutes south of central Geelong on the road toward Barwon Heads.

Pair it with

If you want a sit-down option with the dog instead, 9grams Mt Duneed is a few minutes south, Afterglow Espresso covers the Waurn Ponds side, and Interlude sits back toward Grovedale.

More spots are listed on the Victoria dog friendly cafes guide and the Armstrong Creek destination page.