3 Tomatoes

3 Tomatoes is a Middle Eastern-leaning brunch spot on the corner of Holden and Clissold Streets, the kind of neighbourhood cafe where the outdoor tables fill with locals and their dogs on a Saturday morning.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome at the outside tables on the footpath frontage, not inside. The outdoor seating is casual and close together, so it is easy to keep a dog settled beside your chair, and staff are known to bring out a water bowl without being asked.

Known for. Slow-cooked lamb, yoghurt chickpeas and a Middle Eastern-inspired brunch menu, poured with Will and Co coffee. It has a reputation as a genuinely dog-friendly, community-feel cafe rather than a tourist stop.

Getting there. 121 Holden Street, Ashbury. Free street parking is available on the surrounding residential streets, and it is a short walk from Ashfield station. Friday and Saturday mornings are the busiest, so expect a wait for an outdoor table.

Nearby with the dogs. Peace Park and Pratten Park are both close by for a walk after breakfast, and First Street Pantry is another dog-friendly cafe in the same pocket of Ashbury.

When to go. Weekday mornings are calmer if you want a table without the queue. Good for a relaxed footpath brunch before a walk in one of the nearby parks.

Sources

• 3 Tomatoes - Ashbury NSW Restaurant Review · pegfeeds.com
• 3 Tomatoes, Ashfield - Reviews · tripadvisor.com.au
• 3 Tomatoes - Yelp · m.yelp.com

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