Cherry Bomb Cafe

Cherry Bomb Cafe is a converted post office on Lobethal Road in Ashton, in the Adelaide Hills, and it is one of the more relaxed dog-friendly brunch stops in the Piccadilly Valley. Dogs are welcome on the leafy outdoor verandah and garden seating, and the cherry-everything menu, cherry pie, cherry ice cream, cherry jam, is the reason locals keep coming back.

Dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor verandah and garden area on a leash. No entry fee for dogs, and water bowls are typically put out for visiting pups. The cosy fireplace and velvet-couch seating inside is for two-legged customers only, so plan on the outdoor tables if you have the dog with you.

Known for. Cherry pie, cherry ice cream and cherry vinegar, all made with local Adelaide Hills produce. The brunch menu leans modern Australian with seasonal, hyper-local ingredients and locally roasted coffee.

Getting there. About 17 kilometres, roughly 25 minutes, from the Adelaide CBD via Norton Summit. There is street and nearby parking, but it fills up fast on weekend brunch hours, so get there early if you want a table with the dog.

Nearby with the dogs. Ashton Hills Vineyard is a short drive away for a dog-friendly cellar door after brunch, and the wider Piccadilly Valley has several cellar doors that welcome dogs on their lawns. In season, nearby orchards open up for pick-your-own cherries and apples.

When to go. Weekday mornings are calmer if you want a relaxed outdoor brunch with the dog. Weekends get busy, so book ahead or arrive right on opening if the garden seating matters to you.

Sources

• Cherry Bomb Cafe - Ashton, Food and Drink | South Australia · southaustralia.com
• Cherry Bomb Cafe is a cherry lover's haven in the East · glamadelaide.com.au
• Cherry Bomb Cafe | Visit Adelaide Hills · visitadelaidehills.com.au

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