The Corner 5 Cafe

The Corner 5 Cafe is a casual neighbourhood cafe at Shop 5, 399-407 Pacific Highway, Asquith, and one of the earliest openers on this stretch of the Upper North Shore, with doors open from around 6am. That timing suits the before-work dog walk better than almost anywhere nearby.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor courtyard tables and the footpath seating, with enough room for a dog to lie down beside you. Staff have a reputation for being accommodating, and water bowls are usually available - ask when you order if one is not already out.

Good to know. It pours Campos coffee and turns out a fast, generous brunch: french toast, eggs benedict, corn fritters, hash browns and a prawn burger get the most mentions in reviews, which sit at 4.6 across roughly 250 of them. Friendly staff are a recurring theme.

Getting there. It is directly on the Pacific Highway close to Asquith station, with free street parking in the surrounding streets.

Nearby with the dogs. Asquith Park Fenced Dog Park is a short drive away on Rotherwood Avenue, and Cafe Minamisan up the highway has a dog-friendly backyard if the courtyard is full.

Sources

• The Corner 5 Cafe - Facebook · facebook.com
• The Corner 5 Cafe - Instagram · instagram.com

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