Miss mat

Miss Mat is a Turkish-inspired brunch cafe on Carlisle Street in Balaclava, known for its friendly staff and community feel. Dogs are welcome in the sunny outdoor footpath seating out front.

The dog setup. Dogs can join you at the outdoor footpath tables. Staff are known to be attentive and generally happy to have dogs around. As with the rest of Carlisle Street, the footpath gets busy, so a short lead keeps things easy for everyone passing by.

Known for. Turkish-inspired dishes such as gozleme, chicken shawarma, manti and Turkish eggs, plus loose sticky chai and a genuinely warm welcome from staff.

Getting there. Directly on Carlisle Street, reachable by tram or a short walk from Balaclava Station. Street parking on Carlisle Street and side streets is limited, so check signage carefully.

Nearby with the dogs. Caulfield Park gives you more open space for a walk before or after brunch, and it is an easy stroll along Carlisle Street either way.

Weekday mornings are calmer than weekend brunch rush, when the footpath tables fill quickly.

Sources

• Miss Mat Cafe - Balaclava · missmatcafe.com.au
• Miss Mat - Reviews, Photos and Phone Number · miss-mat.wheree.com

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