Middle Ground

Middle Ground is a cafe and event space on the Old Princes Highway in Beaconsfield, popular for its coffee, desserts and a courtyard that gets a solid weekend crowd. Dogs are welcome outdoors.

The dog setup. Leashed dogs are permitted in the outdoor seating and courtyard areas, which tend to be the liveliest part of the venue on weekends. Indoor seating is not the place for a dog, in line with standard food-service rules. Staff are generally accommodating, though it is worth confirming water availability when you order rather than assuming a bowl is out.

Known for. Strong coffee and a well-regarded dessert selection, plus a courtyard atmosphere that doubles as a local event space on busier weekends.

Getting there and parking. The cafe is at Shop 1, 52-62 Old Princes Highway, Beaconsfield, a short walk from Beaconsfield railway station. On-street parking is available along the highway and in the nearby side streets.

Nearby with the dogs. daydreamers Cafe and Uncle Barneys Hot Dogs & Donuts are both close by on the same strip, and Beaconsfield Park is a short walk or drive away for a run-around before or after.

Sources

• Middle Ground Cafe & Event Space in Beaconsfield · middleground.au
• 10 BEST Cafes in Emerald VIC 3782 · localsearch.com.au

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