Remedy by LSR

Remedy by LSR is a small, coffee-led cafe at 39 Benjamin Way in the Belconnen town centre, and the footpath tables out front are where dogs are welcome. It runs as a quick, high-quality breakfast and lunch stop rather than a linger-all-morning room, with weekday service through to mid afternoon and reduced hours on weekends, so check the window before you plan a slow brunch.

The dog setup

Dogs on lead settle at the street-side seating, which is compact: it suits a small to medium dog happy to tuck in close to the table rather than a large dog that needs room to spread. Staff are warm with four-legged visitors and often bring out a water bowl, though carrying your own removes the guesswork. The site is small and takeaway-focused, so if the footpath is full, a coffee to go works well with the lake loop.

The vibe

Locals rate the barista coffee among the best in Belconnen, with fresh smoothies alongside. The food list is short and well executed: the egg and bacon roll, a haloumi bagel, Reuben sandwiches and a rotating cabinet of sweets. Reviewers keep returning to the friendly staff and the positive, quick-moving feel of the place.

Getting there and parking

Street parking sits along Benjamin Way, with the wider public parking of the Belconnen town centre a short walk away. From the cafe, the Lake Ginninderra foreshore is an easy stroll for an on-lead lap.

Close by with the dogs

The Lake Ginninderra Dog Park on the Diddams Close peninsula is fully fenced with separate large and small dog enclosures, and much of the surrounding parkland is off-leash under effective control, with a designated dog swimming beach further around. The Lake Ginninderra Loop Trail covers the full circuit. More dog friendly cafes are listed across the ACT and in Belconnen.

Max: egg and bacon roll, lake loop after. Benjamin Way earns its place.