Bellevue Cottage

Bellevue Cottage is a restored 1905 caretaker's cottage on Wilkins Street that now runs as a heritage cafe, and its large garden and covered outdoor seating make it a straightforward dog-welcome stop at the foot of the Perth Hills.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the garden and outdoor seating area, which the cottage's own business profile lists as an amenity and regulars back up in reviews. Keep leads on around the garden beds and while other diners pass through.

The vibe

The freshly renovated cottage is the draw, together with the scones: the kitchen is known for muffins, a gluten-free muffin option, sausage rolls and ham and cheese croissants, served to a steady local crowd. It is a small menu done well rather than a big all-day list.

Hours run 7am to 2pm Tuesday to Friday and 8am to 2pm on weekends, closed Mondays. They have been known to shift, so confirm before a special trip.

Getting there and parking

The cottage sits at 78 Wilkins Street, Bellevue, a short hop from Great Eastern Highway with street parking around the surrounding blocks. Midland's cafes and Guildford's heritage strip are both within a few minutes' drive if you want to string stops together, and the covered seating keeps the garden usable even on the days the hills weather turns.

Pair it with

Make it a hills morning: John Forrest National Park is a short drive east for a longer on-leash walk, or let the dog burn off steam at Swan View's fenced dog park on the way through. Little Duck Creek Reserve at Guildford is another fenced option nearby.

More options are in our guide to dog friendly cafes in Western Australia, or start from the Bellevue destination page.