Lavish Specialty Coffee

The setup. Lavish Specialty Coffee sits at 121 High Street in the middle of the Belmont shopping strip, and dogs are welcome at the undercover seating out front on the footpath. The cover is a genuine plus in Geelong weather, giving you a spot to sit with the dog whether it is raining or hot. Indoors is off-limits under the usual Victorian food rules.

Water and treats. Water bowls are often out and staff are used to serving people with dogs in tow. The front area is casual and can be busy, so it suits a dog that is comfortable with street traffic and passing foot noise.

Known for. House-roasted coffee with a rotating single origin, plus a proper brunch menu spanning healthy and indulgent. Service has a good name for being friendly and quick.

Getting there. Street parking runs directly in front on High Street, with side streets as backup. Easy to reach on foot if you are local.

Worth knowing. A tidy coffee stop to bookend a Barwon River walk, which is only a short stroll from the strip. Keep the undercover tables in mind on a wet morning.

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