JUNTO Cafe

JUNTO Cafe is a family-run neighbourhood cafe at 247 East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East, doing all-day breakfast from 7:30am on weekdays and 8am on weekends. It has the community feel that the name suggests, regulars greeted by name, and a straightforward welcome for dogs at the outdoor tables. Hours run to 2pm daily, closing at 1pm on Sundays.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the street-frontage tables and in the outdoor courtyard, with water bowls usually on hand. There is enough outdoor seating that a dog rarely feels like it is in the way, though dogs stay outside rather than joining you indoors. Because the front tables sit close to East Boundary Road traffic, keep the leash short and secure. No dedicated dog menu, but the team is easygoing and the water arrives before you ask.

The vibe

The kitchen leans on all-day breakfast and brunch classics: bacon and eggs, smashed avo, hearty portions that reviewers regularly comment on, plus fresh juices and baked treats. The coffee draws consistent praise, as does the friendly, unhurried service. Seating mixes cosy corners with larger communal tables, so it works for both a solo coffee and a family brunch.

Getting there and parking

Street parking runs along East Boundary Road and the surrounding side streets, though it tightens during weekend breakfast hours. Local bus routes pass close by if you would rather walk the dog over and skip the car.

Make a day of it

Bailey Reserve Dog Off Leash Area is up the same road, with off-lead play on the eastern and northern sports grounds (Glen Eira council requires leads within 20 metres of playgrounds and BBQs). Centenary Park Dog Off Leash Area and Hodgson Reserve Dog Off Leash Area are nearby too, and Cafe Omnia in Murrumbeena is another local option.

Broader picks live in the dog friendly cafes in Victoria list or the Bentleigh East guide.