The Deli Bilgola cafe

The Deli Bilgola is a small neighbourhood cafe on Plateau Road, and it is genuinely dog-friendly rather than just dog-tolerant, with treats on hand for anyone who turns up on four legs.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables out front. It is footpath and street-side seating rather than a fenced courtyard, so keep dogs on lead and close, since Plateau Road carries steady local traffic.

Good to know. Expect brekky, gourmet sandwiches and wraps, and coffee roasted by The Grounds. Regulars come for the friendly staff and the relaxed plateau vibe as much as the menu.

Getting there and parking. Free street parking runs along Plateau Road and Bilambee Avenue. Weekend mornings get busy, so an early coffee run beats a 9am one.

Nearby with the dogs. Bilgola Beach is a short drive or a steep walk down the hill, good for a stroll though it is not an off-leash beach. Avalon Beach and its dog-friendly walking paths are a few minutes further north.

When to go. Early on a weekday or the first hour of a weekend morning, before the outdoor tables fill up.

Sources

• The Deli. Bilgola | Sydney NSW - Facebook · facebook.com
• DOG FRIENDLY CAFE Bilgola Plateau (NSW) - Instagram · instagram.com
• The Deli Bilgola cafe - Australian Good Food Guide · agfg.com.au
• The Deli. Bilgola - Palm Beach Restaurants - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com
• The Grounds Roastery · thegrounds.com.au

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