DOGLATERIA BONDI

Doglateria Bondi is a dog-first treat bar on Bronte Road, Bondi Junction, pairing Italian gelato and Colombian coffee for owners with lactose-free "Doglato" made for dogs. It is less a cafe you bring a dog to and more a cafe built around the dog.

The dog setup. Outdoor seating is where dogs settle in, and staff are set up to serve them directly rather than just tolerate them. Doglato (dog-safe gelato) is priced by the scoop, and there is a "doggy high tea" option for two dogs to share. Water is available on request; this is fundamentally a treat stop rather than a full sit-down meal venue.

Known for. The Doglato flavours (peanut butter and honey, mango and carrot, strawberry and banana) are the drawcard, made with natural, human-grade ingredients rather than fillers. Freeze-dried Australian-made dog treats and bars are sold alongside, so it doubles as a place to stock up as well as a stop for a scoop.

Getting there. It is a short walk from Bondi Junction station and the bus interchange. Street parking exists on Bronte Road and the surrounding residential streets but gets tight, so factor in a short walk if driving at busy times.

Nearby with the dogs. Bondi Junction sits close to the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk and Bondi Beach itself, so a scoop here works well as a reward stop before or after a coastal walk.

When to go. Go outside the lunchtime rush if you want the outdoor seats to yourselves, and treat it as a short stop rather than a meal. Good for a reward on a coastal walk day, not for owners after a big feed.

Sources

• The best dog-friendly cafes, bars and restaurants in Sydney · smh.com.au
• Sydney's 18 best dog-friendly restaurants, pubs and cafes · holidayswithkids.com.au
• DOGLATERIA BONDI, Sydney, Australia - Wanderlog · wanderlog.com

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