Hippy Java

Hippy Java is a book cafe on Main Road in Boolaroo, set inside a century-old former butcher's shop, with a laid-back, community feel and a $10 secondhand book nook to browse over a flat white.

Dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor, footpath-facing seating rather than inside among the books. Keep your dog leashed and comfortable with foot traffic passing along Main Road, this is a working strip, not a quiet courtyard.

Known for. Bills Beans coffee, homemade food, and the cosy book-swap corner. The cafe occasionally runs "Tales by candlelight" evenings if you want an excuse to come back without the dog.

Getting there. The cafe is at 18 Main Road, Boolaroo. On-street parking runs along Main Road but fills up during the morning rush, so allow for a short walk if you arrive late.

Nearby with the dogs. Speers Point Park and the Lake Macquarie foreshore at Warners Bay are both a short drive away, with open space and walking paths for after your coffee.

Weekday mornings before the school run are the calmest time to visit with a dog in tow.

Sources

• Have you visited Boolaroo's book cafe? · hunterhunter.com.au
• hippy java book cafe (@hippyjava) - Instagram · instagram.com
• Hippy Java (@100085641602808) - About - Facebook · facebook.com

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