Cafe Dharma

Cafe Dharma is a family-run cafe at 110 Burt Street in the historic heart of Boulder, with an attached gift shop and a loyal local following. It comes up in Kalgoorlie dog-owner discussions as a dog friendly stop, with dogs welcome at the outdoor tables on the footpath, which is the spot to aim for if you have the dog along.

The dog setup

Dogs sit at the front outdoor tables on the Burt Street footpath. As a food-serving cafe, the indoor room is for people only, so plan on sitting street-side. The footpath position makes for good people-watching over breakfast or lunch. Bring a collapsible water bowl rather than assuming one is on hand, and keep your dog settled at the table; this is a working main street, not a quiet courtyard.

The vibe

The kitchen is known for solid coffee, hearty breakfasts and homemade lunches, and reviewers regularly call out the vanilla slice, eggs benny, scones and chai, with vegan-friendly options across the menu. Hours run Wednesday to Saturday 7am to 2.30pm and Sunday 8am to 1pm, closed Monday and Tuesday, so confirm before a special trip.

Getting there and parking

Free street parking runs along Burt Street with more in nearby lots, and the cafe is walkable from most of the Boulder town centre. The old mining-town architecture along Burt Street is worth a wander with the dog before or after.

Close by with the dogs

For a proper run, Grant Road Reserve Fenced Dog Park at Somerville is a short drive. Other dog friendly coffee in the Goldfields includes Miss Moose Cafe and Oil & Spice Cafe and Restaurant, and Discovery Parks Kalgoorlie Goldfields is a pet friendly base for visiting owners.

More options are on the Western Australia dog friendly guide and the Boulder destinations page.