Cafe Chapter 4

Cafe Chapter 4 is a community-minded brunch spot just off the main Braddon strip on Batman Street, and it has a steady reputation as one of the more dog-welcoming cafes in Canberra's inner north. The covered outdoor courtyard is the reason to bring the dog, and service runs from 7am on weekdays and 7.30am Sundays through to the mid afternoon.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor courtyard and at the footpath tables; inside is for people only. The covered courtyard is the pick, since it stays usable in most weather and keeps your dog out of the footpath traffic. Staff are known to bring out water bowls, though it is worth carrying your own as a backup on busy mornings.

Worth knowing

The kitchen turns out a broad brunch menu: eggs benedict, the bacon and egg roll, the Scrambowl and smashed avo, plus a solid coffee program and a large tea list. Reviews consistently mention friendly, accommodating staff, which counts for a lot when you are managing a dog at a table.

Getting there and parking

Batman Street has paid street parking with some limited free spaces nearby, and the cafe is a short walk from the Lonsdale Street eating strip. Ground-level access makes the whole visit easy with a dog in tow. Haig Park is only a few minutes away to bookend the meal with a walk.

Close by with the dogs

Haig Park Dog Agility Course gives the dog a job before or after brunch, and Supersweet Cafe is the alternative dog-friendly coffee stop nearby. If you are visiting Canberra with the dog, The Evergreen Bed & Breakfast keeps the stay pet-friendly too.

More in the area

See more dog friendly cafes in ACT or the full guide to Braddon.

Pepsi: courtyard table, Scrambowl for the human, water bowl for me. Weekday mornings are the quiet ones.