A Cafe Etc.

A Cafe Etc. is a long-standing Brighton brunch spot at 71 Jetty Road, easy to spot for its wall-to-wall Marilyn Monroe memorabilia. For dog owners it is a straightforward footpath stop close to the beach, trading from 8am through to the mid afternoon, with a quieter courtyard option out the back when the front fills.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the front outdoor seating directly on Jetty Road, which is good for people-watching while your dog settles under the table. Some reports mention a courtyard garden out the back that is calmer when the strip gets busy on weekends. Staff are welcoming, but bring your own water bowl just in case, and note that if you are on your own you may need to duck to the counter to order while the dog waits at the table.

Worth knowing

The kitchen runs a consistent local brunch menu, with eggs benedict a fixture and a strong cake and dessert selection, all wrapped in the kitschy Monroe theme. It suits a casual breakfast or lunch stop rather than a long sit.

Getting there and parking

It sits on Jetty Road near the beach end. Street parking along Jetty Road is limited at busy times, with more on the residential side streets a short walk away. Brighton train station is close by, so arriving on foot with the dog is the simplest option.

Close by with the dogs

The beach is a short walk down Jetty Road and the Brighton foreshore pathway runs along the coast for a longer walk. The strip has other dog-friendly options too: The Seller Door and Alimentary Eatery both take dogs at outdoor tables, and Brighton Jetty Bakery is the easy grab-and-go option.

More in the area

Browse more dog friendly cafes in SA or the full guide to Brighton.