The Village Centre

The lead. The Village Centre on Lascelles Street in Brighton is a cafe and wellness hub, and it welcomes dogs at its outdoor and footpath tables. The pull for dog owners is the on-site parking and a fenced kids' area, which makes it an easy stop if you have children and a dog in tow.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor and footpath seating. The space is family-friendly, with a fenced kids' area beside it, so you can keep the dog settled at the table while the children play close by. Dogs stay outside the cafe itself.

Good to know. It is well regarded for coffee and fresh, house-baked treats, plus a breakfast and brunch menu that runs to pancakes and quiche. The venue doubles as a wellness hub with allied health and nutrition services on-site, so it is a quieter, considered kind of local rather than a rushed coffee stop.

Getting there. There is a free on-site car park plus free street parking right near the venue, which is a genuine advantage in this part of Brighton where kerbside spaces get tight.

Nearby with the dogs. The Brighton foreshore and Decker Park's fenced off-leash area are both a short trip away for a walk or a run before or after your visit.

When to go. Mornings are the busiest for breakfast; a mid-morning or early-afternoon weekday visit gives you the calmest table and the easiest run at the on-site parking.

Sources

• Cafe - The Village Centre · villagecentre.com.au
• The Village Centre on Instagram · instagram.com

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.