Big Sister Cafe

Big Sister Cafe sits at the northern end of the Lygon Street strip in Brunswick East, a small local cafe with a warm, easy welcome for dogs. It is a quick-service brunch spot rather than a long-lunch destination, which suits a dog that would rather be walking than waiting.

The dog setup. There are a handful of sunny footpath tables on Lygon Street, which is the natural place to sit with a dog. Staff are known for being accommodating, so ask for a water bowl if your dog needs one. The tables are small and close to the street, so a dog that settles quietly works best here.

Good to know. The cafe pours Griffiths Bros coffee, and the food leans toward fresh focaccias, sandwiches, wraps and pastries done well and fast. Hours run Tuesday to Sunday, roughly 6:30am to 2:30pm, closed Mondays, so check before a Monday visit.

Getting there. The Route 1 and 6 trams stop nearby on Lygon Street. Free street parking is usually available on Lygon Street and side streets like Hope Street, but read the signs for time limits.

Nearby with the dogs. Jones Park off-leash area is a few blocks away for a proper run, and the Merri Creek trail is close for a longer walk.

Best on a quiet weekday morning for a coffee and a footpath seat. Good for a calm dog on a short outing.

Sources

• Big Sister Cafe - Brunswick East Restaurants · tripadvisor.com.au
• bigsistercafe on Instagram · instagram.com

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