THE NICHOLSON COFFEE & EATERY

The Nicholson Coffee & Eatery is a small, community-minded cafe on Union Street, Brunswick, with Turkish leanings and a covered courtyard out the back. That covered outdoor area is the reason it works well year-round with a dog.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the covered courtyard and at the street-facing outdoor tables, so weather is less of a problem here than at most cafes. Staff are warm towards dogs and have been known to put out a puppuccino. Bring your own water bowl as a backup.

Good to know. The menu runs to hearty brunch alongside Turkish staples like gozleme and pide, with gluten-free options and well-regarded coffee. Open daily, roughly 7.30am to 3.30pm.

Getting there. Free off-street and street parking nearby, though the residential streets fill up. Walkable from the tram lines along Nicholson Street and Brunswick Road.

Nearby with the dogs. Small neighbourhood parks like Fleming Park sit close by, and the Capital City Trail is within reach for a longer walk.

The covered courtyard makes this a reliable wet-weather option. Good for a calm dog in a small, friendly space.

Sources

• The Nicholson Coffee & Eatery · firsttable.com.au
• The Nicholson Coffee & Eatery, Brunswick VIC · facebook.com

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