POPPY & PIP CAFE

Poppy & Pip is a relaxed central Busselton cafe that leans hard into being dog-friendly, with a spacious outdoor patio built for people who bring the dog along. Coffee uses Margaret River beans, and the cabinet runs to handmade pastries, sandwiches and wraps.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor patio and courtyard area, which is genuinely spacious by cafe standards. Water bowls are put out, and the counter has been known to keep a jar of dog treats. Keep leads on and close in the courtyard, and check with staff before taking a dog inside the building, since the outdoor area is the part set up for them. Good for social dogs who are happy people-watching.

The vibe and the menu

The kitchen turns out corn fritters, zucchini slice and ham and cheese croissants, with almond biscuits and homemade cakes in the cabinet and vegan options on the board. Service tends to be quick, and the decor gets regular mentions for being a step above the usual strip shop. Hours run 7am to 2pm weekdays and 7am to 1pm Saturdays, closed Sundays. It is a popular local spot, so the patio fills on weekend mornings; mid-morning on a weekday is the quiet window.

Getting there and parking

The cafe sits in central Busselton, easy to reach on foot from the main town area. Street parking is on the adjacent streets, with public car parks in the town centre a short walk away.

Make a day of it

The Busselton foreshore and the coastal path along Geographe Bay are close by for a lead-on walk before or after, with the jetty precinct a short walk or drive. Brimful Of Asha on Duchess Street is the other cafe with a warm reputation among local dog owners, the drive-through at Kwik Koffee Causeway covers the early runs, and Hummingbird Busselton is the sit-down dinner option.

More dog-friendly venues around town are on the Busselton destination page, and the full list is in the WA cafes index.