Little Millards

Little Millards pours coffee from its van in Cardiff South most mornings, and locals have adopted the outdoor area as their regular dog stop. Visitors report that leashed dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating, with doggy treats kept on hand for well behaved companions. It opens early on weekdays at 6am, so it suits walkers who like to get their lap in before the heat arrives.

The setup is simple: order at the van, take a seat outside, and keep your dog leashed and supervised at your feet. The treats are the small touch patrons mention most often. There is no real indoor space to speak of, this is a coffee van operation, so plan to be outdoors and pick a mild morning in summer. Weekday trade runs from 6am to about 12:30pm, Saturdays 6:30am to midday.

The vibe

The feel is neighbourhood rather than destination. Most of the trade is quick takeaway coffee, pastries and hot drinks grabbed on the school run or before work. If you want a long sit down brunch this is not that place, but for a solid flat white and a sweet treat with your dog settled at a nearby table it does the job. Sundays are closed, so weekday mornings are your safest bet.

Make a day of it

Cardiff South sits close to several solid dog stops. The Cardiff Dog Exercise Area is the obvious warm up before coffee, an off leash space where your dog can burn some energy first, then ride out the calm down period at the van while you finish your cup. For more options across the state, browse other dog friendly cafes in NSW or the Cardiff South guide.