LOB Cafe

LOB Cafe sits on Jubilee Avenue in the Carlton shopping precinct, right by Carlton Station. It runs street-side outdoor dining and is happy to have dogs at those tables, which makes it a convenient morning-coffee stop mid-walk.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor street tables. It is a compact suburban footpath setup, so a dog settled beside you works better than sprawling across the path at a busy time. Bring your own water bowl - assume nothing is provided.

Good to know. It holds a solid rating (4.6 from 260-plus reviews) and is known for coffee, homemade cakes and banana bread, freshly squeezed juice, a bacon and egg roll and vegan options.

Getting there. Street parking is on Jubilee Avenue and nearby streets and fills during the morning rush; the station is right there if you would rather train in.

When to go. Off the weekday morning peak the footpath tables are calmest. Kempt Field is a nearby option for a run before or after your coffee.

Sources

• LOB Cafe, Carlton - listing · atly.com

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