Cafe 63 Southtown

If you're after a laid-back local spot where the staff genuinely welcome your dog, Cafe 63 Southtown in Centenary Heights ticks the boxes. Rated 4.0 stars from nearly 300 Google reviews, this place has built a solid reputation for friendly service and a spacious setup that works beautifully for a relaxed weekend brekky with your pup in tow.

The outdoor seating is where you want to be — it's a proper dog-friendly zone with water bowls sorted for your mate, and they'll even bring out a pup cup if you ask. It's the kind of space where your dog can settle comfortably without feeling cramped. When it comes to the menu, the waffles and croissants get plenty of love from regulars, and the mocha is genuinely good. You'll find the pricing reasonable too, which always makes the experience that much sweeter.

Once you've fuelled up, Centenary Heights puts you in a great position to keep the morning rolling. You're not far from Theiss Dog Park for a decent off-lead run, or you could head slightly further to explore the Queens Park Dog Off Leash Area. If you're keen to keep café-hopping, Urth Cafe & Co is another cracking local option worth adding to your list.

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