The Nicholson Coffee House

A busy modern-Australian brunch cafe on Nicholson Street with a Moroccan lean, The Nicholson is one of the more openly dog-welcoming spots on the Brunswick-Coburg border. The deciding feature for owners is a covered, heated courtyard, so a coffee with the dog still works on a cold or wet morning.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating, including the covered courtyard out the back and the footpath tables. Inside is for people. Staff have a name for regularly handing out water bowls, so you can usually leave your own in the car, though it never hurts to bring one.

Good to know. The kitchen leans Mediterranean and Moroccan, with shakshuka and tagine alongside the standard flat whites and croissants. Vegetarian and vegan options are solid. It is a genuine local, so weekend mornings get full.

Getting there. Find it on Nicholson Street, on tram routes that run the length of the street. Free street parking is usually available nearby, though it tightens on weekends.

Nearby with the dog. You are a short walk from the Egan Reserve off-leash area and the wider Merri Creek Trail, which makes a good before-or-after walk. For a longer session, the other Coburg reserves are a quick drive.

When to go. Weekday mornings are calmest. On weekends, get in before about 9am or expect a wait. The covered courtyard makes it a reliable wet-weather option when other footpath setups are rained out.

Sources

• The Nicholson Coffee & Eatery - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au
• The Nicholson Coffee & Eatery (Instagram) · instagram.com

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