Kinky Lizard Cafe Como

Kinky Lizard Cafe Como is the Preston Street branch of the Perth cafe group, pouring its signature house blend from 6am daily at 20 Preston Street. The group has a long-running habit of welcoming dogs, and the Como shop keeps that promise at the outdoor tables out the front.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the front outdoor seating, not inside, and the group has been telling patrons since day one that four-legged companions are part of the furniture. Water bowls usually appear without asking. Preston Street is a relatively quiet strip, so settling a leashed dog at your table is comfortable, with only passing foot traffic to mind.

Worth knowing

The all-day menu covers classic and creative Benedicts, smashed avo, gourmet big breakfasts and cabinet treats for grab-and-go, with vegetarian options throughout. The venue also runs dinner from 4pm Thursday to Sunday, adding burgers and small plates to the evening, while Monday to Wednesday wind up around the afternoon with the kitchen closing at 2pm. It is a newer listing on the strip with few reviews so far, so worth a quick call if you are planning a special trip.

Getting there and parking

Free street parking runs along Preston Street and the nearby residential streets, plus a small public car park by the Preston Street shops. The cafe sits within easy reach of Canning Highway for anyone driving through Como.

Make a day of it

The Olives Reserve Fenced Dog Park on Mary Street is about a kilometre and a half away, with agility equipment, dual-gate entry and all-hours access. The South Perth Foreshore is a short drive or a decent walk for a long river-path stroll, or pair coffee with a stop at the group's Barrack Street branch in the city.