Mattina

Mattina is a small, dog-friendly cafe on Queen Street in Concord West, a short walk from Concord West station and best known for its coffee and Italian-leaning brunch menu. The front outdoor seating is where dogs are welcome, and it has the feel of a genuine neighbourhood spot rather than a destination cafe.

The dog setup

Dogs are permitted at the outdoor tables out front; indoor seating is limited and not really the dog-friendly option here, so plan on outside. Keep your dog leashed and settled, and note that while staff are reported to be friendly toward pets, water bowls and treats should be confirmed on the day rather than assumed.

Max: small cafe, footpath tables, station foot traffic. A dog that can settle close to the chair will be fine here.

Worth knowing

Regulars rate the coffee, with the mocha getting a specific mention, along with brunch dishes like mushroom sandwiches and generous avocado plates. It trades 7am to 3pm daily from 8am on Sundays, so it is a breakfast-and-lunch stop. Weekend mornings fill with locals; a weekday table is the easier ask with a dog.

Getting there and parking

The address is 82 Queen St, Concord West. There is a small free public parking area roughly 50 metres away, and Concord West station is an easy walk if you are arriving by train on the Northern line.

Close by with the dogs

Powells Creek Dog Off-Leash Area is a short stroll away for a leg-stretch before or after coffee, and Three Spoons Concord West is another local cafe if you are doing a coffee crawl of the strip.

More dog friendly cafes in NSW and other dog friendly spots in Concord West are on PawScapes.