Bayside Kitchen

Bayside Kitchen sits right on the edge of Matilda Bay Reserve, with the deck looking straight out over the Swan River to the city skyline. It is a genuinely dog-friendly stop on a river walk, not just tolerant of dogs passing through.

The dog setup. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on the outdoor deck and on the grassy area out front. Water bowls are put out for dogs. Indoors is kept for people (service dogs excepted), so plan on the deck or the grass regardless of weather.

Good to know. The menu runs breakfast and lunch, with generous portions, burgers, salads and cakes getting the most mentions. Seagulls patrol the deck, so keep an eye on unattended plates.

Getting there. The café is at 1 Hackett Drive, Crawley, inside Matilda Bay Reserve. There is a paid car park right next to the restaurant, and the riverside path makes it an easy add-on to a longer walk.

Nearby with the dogs. Matilda Bay Reserve's paths run along Hackett Drive in both directions, so you can walk off breakfast before or after eating.

When to go. Mornings are calmer and cooler for a dog lying on the deck; weekends get busy with the river-path crowd, so arrive early if you want a table with shade.

Sources

• Bayside Kitchen - Crawley Restaurant Reviews · tripadvisor.com.au
• Bayside Kitchen - Crawley · yelp.com

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