Point 202 Cafe & Take Away

Point 202 Cafe & Take Away is a locally loved coffee and burger stop at 202 Stony Point Road, Crib Point, right beside the railway station on the Stony Point line. The pitch for dog owners is simple: dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating, so nobody gets tied up out of sniffing range while you order. Regulars rate the friendly service and fresh, house-made food, and the cafe appears on Visit Mornington Peninsula's round-up of dog-friendly days out.

The dog setup

Dogs join you at the open-air tables out the front, on-lead. There is no confirmed word on water bowls, so bring your own, and if you want a guaranteed spot with room for a lead, aim for mid-morning rather than the breakfast rush. The 4.6 rating from around 168 reviews is built on consistent praise for the staff and the fresh food rather than anything fancy, which suits a quick stop with a dog in tow.

The vibe

The menu covers the classics done properly: bacon and egg sandwiches and eggs florentine in the morning, then house-made beef burgers with handmade patties, cheeseburgers, chips and waffles through the day, plus cakes and mixed sandwiches for takeaway. Dine-in and takeaway both work. Opening days have shifted between listings, so check the cafe's Facebook page before a special trip; early morning coffee is the reliable window.

Getting there and parking

Street parking is available directly in front on Stony Point Road. Crib Point station, the terminus of the Stony Point line, is very close, which makes this an easy reach-by-train stop: ride out, coffee and a bacon roll, then walk.

Close by with the dogs

A local reserve sits opposite for a quick leg-stretch on-lead. For a proper run, the Crib Point off leash dog park at the Bittern border is the closest dedicated space, Hastings Foreshore Reserve's off-leash area is up the road, and Cypress Samuel Reserve's fenced dog park gives a fully fenced option. Cafe-wise, Steamin Mugs in Hastings is another dog-friendly stop on this side of the bay.

More options are on the Victoria dog friendly cafes guide and the Crib Point destination page.

Max: coffee first, then the off-leash park. Do it the other way around and your dog will spend breakfast eyeing your bacon and egg roll.