Double Cross Dining Room

Double Cross Dining Room is a stylish Asian-fusion cafe on Albany Street in the heart of Crows Nest, and it is one of the more genuinely dog-friendly spots in the area: staff regularly welcome leashed dogs at the outdoor covered seating and, thanks to the venue's big bi-fold doors, often inside as well.

Dog access and setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor covered street seating, and are frequently allowed inside too given the open bi-fold frontage, staff discretion on a given day and how busy the room is. Keep your dog leashed and settled at your feet. Water is usually available on request, but bring a travel bowl to be safe as it is not guaranteed table-side.

Known for. The menu leans into inventive brunch and dinner dishes such as truffle mentaiko pasta, a chicken karaage eggs benedict, ochazuke and a tonkatsu tamago sando, alongside solid coffee. The room mixes high tables, banquette seating and outdoor tables, with a relaxed, lo-fi soundtrack. Open seven days for breakfast and brunch, with dinner service Thursday to Saturday.

Getting there and parking. The cafe is at Shop 1/31 Albany St, Crows Nest, with step-free, level access from the footpath. Street parking is available on Albany Street and nearby side streets, and there is paid parking at the Hume Street council car park a short walk away.

Nearby with the dogs. Crows Nest is a walkable village, so it is easy to pair a coffee here with a stroll to a green space nearby, such as St Thomas Rest Park a few minutes on foot, or Ernest Reserve for a smaller patch of grass. Willoughby Road's strip of cafes means you can extend the outing without moving the car.

When to go. Weekday brunch is calmer than weekend mornings, when the room and footpath tables fill fast. Confirm indoor access at the door on the day, since it comes down to staff discretion and how busy service is.

Sources

• Dog Friendly Cafe in Sydney - Double Cross Dining Room · pupperadventures.com
• Accessible Restaurant and Cafe In Crows Nest NSW 2065 · wheeleasy.org
• Dog-friendly Cafes in Sydney · sydneycafes.com.au

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.