Curly's on the Corner

The short version. Curly's on the Corner is a long-running neighbourhood cafe at 77 Pitt Road, North Curl Curl, and it welcomes dogs at the outdoor tables. It is an easy coffee-and-breakfast stop before or after a run at the nearby lagoon off-leash reserves.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome at the footpath and outdoor courtyard seating, not inside. The outdoor area is sunny and relatively sheltered, and staff will usually bring a water bowl for a thirsty dog. Keep your dog on-lead and settled beside the table, as the footpath edge sits close to Pitt Road.

Good to know. The kitchen is known for hearty, generous plates, breakfast burritos, burgers and pancakes, plus a wide range of fresh juices and smoothies. It runs a morning-into-early-afternoon service and gets busy with locals and their dogs on weekends.

Getting there. It sits on the corner of Pitt Road, a main route through North Curl Curl, so it is walkable from the surrounding streets and the beach reserves. Street parking is available nearby but competitive on sunny weekend mornings, so plan to walk in if you can.

Nearby with the dogs. Flora and Ritchie Roberts Reserve and Adam Street Reserve are both a short stroll away, each a 24/7 off-leash area with lagoon access. Note that dogs are not allowed on the sand of Curl Curl Beach itself, only the reserves and lagoon foreshore.

When to go. Go early on weekends to beat the coffee queue and the parking crush, or come on a weekday for a quieter table. Good for tacking a coffee onto a lagoon walk with a well-settled dog.

Sources

• Curly's on the Corner · curlyscafe.com.au
• Curly's on the Corner - Restaurant Reviews · tripadvisor.com.au
• Flora and Ritchie Roberts Reserve Dog Off-leash Area · northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

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