Hudsons of Dickson

Hudsons of Dickson is a long-running breakfast and lunch cafe in the Dickson Place precinct, and dogs are welcome at the leafy outdoor tables out the front. It is a no-fuss local brekky spot with generous plates and quick service, which makes it an easy stop with a dog in tow on the way through Canberra's Inner North.

The dog setup

The deal is simple: dogs join you outside under the trees, and indoors is for service animals only, so plan on an alfresco table in any weather. Staff are friendly but there is no guarantee of a dog bowl on the day, so bringing your own water earns its place on warmer Canberra mornings.

The vibe

The kitchen is known for big serving sizes, especially at breakfast, and for moving fast even when the courtyard is full. The Hudsons breakfast of eggs and bacon is the regulars' pick, and the fritters and house juices get their share of praise. Expect a casual, chatty room rather than a slow coffee-and-laptop scene.

Getting there and parking

Hudsons sits at 5 Dickson Place in the middle of the Dickson shops, with free public parking nearby and the Dickson Interchange for light rail and buses a short walk away. It opens at 7am daily and runs through to late afternoon, so an early table beats both the heat and the weekend brunch queue.

Pair it with

A walk before or after breakfast finishes the morning off. Haig Park Dog Agility Course in Braddon is a few minutes away for an off-leash run, and Cafe Stepping Stone Dickson is another dog-friendly courtyard option on the same patch of shops if Hudsons is full.

Visiting with a dog in tow, WeAreLiving Dickson Apartments puts you walking distance from both. More coffee options sit on the ACT dog friendly cafes guide and the Dickson destination page.