Laurimar Espresso Bar

Laurimar Espresso Bar is a small, quick-service coffee spot in the Laurimar Town Centre at Doreen, built for a fast, well-made coffee on the way through rather than a long brunch. Dogs are welcome at the footpath tables out front.

The dog setup

Seating sits directly on the paved footpath at the front, so it is an easy in-and-out stop. Keep dogs leashed beside you. Some visitors report water bowls and treats being put out, but it is not guaranteed every visit, so carry your own bowl.

Worth knowing

The following is local and loyal: a reliable blend, friendly baristas and a quick turn-around, with a welcoming feel regulars keep coming back for. The menu covers the brunch basics, with corn fritters and eggs benedict among the mentions, plus a chicken schnitzel focaccia. Hours run 5am to 2:30pm weekdays, 6am to 2:30pm Saturday, closed Sunday. Banana bread and a turmeric latte get repeat mentions from the morning crowd.

Getting there and parking

Free street parking sits on Hazel Glen Drive right outside, and the flat, paved town centre precinct makes access simple with a dog. Everything in the precinct is within a short walk.

Pepsi: Good one for a short coffee-and-walk loop. Grab a takeaway cup and do a lap of the nearby walking paths rather than trying to squeeze onto the footpath tables at a busy hour.

Close by with the dogs

Appret Cafe in the same town centre is the sit-down alternative, and the fenced dog park at Hamlin Street is a short drive for a run either side of your coffee.

More of the area's dog-friendly venues are on the Doreen destination page, with the state list in the VIC cafes index.