Laneway Espresso

Laneway Espresso sits at 179 Point Nepean Road, directly opposite the Dromana foreshore, roasting its own Odyssey coffee across a quirky two-storey space. For dogs, the draw is the undercover laneway beside the cafe, a relaxed outdoor spot a minute's walk from the beach.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor, undercover laneway area, which has several tables and a calm feel. Indoors is kept for people. Staff are used to dogs and usually put out a water bowl, though it is worth bringing your own on a busy day.

Good to know. The kitchen leans hearty, with generous brunch and lunch plates, well-regarded bacon dishes and a house-made relish that comes up often in reviews. It is a popular local stop, so expect a wait at weekends.

Getting there. Street parking runs along Point Nepean Road and the side streets, and it fills quickly on summer weekends. The foreshore car park opposite is often the easier option. The cafe is an easy walk from the Dromana shops and beach.

Nearby with the dogs. Dromana Beach is straight across the road for a post-coffee walk. Dogs are allowed on the foreshore, but on-leash and off-leash times change with the season, so check the Mornington Peninsula Shire signage at the access point before you let them off.

Best as a warm-up or wind-down either side of a beach walk. Go early on weekends to beat the queue and grab a laneway table in the shade.

Sources

• Laneway Espresso Dromana - Reviews · tripadvisor.com.au
• Dogs on the Peninsula - Mornington Peninsula Shire · mornpen.vic.gov.au

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