Benzin Cafe

Benzin Cafe is a car-themed cafe on Old Northern Road in Dural, and it goes further than most on the dog front: there is a dedicated dog menu, so your dog eats while you do. Between the rotating line-up of exotic and custom cars parked out front and the welcoming staff, it is a well-known stop for Sydney's dog and car crowds.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area out the front, where classic and custom cars are often parked on display. Staff are used to canine guests and put out water bowls. The dog menu runs to simple scrambled egg and chicken dishes in generous portions, so you can order your dog something of its own rather than sharing your plate.

Pepsi: a cafe with its own dog menu is a rare find. Order me the chicken and I will forgive you for making me watch cars all morning.

Worth knowing

The draw is the cars, which brings a busier, buzzier crowd on weekend mornings. Weekdays are calmer if your dog is unsettled by crowds or engine noise; this is best for social dogs who cope with a lively outdoor setting. The kitchen leans Asian-influenced fusion, with the Benzin Eggs and generous portions the regular picks, plus well-rated coffee.

Getting there and parking

It sits on the main road through Dural, with a customer car park behind the cafe that is the easy option and usually has room. The Hills district sprawl means you will almost certainly drive here.

Close by with the dogs

The Pyes Creek swing bridge track is close by for a bush walk before brunch, and Fagan Park Fenced Dog Park up the road at Galston is one of the better off-lead options in the shire. For another local table, Santo Cafe & Restaurant is nearby in Dural.

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