K by the Sea

K by the Sea is a casual coastal cafe at 4 Lake Parade in East Corrimal, a short stroll from East Corrimal Beach. It runs to homestyle breakfasts and brunch rather than fine dining, and the outdoor tables welcome dogs, which makes it an easy stop either side of a beach walk.

The dog setup

Dogs can join you at the outdoor seating on a leash, and staff are used to four-legged customers, with water bowls usually out for thirsty visitors. The setup is informal footpath-and-forecourt style rather than a dedicated courtyard, so pick a table away from the through-path if your dog is still learning cafe manners.

Worth knowing

The kitchen is known for generous portions at fair prices: bacon and egg rolls, a big breakie special, barramundi and a Nepalese chicken curry have all come up in reviews. Hours run 8am to 2pm on weekdays and 7:30am to 2:30pm on weekends, though it is worth confirming before a special trip as coastal cafe hours shift with the seasons.

Getting there and parking

There is free onsite parking at the cafe and wheelchair access, so it is a simple drive-in visit. East Corrimal Beach is close enough to walk, and the beachside parkland gives a dog somewhere to stretch before you sit down.

Close by with the dogs

Saltie Dog Coffee & Crepes is the other dog-friendly cafe in the same pocket, and Culture Cafe is just up the road in Corrimal if you are working through the coastline. The East Corrimal destination page lists the suburb's options.

Mornings suit it best, before the beach crowd arrives. Check council signage for current off-leash times at the beach itself. More options are under the NSW cafes listing.