Carter Lovett

Carter Lovett is a busy all-day cafe on the corner of Glen Huntly Road and St Georges Road, serving modern Australian breakfast and lunch. Dogs are welcome at the footpath tables, so it works as a coffee stop after a walk rather than a sit-down with your dog inside.

The dog setup. Dogs join you at the undercover footpath seating out the front, facing the street. Dogs are not seated inside. Staff will usually bring a water bowl, but bring your own on a hot day to be safe.

Good to know. Reviewers rate the coffee and the brunch and lunch cooking, with strong vegetarian dishes and generous portions. It gets a genuine buzz, so the footpath tables fill fast.

Getting there. Find it at 329 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick. Street parking on Glen Huntly Road and nearby side streets is competitive at peak times. It is a short walk from Elsternwick Station and served by the Glen Huntly Road tram.

When to go. Come mid-morning on a weekday for the calmest footpath tables. Weekend brunch is the busiest window.

Sources

• Carter Lovett | Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner · carterlovett.com.au
• Dog Friendly Eateries in and around Bayside · baysidedogownersgroup.com.au
• Carter Lovett, Elsternwick - Modern Australian Restaurant · agfg.com.au
• Carter Lovett, Elsternwick - Restaurant Reviews · tripadvisor.com.au

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