Jerrys Milkbar

Jerrys Milkbar is a long-running local cafe on Barkly Street in Elwood, set among the residential streets rather than on the main strip. The covered rear courtyard is what makes it work for dog owners.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the rear courtyard, which is undercover, so it holds up in cooler or wetter weather. That contained space suits dogs better than an exposed footpath. Dogs stay in the courtyard rather than the main indoor room. Staff are known to bring water bowls.

Good to know. A Melbourne milk-bar institution with a strong local following, known for its chilli scramble, corn fritters, bacon and egg rolls, specialty coffee and old-school milkshakes in metal cups.

Getting there. Free street parking on Barkly Street and nearby, though it gets busy on weekends. Best reached on foot or by car.

Nearby with the dogs. The Elwood Canal walking route is close by for a leafy stroll, and the beach and foreshore are a short walk away.

Sources

• Jerrys Milkbar - Instagram · instagram.com

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