Vespas on Oak

Vespas on Oak sits on the corner of Oak and Park streets in Evans Head, and dogs on a lead are welcome in the semi alfresco outdoor dining area. In a beach town where dogs holiday alongside their families, that corner setup gets steady use. Evans Head's main strip runs along Oak Street back from the river, and the cafe sits at the corner where the town's morning foot traffic gathers.

The dog setup

The corner outdoor dining area is the dog zone, per regional pet-friendly guides and the venue's business profile. There is no written policy on the venue's own page, so treat it as a reported-by-visitors stance: dogs stay on a lead at the tables. Hours run 7am to 1:30pm daily, so this is a breakfast and lunch spot rather than a dinner option. The turkish bread roll and the bacon and egg roll are the grab-and-go staples for surfers heading to the point, and visitor feedback makes the friendly, quick staff a recurring theme.

The bacon and egg roll is the signature order, with eggs benedict and a turkish bread roll also drawing mention, and the chicken burger covers the lunch shift. Staff are regularly described as quick and friendly, and presentation gets a nod from visitors. If you are staying longer, the Reflections holiday park at the south end of town takes pets on sites, which makes Vespas a natural morning stop for travelling dog owners.

Close by with the dogs

Evans Head makes an easy dog day. The 4WD and Dog Beach Entry is the town's dog stretch of sand, Muzza's Milk Bar is up the street for coffee and shakes, and Illawong Bistro serves dinner by the river. The Evans Head page pulls the suburb together.

Vespas on Oak is at Shop 1, 18-22 Oak St, Evans Head NSW 2473.