Two Boys One Beagle and A Coffee Shop

The name says it before the signage does. Two Boys One Beagle and A Coffee Shop on Kareela Road runs a backyard and courtyard setup that is documented by local dog-owner listings as welcoming dogs, with dog treats commonly on hand, and the beagle in the name is not just branding.

The backyard and the courtyard give you two different dogs' days: the courtyard for a quick coffee and a watch of the street side of Kareela Road, the backyard for the dog that needs a bit more space to settle. Dog treats are commonly available, which the local dog-owner listings note as part of the setup rather than a one-off. The all-day, every-day 7am to 3pm hours make it unusually easy to plan around, and the kitchen's french toast and smashed avo hold up as more than dog-cafe consolation food. Frankston's dog parks sit a short drive north and east, so the natural shape of the visit is a fenced run first, coffee after, with the beagle's namesake cafe as the reward at the end of it.

The dog setup

Dogs get the backyard and the courtyard, both outdoor areas, and the treat jar is part of the routine. The kitchen is known for french toast, smashed avo and crumpets, the coffee is consistently rated by locals, and a brownie from the counter travels well to an outdoor table. Hours run 7am to 3pm, every day of the week.

The cafe sits on Kareela Road in Frankston's residential side, so it is quieter than the bayside strip and street parking is rarely a problem. It works as either the destination or the coffee stop on a longer morning out.

Close by with the dogs

Frankston's dog infrastructure is close at hand: Ballam Park Dog Off-Leash and Fenced Agility Park for a fenced run, Whistlestop Reserve Dog Off Leash Area for a looser session, and The Laughing Lark Cafe as a second coffee stop.

More dog friendly cafes in Victoria are listed on PawScapes, along with a guide to Frankston.