9 Seeds

9 Seeds sits on Marmion Street near the East Fremantle border, a relaxed, community-minded cafe with the East Freo Farm community garden right behind it. The green surrounds and dog-aware staff make it an easy brunch stop with a dog on the lead.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating, which runs to a covered street frontage and an area opening onto the community garden, not inside the main cafe. Water bowls are often put out and staff are known to be good with dogs, though carrying your own bowl is still a smart backup.

The vibe

The kitchen does an extensive modern-Australian brunch with plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, and the coffee is well regarded. The garden setting behind gives it a calmer feel than a pure street-front cafe, and the community garden itself runs orchard beds, worm farms and composting that give the whole block a leafy, local mood.

It opens early, from 6am to 2:30pm daily, with the kitchen winding up around 2pm, so this is a breakfast-and-lunch venue rather than an afternoon one.

Getting there and parking

Find it at 121 Marmion Street, Fremantle. Free street parking is available on Marmion Street and the surrounding residential blocks, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.

While you're out there

The East Freo Farm garden right behind makes a quick leashed stroll past the veggie beds and orchard, and a proper fenced run waits at East Fremantle Community Park a short drive away.

For another coffee or a pub lunch with the dog, Spilt Milk Espresso and Clancy's Fish Pub are both dog-friendly options nearby. More are on the Western Australian cafe guide and the Fremantle destination page.

Leash status

On-lead in the outdoor seating areas; no indoor access for pets.

Water

Bowls often provided by staff; bring a backup in summer.

When to go

Weekday mornings are quietest. Weekend breakfasts get busy, so arrive earlier to land a shaded outdoor table with room for the lead.