Freo Icecream & Waffles
- Dogs
- Welcome
- Where
- Fremantle, WA
- Policy checked
- 2026-06-11
What visitors mention
Pet policy
Dogs on lead settle at the undercover tables in the piazza, which is reached flat off the South Terrace footpath, so there are no steps or gaps to navigate with a dog.
Freo Icecream & Waffles is a dessert spot in the South Terrace Piazza, Shop 24 at 18-36 South Terrace, doing made-to-order waffles, pancakes and a wide spread of ice cream. With undercover open-air seating in the piazza, it is a low-key stop to split a treat with the dog mid-walk rather than a sit-down meal.
The dog setup
Dogs on lead settle at the undercover tables in the piazza, which is reached flat off the South Terrace footpath, so there are no steps or gaps to navigate with a dog. It is open-air and casual, and you order and eat entirely in the outdoor space. Bring your own water, as bowls are not guaranteed here, and keep the lead tucked clear of the walkway when the piazza fills on weekends.
The menu
The draw is freshly made waffles with premium toppings: a classic waffle, Biscoff, Nutella banana and Ferrero versions, plus pancake stacks, ham and cheese toasties for something savoury, milkshakes and scoops from the ice cream cabinet. Trading hours sit around 10am to 5pm across the week, with the tourism listing showing a later Friday close, and the shop has been shutting Mondays and Tuesdays, so check before a start-of-week visit.
Getting there and parking
The piazza sits just off the South Terrace cappuccino strip in central Freo. Closest parking is the Wilson car park at 36 South Terrace or paid street parking along South Terrace and Henderson Street, and Fremantle station is a short walk if you arrive by train.
Close by with the dogs
The Esplanade Reserve toward the water allows off-lead time early mornings only, roughly 5am to 8am, before switching to on-lead for the day. For a proper swim and off-lead run, the South Beach dog beach at South Fremantle is a few minutes south with water bowls and showers nearby. The South Terrace strip has more dog-friendly outdoor tables, including The Bistrot Cafe Freo, and Clancy's Fish Pub is the classic dog-friendly pub option in town.
More of the area's dog-friendly venues are on the Fremantle destination page, with the state list in the WA cafes index.
Policy verified 11 June 2026 Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
