The Baltic

The Baltic is a small, cosy cafe in the Geelong CBD on Little Malop Street, tied to the local Lithuanian community and serving Wild Timor coffee. The standout for dog owners is that this is one of the few central cafes where dogs are welcome inside, not just on the footpath.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome both inside the cafe and at the footpath tables out front. The interior is relaxed enough to have a dog settle under the table, which makes it a genuine cold-weather option. Water bowls are often available and the staff lean very dog-friendly.

Good to know. Specialty coffee is the point, with a fireplace, breakfast scrolls and casual lunch rounding it out. It runs as a warm, community-minded local rather than a polished brunch venue.

Getting there. Little Malop Street, near the corner of Yarra Street, beside the Market Square car park for easy paid parking. A short walk from Geelong Railway Station and the Moorabool Street bus stops.

Nearby with the dogs. The Little Malop Street precinct has plenty of dog-friendly outdoor seating to wander between, and the waterfront along Corio Bay is a five-to-seven minute walk north.

Best in the cooler months when the indoor welcome earns its keep. Mornings are calmest before the lunch run.

Sources

• The Baltic Cafe - Instagram · instagram.com
• The Baltic - Local Business Spotlight · facebook.com

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