63 Degrees

63 Degrees runs all day brunch at 140 Pakington Street, Geelong West, right in the middle of the suburb's busiest shopping strip. The detail that matters for dog owners sits out the front: a row of heated alfresco tables where dogs are welcome, and heating that keeps the footpath seats usable through a Geelong winter.

Max: heated footpath tables out the front in July, dog settled under the table while the coffee came out.

The dog setup

Dogs on leads are welcome at the outdoor and footpath seating along the Pakington Street frontage. The alfresco tables are gas heated, which is what separates this corner from most of the strip once the temperature drops. Only assistance dogs are allowed inside, so plan on an outside table in any weather. Staff are used to four legged guests, but carrying a travel water bowl is sensible when the strip is busy.

The vibe

This is a high volume brunch room rather than a quiet local. The kitchen runs a broad all day menu with a separate vegan menu alongside the standard one, and gluten free options are worked across the board, from toast to crumpets. The coffee and the hot chocolate both have a following. Weekends build a wait by mid morning, so a weekday visit or an early table is the calmer option with a dog in tow.

Getting there and parking

Open 7am to 3pm, every day of the week. Street parking on Pakington Street is timed and the close spots are gone early on weekends, so the side streets behind the strip are the easier target. Buses run along Pakington Street if you are coming from central Geelong.

Close by with the dogs

Pakington Street itself is a good on lead stroll, with more dog friendly tables a few doors away at Sodi Cafe and The Village Door. For an off lead run before brunch, Wilsonson Heights Dog Park in Newtown is a short drive south, and the Barwon River trails give you a longer on lead walk afterwards.

For a heated outdoor brunch with the dog on a cold morning, this is one of the more reliable tables in Geelong West. See more options across Victoria.