The Village Door

The Village Door is a small European-style brunch cafe at 156 Pakington Street, in the middle of the Geelong West strip. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor timber deck, which is the seating you want since the room inside is tight and books up.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor deck tables. Indoor seating is limited and popular, so it pays to aim for an outside table. Water bowls are not guaranteed, so bring your own.

Good to know. The kitchen leans European, with a generous Brekky Platter that gets named again and again, plus solid gluten-free and vegan options and well-made coffee. It is a compact venue, so booking ahead helps on weekends.

Getting there. Open daily roughly 8am to 3pm. Parking is on-street along Pakington Street and the side streets, and it tightens through the late-morning brunch window.

Nearby with the dogs. The cafe sits on the walkable Pakington Street strip, so it is an easy on-lead loop past other dog-friendly spots. There is green space a short walk away if the dog needs a stretch first.

Best mid-morning on a weekday, or book if you are coming on a weekend. Good for a relaxed deck breakfast with a settled dog.

Sources

• The Village Door Cafe - Geelong West · opentable.com.au
• Pakington Street restaurants, cafes and pubs · fortemagazine.com.au
• Gluten-Free Pet-Friendly Spots in Geelong West · atly.com

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