Caffeine and Dough Georges Hall

Caffeine and Dough is a Haig Avenue cafe in Georges Hall that has built a genuine following among dog owners, with staff who greet visiting dogs by name and a menu that runs from specialty coffee to square Lebanese-style pizza.

The setup. Dogs are welcome both indoors and in the covered outdoor courtyard, which gives more flexibility than a footpath-only cafe. Water bowls are put out for dogs, and the counter keeps a treats jar for four-legged regulars. Dogs should still be leashed and well-behaved, especially indoors.

Known for. Specialty sandwiches, strong coffee, and square Manoosh-style pizza, plus a reputation among locals as one of the friendliest cafes in the area for dogs.

Getting there. The cafe is on a small commercial strip on Haig Avenue with free on-site parking, and the entrance is wheelchair accessible.

Nearby with the dogs. The Georges River parklands are a short drive away with walking tracks, and several local reserves are close enough for a walk before or after coffee.

Go early on a weekday if you want the courtyard to yourself, since the regulars and their dogs tend to fill it by mid-morning on weekends.

Sources

• We often get asked if we're a dog friendly cafe - Instagram · instagram.com
• Coffee. Sandwiches. Dogs. - Instagram · instagram.com

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