Remi French Cafe

Remi French Cafe sits on Marine Terrace in central Geraldton, a couple of minutes on foot from the foreshore, turning out crepes, croissants and croque monsieur in a town better known for crayfish. For dog owners the pitch is simple: the outdoor footpath tables welcome dogs, so you can tie up after a foreshore walk and still get a proper coffee and something baked.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor footpath seating, on a lead, not inside the cafe, in line with standard WA food-premises rules. Staff have a good name for being friendly to visiting dogs and will usually sort out a water bowl, though on a hot Geraldton morning it is worth having your own. The venue is compact, so pick a table that keeps your dog clear of the door flow.

Worth knowing

The kitchen leans properly French: almond croissants, pistachio brioche, sweet and savoury crepes, croque monsieur and cakes, with the baking and the coffee getting consistent mentions. The outdoor tables can fill at weekend brunch, and hours vary by day, with the cafe closing mid-afternoon and shut on Thursdays, so plan around breakfast and lunch rather than later.

Getting there and parking

There is street parking along Marine Terrace and public car parks a short walk away. The main foreshore pathway is just down the hill, which makes an easy before-or-after walk with the dog on lead.

Close by with the dogs

Kai Lani Cafe and The Comfort Zone Cafe & Lounge Bar cover the other coffee stops in town, and Geraldton Caravan Park suits a road trip base with the dog. The Geraldton destination page lists the local options.

Go early for a quiet footpath table, and confirm the outdoor setup with staff on arrival since small cafes adjust with weather and crowds. More options are under the WA cafes listing.