The Spare Room

The Spare Room is a quirky, well-loved local cafe at Shop 5, 575 Grange Road, Grange. The defining draw for dog owners is clear: dogs are welcome in the footpath-adjacent outdoor seating, making it a practical brunch stop when you have your dog along.

The dog setup. Dogs stay on a short leash in the outdoor seating area, where you will need to be mindful of passersby on the footpath. Standard food safety rules mean dogs are restricted to these outdoor sections. Water bowls are typically available.

Known for. Rated 4.5 from 276 reviews, The Spare Room has a cozy, homey feel with eclectic decor like books and hanging lanterns. The menu leans into hearty brunch: good coffee, raisin toast with homemade butter, smashed avo with chutney sauce, bacon and egg brioche, and hash browns, plus homemade-style desserts like lime tart.

Getting there. Street parking runs along Grange Road but gets tight during peak weekend brunch hours. It is an easy stop if you are already walking the neighbourhood.

Nearby with the dogs. For an off-leash run before coffee, head to West Beach Dog Beach (Northern Boundary). For a second cafe stop, The Local Canteen is a short trip down the coast.

When to go. Aim for a mid-morning weekday or early on weekends to secure outdoor seating and street parking before the brunch rush hits.

Sources

• The Spare Room Cafe - Grange Restaurants - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au
• The Spare Room Cafe (@thespareroomcafe) - About | Facebook · facebook.com
• Animals - Food Standards Australia New Zealand · foodstandards.gov.au

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