Forget Me Not Eatery

Forget Me Not Eatery sits inside Direct Plants nursery on Mickleham Road, a bright, family-run cafe wrapped in greenery that welcomes dogs in its outdoor areas.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor alfresco and courtyard seating, which is fully undercover and heated for cold Melbourne mornings. The indoor dining room and the enclosed children's retreat are humans-only. No booking or fee is needed to bring your dog, and water bowls are generally out in the courtyard - worth bringing your own just in case on a busy day.

Known for. All-day breakfast with a strong visual style, cold-pressed juices and wellness drinks, and being a genuinely family-friendly spot with a kids' retreat stocked with toys and books. The nursery setting means you can combine brunch with plant shopping.

Getting there. About 30 minutes north of Melbourne's CBD on Mickleham Road. Parking is free and plentiful on-site at the nursery.

Nearby with the dogs. Greenvale Reservoir Park is a 5 to 10 minute drive away with wide grassy space for a walk after brunch. Woodlands Historic Park at Oaklands Junction is a bigger option 10 to 15 minutes off, with leashed walking tracks through historic grounds. The Greenvale Recreation Reserve off-leash area is also close by if your dog needs a proper run.

When to go. Weekend mornings suit the family crowd and can get busy given the nursery drawcard, so a weekday visit is calmer if you want the courtyard to yourself. Good for a relaxed brunch with a dog who's happy to settle at your feet.

Sources

• Forget Me Not Eatery Cafe Greenvale · forgetmenoteatery.com.au
• Forget Me Not Eatery Cafe Menu · forgetmenoteatery.com.au
• Forget Me Not Eatery | Greenvale VIC - Facebook · facebook.com
• Come and dine al fresco, bring your dog along - Forget Me Not Eatery Facebook · facebook.com
• Forget Me Not Eatery - Greenvale Restaurants - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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