Typica Cafe Manuka

Typica Cafe Manuka sits right on the Flinders Way strip in Griffith, one of the busiest brunch spots in the Manuka precinct, and it does welcome dogs at its outdoor tables on the footpath and lawn-facing seating. Weekends get crowded fast, so a weekday or an early start is the easier way in with a dog.

The setup. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, including the footpath seating that faces Manuka Lawns. Indoors is for people only. Staff have been known to bring out a water bowl on request, but it is worth asking rather than assuming one will already be out. Keep your dog leashed and clear of the walkway, the footpath gets busy at peak brunch times.

Known for. The brunch menu leans inventive: panko-crumbed fried milk bread eggs benedict, a well-regarded smashed avo and a strong coffee list. It is a destination cafe rather than a quiet local, which is part of why tables turn over slowly on weekends.

Getting there. It's in the Manuka Village shops on Flinders Way. Street parking along Flinders Way and the surrounding streets is free but fills early on weekend mornings; there's also a larger public parking area behind the Manuka shops off Manuka Circle if the street is full.

Nearby with the dogs. Telopea Park is a few minutes' walk away and gives you open grass for a run-around after brunch. Manuka Lawns is right next door for a shorter stretch of the legs, and Kingston Foreshore is a short drive for a longer waterside walk.

When to go. Weekday mornings or an early weekend sitting are your best bet for a relaxed outdoor table. Good for dogs that are comfortable around a bit of foot traffic and other tables nearby; confirm the water bowl and any current seating rules at the counter when you arrive.

Sources

• TYPICA, Canberra - Restaurant Reviews · tripadvisor.com.au
• Typica Manuka Restaurant Info and Reservations · tableagent.com
• Good spots for coffee/brunch with a dog - r/canberra · reddit.com

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