Apex Espresso Bar

Apex Espresso Bar sits on the Gymea Bay Road shopping strip and opens early, which makes it a natural stop on a morning dog walk. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables out front.

The dog setup. Dogs join you at the footpath seating along the main road. Water bowls are not officially advertised, so bring your own. The early opening is the standout, so it suits pre-work and pre-heat walks.

Good to know. The cafe pours Campos coffee and is regarded as a local specialty-coffee hub, with fresh brunch and dessert options alongside. Reviewers rate the flat white, coffee quality, fritters and egg rolls. Rating sits around 4.3 across 120-plus reviews.

Getting there. Free street parking runs along Gymea Bay Road with a free lot nearby, and it is a short walk from Gymea station.

Nearby with the dogs. The Gymea Hotel across near the station has a large dog-friendly outdoor area, and the village strip is easy leashed walking with several other outdoor cafes.

Best early, before the morning shopping rush. Good for dogs happy on a busy main-road footpath.

Sources

• Apex Espresso Bar | Gymea NSW · facebook.com

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