Cafe Twelve

Cafe Twelve is a busy brunch cafe on Gymea Bay Road with dogs welcome at the footpath tables out the front. It opens from 6am daily through to mid-afternoon, which makes it an early-morning option as much as a brunch one, and it is genuinely packed on weekends, so timing matters.

The dog setup

Dogs join you at the outdoor footpath seating along Gymea Bay Road, which makes arriving with a dog straightforward. Staff are accommodating, but bring your own water bowl since one is not guaranteed. The footpath carries a steady flow of foot traffic, so it suits dogs that can settle while the world walks past.

Worth knowing

The kitchen is known for generous portions and reliable coffee, with the Big 12 breakfast the signature order. Bacon and egg rolls, eggs benedict, hash browns and a kids menu round it out, and smoothies cover the non-coffee drinkers. Service gets regular mentions for being welcoming, which goes a long way when you are untangling a leash at the table.

Getting there and parking

Free street parking runs along Gymea Bay Road with a free lot nearby, though both fill on weekend mornings. It is a short walk from Gymea station, so the train is a realistic option if you are local and the dog likes the platform.

Close by with the dogs

The Gymea Village strip is easy leashed walking either side of a meal, and the Sutherland Shire's parks and reserves are a short drive for a proper run. Other local tables include Bianchini's Gymea, Sweet Spot Cafe and Apex Espresso Bar, with the Gymea destination page listing the suburb.

Weekdays or early weekends are the calm windows. More options are under the NSW cafes listing.