The Shack(Hammondville)

The Shack is the morning coffee window for Moorebank Sports Club at 230 Heathcote Road in Hammondville, and it suits dog owners because nearly everything happens outdoors. It opens early, pours fast, and sits right by the sports grounds, which makes it a natural first or last stop on a morning dog walk.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the open-air seating out the front and around the tables, while the enclosed servery stays off limits under NSW food premises rules unless your dog is a registered assistance animal. Keep your dog leashed and close, as this is a working coffee window with a steady stream of early regulars.

The vibe

The draw is a quick, well-priced breakfast: the bacon and egg roll is the regular order, with banana bread, muffins and toasties filling out the cabinet, and milkshakes for the kids. Coffee is made on Hennessy's Diamond Blend beans, and regulars consistently call out the friendly staff and easy ambience.

Pepsi: this is a grab-and-go stop rather than a long sit, so order your coffee, let the dog settle at an outdoor table, and plan the real leg stretch for the park afterwards.

Getting there and parking

The Shack is in the Sporties car park just off Heathcote Road, with free parking directly outside. Hours are mornings only: 6am to 11:30am Monday to Friday, and 7am to midday on weekends, so late risers miss it entirely.

Close by with the dogs

For proper off-leash time after coffee, the fenced Lieutenant Cantello Reserve Fenced Dog Park is about five minutes away, and the Wattle Grove Community Dog Park is close by too. For a sit-down brunch alternative, The Manoush Spot Cafe is in the same suburb.

More options are on the NSW dog friendly cafes guide and the Hammondville destination page.