Beach-Hut Cafe

Beach-Hut Cafe is a long-standing family cafe at 55 High Street, Hastings, on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, with shaded alfresco tables out front where dogs are welcome. It runs 7am to 4pm every day of the week and pairs a solid breakfast and lunch menu with a fully licensed bar.

The dog setup

Dogs can join you at the outdoor and footpath tables, which are casual and reasonably shaded. Water bowls are typically provided for visiting dogs, though it is worth bringing your own portable bowl and treats if you plan to linger over a second coffee. The setup is straightforward street-side alfresco rather than a dedicated dog area, so a dog that settles quietly under a table will be most comfortable.

The vibe

This is a local favourite for coffee with homemade food and freshly baked goods, and reviews draw steady attention to the eggs benedict, focaccia and scones, with gluten free bread available. Staff come up repeatedly in reviews as friendly and accommodating, and the cafe is family friendly, which keeps the pace lively through the morning rush.

Pepsi: Shaded footpath table, a water bowl already out, and scones that justify the drive down from Frankston.

Getting there and parking

The cafe sits centrally on High Street with plenty of street parking nearby. High Street gets busy through the morning and lunch rushes, so arriving early is the reliable way to land both a park and an outdoor table. Mid-morning on a weekday is the calmest window if you want a quiet table with the dog.

While you're out there

The Hastings Foreshore Reserve Dog Off Leash Area is a short drive away for a run by Western Port, and Steamin Mugs further up High Street keeps its own dog menu if you make this a two-cafe morning. Across in Tyabb, the Rattling Red Cafe sits alongside a dedicated dog bakery precinct. Broader options are in our guide to dog friendly cafes in Victoria and the Hastings destination page.