My Little Kitchen Cafe & Bar

A busy brunch and lunch spot at 274 Maroondah Highway, widely flagged as one of the better dog spots in town. The draw for owners is the heated, undercover courtyard out the back, reached by its own rear laneway entrance rather than the front door, so you and the dog can settle without threading through the main room.

The dog setup. Dogs join you in the covered, heated rear courtyard, accessed via the laneway entrance. There is also some footpath seating out the front. Water bowls and dog treats are provided, and staff are reported to make a fuss of visiting dogs.

Good to know. The kitchen runs modern brunch and lunch with local Yarra Valley beer and wine, and the coffee has a steady following. Hours are roughly 8 to 3, commonly closed Sundays, so confirm before a special trip.

Getting there. Street parking on Maroondah Highway gets very busy on weekends. For the courtyard, drive down the side laneway to the rear entrance rather than parking out front.

Park once and make a day of it: the main street and its green spaces are an easy walk with the dog for a post-brunch stroll.

Sources

• My Little Kitchen | Visit Yarra Valley · visityarravalley.com.au

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