Crate Specialty Coffee

Crate Specialty Coffee is a semi-industrial, community-minded roaster on Haig Street in Heidelberg Heights, the kind of local spot where the staff learn your dog's name after a couple of visits.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor al fresco seating out front, but not inside the small indoor cafe space. Keep dogs on a leash and clear of the path so staff and other patrons can move freely. Water is usually available if you ask.

Known for. Freshly roasted specialty coffee, a bacon and egg roll on ciabatta, and a rotating range of fresh pastries.

Getting there. It's on a quiet residential street, with street parking available on Haig Street and the surrounding blocks. It's an easy walk if you're local.

Nearby with the dogs. The surrounding streets are quiet and tree-lined, good for an easy stroll before or after coffee, with a few local parks within a short walk for anything more than a leg-stretch.

Weekday mornings are calmer if you want a table without a wait; weekends bring a steadier crowd for the pastries and coffee.

Sources

• Crate Specialty Coffee - Broadsheet · broadsheet.com.au
• Woof, woof! Dog friendly cafes in Melbourne · dishcult.com
• Crate - 67 Haig St Heidelberg Heights, Heidelberg, VIC · mapquest.com

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.