Third Wheel Highett

Third Wheel Highett is a brunch cafe on Highett Road with a rear courtyard that takes dogs, a short walk from Highett Station. The draw is a relaxed outdoor space out the back rather than a cramped footpath, so there is room for a dog to settle while you eat.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the rear outdoor courtyard, which is the main dog-friendly area, and there is limited footpath seating out the front. Indoors is not permitted, standard for Victorian food venues. Staff are known to bring out a water bowl, but bring your own on a hot day to be safe.

Good to know. It sits at the higher end of local ratings for its brunch, with dishes like chilli scrambled eggs, prawn toast and the French dip baguette getting the most attention, plus lactose-free and gluten-free options. Service runs quick and friendly. Kitchen hours are roughly 6am to 3pm, so it is a breakfast and lunch stop rather than an evening one.

Getting there. It is a short walk from Highett Railway Station on the Sandringham line. Street parking runs along Highett Road, with public parking in the streets behind the shopping strip; confirm current signage before you leave the car.

Nearby with the dogs. Pair it with an off-leash run at Turner Road Reserve a short drive away, or line up another dog-friendly coffee at Regulator Cafe beside the station.

When to go. Weekday mornings are the calmest for grabbing a courtyard table with space beside you; weekend brunch is the busy rush. Good for dogs that settle happily under the table while you linger over coffee.

Sources

• Third Wheel Highett - Highett Village · highettvillage.com.au
• Third Wheel, Highett - Reviews & Photos · tripadvisor.com.au
• Third Wheel Highett - Gluten-Free Restaurant · atly.com

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