Lord Street Social

Lord Street Social is a small neighbourhood cafe at 72/288 Lord Street in Highgate that openly invites well-behaved dogs into its outdoor seating. It is the kind of local spot that turns up in Perth dog-friendly cafe lists on the strength of its regulars rather than its size, and it trades mornings into the early afternoon, seven days.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outside seating, including the shaded front verandah area, but not indoors. Staff have a soft spot for canine visitors and are known to hand out pats and the occasional treat, though bring your own water bowl and confirm on the day, since bowls are not guaranteed. The verandah catches the sun at times, so pick your table with the weather in mind.

Worth knowing

The reputation rests on brunch and coffee: smashed avo, eggs benedict, pancakes and acai bowls, all put together with more care than the modest room suggests. It reads as a genuine local hangout rather than a scene, which usually means calmer tables and a more forgiving crowd if your dog is still learning cafe manners. Mid-morning on a weekday is the quietest window.

Getting there and parking

The cafe is on Lord Street in Highgate, a short walk from the Perth CBD fringe. Street parking along Lord Street and the side streets is limited, so allow a few minutes, and bus stops on Lord Street put you within easy walking distance if you would rather leave the car at home.

Close by with the dogs

The surrounding Highgate and Northbridge streets suit a short urban wander, and Jack Marks Reserve Fenced Dog Park is close by for off-lead time. For a second stop on the same side of town, Blacksmith Highgate is a few minutes away.

More options are on the Western Australia dog friendly cafes guide and the Highgate destination page.

Pepsi: verandah tables in Highgate are prime people-watching real estate. I take the shade, my human takes the avo toast, everyone wins.