East Lane Cafe

East Lane Cafe | Eatery is a local breakfast and lunch spot at 21 East Road in Hocking, open daily from about 6:30am to 2:30pm, and dogs are welcome with the outdoor seating the recommended spot. It is a neighbourhood cafe rather than a destination, which suits a mid-walk coffee with the dog on the lead beside the table.

The dog setup

Head for the outdoor seating area, which is the primary space for dogs. Some patrons report dogs being allowed inside, but check with staff first, especially when it is busy. Standard etiquette applies: keep your dog on-leash, settled, and clear of the service counter.

The food and the fit-out

The barista turns out flat whites and matcha alongside a cabinet stocked with sausage rolls, cakes and banana bread, and the all-day breakfast and lunch menu covers the classics - eggs and hash browns draw regular mentions. The entry is wheelchair-accessible and the room stays relaxed even through the breakfast rush.

Getting there and parking

There is a dedicated free on-site car park at the venue, with additional free street parking nearby, so the walk from the car with a dog is short. Amelia Park and the quiet residential streets around Hocking are close if you want a walk before or after your coffee.

Close by with the dogs

For an off-leash run, Edgar Griffiths Dog Park in Wanneroo is the big fenced option a short drive south. If you are pairing cafe stops around the northern suburbs, Nook & Co. Cafe and Espresso 57 in neighbouring Wangara are both on PawScapes.

More options across the north are on the Hocking destination page, and the full list sits in the WA cafes index.