The Refinery espresso

The Refinery Espresso is an Italian-style cafe on Coronation Street in Hornsby known for its in-house roasted coffee and early opening hours, with dogs welcome at the outdoor tables.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor, footpath-facing tables, which have heaters for cooler mornings. Indoor seating is not available for dogs. Water bowls are provided for visiting dogs, and the vibe is described as genuinely dog-friendly with plenty of pats on offer.

Known for. Fresh coffee roasted on site, a solid breakfast and brunch menu, and an early 5am opening on weekdays that suits early walks before work.

Getting there and parking. The cafe is at 10 Coronation Street, near the Hornsby CBD, with an open-air council car park nearby plus street parking on Coronation Street.

Nearby with the dogs. Brickpit Park is a short drive away with walking paths for a runaround before or after coffee. Hornsby Park and the aquatic centre area also offer a nearby stroll.

Note the cafe closes Sundays and keeps to weekday-morning and Saturday hours, so check before planning a Sunday visit.

Sources

• The refinery espresso - Hornsby Restaurants - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com

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