1/2 Acre Coffee Lounge Cafe

1/2 Acre Coffee Lounge Cafe on Hawkins Street is Howlong's cafe-nursery combo, a rustic spot selling coffee, local produce and plants with a vine-covered outdoor seating area called "The Vines" where dogs are welcome.

The dog setup. Dogs settle in the outdoor seating to the right of the entrance, under the vines. Indoors is for people and produce only, so keep your dog with you outside. Staff are used to four-legged visitors and water is generally available in the leafy outdoor area, though bringing your own bowl is the safe bet. Keep dogs on lead and close, since this is also a working nursery with plants and stock on display.

Good to know. Known for its egg and bacon rolls, scones, cakes and a relaxed, quirky setting, with the odd local singer dropping by. It doubles as a produce store, so expect to browse local honey, soap and garlic while your coffee brews.

Getting there and parking. It's at 52 Hawkins Street, the main road through Howlong. Parking is on-street and access is flat and easy.

Nearby with the dogs. Howlong Riverside Reserve is a short drive for a Murray River walk, and the green space around Howlong Golf Club area suits a stroll after your coffee.

Sources

• 1/2 Acre Coffee Lounge & Nursery, Howlong · tripadvisor.com.au
• What's On In Howlong - 1/2 Acre Coffee Lounge post · facebook.com

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