5 Little Pigs

5 Little Pigs holds one of the busiest corners of Owen Street, Huskisson's main strip, and its alfresco and sidewalk tables out the front have become the default perch for people watching in the bay. Review platforms and the AGFG listing describe a welcoming attitude towards dogs and their owners, and the front-of-house position makes it easy to keep a dog settled while watching the street go by.

The dog setup

Dogs belong at the alfresco and sidewalk seating along the street front, where visitors report the staff are friendly towards them. Because the tables sit right on the footpath, this is a good match for dogs that are calm around passing prams and other dogs; there is a lot of foot traffic on Owen Street through the morning. Hours are steady at 7am to 4pm every day, which makes it an easy habit on any day of the week.

On the plate

The kitchen has a following for its zucchini fritters and halloumi, and the salt and vinegar hash brown gets singled out by regulars. Pork belly, a bacon and egg roll and the usual breakfast lines round out the menu. Coffee holds up well enough that many tables are there for a second cup rather than another plate. Given the cafe's popularity, mid morning on a weekday is the sweet spot for a dog table with a view of the street, and the 4pm close means there is no late afternoon option for a cup after an afternoon swim.

While you are in Huskisson

Walk off breakfast on the Huskisson to Vincentia Shared Path before the day warms up. Espresso Boy Doughnuts handles the coffee and doughnut stop, The Fishermens Wharf covers the waterfront seafood dinner, and the Huskisson guide ties the area together.