24 emus

24 Emus is a small neighbourhood cafe at 24 Emu Parade in Jacana, the kind of local spot that folds neatly into a morning walk. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables while you order inside, and the quiet residential street means there is no crowd to navigate.

The dog setup

Seating runs indoors and out, and the outdoor tables are where a dog on a lead should settle. Reviewers describe easy brunch sessions at the outdoor tables with their dogs alongside. As with any small cafe, confirm with staff on arrival, since policies can shift, and carry a water bowl just in case one is not already out.

Worth knowing

The homemade sausage rolls and pies get called out regularly, alongside solid coffee and a panini and pizza menu with an Italian lean. The room has plenty of character, with artwork and interior design getting mentions from regulars. It is a newer addition to the Jacana strip and has quickly built a local following.

Getting there and parking

The cafe sits on Emu Parade, a quiet residential street in Jacana, so street parking nearby is usually straightforward, and it is walkable from the surrounding Jacana streets. It opens 6am to 3pm on weekdays and 8am to 3pm on weekends.

Close by with the dogs

The natural pairing is the Jacana Valley dog off-leash area, a short walk away: run the dog first, then wind down over coffee. The Jacana Reserve dog off-leash area is the other local option, and The Ninth Ave in nearby Westmeadows is another dog-friendly table if you are exploring further afield.

Pepsi: sausage roll for the human, a quiet outdoor table, and an off-leash reserve around the corner.

Go on a weekday morning if you want a quiet outdoor table. More options are in the Victoria dog friendly cafes guide and the Jacana destination guide.