Hoopla

Hoopla Espresso is an artisan neighbourhood cafe at 4 Moresby Street in the Kensington shopping strip, and it stands out for dog owners thanks to a shaded back garden and dedicated leash hooks out front. It is the kind of place where a dog beside your chair is a normal part of the morning, not an exception.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area at the rear, a shaded back garden that stays comfortable through the Perth summer mornings. There is a dedicated back gate entrance, so you do not have to thread your way through the cafe to reach it. Leash hooks at the front give you secure parking if you need to pop inside to order, and the team regularly serves puppuccinos for four-legged visitors. Keep your dog leashed and settled, since the garden is shared with other tables.

The vibe and the menu

The kitchen covers breakfast through lunch with a fresh daily range: highly rated artisan coffee, Prana chai, savoury muffins, acai bowls and solid vegetarian and vegan options. Comfy seating and friendly, efficient service earn consistent praise, and text-ahead coffee orders make the takeaway run quick. Hours are 6am to 2:30pm on weekdays and 6:30am to 1pm on weekends.

Getting there and parking

Free street parking sits directly outside the door, with easy access via the local suburban streets, which are also quiet and leafy for a stroll. For a proper off-leash run after coffee, the JJ Holland Park off-leash area is nearby, and the fenced run at Olives Reserve in Como is a short drive. Cafe YS9 is the other dog-friendly coffee option in the suburb.

More dog-friendly venues around the suburb are on the Kensington destination page, and the full list is in the WA cafes index.