Loxley

Loxley occupies a converted warehouse on The Parade West in Kent Town, and its outdoor seating welcomes dogs, complete with water bowls and a resident greeter dog who works the entrance. The building gives it a different feel from the street's smaller shops, with high ceilings and room to spread out.

Dogs at the warehouse

The outdoor seating areas are where dogs are welcomed, and visitors report staff giving them proper attention rather than tolerating them. The resident greeter dog is part of the furniture, and the cafe is listed on dog-friendly guides for Adelaide alongside consistent visitor reviews. The forecourt seating runs wide, so there is room for a dog to settle without crowding the footpath, and the warehouse awning gives some cover on hot or wet days. The wide entry makes arrival with a dog easy.

Coffee and the counter

Coffee quality is the headline: long blacks get specific praise for being rich without tipping into bitterness. Banana bread, bagels and the sweets case cover the food side, and the counter setup suits a quick drop-in or a slow weekend sit. The 2pm close means the cafe works as a morning destination rather than an afternoon one, so plan the dog walk before lunch.

Worth knowing

Hours run 7am to 2pm Monday through Saturday and 8:30am to 1pm on Sunday, so it closes earlier than the strip's dinner venues. Street parking along The Parade West is straightforward outside peak, and the eastern suburbs' dog walks are a short drive away.

Close by with the dogs

Homeland Cafe and Tell Henry are both on the same patch of Kent Town, and The Palms Apartments is in the suburb if you are staying with the dog.

See the full guide to Kent Town with the dogs.