The Hills Grove, Kenthurst

The Hills Grove occupies a mud-brick building with a grassy roof at 1A Annangrove Road in Kenthurst, and the garden setting does most of the talking. Dogs are allowed in the outdoor and garden seating areas, which makes this a regular stop for locals walking their dogs through the semi-rural streets around the village.

The dog setup

Dogs stay outside with you, in the covered courtyard and garden seating rather than the indoor dining room. Keep yours leashed and settled under the table. Water bowls are usually available on request, though it pays to ask the floor team during a busy weekend brunch, or bring your own to be safe.

The vibe

A waterfall feature and leafy greenery give the space a country-calm feel that reviewers return to often, along with notes on friendly service and generous portions. The menu covers the classics well: eggs your way on sourdough, smashed avocado with heirloom tomato and feta, a flathead fish and chips with house tartare, and the Burger di Manzo stacked with bacon and egg. Coffee, smoothies and a trio sorbet round out the list, and there is seating for family gatherings in a way the smaller village cafes cannot manage.

Getting there

The cafe opens daily from 7am to 3pm on Annangrove Road, the main run through Kenthurst, so parking is straightforward and the drive from Dural or Kellyville is short. Morning and early lunch are the natural windows; it closes mid-afternoon.

A fenced run nearby

There is no fenced off-lead park in Kenthurst itself, so point the car at Rouse Hill: Connie Lowe Reserve has a fully fenced dog park with agility obstacles, water and a communal ball bucket. Closer in, the Vanilla Cream Cafe up Annangrove Road is another Hills District stop.

For the wider region, browse dog friendly cafes in New South Wales or the dog friendly cafes in Kenthurst guide.

Pepsi: a grass roof, a garden, and a bowl of water while the humans argue over who gets the last of the sorbet.