The Spot Cafe

The Spot Cafe is an all-day breakfast and lunch spot at 10/143 Terralong Street in Kiama, set in the Terrace complex with its own undercover outdoor area that opens to the street. It is a friendly, community-minded cafe, and the dedicated covered seating makes it an easy call with a dog in tow.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor undercover area, which faces the terrace and gets shelter from sun or a passing shower. Inside is for people only. Water bowls are kept on hand and dog treats are usually available, so it is worth asking at the counter. Staff are reliably good with pets, even on busy mornings.

Worth knowing

It pours Toby's Estate coffee and runs a broad all-day menu: bacon and egg rolls, smashed avo, burgers and a strong run of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, plus a cabinet of sweets. Hours are 7am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 3pm on weekends. Reviewers also flag it as fair value in a town where tourist pricing can bite.

Getting there and parking

The cafe sits in the main Kiama shopping area near the Woolworths end of Terralong Street, and there is a large free car park right beside the Terrace building, so you can park and reach the outdoor tables without a long walk.

Close by with the dogs

Kiama's headland walks are the natural pairing: Loves Bay via Kiama Blowholes is an easy coastal route to pick up from town. If you are planning more meals out, Diggies Kiama, Short Black Coffee and Beck's Kiama are all dog-friendly stops close by.

The covered seating holds up in patchy weather, which makes it a good wet-morning option, and weekday mornings are quietest before the brunch rush. More options are on the dog friendly cafes in New South Wales list or the Kiama guide.