Dockside Cafe Kingston

The short version. Dockside sits right on the Kingston Foreshore on Giles Street, a few steps from the Lake Burley Griffin walking track. Their line is "pet friendly if your pet is friendly," and it shows: this is an easy stop mid-walk.

The dog setup. Dogs go in the outdoor and covered, heated semi-outdoor tables, reached straight off the footpath so you never have to route past indoor diners. Staff are genuinely keen on dogs and water bowls are usually about, though a warm-weather top-up of your own is wise.

Good to know. The kitchen leans Japanese-fusion over standard brunch, pours ONA coffee, and runs 7am to 3pm daily. It is a social, stylish spot that fills fast on weekends, so an early walk lands you a better outdoor table.

Getting there. The address is 13/81 Giles Street. There is free street parking plus paid lots nearby, but the simplest arrival is on foot along the foreshore trails.

Nearby with the dog. The Kingston Foreshore walking track is right outside for a lakeside stretch, Norgrove Park is a short walk for a landscaped break, and Telopea Park offers more room to roam. Plenty of other foreshore cafes take dogs too if Dockside is full.

Sources

• We're pet friendly if your pet is friendly - Dockside · facebook.com

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