Earthy Eats

Earthy Eats is a health focused cafe at 19 Kingsway in Launceston, trading 8:30am to 2:15pm every day of the week, and visitors regularly report that dogs are welcomed in its small heated outdoor seating area. It is a wholefoods-first menu: rosti plates, kimchi sides, smoothies and a decent spread of vegan and gluten free options, which has earned it a loyal local following.

The dog setup

The outdoor area is compact rather than sprawling, reported by visitors as heated through the colder months, so a dog on a lead beside your table is a normal sight here even in a Launceston winter. Because space is tight, mid morning between breakfast and lunch is the easiest slot to land a table with a dog in tow. Staff have a friendly reputation, and that extends to the four legged regulars.

The menu leans nourish-bowl and modern breakfast rather than big serve bacon rolls, and the chicken burger is the outlier for anyone after something heartier. Smoothies are a genuine drawcard, and the kitchen flags gluten free and vegan substitutions without fuss. Prices sit in line with the rest of the Launceston brunch scene, and the portions are built around quality rather than volume, which suits a quick week day lunch as well as a slower weekend visit. As with any small courtyard, keep an eye on your dog around other diners and staff carrying plates.

Close by with the dogs

Kingsway sits within easy reach of the city centre, so pairing works well: Levee Food Co down at the North Esk waterfront for a bigger lunch, or Parla if you want to compare espresso notes the next morning. The Tasmania dog friendly cafes list and Launceston destination guide cover the wider map.