Ek'sentrik Cafe Maroubra

Ek'sentrik Cafe sits on Anzac Parade at Maroubra Junction, and it has built a large following on big breakfasts and well-poured Campos coffee. Dogs are welcome at the footpath tables out front, which makes it a practical pre-walk or post-walk stop for Maroubra dog owners who want a proper meal rather than a quick espresso.

The dog setup

Grab a pavement spot: the inside is for humans only, and the footpath tables are where dogs settle. Staff are friendly to dogs, but water is not a given, so pack a portable bowl, especially on a warm morning. The footpath carries steady pedestrian traffic from the Junction shops, so it suits a dog that is relaxed around people rather than a nervous one.

The vibe

The kitchen runs generous portions: eggs benny, avo smash, bacon and egg rolls, omelettes and sweet potato fries, with sweet treats like the house brownie and a well-regarded chai latte. It opens early, 5:30am on weekdays and Saturdays, and serves until 5pm (3pm Sundays). It gets busy, so arrive early or off-peak for a calmer table.

Getting there and parking

Street parking runs along Anzac Parade and the residential side streets, but it fills fast around the Junction. Buses run frequently along Anzac Parade if you are coming on foot or by transit, which is often easier than hunting for a spot.

Close by with the dogs

Pair it with the coast: the walk from Coogee to Maroubra Beach finishes nearby, and there are off-leash options around the eastern beaches for a run before coffee. If the Junction footpath is too busy for your dog, the quieter beachside strip has alternatives a few minutes south.

Beachside alternatives include Chalk Espresso Bar near the sand and Nowness Espresso Bar, while The Burrow Cafe offers more space out of the traffic. The Coogee to Maroubra beach walk is the natural warm-up. More options sit under the NSW cafes listing and the Maroubra destination page.