Grind @ The Rise

Grind @ The Rise operates inside The Rise community centre and library in Maylands, and it has quietly become one of Perth's most dog-accommodating cafe stops. Dogs are welcomed in the outdoor alfresco seating, and the cafe goes beyond the usual water bowl routine with dog treats and puppuccinos on hand.

The dog setup

You and your dog settle into the alfresco area, where water bowls are kept ready and the staff are noticeably fond of regular four-legged customers. There is even a dedicated wall of photos showing the dogs who visit, which tells you how central dogs are to this cafe's identity.

The setting is a community hub rather than a strip cafe, so foot traffic is gentle and there is space to park a dog without blocking a footpath. Keep your dog settled near the table all the same, since the entrance sees a steady flow of library and centre visitors.

Max: puppuccinos plus a photo wall means this cafe actually likes dogs rather than tolerating them. I still keep mine off the furniture, because a community centre shares its space with kids and prams.

The vibe

Think coffee, cake and brunch in a relaxed community-cafe register, with latte art and cake slices doing the rounds rather than fine dining. Hours run 7am to 2.30pm on weekdays and 8am to 2pm on weekends, so it is strictly a breakfast-and-lunch stop.

Getting there

The Rise sits on the Maylands peninsula in Perth's inner northeast, with parking around the community centre and the suburb's train station a short walk away for a car-free visit. Pair it with the river foreshore paths that run the length of Maylands for the walk in.

Pair it with

The natural add-on is a splash at Riverside Gardens Dog Beach and the adjoining Riverside Gardens Dog Exercise Area just down the river. Steam Haus on Whatley Crescent is another Maylands dog-friendly coffee option.

More options are on the Western Australia cafe guide and the Maylands destination page.