Kinky Lizard Cafe Maylands

Kinky Lizard Cafe Maylands is a casual espresso bar and brunch spot in the Maylands town centre, part of a small Perth group, and it keeps things easy for dog owners: the outdoor tables are open to well behaved dogs, so breakfast plans do not have to leave anyone at home.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor and footpath seating along Guildford Road, where you can keep your dog beside the table while you eat. Staff have a reputation for being friendly and accommodating with pets, and water bowls are usually provided, though a backup bowl of your own is worth packing on hot Perth mornings. Indoor seating stays people only.

The vibe

The coffee does the heavy lifting and the breakfast menu covers the brunch staples: poached eggs, bruschetta, breaky wraps and croissants, with cold pressed juice for the non caffeine crowd. It suits a relaxed weekend catch-up more than a formal sit-down, and the group runs more than one location, so confirm the Maylands address before you set out.

Getting there and parking

The cafe sits in the Maylands town centre with street parking on the surrounding streets, and Maylands station is close by if you would rather leave the car. The opening window is short, from about 6am to 2pm daily, so a coffee run here is a morning affair.

Close by with the dogs

The Maylands Peninsular Loop starts on the doorstep for a riverside walk before or after your table, and Riverside Gardens Dog Beach is a short drive south for a proper swim. For your next brunch, Steam Haus on Whatley Crescent and Noggos Kitchen and Coffee on Peninsula Road both welcome dogs too.

The Western Australia dog friendly cafes guide and the Maylands destination page have more options.

Max: the outdoor tables sit near a road. Claim the row furthest from the kerb and clip the lead to the table leg, not the chair.