The North Spoon

The North Spoon is a rustic-chic brunch cafe at 165 Blues Point Road in McMahons Point, with a leafy street-side terrace that looks toward the Harbour Bridge. It is a busy local favourite with almost 900 reviews behind it, and for dog owners it works as the regular stop on a harbour-side walk: dogs are welcome across the outdoor terrace and footpath seating, where the bridge is your backdrop while you wait for the coffee.

The dog setup

Dogs go on the terrace and street-side tables only; the indoor room is humans-only, so plan for al fresco in anything less than perfect weather. Staff are generally welcoming and will sort out water if you ask, though bringing a collapsible bowl is smart at weekend brunch peak when the floor crew is flat out. The non-negotiables are the usual ones: leash on at all times and a dog that can settle while Blues Point Road foot traffic passes close by.

The vibe

The menu runs well beyond standard brunch fare: corn fritters and poached eggs for the classics, Turkish eggs and a poke bowl for something different, plus falafel wraps and an octopus salad that get repeat mentions. Coffee is a genuine strong point and explains the repeat local trade. Weekend brunch is busy, so a weekday visit between the peaks is the relaxed way to do it with a dog.

Getting there and parking

Street parking on Blues Point Road and the surrounding streets comes with time limits worth checking. Public transport is easier: buses run nearby, and it is a short walk from either North Sydney station or McMahons Point ferry wharf, which pairs nicely with a harbour walk either side of breakfast. Hours are 7am to 3:30pm weekdays and 8am to 3pm weekends.

Close by with the dogs

Cool Mac at Kirribilli and Altitude Coffee House at Milsons Point are nearby alternatives, and the Waverton Park to Balls Head Reserve Loop makes a proper walk to earn the brunch. More are in the NSW dog friendly cafes guide and on the McMahons Point destination page.