Applehead Deli

Applehead Deli at 100 Latrobe Street is a small Mentone deli built around gourmet hot sandwiches, good espresso and weekend bakes like caneles. Dogs are welcome at the footpath tables out front, which makes it a tidy coffee-and-roll stop on a bayside walk.

The dog setup. Dogs join you at the front footpath seating, a mix of high and low tables right on the pavement. The deli itself is small, so inside is for human patrons only. Keep your dog on a short lead and tucked in close, since the footpath sees foot traffic. Water is sometimes out, but bring a travel bowl for busy weekends.

Good to know. The signature is the hot sandwiches, backed by quality coffee and weekend specials. It runs a fast, popular weekday trade (roughly 6am to 2:30pm Monday to Friday, from 8am on weekends), so service moves quickly.

Getting there. Street parking is on Latrobe Street and the surrounding residential blocks. It is an easy walk from Mentone station if you are coming car-free.

Nearby with the dogs. Mentone Beach is a short walk away, with 24-hour off-leash sand at the western end between Charman and Plummer Roads. Grab a roll here and carry it down to the foreshore.

When to go. Quieter on weekday mornings; weekends draw a steady local crowd to a small footpath, so a calm, settled dog suits best.

Sources

• Applehead · applehead.com.au
• Dog Friendly Eateries in and around Bayside · baysidedogownersgroup.com.au
• Pet Friendly Restaurants in Mentone - AGFG · agfg.com.au

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.