Truly Scrumptious

Truly Scrumptious is tucked into Granary Lane off Mentone's main dining strip, a relaxed weekday cafe doing hearty homemade breakfasts, lunches and good coffee. The quiet lane setting away from busy roads is the appeal for dog owners: outdoor tables under umbrellas, off the traffic.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor alfresco area, tables under umbrellas in the lane. Keep your dog leashed and settled at your table. Water bowls are usually about on the terrace, but a travel bowl is worth packing.

Good to know. It is a weekday operation (roughly 7am to 3pm Monday to Friday, closed weekends), so plan around that. The muffins draw repeat praise, alongside hot breakfast and lunch in a modern, airy room.

Getting there. Free street parking and public lots sit nearby in central Mentone, and the lane is a short walk from Mentone station.

Nearby with the dogs. Mentone Beach and the Beach Road foreshore path are a short trip away, with off-leash sand at the western end between Charman and Plummer Roads. The quiet lane makes for an easy, low-stress start before heading down to the water.

When to go. A weekday morning, given the weekend closure. The lane stays calmer than the Beach Road cafes, which suits a more nervous dog.

Sources

• Truly Scrumptious, Mentone - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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