Shippys Cafe

Shippys Cafe is a converted shipping-container kiosk on the Mildura riverfront at 122 Hugh King Drive, and it has built a reputation as one of the town's most genuinely dog-welcoming coffee stops. The draw is simple: cheap, reliable food and coffee with Murray River views, and a relaxed outdoor setup where your dog is part of the deal.

The dog setup. Seating is all outdoors, with a covered patio, umbrellas and grass nearby. Dogs are welcome throughout the outdoor area, and water bowls are usually on hand. The tables sit close to Hugh King Drive, so keep your dog on a short lead, particularly at busy times when the patio fills up.

Good to know. Locals rate it for the coffee and a straightforward breakfast and lunch menu, with bacon-and-egg rolls and toasties the regular orders. It is a casual, breezy spot rather than a sit-down restaurant, which suits a quick stop on a riverfront walk.

Getting there. It is right on the riverfront walking path. There is plenty of free parking nearby, including street parking directly outside, so arriving with a dog is easy.

Nearby with the dogs. The Mildura riverfront walk runs past the door, and the Rio Vista fenced dog park is a short walk along Hugh King Drive for an off-leash run before or after coffee.

Weekday mornings are calmest. On weekends the patio gets congested, so come early or be ready to wait for a table.

Sources

• Shippys Cafe - Mildura Restaurants - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com

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