Café De Vili's

Café De Vili's is a 24/7 bakery and diner on Manchester Street in Mile End South, and the reason it earns a spot here is simple: reliable, any-hour food with outdoor seating that welcomes dogs.

The dog setup. Dogs stay on-leash at the outdoor tables. Staff are generally welcoming and may bring water, but bring your own bottle to be safe. Inside access is off-limits unless your dog is a service animal.

Known for. Vili's is a South Australian institution built on meat pies, pasties, sausage rolls and vanilla slices. The pie floater is a local specialty worth trying if you have not had one. The kitchen also turns out schnitzels, hot chips and gravy, and goulash pies, and because it runs around the clock, you can land a feed after a late walk or an early start.

Getting there and nearby. Find it just off South Road with free on-site parking out front and additional free street parking on Manchester Street. The car park turns over steadily even at peak times. The Adelaide Park Lands are a short drive away for a proper walk, and the closest off-lead option in our directory is Torrensville Dog Park, which pairs well with a Vili's stop.

When to go. Anytime, genuinely, but weekday mornings and mid-afternoons are quieter and easier with a dog at your feet. Good for owners who want a no-fuss pie and a coffee without leaving the dog tied up outside.

Sources

• Dog activities and adventures - Adelaide City Council · cityofadelaide.com.au

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