O'Nikki

O'Nikki is a Mediterranean inspired brunch cafe at 1/176 Parraweena Road in Miranda, in Sydney's Sutherland Shire, a short walk from the train station. It is one of the friendlier stops in the Shire for dogs, with water bowls out and a treat jar behind the counter.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor dining area, where water bowls are dotted between tables and staff keep a jar of dog treats for visiting pups. Weekday mornings are the calm window; weekends pull a serious brunch crowd, so arrive early or book ahead if you want a relaxed outdoor table with the dog.

The vibe

The menu runs all day brunch with a Mediterranean lean: hotcakes, Turkish eggs, jalapeno corn fritters and an acai bowl all get regular orders, and the gluten free cake covers the dietary side. Matcha lattes are a house habit. Hours run 6am to 2:30pm weekdays and 7am to 2pm weekends, so this is breakfast and lunch territory rather than a late sit.

Getting there and parking

O'Nikki sits on Parraweena Road between Miranda station and Westfield Miranda, an easy walk from either. Street parking is available along Parraweena Road and the surrounding residential streets, though it tightens up on weekend mornings.

Pepsi: The treat jar behind the counter and a pupuccino make this an easy stop to build into any Miranda dog walk.

Close by with the dogs

For an off lead run before brunch, Helena Street Park Fenced Dog Park in Kirrawee is a short drive west. Zeekas Cafe is another local option in Miranda, and Mr Paisleys Cafe in Caringbah makes a good second stop on the same side of the Shire.

More ideas on our list of dog friendly cafes in New South Wales, or browse what else suits dogs around Miranda.