Rise & Grind Drive Thru Coffee Mitcham

Rise & Grind is a small drive-thru coffee spot on Canterbury Road with a loyal local following and a compact outdoor seating strip that's easy to pull up to with a dog in tow.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the small outdoor footpath seating out the front. It's a tight space rather than a proper courtyard, so it suits a calm dog more than a big group. As a working drive-thru, indoors is really just the service counter, not a seating area, so dogs stay outside with you. Staff have a reputation for being welcoming to dogs, though don't assume a water bowl is out, bring your own.

Known for. Strong, consistent espresso and an all-day brunch menu, smashed avo and eggs benedict among the regulars. It was one of the original drive-thru coffee setups in Melbourne's east, so expect a steady stream of cars as well as walk-ups.

Getting there and parking. Free street parking is available on and around the strip. Confirm the current address before you go, as this location sits right on the Mitcham and Vermont border and listings vary on exactly which suburb it falls in.

Nearby with the dogs. Mitcham Reserve and the Koonung Creek Trail are both within a short drive for a walk after your coffee.

Sources

• Rise & Grind 3133 - Facebook · facebook.com
• Rise & Grind Drive Thru Coffee: Home · randgdrivethru.com.au
• Rise and Grind 3133 - WeekendNotes · weekendnotes.com

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