Butterfly House on Milne

Butterfly House on Milne is a small cafe, plant nursery and gourmet grocer on Milne Road, doing single-origin coffee and Yarra Valley produce alongside indoor plants. It is a quiet spot rather than a big dog-crowd destination.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area on lead. The retail space inside is stocked with plants and gourmet groceries, so the usual arrangement for a shop like this is dogs stay outside with you while you order. Confirm at the counter if you are unsure, and bring your own water bowl since this has not been independently confirmed as standard here.

Good to know. Known for two house coffee beans plus rotating single-origin batch brews, and a few unusual extras like Japanese-inspired ice cream treats.

Getting there. 2A-2B Milne Road, Mont Albert North. Free street parking along Milne Road and the surrounding residential streets.

Nearby with the dogs. Mont Albert Reserve is a short walk or drive away if your dog needs to stretch its legs before or after coffee.

A weekday coffee run suits this one better than a weekend crowd. It reads as a locals' spot, so go when you're happy to keep things low-key.

Sources

• Butterfly House on Milne · instagram.com

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