First Chapter Coffee

First Chapter Coffee is a modern drive-thru-friendly cafe on the Bellarine Highway in Moolap, popular with commuters heading out to the Bellarine Peninsula. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, which look out over open paddocks.

The dog setup. Dogs sit with you at the outdoor tables on lead. Staff are used to four-legged customers and water is generally available on request, though it is worth bringing your own bowl if you are stopping on a hot day.

Good to know. Known for its coffee, toasties and a free biscuit with your order, plus a hot chocolate for the kids. It is a straightforward roadside stop rather than a destination cafe, and the Bellarine Rail Trail runs close by if you want to stretch your dog's legs before or after.

Getting there. Address is 108/112 St Albans Rd, Moolap. There is off-street parking directly in front, which makes wrangling a lead and a coffee order easy.

When to go. A reliable stop on the way to or from the Bellarine, best paired with a walk on the rail trail. Good for a quick, no-fuss coffee break with the dog rather than a long sit-down visit.

Sources

• First Chapter Coffee - Reviews, Photos & Phone Number · first-chapter-coffee.wheree.com
• First Chapter Coffee Instagram · instagram.com

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