Pump Cafe

Pump Cafe is a community-minded spot on Manchester Road in Mooroolbark, close to the main shops, and it keeps a pet-friendly outdoor area for dogs. It is a weekday-and-Saturday cafe, closed Sundays.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating out front, which is the spot to settle in with a coffee while your dog rests beside you. Water is not always put out, so bring a travel bowl to be safe.

Good to know. The cafe is known for homemade food and quality coffee, with a friendly local feel and a 4.6 rating. Trading hours run Monday to Saturday, roughly 6am to 4:30pm, so it suits an early walk-and-coffee routine.

Getting there. The address is 4/14 Manchester Road. There is a free parking lot and free street parking nearby, which makes arriving with the dog straightforward.

Weekday mornings are the calmest time to grab an outdoor table. If you are making a day of it, Manna Lane Cafe on Brice Avenue is another dog-friendly option a short drive away.

Sources

• Pump Cafe - Mooroolbark · yelp.com

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