Hendriks Cafe

Hendriks Cafe runs along White Street in Mordialloc, a modern brunch spot a short stroll from Mordialloc Beach and the creek boardwalk. Dogs get the front footpath tables, water bowls stay out on the pavement, and the kitchen turns out a brunch menu that goes well beyond the usual eggs on toast.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor footpath seating on White Street, the front tables where the staff can keep an eye on the water bowls. Inside is for people only, which is standard for a cafe with this much kitchen traffic. Ask for a pet-chino and your dog gets their own little cup while you work through the menu.

Max: water bowl waiting at the table before I even sat down, and the pet-chino made the whole trip worthwhile.

The vibe

The menu leans creative: crab toast, a serious steak sandwich, shakshuka and a Queensland prawn linguine for anyone doing brunch as lunch. Coffee is specialty roasted and the team keeps the pace steady through the morning rush. Hours run 7am to 3pm on weekdays and from 7:30am on weekends, so it is a daytime place rather than a dinner option.

Getting there and parking

White Street sits just off the Nepean Highway, and Mordialloc station is an easy walk away if you are arriving by train. Street parking is free nearby, with a car park close by for busy weekend mornings. Combine the stop with a walk along the Mordialloc Creek boardwalk, though beach dog access is seasonal and time restricted, so read the council signs at the sand before you relax the leash.

Close by with the dogs

A few other stops pair well. The Mordi Canteen sits on Beach Road for a waterfront coffee, while Siesta Cafe and Deli covers the deli-style end of town. For a proper run, Kevin Hayes dog park has a coffee van on site, and Mentone Beach dog off leash area is a short drive up the bay. More options are listed under Mordialloc and across Victoria.