The Sober Mule cafe

A casual cafe on the Nepean Highway with a large covered outdoor area, an easy, accessible pitstop for dog owners that pairs generous meals with its own free car park.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the spacious covered outdoor area, which works year-round whatever the weather. There is room for a dog to settle under the table without being crowded, and staff are known to bring out water bowls. Dogs stay in the outdoor seating rather than indoors.

Known for. Big, well-priced meals, solid coffee and friendly service, in a relaxed, often busy room. The highway position makes it a convenient stop on the way in or out of town.

Getting there and parking. 1132 Nepean Highway, a short drive from the centre of Mornington. There is a free car park on site plus street parking, so arriving by car with a dog is straightforward.

Nearby with the dogs. The Mornington foreshore is a short drive for on-leash coastal walks, and there are off-leash beaches nearby (check the Mornington Peninsula Shire seasonal signs). Civic Reserve fenced dog park is the closest fully fenced run.

When to go. Weekday mornings are calmest; the covered area means a wet day is still workable, but weekends get busy, so come early for a roomy table.

Sources

• The Sober Mule Cafe - Mornington Restaurants - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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