Pinks Lotus Cafe

Pinks Lotus Cafe is a casual Vietnamese cafe at Unit 1/1 Marina Close, Mount Kuring-gai, serving banh mi, pho and rice paper rolls to a mix of locals and people passing through the industrial pocket off the Pacific Highway. For dog owners the deciding factor is simple: the outdoor seating area is dog friendly and on-leash dining is the norm here.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area on a lead, and staff often put a water bowl out, though that is not guaranteed on every visit. It is a smaller venue with a social, easygoing atmosphere, so a calm dog at the next table is part of the furniture. Indoor seating stays people only.

Worth knowing

The crispy pork belly banh mi carries the reputation, backed by a solid line-up of pho, spring rolls and quick Vietnamese meals, with vegan options on the board. The coffee earns steady praise too. Hours run from early morning to 4pm on weekdays, later to 7:30pm on Fridays, and Saturday mornings only; the cafe is closed Sundays, so time your visit accordingly.

Getting there and parking

Street parking is usually available on Marina Close and in the surrounding industrial streets, and the turn-off is straightforward from the Pacific Highway via Beaumont Road or Marina Close.

Close by with the dogs

Asquith Park Fenced Dog Park is the nearest fully fenced off-leash option a few minutes up the highway, and Berowra Dog Park is another fenced pick just north. For the next dog-friendly coffee, Bite Me Bakehouse in Mount Colah is a short drive away.

The New South Wales dog friendly cafes guide and the Mount Kuring-gai destination page cover the wider area.

Pepsi: Saturday mornings get busy with the banh mi crowd. Arrive before 10am and the staff will have time to fetch the water bowl before the rush.