Old speak

Old Speak is a small, well-regarded cafe tucked into the 2nd Avenue Plaza off Beaufort Street in Mount Lawley. It trades on quality coffee and a quiet courtyard setting away from the main footpath traffic, which makes it an easy stop with a dog in tow.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables in the shared plaza courtyard. The interior is compact, so plan to sit outside with your dog on lead and keep them settled around other patrons. Staff are friendly, but bring your own water bowl to be safe.

Good to know. Reviewers rate the coffee highly and come for toasties and light breakfasts. The plaza location means a calmer sit than the busy Beaufort Street frontage nearby.

Getting there. You will find it at Shop 10/755 Beaufort St. There is free parking in the plaza carpark, plus street parking on 2nd Avenue and nearby residential streets (check signage). Buses run frequently along Beaufort Street.

Nearby with the dogs. Beaufort Street's shopfronts make for an easy on-lead stroll, and Hyde Park is a short walk or drive south for a proper leg-stretch afterwards.

Best on a weekday morning when the courtyard is quiet. Confirm the current pet policy and hours when you arrive, as small cafes adjust these often.

Sources

• Old Speak, 2nd Avenue Plaza, Mount Lawley WA · google.com

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