Mount Martha Fine Foods

Mount Martha Fine Foods is a busy licensed cafe and deli in the heart of the Lochiel Avenue village strip, with footpath tables that make it an easy coffee stop while you have a dog in tow. It combines a proper delicatessen counter with a full breakfast and lunch kitchen, so it works for a quick flat white or a slow brunch.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor footpath seating out front, a good perch for people-watching in the village. Staff have a reputation for being accommodating and will often bring out a water bowl. The footpath can get tight at peak times, so keep your lead short and your dog close to the table.

The menu and the deli

The deli is best known for its vanilla slice and handmade pies, backed by an extensive breakfast and lunch menu and solid coffee. It trades daily from 8am to 5pm, including weekends, which makes it a reliable option when half the peninsula seems shut.

Getting there and parking

Street parking runs along Lochiel and Cruikshank Avenues, with a car park behind the main shops. It is a popular strip, so spaces fill quickly on weekend mornings; the rear car park is usually the fallback.

Close by with the dogs

The beach is a short walk down the hill, and the shaded Balcombe Creek Estuary boardwalk is a lovely on-lead walk to pair with lunch. For an off-lead run, the Community Forest fenced dog park is close by, and Donato is another dog-friendly table on the same strip.

More dog-friendly venues around the suburb are on the Mount Martha destination page, with the wider list in the VIC cafes index.