Stanley - Mount Waverley

Stanley is a relaxed neighbourhood cafe on Atherton Road in Mount Waverley, a short walk from the station, with footpath seating where dogs are welcome. It is an easy weekend coffee stop with a couple of decent dog walks close by, and the kitchen keeps serving breakfast and lunch through to mid afternoon most days.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the footpath seating out the front, close to the entrance, while indoors is for people. Staff are generally accommodating and water bowls are often out in the outdoor area, though bringing your own is worth it on a warm day.

The vibe

The kitchen is known for creative brunch dishes and coffee, and the dishes that come up most often are the beef brisket, eggs benedict and smashed avocado, with the waffles a regular order for the sweet tooth. Reviewers consistently point at the friendly, attentive staff and the courtyard seating as the reason to return.

It runs from 7am, closing mid to late afternoon depending on the day, so it is a breakfast and lunch spot rather than a dinner option.

Getting there and parking

The cafe sits at 30 to 32 Atherton Road, a short walk from Mount Waverley station. Free street parking is available along Atherton Road and the surrounding streets.

Close by with the dogs

Mount Waverley Reserve dog off-leash area is a short walk away for a run after coffee, and the quiet residential streets nearby make for a pleasant on-lead stroll. If you want more green space, Damper Creek Reserve is a bushland option in the same suburb.

For another coffee option nearby, Son of Tucci is also dog-friendly. More options are on the Victoria cafes guide and the Mount Waverley destination page.