Elephant Cafe(Newport)

Elephant Cafe is a relaxed, family-focused brunch spot on the corner of Maddox Road and Severn Street in Newport. For dog owners the useful detail is the sunny corner patio: that outdoor area is where you sit with your dog, off a quiet residential street rather than a busy main road.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor patio seating, which catches the morning sun. Inside is reserved for people, so use the patio entrance. Water bowls are often put out for dogs, but bring your own just in case on a warm day.

Good to know. It runs as a community brunch cafe with a warm, family-friendly feel, and reviewers rate the coffee and the generous plates. Regulars call out the rosti, the chilli scrambled eggs and the hollandaise dishes, with a steak sandwich and calamari on the savoury side.

Getting there and parking. The address is 70 Maddox Road, Newport. Street parking is available on Maddox Road and the surrounding streets but can fill at peak brunch times, so allow for a short walk. The 432 bus stops nearby at Jubilee Street and Maddox Road.

Best as a post-walk coffee stop after a loop of the quiet North Newport blocks. Come earlier on weekend mornings if you want an easy patio table with the dog.

Sources

• Elephant Cafe Newport - OpenTable · opentable.com.au
• Elephant Cafe | Newport, Melbourne · wanderlog.com
• Dog Friendly Eateries in and around Bayside · baysidedogownersgroup.com.au

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