Skinny Dippers Cafe

Skinny Dippers is a health-focused cafe just off the Pakington Street strip in Newtown, at 2 Lambert Ave. The draw for dog owners is the leafy side courtyard, a sheltered spot that keeps dogs comfortable through a long breakfast.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the front seating and in the side courtyard. The courtyard is the pick, shaded and out of the footpath traffic. Water bowls are usually on hand, but bring your own on a busy weekend rather than assume.

Good to know. The kitchen leans plant-based and clean, with acai bowls, breakfast plates and gluten-free options, and pours St. ALi coffee. Weekday brekkie specials are worth timing a visit around.

Getting there. Lambert Ave sits just off Pakington Street, so street parking on Lambert and the adjacent side streets is your best bet. It is a short walk from the main Newtown shopping precinct.

Nearby with the dogs. The Barwon River walking tracks are a few minutes away for a proper leg-stretch before or after coffee, and Pakington Street itself is an easy on-lead stroll past other dog-friendly cafes.

Weekday mornings are the calm window. Weekends fill fast, so arrive early if you want the courtyard and a settled dog.

Sources

• About - Skinny Dippers Cafe · skinnydipperscafe.com
• Skinny Dippers (@skinnydipperscafe) - Instagram · instagram.com
• A guide to the best dog-friendly cafes in the Geelong region · fortemagazine.com.au

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