Beach Haven Cafe

Beach Haven Cafe sits on Lady Gowrie Drive directly opposite North Haven beach, and it is genuinely set up for dogs rather than just tolerating them. Coffee, breakfast and lunch with ocean views, and a car park that fills fast on sunny weekends.

Dog access and setup. The outdoor tables are shaded with umbrellas and this is where most dog owners sit. Staff have been known to bring water bowls and the odd treat out for canine visitors, though it is worth asking rather than assuming. Keep dogs leashed and settled, especially when the outdoor area gets busy.

Known for. Regulars rate the coffee, the hot chips and the homemade cakes, plus the straightforward beachfront outlook. It has a relaxed, clean, neighbourhood feel rather than a polished cafe-chain vibe.

Getting there and parking. Address is Lot 904 Lady Gowrie Drive, North Haven SA 5018. There is a small free car park right beside the cafe, plus street parking along Lady Gowrie Drive if that fills up, which it does on weekends and warm days. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 8am-2pm, closed Mondays, so check before a Monday drive.

Nearby with the dogs. North Haven beach is directly across the road for a walk before or after your coffee, and the coastal path along Lady Gowrie Drive is an easy on-leash stretch either side of the cafe.

Go early on weekends if you want a shaded outdoor table without circling for parking. Good for a relaxed coffee stop bookending a beach walk.

Sources

• Beach Haven Cafe | North Haven, South Australia · beachhavencafe.com.au

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