Lakeside Cafe by Chef's- Best Coffee in the town

Lakeside Cafe by Chef's sits right on the Norwest Lake precinct on Solent Circuit, a casual all-day spot with a lakeside outdoor terrace that doubles as the dog area. It is the coffee-and-brunch stop for a lake walk, not a place to duck inside with your dog.

Dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating overlooking the lake, on lead and under control. Indoors is for humans only, so ask staff if you are unsure on a busy day. Water bowls are generally put out for dogs; bring your own if the cafe is stretched at peak times.

Known for. Locals rate the coffee ("best in town" is the running line), acai bowls, corn fritters and a relaxed lakeside outlook that makes it an easy stop before or after a walk.

Getting there and parking. The cafe is at G06/11-13 Solent Circuit, Norwest. Free parking is available in the surrounding Solent Circuit business precinct, plus street parking nearby.

Nearby with the dogs. The Norwest Lake Walk starts right outside, a paved, flat loop around the lake that is an easy add-on before or after coffee. Norwest Marketown is a short walk away if you need to run errands.

When to go. Weekday mornings are calmer than weekend brunch, when the lakeside tables fill fast. Good for a lead-and-lake-walk combo rather than a long lingering sit.

Sources

• Lakeside Cafe By Chef's (@lakesidecafenorwest) · instagram.com
• Lakeside Cafe by Chef's - menu and prices · quandoo.com.au
• Lakeside Cafe by Chef's - Norwest Food & drink · sydneylocalista.com.au

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