Cups Espresso Cafe & Catering

Cups Espresso Cafe & Catering is a cosy, coffee-focused local cafe near Nunawading Station, geared to weekday workers and takeaway. For dog owners it is a footpath-and-coffee stop rather than a lingering brunch: dogs join you at the outdoor tables, not inside.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables and are generally restricted to the outdoor and footpath area. Staff are accommodating, and the setup suits a quick coffee with the dog at your feet. Bring your own water bowl, as this is a compact operator rather than a big courtyard cafe.

Good to know. It is known for Vietnamese pork rolls (banh mi), paninis and premium coffee, and is popular for a fast, affordable lunch or takeaway. Note the hours skew to workdays: it typically trades weekday mornings into early afternoon and is closed on weekends, so plan a weekday visit.

Getting there and parking. The cafe sits near Nunawading Station on Station Street, a short walk from the platform, with free parking in the surrounding area.

Nearby with the dogs. Nicoll Park and other small Nunawading reserves are within a few minutes for a post-coffee walk or off-leash run.

When to go. A weekday coffee run is the play here. Because seating is outdoor and limited, quieter off-peak times away from the lunch rush give you the best shot at a table with the dog.

Sources

• Cups Espresso - Instagram · instagram.com

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