Colourful Apron

Colourful Apron is a small local cafe on Tivendale Road in Officer, a friendly community spot for breakfast and lunch. The reason to bring the dog: an outdoor seating area the cafe actively sets up for dogs, with fresh water, treats and a guaranteed fuss from the staff.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating only and are strictly not allowed inside, so plan to sit at the street-side tables. The outdoor area has parasols for shade and looks out over the street and the church opposite. Staff put out dishes of fresh water and treats and make a real fuss of visiting dogs. Keep your dog on a lead and settled at the table.

Good to know. It runs as a cosy local with attentive service, a varied breakfast and lunch menu, and well-regarded coffee.

Getting there. It sits at 20A Tivendale Road, with street parking usually available directly outside or close by, and it is an easy run off the freeway and near Officer station.

Nearby with the dogs. Pair it with a run at Onyx Crescent Fenced Dog Park, a fully fenced off-leash space a short drive away, or take a post-coffee stroll on the nearby Officer linear paths.

When to go. Mid-morning on a weekday is the quietest for an outdoor table; weekends bring a busier buzz. Good for a calm dog happy to settle street-side.

Sources

• Colourful Apron - Officer VIC - Facebook · facebook.com

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