Apache Salute

Apache Salute is an Italian-style cafe on Boundary Street in Paddington, sitting on the edge of Rushcutters Bay and trading at a local neighbourhood pace. It is known for quick service, panini and shareable breakfast boards, and the streetside tables make it an easy stop with a dog.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the streetside outdoor seating on Boundary Street. Keep your dog leashed and close to the table so the footpath stays clear for passing pedestrians; this is kerbside dining on a working street rather than a set-back courtyard. Water bowls are often available, but confirm with staff on the day and bring your own if you would rather not rely on it.

Worth knowing

The drawcards are fast coffee and lunch service, a European neighbourhood feel, and the posto boards that regulars order for breakfast. Hours run 6:30am to 2pm Monday to Friday, with Saturday trading ending around 12:30pm and Sundays closed, so mornings are the play. This is a quick-stop cafe rather than a long-lunch venue.

Getting there and parking

The address is 110B Boundary Street, Paddington. Street parking runs along Boundary Street and the side streets, though watch for residential permit zones. Edgecliff station and the Oxford Street bus stops are both a short walk, which makes public transport the low-friction option.

Close by with the dogs

Rushcutters Bay Park is a short walk downhill, with flat paths and open space for a walk before or after coffee. Neal Macrossan Playground's fenced dog park is the nearby off-lead option, and if you want a second coffee stop, Scramble and Bean sits between here and the bay while Jozo is a five-minute walk up Oxford Street's shops. A weekday coffee run is the easiest way to get a streetside table without a wait. More NSW dog friendly cafes and dog-friendly spots around Paddington are a click away.