miss estelle

miss estelle is a small, warmly reviewed cafe at 92 Chamberlain Road in Padstow Heights, next to the public school, pouring Gypsy Espresso coffee over a solid brunch menu. Dogs are welcome at the street-side tables out front, which makes it a handy stop on a neighbourhood loop.

The dog setup

Seating is footpath and outdoor only for dogs, right on the Chamberlain Road frontage, so keep your dog on a lead and settled beside the table. Staff are friendly but a dedicated water bowl is not a given, so pack your own, especially in warm weather.

The vibe

Local reviews are strong and mention the corn and zucchini fritters, the bacon and egg roll, French toast and fresh juices, plus owners who greet you like a regular. It opens from 5am on weekdays, running to 4pm Tuesday to Thursday, with 7am starts on weekends and a 2pm close. Coffee comes on Gypsy Espresso beans, and fresh juices cover the non-coffee drinkers in a group.

Getting there and parking

Free street parking runs along Chamberlain Road. Weekday mornings are quieter; weekend brunch hours get busy for a cafe this size, so arrive early if you want a front table with a dog in tow.

Close by with the dogs

Chamberlain Park is close for a quick stretch, and the quiet residential streets around the cafe suit an easy loop before or after coffee. Elatte Cafe is the other dog-friendly option in Padstow Heights, and the fenced run at Virginius Reserve in Padstow is a short drive.

More of the area's dog-friendly venues are on the Padstow Heights destination page, with the state list in the NSW cafes index.