Manoush & Co

Manoush & Co is a casual Lebanese bakery-cafe on Alma Road in Padstow, best known for fresh manoush straight from the oven, with the zaatar and cheese versions the usual picks. The footpath tables out front are where dogs fit in, which suits a bakery-cafe that runs on quick orders and generous portions.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor footpath tables; like most NSW cafes, the indoor dining area is people-only. It is a busy suburban strip, so keep your dog on a lead and close to the table while foot traffic passes. Water bowls are not guaranteed, so bring your own. Settled dogs do best here, since bakery queues and prams come and go.

Worth knowing

The kitchen turns out fresh-baked manoush and Lebanese-style pizza, including BBQ chicken and triple cheese options, plus the famously filling camel burger, and a solid breakfast and brunch menu at cheap-eat prices. Hours run from 7am daily with closes varying between 5pm and 8pm depending on the day, so mornings and early lunch are the safe windows.

Getting there and parking

The bakery sits on Alma Road near the Faraday Road corner in Padstow. Free street parking runs along Alma Road with a free public car park nearby, and it is a short walk from Padstow station, which makes a train-and-breakfast run easy.

Make a day of it

Pick up a manoush, then walk it off: Virginius Reserve's fenced dog park is the nearest off-lead option for a proper run. If you are making a morning of the area, Miss Estelle up at Padstow Heights and Bump and Grind in Revesby are both dog-friendly cafes nearby. Weekday mornings keep the footpath tables quiet; weekend brunch gets busy, so arrive early. More NSW dog friendly cafes and stops around Padstow are listed on the site.