Poppy Cafe & Pantry

Poppy Cafe & Pantry is a bright, family-run cafe on Boundary Road in Pascoe Vale with a genuinely dog-welcoming streak. If you want a courtyard coffee with the dog rather than a footpath perch, this is a good pick.

The dog setup. The courtyard is the dog-friendly spot and a popular one with local owners. Water bowls are provided and they are happy to make a pup-puccino, so this is one of the more set-up-for-dogs cafes in the suburb. The courtyard is reached from the side or through the cafe.

Good to know. It has a warm, community feel and rates well for brunch and coffee, with gluten-free options on the menu. Staff are noted for paying attention to the dogs, not just tolerating them.

Getting there. Street parking is available along Boundary Road, though it gets busy on weekend mornings. Easy to reach by car, close to the arterial roads.

Nearby with the dogs. The surrounding residential streets and the nearby Merlynston Creek trails and smaller reserves make it an easy stop to fold into a local walk.

Sources

• Poppy Cafe & Pantry - Mamma Knows North · facebook.com
• Poppy Cafe & Pantry - dog-friendly courtyard · instagram.com

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