Parkstone

Parkstone is a busy neighbourhood cafe on Prospect Street in Pascoe Vale South, a popular stop for locals, cyclists and their dogs after a lap of the nearby reserves. The draw is the footpath seating out front, where well-behaved dogs are welcome alongside a solid brunch menu.

The dog setup. Dogs join you at the small tables on the footpath at the front of the cafe. Keep your dog tucked in clear of pedestrian traffic, since the footpath area is compact. Indoors is reserved for people and assistance dogs. Staff are used to four-legged regulars and will usually sort out a water bowl on request, though it is worth carrying your own.

Good to know. Reviewers rate the coffee and the breakfast highly, with the chilli scramble, hash browns, carrot pancakes and eggs benny among the regularly named dishes. There is a kids menu too, so it suits a family walk that ends in coffee.

Getting there. Parkstone sits at 16-18 Prospect Street. There is residential street parking on Prospect Street and the surrounding streets, so check the signs for time limits. The 513 and 514 buses stop a short walk away on Cumberland Road, and access to the outdoor seating is flat and easy.

Nearby with the dogs. Pair a coffee here with an off-leash run at Shore Reserve or Morris Reserve, both close by in Pascoe Vale South. If you want more cafe options, Cactus and Old Faithful Cafe are also dog-friendly.

When to go. Weekend mornings are the peak, so a weekday visit or an early start gets you a footpath table with room for the dog. Good for a social dog who is comfortable with a busy street.

Sources

• Parkstone Cafe - Broadsheet · broadsheet.com.au
• Parkstone Cafe - Instagram · instagram.com

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