The Shop Picnic Point

The Shop on Doris Street, Picnic Point is the sort of neighbourhood cafe that feels like breakfast at a friend's place, and dogs are properly part of that welcome. The courtyard and outdoor tables are open to well-behaved dogs on lead, with no pet fee, and the whole setup is relaxed rather than precious about it.

The dog setup

Dogs settle in the courtyard and at the outdoor tables, leashed and under control around other patrons. Water bowls are on hand, and the cafe occasionally runs Dog Days with free puppycinos and treats, sometimes teaming up with local pet groups. Treat those events as a bonus rather than a guarantee and check their socials or ask when booking if you are planning around one.

Pepsi: A courtyard table near the water bowl is the move here, especially if you have timed a visit for a Dog Days morning.

Worth knowing

The menu is honest comfort food: corn fritters, bacon and egg rolls, hash browns and a solid coffee, with the haloumi stack and ricotta doughnuts getting their share of praise. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 7:00am to 2:00pm, Sundays 8:00am to 1:00pm, closed Mondays. Weekday breakfast is the quiet table; weekends pull a solid local crowd, so arrive early if the dog needs an outdoor spot.

Make a day of it

The cafe sits at 2 Doris Street with free parking in a nearby lot and on the street, and buses along Picnic Point Road stop a short walk away. Georges River walks are minutes off: Vale of Ah Reserve at Milperra gives the dog a stretch before or after coffee. For another coffee option, CoffeePoint is family-run and dog friendly, and Four Little Foxes is a short drive over.

Find more dog friendly cafes in New South Wales on the PawScapes cafes directory, or see what else welcomes dogs around Picnic Point.