Cafe Cherie

Cafe Cherie sits at 41 Wilson Road in Pinjarra and plays a different game from the town's other coffee stops: a French-leaning patisserie and bistro with macarons, tarts, and almond croissants in the cabinet, plus proper bistro plates like pork belly for lunch. The lawns and outdoor seating are the part that matters for dog owners, and there is a lot of both.

The venue's own site describes the cafe as dog friendly, with lawns and outdoor seating suited to families and pets, so dogs are part of the plan rather than a grudging exception. The grassed space is the difference here: a dog on a leash has room to settle on the lawn side instead of threading between tight tables. Doors open 6:30am to 4pm, every day of the week, so early breakfasts and long lunches both work.

The vibe

The pastry side earns the reputation: macarons, fresh tarts, quiche, and an almond croissant that gets named in reviews, with cakes to take home. The kitchen goes well beyond cafe food, and the pork belly draws visitors from Mandurah and the Peel region on its own. The room is family friendly and unhurried, and the outdoor lawns keep kids and dogs happily separated from the quiet tables.

You will find the cafe at 41 Wilson Road, Pinjarra, in the town's south with parking on site. Pinjarra sits on the Murray River, about 20 minutes from Mandurah, and the river walks through town make a natural dog walk before or after a table.

Make a day of it

Pinjarra makes an easy half-day from Mandurah: coffee and pastries here, the river paths with the dog in between, and Dome Cafe Pinjarra as the alternate stop in town. If it becomes an overnighter, Pinjarra Caravan Park welcomes dogs close to town. The broader picks sit in the WA dog friendly cafe list and the Pinjarra guide.