Le Capucin

Le Capucin is a French-style cafe in the heart of Portsea village, a short walk from the pier, known for pastries, croissants and good coffee. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor terrace right on the footpath.

The dog setup. Dogs sit with you on the outdoor terrace seating out front, right at footpath level, so it's an easy in-and-out with a lead. Keep dogs under control on lead; there's no dedicated water bowl mentioned, so bring your own for a hot day.

Known for. Baguettes, croissants, egg and bacon rolls, and savoury pies like boeuf bourguignon, plus friendly staff and a genuine French cafe feel.

Getting there. Le Capucin is at 3755 Point Nepean Rd, Portsea. Street parking runs along Point Nepean Road out front, though it gets tight on weekends and over summer holidays, so an early start helps.

Nearby with the dogs. Portsea Pier and the front beach are a few steps away for a walk before or after coffee, and Shelley Beach's off-leash area is a short drive along Point Nepean Road.

Weekday mornings are the easiest time to get a table with a dog underfoot; weekends fill fast once the village wakes up.

Sources

• Le Capucin - Visit Mornington Peninsula · visitmorningtonpeninsula.org
• Paws and Coffee: Dog-Friendly Cafes on the Mornington Peninsula · oceanbluecoastalretreats.com.au

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