The Upside on Prospect

The Upside on Prospect is a modern brunch cafe on Prospect Road in Adelaide's inner north, known for Asian-fusion breakfast dishes, specialty coffee and a busy weekend trade. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, which makes it a dependable stop on a Prospect Road walk with the dog in tow.

The dog setup

Dogs settle in at the footpath-facing outdoor seating along Prospect Road; the indoor dining room stays people-only, so plan your visit around the outside tables. Water bowls are typically put out for dogs and the staff have a welcoming reputation with four-legged regulars, but if your dog's comfort matters to the visit, confirm the setup when you arrive. The outdoor tables sit against a busy road, so keep leads short and seat your dog on the cafe side if they startle at traffic.

The vibe

Pepsi: the outdoor tables face a busy road. Shorten the lead and pick the table furthest from the kerb if your dog is unsure about buses.

The menu is the reason the cafe draws a crowd: creative brunch plates such as the fried chicken pandan waffle, solid hash browns, croissants, matcha drinks and latte art, plus a kids menu for family visits. Hours run 7am to 3pm weekdays and 7am to 4pm weekends, with weekend mornings the busiest stretch, so a weekday visit is the calmer option for a settled dog.

Getting there and parking

Street parking runs along Prospect Road and the side streets, though it fills quickly on weekends, so check signage and allow a lap or two. The cafe sits directly on a main bus route if you're walking the dog over from nearby suburbs.

Close by with the dogs

For an off-leash run before breakfast, the William Lawson Park Dog Park is in the same suburb, and Kate Reed State Recreation Area handles the walking legs. Frankly Bagels is another Prospect Road dog-friendly option if the queue is out the door. More options are under SA dog-friendly cafes, and there's more around Prospect.