Lu Lu's Cafe
- Dogs
- Welcome
- Where
- Rockingham, WA
- Policy checked
- 2026-06-11
What visitors mention
Pet policy
The drawcard for owners is the big covered alfresco area, which keeps the outdoor tables usable even when the Fremantle Doctor or a winter shower rolls through. It opens early (6am weekdays, 6:30am weekends) and runs through to mid-afternoon, so it covers everything from pre-walk coffee to a late lunch.
Lu Lu's Cafe is the family-run, beachfront fixture on Rockingham Beach Road, sitting directly opposite the foreshore where the dog-walking crowd passes by all morning. It opens early (6am weekdays, 6:30am weekends) and runs through to mid-afternoon, so it covers everything from pre-walk coffee to a late lunch. The drawcard for owners is the big covered alfresco area, which keeps the outdoor tables usable even when the Fremantle Doctor or a winter shower rolls through.
The dog setup
Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating, not the indoor dining room, and the covered area is spacious enough that a leashed dog can settle properly out of the traffic flow. Water bowls are typically set out the front, and staff are known for being easy with canine regulars. Weekends fill up fast, so book if you want an outdoor table in the breakfast window.
Max: the foreshore path across the road is the real warm-up. Do the walk first, then the eggs benedict, not the other way around.
The vibe
Expect generous plates rather than fine dining: all-day breakfast, avocado smash, steak sandwiches, calamari and burgers, served with a beach-town ease that keeps locals coming back over a thousand reviews deep. It is unpretentious and family-friendly, with the water across the road doing a lot of the atmosphere work.
Getting there and parking
The address is 15 Rockingham Beach Road, with free public parking along the road and in nearby bays. The strip is flat and an easy walk from the car with a dog, about 45 minutes south of Perth via the Kwinana Freeway.
Make a day of it
Start with the foreshore boardwalk or the lawn opposite for a leg stretch, then settle in for breakfast. For a proper off-lead session, Rockingham Fenced Dog Park is the secure option in town, and Spill the Beans @ Palm Beach Jetty is a dog-friendly second stop closer to the jetty. If you are staying over, Palm Beach Guest House keeps you in walking distance of the strip.
More options are on the Western Australia dog friendly cafes guide and the Rockingham destination page.
Policy verified 11 June 2026 Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
