Mentmore and Morley Pty Ltd

Mentmore and Morley is a corner cafe on the quiet backstreets of Rosebery, sitting where Mentmore Avenue meets Morley Street. It has become one of the area's more reliable stops for dog owners: the outdoor tables along the street front get regular use from locals with a dog at their feet, and the kitchen turns out a brunch menu with a light Asian and Mediterranean lean that is a few cuts above the usual inner-west standard.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables along the street front, and staff have a reputation for looking after four-legged guests, often bringing out water and the occasional treat. Indoors is not the spot for a dog, so it is worth waiting for an outside table on busy weekends rather than squeezing in. The corner position leaves a little breathing room between tables, which helps a dog settle. Bring your own bowl as a backup even though water usually appears without asking.

The vibe

Relaxed and easygoing, with a neighbourhood crowd rather than a tourist rush. The coffee is Single O roasted and poured with Jersey milk, and the menu runs from shakshuka and dukkah poached eggs to bigger plates like beef short ribs and pork knuckle. Doors open at 6am every day of the week, closing mid-afternoon around 2:30pm, so it works for early walkers and long brunches alike.

Getting there and parking

The cafe sits in a quiet pocket off the main Rosebery strips, with easy street parking along Mentmore Avenue and the surrounding blocks. That makes it a simple drive-in stop, and the calm side streets suit a dog that prefers a low-traffic footpath.

Make a day of it

Sweetacres Park is the handy green patch nearby for a leg-stretch before you sit down, and Tarakan Reserve adds another option a short wander away. If you want to make a cafe crawl of it, Two Fives Cafe on Gardeners Road is the other Rosebery name dog owners mention, with Haven Coffee as a quieter third pick.

More dog-friendly venues around the suburb are listed on the Rosebery destination page, and the full set sits in the NSW cafes index.