Waterfall Gully Cafe and Nursery

The short version. Waterfall Gully Cafe and Nursery sits on Old Cape Schanck Road in Rosebud, a garden cafe set among a working plant nursery and away from the busy coastal strip. Dogs are welcome across the outdoor areas, and the greenery-and-plants setting makes it a relaxed stop rather than a quick footpath coffee.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome outdoors: the deck, the nursery seating and the outdoor tables. They stay outside rather than coming in. Fresh water is put out for dogs, and staff have been known to hand over a blanket for the seat, which is a nice touch on a cool Peninsula morning.

Good to know. The kitchen is known for homemade rosti and Devonshire tea with homemade scones, and it has a name locally for reasonable prices. Being attached to a nursery, you can browse the plants for sale with the dog in tow. Hours are generally Monday to Saturday, often from early morning to mid-afternoon, so check before a late run.

Getting there and parking. It's on Old Cape Schanck Road, off the coastal congestion and easily reached by car from the Rosebud freeway exit. On-site parking makes it an easy stop.

Nearby with the dogs. The Rosebud foreshore is a short drive for a coastal walk, and Seawinds Gardens up on Arthurs Seat is close by for walking with a view.

When to go. Quieter on weekday mornings; weekends draw a crowd. Good for a relaxed sit-down with a dog that's happy to settle under the table while you eat.

Sources

• Waterfall Gully Cafe and Nursery - Rosebud · tripadvisor.com.au
• Waterfall Gully Cafe and Nursery (@thewaterfallgullycafe) · instagram.com
• Best Cafes to Visit in Rosebud · gocoastal.com.au

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