Baci's Coffee

Baci's Coffee is a weekend coffee van, run under the "Piccolo" name, on the Esplanade at Altona directly across from GH Ransom Reserve, a short stroll from Seaholme. It is a casual, beachside stop rather than a sit-down cafe, which makes it an easy add-on to a dog beach visit rather than a destination in its own right.

The dog setup. Baci's is a van, so there is no indoor seating, only the open grass of GH Ransom Reserve and the surrounding Esplanade footpath. Dogs are welcome on-lead in the reserve and around the serving area. Confirm current water bowl availability at the van, as this can vary day to day.

Known for. Specialty coffee, friendly service, and a signature chocolate caramel cookie, with a beachside outlook across to Altona Beach.

Getting there. The van operates on the Esplanade, Altona, roughly 1.8 kilometres from central Seaholme. Free street parking is available along the Esplanade and around GH Ransom Reserve. Trading hours are typically weekends only, so check current hours before making a special trip on a weekday.

Nearby with the dogs. GH Ransom Reserve sits directly opposite for an on-lead walk, and Altona Beach is a short walk further along the coast for a longer outing.

A good weekend pit stop before or after a beach walk, best treated as a coffee-and-cookie break on the grass rather than a lingering cafe visit.

Sources

• Baci's Coffee (@baciscoffee_) - Instagram · instagram.com

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