The Local Shepparton

The Local is a small, community-minded cafe at 23 Parker Street in central Shepparton, known for loaded toasties, baked cookies, and specialty coffee from Goulburn Valley produce. It's a friendly coffee-run stop if you're happy to sit outside with the dog.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor footpath tables, not inside. Staff are welcoming to well-behaved dogs and water bowls are usually on hand, though bringing your own is the safe call. It works well as a takeaway-and-walk stop too.

Good to know. The toasties are the signature, the ham and cheese, chicken and pesto, tuna, and chicken and avo all get a mention, along with the loaded cookies and the coffee. Service rates highly with locals.

Getting there. On Parker Street in the town centre, with street parking out front and public car parks nearby.

Nearby with the dogs. Victoria Park Lake is a short walk or drive for a lakeside loop, and the Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton is a quick drive for leashed nature walks.

Sources

• The Local Shepparton · thelocalshepparton.com.au

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