Pugs In Mugs

Pugs In Mugs is a dog-friendly brunch cafe inside the Somerville Central shopping complex, and the name is not just for show: staff are known for handing out free pupccinos to visiting dogs. It is an easy, flat, all-weather stop with dogs welcome at the outdoor tables.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area rather than inside. Water bowls are usually on hand and the free pupccino is the drawcard, though it is worth bringing your own water on a hot day just in case.

Good to know. It is a busy local hub open daily from early, with a brunch and coffee menu that regulars rate for its burgers and bigger breakfast plates. The vibe is community-focused and used to dogs.

Getting there. Find it at Shop 15, 45-49 Eramosa Road West. There is extensive free parking in the Somerville Central car park and flat, step-free access from the lot to the outdoor tables.

Quieter earlier in the morning before the shopping-centre rush. A convenient coffee stop before or after a run at Grant Road Reserve, the fenced dog park a short drive away.

Sources

• Pugs In Mugs | Somerville Central Shopping Centre · somervillecentral.com.au
• Pugs In Mugs - Somerville · facebook.com
• Dog-Friendly Cafes On The Mornington Peninsula · oceanbluecoastalretreats.com.au

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