Little Lefroy's

Little Lefroy's occupies a corner of South Terrace in South Fremantle, and it has built its reputation on a menu that treats vegetables and eggs as seriously as most cafes treat bacon. Shakshuka, zucchini fritters, chickpea crepes and pancakes anchor the board, with cold-pressed juices and felafel rounding it out. Service starts at 7am most days, and the kitchen wraps up early afternoon, so this is a breakfast and lunch destination rather than an all-day one.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating along the South Terrace footpath, where the tables sit in the open air with room to tuck a lead under a chair. Visitors regularly report that staff come out to greet the dogs by name, and the footpath position means your dog can watch the street while you eat. It is a reported practice rather than a written policy, so a well-settled dog on a short lead is the etiquette that keeps the tables open for everyone.

Worth knowing

The hours matter here: the cafe generally trades from early morning to around 2pm, with weekends starting at 7am. Come early on weekends if you want a footpath table without a wait, because the brunch crowd builds fast once the Fremantle sleep-ins finish. The chickpea crepe and the shakshuka are the dishes people come back for, and the juice press covers the vitamin quota.

Make a day of it

South Fremantle is compact enough to walk. South Beach Dog Off Leash Area is a short drive north for a proper run before breakfast, and Third Wheel Cafe and Paper Cup give you alternate coffee stops within a few blocks. The South Fremantle guide collects the area's dog-friendly shortlist, and WA's dog friendly cafes extend it state-wide.