Café Vita et flores - Springvale

Café Vita et flores is a cafe and florist inside Springvale Botanical Cemetery on Princes Highway, the kind of quiet stop for a coffee after a walk through the gardens rather than a destination in its own right. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables.

The dog setup. Dogs are allowed at outdoor tables only, indoors is service animals only, which is standard for a cafe like this. Bring your own water bowl. Staff can usually provide one on request but don't rely on it.

Good to know. The cafe is known for scones, St Remio coffee and a fresh cabinet menu, with an on-site florist next door. The setting is genuinely tranquil, overlooking the cemetery's gardens, so keep dogs settled and on a short lead given the surroundings.

Getting there. On the Princes Highway with free onsite parking within the cemetery grounds, an easy stop if you're driving through Springvale.

Nearby with the dogs. A walk through the botanical cemetery's grounds before or after coffee is the obvious pairing. Keep it calm and on lead out of respect for other visitors.

Go mid-morning on a weekday if you want the outdoor tables quiet, and confirm current hours before visiting since cafe hours can shift seasonally.

Sources

• Café Vita et Flores: Licensed Café and Florist | SMCT · smct.org.au
• Cafe vita et flores - Springvale Restaurants - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.