Durk's Cafe + Eatery Tallawong

Durk's Cafe + Eatery sits in the Tallawong Village precinct at 2 Conferta Avenue, a short walk from Tallawong Metro Station in Sydney's northwest growth corridor. It is a neighbourhood cafe built for all-day breakfast and brunch, with outdoor seating that makes a coffee stop on a dog walk easy.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating areas on a lead, and the staff have a friendly reputation that extends to canine visitors. The interior stays people-only, so scout the footpath tables first, and bring a water bowl in case one is not already on the ground.

The vibe

The menu is broad and generous, and the halloumi burger and smashed avocado are the two dishes that keep coming up, alongside the Big Brekkie, Biscoff pancakes and almond croissants in the cabinet. Portions run large, the room feels cosy rather than cavernous, and the coffee is well made for the morning run.

Max: grab one of the outer tables so your dog sits clear of the footpath traffic between the metro and the village. Weekday mornings are the calmest; weekend brunch fills the outdoor section quickly.

Getting there and parking

The cafe is in the newer Tallawong residential precinct near Schofields Road, close to the metro station, with street parking on the surrounding blocks that tightens up at peak brunch hours. Hours run 6:30am to 5pm daily, with a 7:30am start on Sundays.

Close by with the dogs

The R.H.L Sparks Reserve Dog Off Leash Area in Box Hill is a short drive for off-lead time, and Connie Lowe Reserve in Rouse Hill suits an on-lead walk. In the same village, Hidden Grounds Brasserie also welcomes leashed dogs outdoors.

More options are on the NSW dog friendly cafes guide and the Tallawong destination page.