Gusto Cafe

Gusto Cafe runs out of a shopfront on Peel Street in central Tamworth, and it has built a following on breakfasts that arrive fast and generous. Visitors report that the outdoor street front tables are where leashed dogs are welcome, which suits a quick stop on a long run along the New England Highway.

The dog setup

The dog friendly seating is the street side area out front, as reported by visitors and reflected in Google listing level details rather than the venue's own site. Tables sit close to the footpath, so keep leads short while staff weave through with plates. Tamworth mornings stay cool for most of the year, which makes the 7am opening a good slot for dogs before the footpath heats up. If the front row is full, wait for it rather than assuming an indoor table will work, since the outdoor strip is the whole offer for dogs.

Worth ordering

The bacon and egg roll has a local reputation, and the avocado smash, pancakes and raisin toast cover the rest of the breakfast brief. Fresh juice and a solid coffee program round it out, and the carrot cake is the usual afternoon excuse. Hours run 7am to 3pm Monday to Saturday and 7am to 2pm Sunday. Early birds get the pick of the street tables, since the breakfast rush builds steadily from opening.

Parking on Peel Street is metered but generally easy outside peak hours, and the cafe is close enough to the CBD that you can walk the dog along the main strip before you order.

Chain it with coffee at Oliver Brown or dinner at The Pig and Tinder Box, both close by. The Tamworth destination guide and our state list of dog friendly cafes in NSW cover the rest of the region.