Two Doors Cafe

Two Doors Cafe is a family-run local on James Street in the Templestowe Village precinct, doing breakfast, brunch and lunch six days a week. The consistent theme across its reviews is service: the staff are repeatedly named as the reason people come back, and that warmth extends to the dogs parked beside the alfresco tables.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor alfresco seating, which is generally covered and comfortable through the seasons. Staff are easy about dogs and water bowls often appear without asking, but on a busy Saturday morning a collapsible bowl from your bag is the reliable option. Keep your dog tucked in beside the table since the village footpaths get foot traffic.

Worth knowing

The kitchen leans modern Australian with some highlights that regulars chase: the chilli scramble, the house focaccia, wraps and muffins. It opens early, 6am on weekdays and 6am to 2pm Saturdays, and closes Sundays, so this is a morning-and-lunch venue. Coffee quality gets steady praise alongside the service.

Getting there and parking

The cafe sits in the Templestowe Village shopping strip on James Street. Free street parking lines James Street and the side streets, with a public car park close by, and several bus routes service the village if you are arriving without a car.

Close by with the dogs

The tree-lined village streets make an easy post-brunch stroll on the lead. For a bigger outing, Fielding Reserve Dog Off Leash Area is in the suburb, and the Yarra-side Warrandyte River Reserve Dog Off Leash Area is a short drive north-east for a river walk before you eat.

More options are in the Victoria dog friendly cafes guide and the Templestowe destination page.