Tastebuds at the Hills

Tastebuds at the Hills is a long-running local cafe in the Hills Marketplace at 5/287 Mona Vale Road, Terrey Hills, and one of the most reliably dog-friendly stops in the suburb. Dogs are welcome on the covered outdoor patio, water bowls are provided, and the kitchen has been known to send out the odd bacon treat.

The dog setup. Dogs join you in the covered outdoor seating area rather than inside. There is decent space to settle a dog beside the table, and the patio turns over quickly, so you rarely wait long for a seat.

Good to know. Regulars rate the bacon and egg rolls, smoothies, freshly squeezed juices, milkshakes and carrot cake, and there is a muffin and coffee deal for early starters. Doors open from 6 am on weekdays, one of the earliest starts in the area.

Getting there. It sits just off Mona Vale Road with a large free car park at the door, an easy pull-in from either the Northern Beaches or the Upper North Shore.

Nearby with the dogs. The Coffee House by Cashew's Artisans is a short walk along the same stretch of Mona Vale Road, and the fenced off-leash dog park at the Terrey Hills Playing Fields on Myoora Road is a few minutes away for a run first.

Weekday mornings before 8 am are the quiet window; weekend brunch is the crush. Good for social dogs who take a busy patio in their stride.

Sources

• Tastebuds Cafe - official site · tastebudscafe.com.au

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