THE ORCHARD HILLS CAFE

The Orchard Hills Cafe sits inside the Flower Power Garden Centre on The Northern Road, and it is genuinely pet-friendly, with dogs welcome on a leash in the outdoor seating and garden centre grounds. It is a relaxed stop for brunch or lunch after a browse through the plant aisles, not a destination in its own right, but a solid tick if you are already in the area.

Dog access: dogs are permitted on leash in the outdoor cafe seating and throughout the surrounding nursery grounds. There is no dedicated indoor dog area, so plan on outdoor tables. Staff have been reported to bring out a water bowl on request, but it is worth bringing your own just in case.

Known for: fresh, homemade modern Australian breakfast and lunch (salads, burgers, sweet treats), a garden setting among the nursery greenery, and friendly, accommodating staff. There is a small playground nearby if you have kids in tow as well.

Getting there: the cafe is at 1794-1802 The Northern Road, Orchard Hills, with free on-site parking within the Flower Power complex. The site is flat and wheelchair accessible, which also makes it easy going for dogs with mobility issues.

Combine it with a slow, leashed wander through the garden centre itself. It is an easy add-on rather than a trip planned around it, best visited outside weekend nursery rush when outdoor tables are easier to grab.

Sources

• The Orchard Hills Cafe - pet friendly confirmation · facebook.com

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