Doubletake Cafe

Doubletake Cafe is the breakfast institution on The Boulevarde in central Toronto, a short walk from the Lake Macquarie foreshore, with outdoor tables where the dog can settle while you work through a menu that runs from eggs benedict to a giant hashbrown. It is the sort of cafe locals bring visitors to, and dog owners get the same welcome.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating only, on lead, in line with standard NSW food rules. Staff are known for accommodating pups and water bowls often appear for visiting dogs, though it is worth bringing your own rather than counting on it. The interior dining room stays dog-free.

The vibe and the menu

The menu is the draw: eggs benedict, fritters, potato rosti, smashed avo and a giant hashbrown that regulars single out, plus scones and strong coffee. Gluten-free options are a genuine strength rather than an afterthought. Expect the room to fill steadily through the morning, with a lively foreshore-town feel.

Getting there and parking

The cafe is at 4 The Boulevarde, Toronto. Street parking runs along The Boulevarde out front, with larger public parking a couple of minutes away on foot near the wharf end of town. Toronto station is a short walk if you are arriving by train.

Close by with the dogs

The foreshore path is just down the road for an on-lead lap before breakfast, and Carey Bay Dog Exercise Area is a few minutes around the bay if the dog has earned an off-lead swim. For a second coffee, Tinto Espresso Bar & Infuzion Cafe and cornerHAUS Milkbar are both nearby. More options are on the Toronto destination page and the NSW cafes list.

Weekend mid-mornings are the crush. Go early or on a weekday and you will get an outdoor table without the wait.