Larry's

Larry's sits on Best Street in the middle of Wagga Wagga and has built a strong local following for its breakfast and brunch. The cafe is listed on OpenTable as pet friendly, with a patio and outdoor dining setup where dogs can sit alongside their owners, and visitors report a welcoming attitude towards four legged guests at breakfast, brunch and coffee hours. It is the kind of cafe locals work their morning around rather than just stop at.

The dog setup

The outdoor patio is where dogs belong here, and there is enough space under and around the tables for leads to sit comfortably. Reviewers who bring dogs back repeatedly describe the staff as easygoing about it, which is usually the better sign than any formal policy page. Weekend mornings fill fast, so a mid morning arrival is easier than 8am with an excitable dog.

On the plate

The menu covers the classics done well: eggs benedict, smashed avo, a bacon and egg roll for the early crowd, and a chilli scramble croissant for something different. There is a steak sandwich if you want lunch weight, banana bread for the sweet tooth, and a chai latte that earns its mentions. Doors open from 6:15am on weekdays and 6:45am on weekends, with the kitchen winding down at 3pm to 3:30pm depending on the day. An early table works well if your dog prefers quiet; the patio hums by mid morning.

While you are in Wagga Wagga

Give the dog a stretch first at the Chaston Pet Hub, then bring the calmer version of your dog to brunch. The Early Bird Wagga is another pet friendly cafe in town if Larry's patio is full, and the Wagga Wagga guide collects more of the region's dog friendly stops.