Warilla Beach Cafe

Warilla Beach Cafe sits under the Warilla-Barrack Point Surf Life Saving Club at 7 Osborne Parade, steps from the sand. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables overlooking the ocean, which makes this the natural coffee stop on a beach walk.

The dog setup. Dogs join you in the outdoor seating that faces the water and along the pedestrian path out front. Fresh water bowls are provided, and staff are known for being genuinely welcoming to dogs. Indoors is off-limits for dogs, so grab an outside table first.

Good to know. Reviewers flag the beachside setting, the bacon rolls and the good spread of gluten-free options, along with smoothies and cold drinks in summer. It is a casual, beach-clothes kind of place rather than a sit-down brunch spot.

Getting there. Free parking is available in the surf club car park and on the street, and the area is wheelchair accessible. It fills on warm weekends when the beach is busy.

Nearby with the dogs. Warilla Beach and the paved coastal pathway are right there for an on-leash walk before or after. The Warilla Fenced Dog Park is a short drive for an off-leash run, and The Happy Fox is another dog-friendly option a few streets back.

When to go. Early morning or late afternoon gives you the calmest tables and cooler sand for paws; the middle of a hot weekend is the busiest. Good for a relaxed stop mid-beach-walk.

Sources

• Warilla Beach Cafe (@warillabeachcafe) - Instagram · instagram.com
• Warilla Beach Cafe - Gluten-Free - Atly · atly.com

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