BREWED. Cafe

BREWED. Cafe is a small local cafe on George Street, Warilla, a short hop from Lake Illawarra and the beach. Dogs are welcome at the front footpath tables, making it an easy coffee stop on a walk.

The dog setup. Dogs settle with you at the outdoor footpath seating out the front, which you can reach without going through the cafe. Staff are reported as friendly to dog owners; bring your own water bowl to be safe, as one is not always out.

Good to know. It is a newer, well-reviewed spot known for its coffee and a tidy breakfast and lunch menu, with the salmon bagel and avocado dishes getting named by regulars, plus vegetarian options. Review numbers are still modest, so treat it as a quiet neighbourhood cafe rather than a busy destination.

Getting there. It sits in a local shopping strip with street parking and a nearby car park, on flat, accessible ground.

Nearby with the dogs. Lake Illawarra and Warilla Beach are both a short walk or drive for a leg-stretch, and the Warilla Fenced Dog Park is close for an off-leash run. The Happy Fox is another dog-friendly cafe on the same street.

When to go. Weekday mornings are the quietest for a dog at your feet. Good for a low-key coffee stop rather than a long sit.

Sources

• Above Ground Coffee Roasters · abovegroundcoffee.com.au

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