Matchbox Espresso Bar (Van)

Matchbox is a small, well-liked coffee van parked on Albert Street in Warrnambool, in front of Williams Glass & Doors. It is a quick stand-and-sip or takeaway stop, and dogs are welcome alongside you on the footpath.

The dog setup. This is a roadside van, so dogs stay on the leash beside you. There is informal seating near the van, but it suits a fast coffee rather than a long sit. The staff are friendly and used to dogs passing through on a walk.

Good to know. The coffee is well rated, and the jaffles (toasted sandwiches) get the most praise, alongside muffins and slices. It is a popular quick morning stop.

Getting there and parking. Find it at 23 Albert Street. There is street parking on Albert Street and the nearby side streets, and it is easy to pop by on foot mid-walk.

Nearby with the dogs. The Fletcher Jones Gardens across the way are a pleasant spot for an on-leash wander, and Lake Pertobe is a short drive for open parkland.

When to go. Weekday mornings are busiest with the work crowd. Grab a coffee to go and walk the dog in the gardens nearby. Good for a quick stop on a walk with any dog.

Sources

• Matchbox Espresso Bar, Warrnambool · instagram.com
• Matchbox Espresso Bar - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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