The Urban Coffee House

The Urban Coffee House sits on Bussell Highway and opens at 6am on weekdays, which makes it the first-stop cafe for the West Busselton dog walk. The room is large and the patio out front carries the pet trade, with more than a thousand reviews marking it as one of the region's busiest breakfast houses.

The venue's own FAQ states that pets are welcome in the outdoor patio area, which has shade and water bowls set out, so this is a stated policy rather than an informally tolerated one. Keep your dog on a lead at the patio and the staff know the drill. Doors open 6am to 2pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 12:30pm on weekends, and the breakfast crowd builds fast after 8am, so an early table pays off.

The vibe

Eggs benedict anchors the breakfast list, with vegan and gluten free options worked in alongside, and reviewers point to plenty of seating both inside and out. There is a play area that keeps the cafe popular with families, so the patio is the quieter side for dog owners. Coffee is treated seriously, and the pace is quick, which suits a dog who does not want a long sit.

You will find it at Unit 2/19 Bussell Highway, West Busselton, a short drive from the Busselton foreshore and the jetty precinct. Parking sits at the door along the highway strip, and the beach-side paths are close enough to add a walk either side of breakfast.

Pair it with

Combine the stop with the Vasse Dog Park a few minutes south for an off-leash session before coffee, or keep the morning social with POPPY & PIP CAFE in Busselton proper. For a pub-style finish, The Vasse Tavern is nearby, and if the morning becomes a weekend away, BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks Busselton takes the dog too. More picks sit in the WA dog friendly cafe list and the West Busselton guide.