Silvio's Cafe and Cucina

Silvio's Cafe and Cucina is an Italian cafe and deli on South Creek Road in Wheeler Heights, and it welcomes dogs on the covered outdoor patio, a handy stop if you want a proper coffee and antipasto without leaving your dog on the footpath.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the covered outdoor seating area only, on lead and well behaved. Staff are known to bring out a treat for visiting dogs, so bring water for longer stops just in case.

Good to know. The deli side is known for imported Italian goods, antipasto, cannoli and mortadella panini, worth a takeaway stop even if you are not sitting in.

Getting there. Address is 180 South Creek Road, Wheeler Heights. Street parking on South Creek Road is generally easy outside peak brunch hours.

Go on a weekday morning if you want the patio to yourself, weekends get busy with the local brunch crowd.

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.