Sun's Kitchen Group

The short version. Sun's Kitchen Group at 35 Petronella Avenue is a small, well-rated Wheelers Hill cafe blending handmade Chinese dumplings, Japanese light meals and coffee. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, which makes it an easy stop after a local walk.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating only; inside is people-only, in line with Victorian food rules. The outdoor area is on the compact side, so it suits small to medium, settled dogs rather than a big excitable one. Water bowls are not guaranteed, so bring your own travel bowl.

Good to know. The draw is the fresh handmade dumplings alongside a mix of Japanese plates, brunch and coffee, with reviewers singling out the friendly staff. Hours are roughly 9am to 2pm daily, so it is a morning-to-early-afternoon option.

Getting there. The cafe is at 35 Petronella Avenue, Wheelers Hill, with a free car park and free street parking right outside, plus step-free access to the outdoor seating.

Nearby with the dogs. Pair it with a run at Lum Reserve or a longer on-leash walk around the Jells Park trails a short drive away.

Sources

• Sun's Kitchen, Wheelers Hill · instagram.com

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