Schwabs Galley

Schwabs Galley sits on Nelson Place opposite the foreshore and marina, a casual, family-run spot best known for its cake cabinet. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating, which is the reason to note it for a waterfront coffee stop.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, part of which is covered for shade or shelter, with water bowls put out by staff. Dogs are not permitted inside, in line with the usual cafe health rules. One local review describes the welcome as more dog-tolerated than dog-doting, so keep your dog settled at the table and you will be on solid ground.

Good to know. The draw is the cake selection, including gluten-free options and vanilla slice, plus sandwiches, hot food and coffee, all across the road from the water.

Getting there. It is at 165 Nelson Place. Street parking runs along Nelson Place but gets busy on weekends; side streets or the parking near Commonwealth Reserve are the fallback.

Nearby with the dogs. The foreshore parkland is directly across the road for a walk before or after, and it is a short stroll to Gem Pier to watch the boats or up to the Williamstown Botanic Gardens.

Sources

• Schwabs Galley - Williamstown - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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