La Moka Cafe

La Moka Cafe sits on the La Trobe University campus at Building 5A, 133 McKoy Street in West Wodonga, a leafy campus corner that stays quiet even on busy weekdays. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating, which makes this one of the calmer coffee stops in Wodonga if your dog does better away from foot traffic.

The dog setup

Dogs join you in the shaded outdoor area while indoor seating stays people only, as is standard across Victorian cafes. Water is typically accommodated on request, but the cafe does not advertise bowls or a dog menu, so bring your own travel bowl as backup.

The campus setting means plenty of room to spread out, and the leafy grounds are good for a quiet on lead stroll before or after your coffee.

The vibe

The kitchen leans towards wholesome, made from scratch meals with a solid vegan and vegetarian range, plus a good tea and coffee list. The pace is relaxed rather than bustling, and it suits a long unhurried sit better than a quick in and out.

One thing to plan around: it trades weekdays only, 8am to 4pm, and closes on weekends. If Saturday is your coffee run, Ploughmans in the CBD is the usual fallback for walkers and their dogs.

Getting there

Head to the La Trobe University campus on McKoy Street in West Wodonga and look for Building 5A. Free on campus parking is close by, and the entrance is wheelchair accessible.

Close by with the dogs

Pair the visit with off lead time at the Belvoir Park Dog Park, a few minutes drive away. If you want another pet friendly table, the Deli Bean Cafe on Beechworth Road keeps a dedicated pet friendly courtyard, and Roxy's Cafe in Baranduda has a park right out front.

More options are on the Victoria cafe guide and the Wodonga destination page.