Murphy's Lane Coffee

Murphy's Lane Coffee is a drive-through and walk-up window on Elgin Boulevard that has turned the morning coffee run into the easiest part of a dog's day. Order from the car or stroll up to the hatch with the lead in hand, and there is a good chance the barista sends a treat across the counter for your co-pilot. It is a grab-and-go stop rather than a sit-down cafe, built around fast, friendly service and serious coffee from 5:30am on weekday mornings.

The dog setup

Two ways to arrive, both work with a dog on board. Use the drive-through lane and nobody has to unbuckle, or park on the street and walk up to the window together. Complimentary dog treats are part of the routine here, and regulars mention puppaccinos for well-behaved regulars of the four-legged kind. A water bowl is usually out for passing dogs, though with only limited space to wait, plan it as a quick stop rather than a long break.

Max: the drive-through girl knows my name and there was a treat in it for me before Dad had even paid.

Worth knowing

Hours are weekday mornings only, 5:30am to 12:30pm Monday to Friday, and the window closes on weekends, with the occasional Saturday pop-up flagged on their Instagram. The coffee is the draw, pouring Glitch Coffee Roasters beans, and the cabinet runs on fresh pastries from Frankies in Albury alongside hot toasties for the human half of the leash. Cold brew and chai make the list for days when the border heat arrives early.

Getting there and parking

You will find it at 87 Elgin Boulevard, Wodonga, with the drive-through lane accessed straight off the boulevard. If you would rather walk up, on-street parking along Elgin puts you a few steps from the window, which is the better option when the dog wants to stretch his legs too.

Close by with the dogs

Point the car towards Belvoir Park Dog Park Wodonga and the treat from Murphy's Lane becomes the warm-up act. Fellow early risers can compare notes with The Fast Lane Drive-Thru Coffee Wodonga, while The Brekkie Box Wodonga and Daintree Cafe West Wodonga cover the sit-down breakfast shift nearby.

For more dog-friendly coffee across the state, browse dog-friendly cafes in VIC, or plan a full day around Wodonga.