Topolino Gelateria

Topolino Gelateria on Elgin Boulevard in central Wodonga churns handcrafted Italian-style gelato and sorbet in small batches, and it is the dog gelato that earns it a spot in the dog-friendly round-up: the team makes dog-safe treats so your dog gets their own cup while you work through the pistachio. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating along the pedestrian-friendly strip, and it holds a 4.7-star average across well over a hundred reviews.

The dog setup

Dogs join you at the outdoor seating on lead, and the dog gelato is the headline draw, served to visiting pups alongside the human lineup. This is a treats stop rather than a full dog setup, so bring your own water bowl if the bowls are not out on the day. It suits a short, happy stop on a town walk rather than a long sit-down.

Worth knowing

The gelato menu runs from French vanilla, salted caramel and pistachio to tiramisu and rotating specials like Ferrero Rocher and Biscoff, with lemon, mango, wildberry and blood orange sorbetto for the fruit-leaning, plus barista coffee, affogato, thickshakes and take-home tubs. Hours lean late afternoon and evening: 4pm to 8pm Wednesday and Thursday, 4pm to 9pm Friday, and 10am to 9pm Saturday and Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday, shifting seasonally, so check before a special trip.

Getting there and parking

It is on Elgin Boulevard in central Wodonga, with free street parking and nearby car parks, and good pedestrian access for walking up with the dog.

Close by with the dogs

For an off-lead run before the treat, the Belvoir Park Dog Park off Reuss Road is Wodonga Council's dedicated facility, with two agility runs, water bowls, shade and a separate fenced section for quieter or timid dogs, and effective voice or hand control is required inside. Elsewhere in town, dogs stay on a physical leash outside designated off-leash zones. For other dog-friendly stops, The Brekkie Box and Blind Freddy's Cafe are Wodonga locals.

More options are on the Victoria dog friendly cafes guide and the Wodonga destination page.

Max: agility runs at Belvoir Park first, then a dog gelato on the Elgin Boulevard seating as the pay-off. Wednesday and Thursday are 4pm starts, so plan an afternoon stop.