PERCOLATED

Percolated is a walk-up coffee van at 3 Bishop Street in Woolner, a few minutes from the Darwin CBD. Weekday hours run 6am to 1pm, Saturday 7am to midday, closed Sunday. It is a swing-by coffee stop for locals and workers rather than a sit-down cafe, and the social feeds regularly show customers' dogs waiting alongside them at the window, though there is no formal pet policy to quote.

The dog setup

The van operates outdoors on a commercial street, so dogs on leads can generally wait with you while you order. Bring your own water bowl given the Darwin heat, and keep your dog close: Bishop Street is a working area with forklifts, trades utes and traffic coming and going. A quick confirm with staff on your first visit is sensible since the setup is informal.

Worth knowing

Regulars rate the lattes and iced drinks, with creative flavours like Biscoff and Dubai chocolate alongside toasties and sweets. Go early, both for parking on Bishop Street and to beat the midday heat, especially with a thick-coated dog.

For a longer sit-down with the dogs, Besser in adjoining Winnellie is close by, and Laneway Coffee in Parap is known for welcoming dogs with water bowls. More options are on the Northern Territory dog friendly cafes guide.