Jump Start Cafe

Jump Start Cafe sits in the Worrigee Shopping Centre at Shop 1, 60 Isa Road, Worrigee, on the southern edge of Nowra. The detail that matters for dog owners is simple: dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, and it opens early, 6am on weekdays.

The dog setup

Dogs stay leashed at the outdoor tables, which open straight onto the shopping centre car park. Water bowls are not confirmed as standard, but the staff have a strong local reputation for being warm and helpful, so it is worth asking when you order. The foot traffic around the car park means this suits a dog that settles calmly under a table.

Worth knowing

Large cappuccinos and the egg and bacon roll are what regulars come back for, and the menu covers gluten-free options. The cafe also does catering. Hours run 6am to 3pm Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm Saturday, and 7am to 1pm Sunday, so it is a breakfast-and-lunch stop. It gets a steady local trade; weekends mid-morning are the busiest window.

Getting there and parking

Isa Road runs through the Worrigee residential area, a few minutes south of the Nowra CBD. Free parking is available in the Worrigee Shopping Centre car park, with direct access to the outdoor seating.

Close by with the dogs

Make a morning of it with a run at the Nowra Fenced Dog Park before settling in for coffee. If you are doing a cafe circuit, Earnest Arthur in South Nowra is another dog-friendly option nearby. See more dog friendly cafes in NSW or the Worrigee guide.

Max: Shopping centre car parks mean constant foot traffic. Keep your dog leashed and settled under the table while you wait on the order.