Beess & Co Cafe

Beess & Co Cafe sits in the Yarralumla shops on Bentham Street and has built its name as one of the more genuinely dog-friendly cafes in this part of Canberra, a large shaded courtyard and a habit of showing up on local dog-friendly-cafe lists.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the sheltered outdoor courtyard and at the footpath tables out front. Indoor seating is people only, in line with ACT food premises rules. The courtyard sits under a big old plane tree, so there is real shade in summer, and heaters come out in the cooler months. Water bowls are put out and staff are known for being genuinely welcoming to dogs rather than just tolerating them.

Good to know. The menu runs breakfast and lunch with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, and the coffee is from Axil Coffee Roasters. It has a reputation as a local favourite rather than a destination cafe, which keeps it relaxed.

Getting there. The cafe is at 5/29 Bentham St, in the Yarralumla shopping village. Parking is free and unmetered in the surrounding streets and car park, and access from the street to the outdoor tables is flat and easy.

Nearby with the dogs. Yarralumla Dog Park is a short walk or a three-minute drive away for off-leash time. Weston Park, with its lake frontage and open lawns, is a short drive further on.

Weekday mornings are the easiest time for a courtyard table; Saturday brunch gets busy fast in the Yarralumla shops.

Sources

• Canberra dog friendly cafes - our favourites · canberradogwalks.com.au
• Eight dog friendly cafes in Canberra - HerCanberra · hercanberra.com.au
• 14 of Canberra's dog-friendliest cafes - HerCanberra · hercanberra.com.au
• Beess & Co Cafe - Canberra Restaurants - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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