Haji juice

Haji Juice is a small juice and dessert bar on Webb Street in Narre Warren, running from midday until midnight every day of the week. It is a grab-and-go kind of place: fresh juices, thick milkshakes, smoothies and a short list of Pakistani-style desserts such as falooda and sheeryakh. For dog owners it works best as a quick stop on a street walk rather than a destination in itself.

The dog setup

This is a compact shop with a busy counter, so the sensible move with a dog is to order takeaway and pause on the footpath out front while the leash stays short. There is no formal dog policy on record and no outdoor seating as such, so treat any four-legged access as informal and confirm with the staff on the day. Bring your own water bowl, because none are set out on the street.

The vibe

The draw here is freshness and value. Regulars come for juices squeezed to order, pistachio-heavy shakes and the traditional desserts, and the late hours make it an after-dinner stop more than a lunch place. It sits mid-strip in the Webb Street shopping block, so there is always foot traffic and something happening.

Getting there and parking

The address is 33 Webb Street, Narre Warren, close to the Fountain Gate end of the strip. Street parking runs along Webb Street and the surrounding blocks, with the big Westfield car parks a short walk away if the street is full.

Close by with the dogs

Pair a drink run with a proper walk. Kalora Park Oval Fenced Dog Park over in Narre Warren North gives dogs a fully fenced run, while Akoonah Park Dog Off Leash Area in Berwick is another solid off-lead option nearby. If you are working through the local treats, Frankie & Co Cafe sits in the same suburb for a sit-down coffee stop. Broader listings are on the VIC page and the Narre Warren guide.

Max: got a mango smoothie in two minutes flat and we people-watched on the footpath while I demolished it. Simple, cheap, exactly what a hot evening calls for.