Millies Restaurant

Millies sits at 44 Queen Street in the middle of Busselton's main strip, doing modern Asian and Australian food from early morning onwards - big breakfasts, eggs benedict, the hash brown stack at breakfast, then nasi goreng and steak sandwiches into lunch. With footpath tables right on the street, it is an easy stop to park the dog while you eat your way through a town outing.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor alfresco areas, including the footpath seating on Queen Street. The street-side tables give the dog room to settle and something to watch while the plates come out. Service is casual and generally happy to see pets, but on busy weekends bring your own water bowl rather than assuming one will appear.

Worth knowing

The kitchen covers gluten-free, vegetarian and lighter options alongside the big breakfasts, and the venue is licensed with a coffee program built on Five Senses beans. Doors open from 7:30am most days (9am Sundays), with closing times that vary through the week, so check ahead if you are planning a late lunch.

Getting there and parking

Free street parking runs along Queen Street, though it fills at peak times; public car parks behind the main-street shops are a short walk if the kerbside spots are gone.

Close by with the dogs

The Busselton jetty foreshore is a pleasant walk down Queen Street - keep the lead on, as the central foreshore parklands are on-leash only under City of Busselton rules, with off-leash beach zones designated further towards West Busselton. Queen Street itself is wide and leafy for a post-meal stroll, and Brimful Of Asha on Duchess Street is a proven dog-friendly coffee backup the next morning.