Pizza Hub& cafe

Pizza Hub & Cafe sits at Unit 2/945 South Gippsland Highway in Cranbourne North, and it does something not many suburban pizza shops attempt: a full Afghan kitchen running alongside the pizza oven. Locals rate it highly for hot food, fair prices and genuinely caring staff, and the outdoor dining area takes dogs, which makes it a practical sit-down option when you are out with the dog in Casey's growing south-east.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor dining area only, leashed and under control. Bring your own water bowl, as bowls are not kept on hand for visiting dogs. The outdoor tables can be weather affected, so it is worth calling ahead to confirm they are set out, particularly in peak times or on a day with the weather closing in. Indoor dining stays people only under the standard Victorian rules.

The vibe

The menu is the reason people come back. Mantu, the steamed Afghan dumplings topped with yoghurt, is the signature, with bolani flatbread, abresham kebab and Hub samosas rounding out the Afghan side of the board. The pizza list runs through traditional, chicken and vegan options on a light, well-made dough. The kitchen leans towards quality over quantity, and reviews consistently call out the friendly, unhurried service.

Getting there and parking

The shop fronts the South Gippsland Highway at Cranbourne North, an easy reach from Cranbourne, Clyde and the surrounding new estates. There is on-site car parking with accessible spaces, so you can park close to the door with the dog.

Close by with the dogs

Trade the cafe table for a beer garden afterwards: The Amazing Grace in Cranbourne keeps a dog-friendly outdoor area about ten minutes away. If you want to burn off the mantu first, Cranbourne Drive Reserve Fenced Dog Park gives the dog a proper off-lead run before dinner.