A Bite in Time Cafe and Restaurant

A Bite in Time Cafe and Restaurant is the local all-day spot in the Marriott Waters Shopping Centre at Shop B8, 10-18 Society Avenue, Lyndhurst, serving breakfast through to dinner with a full bar. It has a warm, community feel, and dogs are welcome to join you in the outdoor seating area while you eat.

The dog setup

Dogs are allowed in the outdoor seating, where staff are used to accommodating them alongside diners, and patrons regularly report a friendly reception for four-legged guests. Indoor seating is for people only, so keep your dog settled in the alfresco area. If you are eyeing a dinner sitting rather than a daytime table, confirm the outdoor area is running and dog-friendly when you book, as evening service is limited to certain nights.

The menu

The kitchen is known for gourmet sandwiches, hearty breakfasts like eggs benedict, homemade pasta and the local favourite parmas, including a Mexican-dressed version, all backed by solid barista coffee. Gluten-free options are on the board. Hours run from early morning across the week, with the shop trading to mid-afternoon most days and a limited dinner service on selected nights, so it is worth checking current hours before you head out.

Getting there and parking

The cafe sits within Marriott Waters Shopping Centre, tucked around the corner from the Aldi and Woolworths end of the precinct. Parking is free on-site, and there is accessible parking and step-free entry, which makes arriving with a dog straightforward. Weekend mornings from 7am are the busiest stretch, so a weekday table is the easier one with a dog in tow.

Marriott Waters Reserve and the residential paths around it are a short walk for stretching legs before or after a meal. For another stop in the area, Agha Juice is the quick fresh-juice option in the same suburb, and Cranbourne Drive Reserve Fenced Dog Park is a short drive for proper off-lead time.

More of the area's dog-friendly venues are on the Lyndhurst destination page, and the regional list is in the Victoria restaurants index.