Dôme Café - Mirrabooka

Dôme Café Mirrabooka sits at Ground Floor, 8 Sudbury Road, and runs the chain's familiar all-day menu from 6am to 9pm every day of the week. For dog owners the arrangement is the simple one: dogs are welcome in the outdoor alfresco seating, while the indoor dining room stays people-only under WA food rules, with assistance dogs the exception.

The dog setup

Keep your dog leashed and settled close to your table, clear of the walkway between tables and the car park. Staff at Dôme sites are used to dogs out the front and water bowls are usually provided in the alfresco area, though it is worth confirming on the day. The outdoor space is roomy and flat, with step-free access from the footpath, which makes it an easy option for larger dogs or anyone with a pram as well as a leash.

The vibe

It is the modern, consistent Dôme formula: serious coffee, sweet treats and a broad breakfast-and-lunch menu that covers everyone from early risers to late brunchers. Reviews of the Mirrabooka site regularly call out the friendly staff and the spacious, well-kept interior, and the alfresco follows the same standard. As with any chain, the final call on dogs can vary a little by manager, so a polite check with staff as you arrive never hurts.

Getting there and parking

On-site customer parking is available at the Mirrabooka centre, and the café sits on the Sudbury Road side with the alfresco facing the footpath. It is a straightforward stop by car from the Mitchell Freeway or Reid Highway, with the Mirrabooka bus station nearby if you are on foot and leaving the dog at home.

Close by with the dogs

For an off-lead run before or after coffee, the Balga Fenced Dog Park and the Dianella Fenced Dog Park are both short drives away in the City of Stirling, and Dog Swamp Reserve in Yokine is another open option nearby. Mid-Century Cafe and Collectables in Yokine is a retro-style alternative with outdoor sidewalk seating a couple of kilometres south.

More Perth options are on the Western Australia restaurants list, and suburb-level tips are on the Mirrabooka destination guide.