Westside Takeaway

Westside Takeaway, at 192 Riverstone Parade in Riverstone, is a weekday-morning institution: the doors open before dawn, the coffee is reliable, and the burgers and egg rolls keep the early shift fed. Its listing marks dogs as allowed outside, and with casual outdoor seating out front, it is a practical coffee-and-breakfast stop for anyone walking a dog through Sydney's north-west on a weekday.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area, a takeaway-style setup with a handful of casual tables rather than a proper courtyard. Bring your own water bowl, as provisions for dogs are not confirmed, and expect a kerbside vibe where you settle, eat and move on rather than linger.

Worth knowing

Hours run from around 5am to mid-afternoon Monday to Friday, with weekends closed, so this is strictly a weekday plan: the trade-off for the early start is that you will have the place to yourself before the breakfast rush. Regulars praise the generous, well-filled servings, fresh ingredients and friendly counter service, and the breakfast menu runs to a hearty Truckies Breakfast sized for people who have already been up for hours. Free street parking is available along Riverstone Parade, and the shop is an easy detour from the suburb's main strip.

Pair it with

The best morning here is walk first, breakfast second: Ridgeview Park Fenced Dog Park on Oleander Crescent has two fully fenced dog sections with water and bag dispensers, and Riverbrae Off-Leash Dog Park gives a second off-leash option in the same suburb. Both are a short drive from the parade, so a tired dog settles at the outdoor tables while you eat.

More options are on the New South Wales dog friendly restaurants guide and the Riverstone destination page.