The Gong Cafe

The Gong Cafe is a brunch spot in the Crown Street Mall (Shop 122, 118-124 Crown Street) in the heart of the Wollongong CBD. It has shady dog-friendly outdoor seating, which makes it a comfortable mid-walk coffee and breakfast stop.

The dog setup. Dogs join you at the shaded outdoor tables in the mall, not inside. The shade is a real plus on a warm day. Water bowls are usually around, but bring your own to be sure.

Good to know. The kitchen is known for breakfast and brunch: the classic bacon and egg roll, avocado on toast, fresh juices and carrot and walnut cake come up most in reviews, with friendly staff and a warm feel.

Getting there. The cafe is in the pedestrian Crown Street Mall, central in the CBD. There is no kerbside parking at the mall itself; use the Wollongong Central car parks or metered street parking on the surrounding blocks and walk in with the dog.

Nearby with the dogs. The mall and surrounding streets have plenty of dog-friendly footpath seating, and the foreshore paths are a short walk towards the water. Coniston Dog Beach, the nearest off-leash sand, is a short drive south.

Sources

• The Gong Cafe, Wollongong - Reviews · wanderlog.com
• The Gong Cafe - Menu & Prices · ubereats.com

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