Eight dog friendly cafes in Canberra
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Planning a day out with your four-legged friend? Add these eight dog-friendly cafes in Canberra to your itinerary.
Whether you’re after a quick puppachino pit stop or a leisurely lunch with plenty of outdoor space, these welcoming spots cater to both you and your pup.
Read on to find your next canine-friendly caffeine fix.
Stella’s by the Lake (Belconnen)
Known as Canberra’s dog-friendly café, Stella’s by the Lake is all about creating a café experience that everyone will enjoy. Located just across the road from Lake Ginninderra (make it the paw-fect pre- or post-walk pitstop), they provide dog beds, water bowls, and a full pup menu, which includes puppachinos, donuts, pupcakes, and take-home treats.
1 Beissel Street, Belconnen | stellasbythelake.com.au
Two Before 10 (Aranda)
A bustling community hub with an on-site café, bar, roastery, yoga studio, mushroom growing rooms, beehives, fruit trees, and an expansive urban farm, Two Before 10 in Aranda is great for people and dogs alike. Offering water bowls, coffee-sack ground ‘dog-blankets’, and two options for outdoor dog-friendly seating, take them along to soak in the surrounds, stroll through the veggie patch and admire the mural art.
68 Bandjalong Crescent, Aranda | twobeforeten.com.au
Gang Gang Café (Downer)
A café, bar and live music venue all wrapped into one, the beauty of Gang Gang is it’s located next to an off-leash dog oval. Grab yourself a takeaway coffee and some brekkie to go (like a breakfast roll with free range bacon, fried egg, cheddar, house-made smoky BBQ sauce, herby mayo and rocket) and let your pup run wild as you enjoy.
Shop 4/2 Frencham Place, Downer | ganggangcafe.com.au
Močan & Green Grout (Acton)
Standing on a sunny corner in Acton and just a short walk from Lake Burley Griffin, Močan & Green Grout is always happy to host you and your furry friend. Serving up ethical and eco-friendly bites to eat, they have plenty of outdoor seating overlooking the precinct. Serving takeaway coffee until 3 pm, seven days a week, pop past on a walk or take the time for a leisurely lunch.
1/19 Marcus Clarke Street, Acton | mocanandgreengrout.com
Beess & Co (Yarralumla)
With a large outdoor courtyard for your pooch to play (and some very good coffee) Beess & Co ticks the boxes when it comes to ambiance. Located in the heart of Yarralumla, it’s cosy, and relaxed making it perfect for a brunch date with your best pal.
5/29 Bentham Street, Yarralumla | beessco.com.au
Yarralumla Gallery and The Oaks Brasserie (Yarralumla)
Open seven days a week and located next to the Heritage Nursery, the Yarralumla Gallery and The Oaks Brasserie are a great place for dog owners looking for somewhere with some canine cuisine. With a small menu literally called just that, here they serve chicken pasta, doggie biscuits and pupsicles for dogs to dig into. And with plenty of outdoor seating surrounding the Historical Hobday Cottage, you’d be barking mad not to check it out.
36 Robert Boden Grove, Yarralumla | ygob.com.au
Fox & Bow (Farrer)
Offering outdoor seating, water bowls, and dog treats for your well-behaved pup, Fox & Bow in Farrer is always a popular spot for dog-owners. With a relaxed, communal setting and a welcoming atmosphere, the team there will make your dog feel like the bestest boy or girl in the world.
4 Farrer Place, Farrer | foxandbow.com.au
Common Grounds (Gowrie)
If warm, textured lactose-free milk topped with liver treats sounds like your dog’s idea of a good time, Common Grounds in Gowrie is the place to go. Featuring plenty of outdoor tables suitable for four-legged patrons and a dog-friendly walk nearby, it’s ideal for a doggie date day. Just make sure to get there early – it’s popular with the locals!
4/1 Jeffries Street, Gowrie | fb.com/commongroundsgowrie
