The best dog-friendly cafes in Sydney in 2026, including outdoor seating, water bowls, off-leash areas, and pet-friendly menus for you and
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A dog-friendly cafe in Sydney is a cafe that allows dogs in its outdoor seating area and provides water bowls and treats for dogs. The best dog-friendly cafes also have off-leash areas nearby or are located in a park where dogs can run free. Some dog-friendly cafes have pet menus that include treats, pupcakes, and frozen yoghurt for dogs. When you visit a dog-friendly cafe, bring your own water bowl if the cafe does not provide one, and keep your dog on a leash unless you are in a designated off-leash area.
The Grounds of Alexandria in Alexandria is one of the most dog-friendly cafes in Sydney. The cafe has a large outdoor seating area with shade and water bowls for dogs. The cafe has a pet menu that includes treats and pupcakes. The cafe is located in a converted warehouse and has a garden and a courtyard. The cafe is accessible by train to St Peters station.
Bondi Wholefoods in Bondi Junction is a dog-friendly cafe with outdoor seating and water bowls for dogs. The cafe has a pet menu that includes treats and frozen yoghurt. The cafe is located in the Bondi Junction shopping centre and is accessible by train to Bondi Junction station.
Two Good Co in Surry Hills is a dog-friendly cafe with outdoor seating and water bowls for dogs. The cafe has a pet menu that includes treats and pupcakes. The cafe is located in Surry Hills and is accessible by train to Central station.
Brother Bunny in Newtown is a dog-friendly cafe with outdoor seating and water bowls for dogs. The cafe has a pet menu that includes treats and pupcakes. The cafe is located in Newtown and is accessible by train to Newtown station.
The Boathouse in Shelly Beach is a dog-friendly cafe with outdoor seating and water bowls for dogs. The cafe is located on the beach and has views of the ocean. The cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and coffee. The beach is dog-friendly at the northern end, so you can take your dog for a swim after breakfast. The cafe is accessible by car or bus.
Pondi in Manly is a dog-friendly cafe with outdoor seating and water bowls for dogs. The cafe is located on the harbour and has views of the Sydney CBD. The cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and coffee. The cafe is accessible by ferry from Circular Quay or by bus.
The Newport in Manly is a dog-friendly cafe with outdoor seating and water bowls for dogs. The cafe is located on the beach and has views of the ocean. The cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The beach is dog-friendly at the northern end. The cafe is accessible by ferry from Circular Quay or by bus.
Cafe若不是 in Bondi is a dog-friendly cafe with outdoor seating and water bowls for dogs. The cafe is located on Bondi Road and serves breakfast, lunch, and coffee. The cafe is accessible by bus from Bondi Junction station.
Sonya's Cafe in Bronte is a dog-friendly cafe with outdoor seating and water bowls for dogs. The cafe is located on Bronte Road and serves breakfast, lunch, and coffee. The cafe is accessible by bus from Bondi Junction station.
The Bondi Cafe in Bondi is a dog-friendly cafe with outdoor seating and water bowls for dogs. The cafe is located on Campbell Parade and serves breakfast, lunch, and coffee. The cafe is accessible by train to Bondi Junction station and then by bus.
The Pantry in Parramatta is a dog-friendly cafe with outdoor seating and water bowls for dogs. The cafe is located in the Parramatta CBD and serves breakfast, lunch, and coffee. The cafe is accessible by train to Parramatta station.
Cafe Morso in Blacktown is a dog-friendly cafe with outdoor seating and water bowls for dogs. The cafe is located in the Blacktown CBD and serves breakfast, lunch, and coffee. The cafe is accessible by train to Blacktown station.
The Apollo in Double Bay is a dog-friendly restaurant with outdoor seating and water bowls for dogs. The restaurant serves modern Greek cuisine and has a pet menu that includes treats. The restaurant is accessible by bus from Bondi Junction station.
Salt & Ash in Bondi is a dog-friendly restaurant with outdoor seating and water bowls for dogs. The restaurant serves coastal Italian cuisine and has a pet menu that includes treats. The restaurant is accessible by train to Bondi Junction station and then by bus.
The Lucky Radish in Surry Hills is a dog-friendly restaurant with outdoor seating and water bowls for dogs. The restaurant serves modern Australian cuisine and has a pet menu that includes treats. The restaurant is accessible by train to Central station.
The Lord Nelson in The Rocks is a dog-friendly pub with outdoor seating and water bowls for dogs. The pub is located in the historic Rocks area and has a beer garden. The pub serves pub food and craft beer. The pub is accessible by train to Circular Quay station.
The Rose Hotel in Chippendale is a dog-friendly pub with outdoor seating and water bowls for dogs. The pub is located in Chippendale and has a beer garden. The pub serves pub food and craft beer. The pub is accessible by train to Central station.
The Empire Hotel in Erskineville is a dog-friendly pub with outdoor seating and water bowls for dogs. The pub is located in Erskineville and has a beer garden. The pub serves pub food and craft beer. The pub is accessible by train to Erskineville station.
More information about dog-friendly venues in Sydney is available at Dogs in Sydney.
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