Paws & Lattes: 7 Dog-Friendly Cafés in Sydney Locals Love (2025 Guide)
Sydneysiders are spoilt for choice when it comes to great coffee—but if you refuse to leave the fur-kid behind, you'll need a spot where pups are as welcome as people. Below is a round-up written by a local (that's me, mate!) who never travels without a keep-cup in one hand and a leash in the other.
1. Café Bones – Leichhardt
Tucked inside Hawthorne Canal off-leash park, Café Bones claims the title of the world's first dog café and the birthplace of the Pupaccino—frothed goat's milk with liver sprinkles for your best mate. Water bowls and house-baked "Bones Bix" seal the deal.
Local tip: Weekends get hectic; roll in before 9 am for easy parking on Canal Rd.2. Naked Brew – Erskineville
Erko's colourful brunch institution Naked Brew serves carob-peanut "domuts", waffles and doggie-chinos alongside Five Senses brews for humans. Shaded pavement tables mean your pooch can sprawl while you demolish a soft-shell-crab benedict.
Local tip: The staff keep liver treats behind the counter—ask nicely and your pup scores one on the house.3. The Grounds of Alexandria – Alexandria
Housed in a 1920s heritage precinct, The Grounds of Alexandria is practically Disneyland for coffee lovers: roastery, garden, florist and petting farm. Dogs are welcome throughout the leafy terrace and garden areas, with "dog parking" posts and puppuccino stations on busy weekends.
Local tip: Hit The Potting Shed bar for an early arvo piccolo while your hound naps under the jasmine.4. Storehouse on the Park – Rushcutters Bay
Overlooking Rushcutters Bay Park, Storehouse on the Park pioneered the cheeky "Dogustation" brunch menu: paw-tein balls, sesame pup wafers and watermelon chews plated by an on-staff pet-nutritionist. Humans aren't forgotten—there's Single O filter and smashed avo galore.
Local tip: Celebrate your dog's birthday here; the crew whip up canine-safe cakes with 48 hours' notice.5. Cuckoo Callay – Newtown
Perched beside Newtown Station, Cuckoo Callay is famous for launching Sydney's Bacon Festival and for its covered patio where dogs can tuck into puppaccinos and biscuits while you attack the "Bacon All the Rules" brekkie.
Local tip: Grab take-away and stroll to Camperdown Memorial Rest Park—off-leash before 9 am.6. Dachshund Coffee – Hunters Hill
"Come. Sit. Stay." is the mantra at this community-driven café. Dachshund Coffee has a dedicated dog menu (yes, even pupper ice-cream) and plenty of shaded seating. The house blend—roasted in-house—pairs perfectly with their Portuguese baked eggs.
Local tip: Wiener-dog owners reportedly get a cheeky discount—worth asking!7. Café Hits for the Northern Beaches: Quick Barks
Short on time but cruising north? Swing past:
* Girdlers Café, Dee Why – smoothie bowls for you, puppy treats for them. * The Boathouse, Palm Beach – insta-worthy coffees overlooking Pittwater; dogs welcome on the deck.
(Hours can change; always ring ahead.)Leash Etiquette & Local Laws
Under NSW regulations, dogs must remain on-lead unless signage states otherwise, and they can't occupy chairs or tables. A portable water bowl and poop bags in your tote will keep staff and fellow patrons stoked.
Final Sip
Whether you're after a single-origin pour-over or just a place where Rover can socialise, Sydney's café scene has you covered—and so does Coffeeee-AI.com, the AI-curated directory serving up fresh coffee intel daily. Bookmark us for your next caffeine-and-canine adventure!