Western Australians love their
dogs. We take them to the park, for walks and play games with them, and they happily follow us everywhere. Wouldn't it be nice to visit a café where your dog is welcome? Dog friendly cafes and restaurants are already commonplace in other parts of the world and now there are a few cafés in Perth where owner and furry friend can feel at home.
Burns Beach Café in the northern suburb of Burns Beach is a unique little gem. It has a Doggy Num Nums menu and apparently it is very popular. The special menu offers canine delights, iced water and K9 protein shakes.
Aubergine Gourmet Foods in South Fremantle welcomes dogs and offers doggie treats for a small donation to the Swan Animal Haven. They have bowls of water and 'pupacinos'.
Little Stove Cafe in Bicton and
Steves Fine Food and Wine in Nedlands both offer a warm welcome to four legged friends and their owners.
Tasty Express in South Fremantle is very dog-friendly and has water bowls in the al fresco area. The friendly staff regularly sees that lucky dogs are offered left-overs.
Gill Street Café in Mosman Park,
The Pickled Fig in South Fremantle,
Blue Waters in Cottesloe, and
Benny's Bar and Café in Fremantle all have water bowls readily available and are quite happy for patrons to bring their dogs with them.
Lush Fresh Food and Coffee in Mt Hawthorn, has a separate garden courtyard for people and dogs to relax in a pet-friendly atmosphere. They have water bowls available and occasional bacon treats.
Lush Fresh Food and Coffee
Of course animal food and utensils are all kept separate from the 'people food' areas and everything is sanitary, clean and tidy. Usually the dog-friendly areas are carefully restricted and separate from the 'non-dog' dining areas as not all patrons are animal lovers.
It is also the responsibility of the owners to take care of the dogs, see that they don't fight or make a mess or bother other patrons and dogs.
These are just a few places that are happy for owners to bring their dogs along. If you know of others please let us know - Where's the Best Dog-Friendly Cafe in Perth?
