Best Dog Friendly Guide in Broadmeadows Melbourne — 2026 Guide
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| No-cost pick | Old Works | | Best with kids | Kitchen | | Hidden spot | Common Yard | | Bad weather pick | Nico’s |
The dog friendly guide options here are genuine, well-priced, and run by people who actually live in the suburb. Start at Ava House, then work your way to Hugo. Broadmeadows is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community. This is Broadmeadows in 2026.
1. The Green Store — 202 Oak Road, Broadmeadows VIC 3103
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $15-21 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 52 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The pumpkin risotto ($17) — solid
2. Oliver’s — 267 Church Street, Broadmeadows VIC 3103
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $8-19 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 62 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
3. The Northern Post — 229 East Street, Broadmeadows VIC 3103
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $15-26 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 50 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Church Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
4. Common Post — 245 Church Street, Broadmeadows VIC 3103
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $13-28 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 59 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
5. White Union — 255 East Street, Broadmeadows VIC 3103
What it is: A local institution Cost: $20-29 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 52 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Church Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
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6. River’s — 341 Oak Road, Broadmeadows VIC 3103
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $10-25 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 47 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Ask for: The charcuterie board ($12) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
7. New Bench — 257 East Street, Broadmeadows VIC 3103
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $11-23 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 51 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on East Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
8. The Sunny Union — 261 Oak Road, Broadmeadows VIC 3103
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 40 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Start with: The fish special ($26) — solid
9. The Red Cellar — 249 Church Street, Broadmeadows VIC 3103
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $8-13 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 58 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. Little Local — 177 East Street, Broadmeadows VIC 3103
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $8-21 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 43 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
11. Golden Quarter — 71 Blake Crescent, Broadmeadows VIC 3103
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $15-30 per person Best for: families
The room holds 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
12. The Half Press — 289 Blake Crescent, Broadmeadows VIC 3103
What it is: A local institution Cost: $18-33 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 46 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Pine Avenue is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
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- Melbourne Cbd Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
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- Broadmeadows Things to Do — the full activity guide
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- All Broadmeadows Guides — everything we’ve written about Broadmeadows
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Broadmeadows known for?
Broadmeadows is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Broadmeadows best known for?
Oliver’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Broadmeadows from Melbourne CBD?
Broadmeadows is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Broadmeadows won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
