Best Dog Friendly Guide in Burwood Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Long Store |
| Free highlight | Atlas’s |
| Family-friendly | Iris Mill |
| Locals only | The New Lane |
| Indoor option | Finn Cellar |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Burwood to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.50-5.00 for a flat white, $22-38 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. Marco’s is the one everyone knows. Otto’s is the one they should know. Burwood has deakin university burwood campus anchors the suburb.
1. The Little Commons — 30 James Grove, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $13-22 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 42 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Lygon Lane is usually fine.
Order this: The crispy chicken ($18) — solid
2. River Union — 23 Blake Parade, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $18-30 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 41 and fills on weekends. Street parking on James Grove is usually fine.
3. Ash’s — 312 Lygon Lane, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $18-23 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 48 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
4. Theo — 208 James Grove, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $12-19 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 61 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Ada House — 115 Cecil Avenue, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: A local institution Cost: $11-22 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
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6. High Store — 283 Lygon Lane, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $9-23 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 59 and fills on weekends. Street parking on James Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
7. The High Place — 157 James Grove, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $19-24 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 63 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Cecil Avenue is usually fine.
Book ahead for: The house-made relish ($24) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
8. The Green Union — 161 James Grove, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $22-27 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 33 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. Lucky Post — 30 Blake Parade, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $17-25 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 33 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. The Bright Commons — 50 James Grove, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $11-21 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 32 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
11. Iris Standard — 206 James Grove, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: A local institution Cost: $11-18 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 40 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Burwood roaster — ask which one.
Explore More
- Ashwood Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Burwood Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Burwood Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Oakleigh Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Burwood stacks up
- All Burwood Guides — everything we’ve written about Burwood
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Burwood known for?
Deakin University Burwood campus anchors the suburb.
What is Burwood best known for?
Long Store is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Burwood from Melbourne CBD?
Burwood is 12-18km, 20-30min train, 18-25min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Burwood is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.
Last updated: March 2026
