Best Dog Friendly Guide in Laverton Melbourne — 2026 Guide
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| No-cost pick | Pearl’s | | Best with kids | Ava House | | Hidden spot | Otto Kitchen | | Bad weather pick | Pearl |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Laverton to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.00-4.50 for a flat white, $18-32 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. Stella Cellar is the one everyone knows. Press is the one they should know. Laverton has home to raaf base williams.
1. The Common Works — 225 Maple Drive, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: A local institution Cost: $12-23 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 62 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
2. Kai’s — 291 Maple Drive, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $21-33 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Henry Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
3. The Southern Store — 79 Henry Lane, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $18-29 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
4. Ada’s — 210 Maple Drive, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $14-26 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 39 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Ada House — 370 Ash Crescent, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $16-21 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 30 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
Why Locals Stay in Laverton
6. Max — 366 Elizabeth Place, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $18-25 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 33 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Elizabeth Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
7. Humble Lane — 366 Maple Drive, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $14-23 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Book ahead for: The crispy chicken ($18) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
8. Tall Works — 251 Ash Crescent, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $17-32 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 33 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Henry Lane is usually fine.
Start with: The sourdough bread ($20) — solid
9. Felix — 28 Elizabeth Place, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $8-17 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 34 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Maple Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. Humble Works — 147 Ash Crescent, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $18-26 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Maple Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
Explore More
- Derrimut Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Laverton Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Laverton Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Altona Meadows Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Laverton stacks up
- All Laverton Guides — everything we’ve written about Laverton
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Laverton known for?
Home to RAAF Base Williams.
What is Laverton best known for?
Nico’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Laverton from Melbourne CBD?
Laverton is 30-40km, 40-55min train, 35-45min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Laverton 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.
