Dog-Friendly Cafes in Nunawading Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | The Long Mill |
| Free highlight | The Good Bench |
| Family-friendly | The Humble House |
| Locals only | Quarter |
| Indoor option | Otto’s |
We’ve tested every dog friendly cafes option in Nunawading to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Nina is the one everyone knows. Lucky Kitchen is the sleeper. Prices are competitive — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Whitehorse Road strip and Nunawading station. Nunawading sits in the Outer East corridor, 24-35km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the dog friendly cafes scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Nunawading since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Remy Depot — 261 Bourke Road, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: (dog friendly cafes) Worth the detour Cost: $13-24 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 32 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Nunawading roaster — ask which one.
2. Bright Commons — 305 Willow Grove, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: (dog friendly cafes) A quiet achiever Cost: $11-20 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 62 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
3. Ava Standard — 300 Bourke Road, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: (dog friendly cafes) A solid local spot Cost: $17-24 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
4. Corner — 141 Barkly Crescent, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: (dog friendly cafes) A solid local spot Cost: $18-27 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 64 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Nunawading roaster — ask which one.
5. Sunny Place — 200 Market Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: (dog friendly cafes) Worth the detour Cost: $8-19 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 37 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Worth knowing: The daily soup ($13) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
6. Sol’s — 340 Bourke Road, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: (dog friendly cafes) A quiet achiever Cost: $19-24 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 52 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bourke Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Nunawading roaster — ask which one.
The Nunawading That Locals Know
Whitehorse Road strip and Nunawading station. Eastern suburbs retail corridor. The dog friendly cafes options here reflect Nunawading’s character. If you’re living in or near Nunawading, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
7. Lena — 320 Willow Grove, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: (dog friendly cafes) The one that surprised us Cost: $12-23 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 61 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
8. Leo Post — 330 Market Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: (dog friendly cafes) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $20-27 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 48 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bourke Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
9. Lane — 169 Willow Grove, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: (dog friendly cafes) Worth the detour Cost: $17-30 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 54 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Willow Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Nunawading farmers market when it runs.
10. The Lucky Lane — 120 Market Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: (dog friendly cafes) A local institution Cost: $10-23 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 47 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bourke Road is usually fine.
11. Union — 61 Bourke Road, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: (dog friendly cafes) A local institution Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 51 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.
12. Hugo — 219 Market Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: (dog friendly cafes) A quiet achiever Cost: $22-32 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 31 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Try this: The lamb shoulder ($26) — solid
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FAQ
What are the best dog friendly cafes options in Nunawading?
The Long Mill is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Nunawading good for dog friendly cafes?
Yes. Nunawading has 12+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Nunawading known for?
Whitehorse Road strip and Nunawading station.
How far is Nunawading from Melbourne CBD?
Nunawading is 24-35km, 35-52min train, 28-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
If you’re comparing Nunawading to inner-city options, stop. Different league, different game. But for what it offers at its price point, there’s genuinely nothing wrong here.
Last updated: March 2026
