Best Dog Friendly Guide in Nunawading Melbourne — 2026 Guide
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| No-cost pick | Remy Yard | | Best with kids | Hazel | | Hidden spot | The Tall Quarter | | Bad weather pick | Remy House |
The dog friendly guide options here are genuine, well-priced, and run by people who actually live in the suburb. Start at Vera Store, then work your way to Mabel’s. Whitehorse Road strip and Nunawading station. This is Nunawading in 2026.
1. Lucky Pantry — 5 Market Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $19-32 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
2. High Room — 360 Willow Grove, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $16-26 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 37 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. Archive — 118 Market Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $20-27 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 53 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Go for: The sourdough bread ($23) — solid
4. Ivy’s — 65 Blake Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $8-13 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 32 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.
5. Collective — 219 Blake Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $10-19 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Nunawading roaster — ask which one.
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6. New Commons — 295 Blake Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $17-25 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 62 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Willow Grove is usually fine.
Ask for: The house-made relish ($22) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
7. Half Corner — 121 Market Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $14-26 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 60 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Market Terrace is usually fine.
Book ahead for: The daily soup ($17) — solid
8. Honest Pantry — 38 Bourke Road, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $22-33 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 57 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Barkly Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. Theo Yard — 88 Market Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $16-29 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 49 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. Ash’s — 157 Market Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $22-30 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 47 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
11. Atlas — 202 Barkly Crescent, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $11-17 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 53 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The seasonal special ($13) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
Explore More
- Mitcham Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Nunawading Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Nunawading Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Blackburn Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Nunawading stacks up
- All Nunawading Guides — everything we’ve written about Nunawading
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Nunawading known for?
Whitehorse Road strip and Nunawading station.
What is Nunawading best known for?
House is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
