Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
Which Camberwell cafes say a dog is welcome? This page lists six places where a source says pets are welcome: five in Camberwell and one, Light Years, over the line in Hawthorn East.
The evidence is thin on detail, so read it as a starting point. The Old Garage calls itself a Dog Friendly Cafe on its own site. The other five carry a Pet Friendly tag on the Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG). None of the listings we read says whether dogs may come inside or only sit outside, so each entry says that plainly and tells you to ask.
We checked each place against at least two sources, and hours are given with whose listing they come from. Bring a lead.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Own site says Dog Friendly | The Old Garage | Toast w/ condiments | $12 |
| Pet Friendly tag, outdoor seating | Collective Espresso & Kitchen | see below | not printed here |
| Pet Friendly tag, breakfast and lunch | Miss Frank Cafe | noisette toast | $9.50 |
| Pet Friendly and alfresco tags | Our Little Secret | see below | not printed here |
| Pet Friendly tag, espresso bar | Bugiardo Espresso Bar & Osteria | La Dolce Cotto | $13 |
| Pet Friendly, just over the border | Light Years | see below | not printed here |
The Old Garage — 2a Glen Iris Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124
Status: dog friendly, as the venue itself says. The title on The Old Garage’s own site reads “The Old Garage Cafe – Dog Friendly Cafe”, and its menu intro mentions “your furry friends”. AGFG lists it open every day from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Its menu prints Toast w/ condiments at $12.
On the menu (copied from theoldgarage.com.au/menu on 4 October 2026):
- Toast w/ condiments: $12
- Eggs Your Way: $15
- Bashed Avo: $23
- French Toast: $27
Inside or outside only: We could not find a statement on where dogs may sit, so ask at the counter before you tie up a lead.
Collective Espresso & Kitchen — 1/3 Cookson St, Camberwell VIC 3124
Status: Pet Friendly, as AGFG tags it. The camberwellshopping.com.au directory says “Enjoy their outdoor seating area”, though neither listing links the two. Its own site lists weekdays from 7am to 3pm and weekends from 8am to 3pm. We could not find menu prices.
Bring: A lead and your own water bowl, because we could not find any mention of bowls in its listings.
Miss Frank Cafe — 200 Through Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124
Status: Pet Friendly, per AGFG. Miss Frank’s own site lists weekdays 7:00am to 4:00pm with the kitchen closing at 3.00pm, and weekends 8:00am to 4:00pm with the kitchen closing at 3.30pm. Its menu prints a bowl of chips at $12. The listing does not say where dogs are allowed.
On the menu (copied from missfrankcafe.com on 4 October 2026):
- noisette toast: $9.50
- eggs on toast (GFO): $15.50
- granola bowl: $20.50
- bowl of chips: $12
Inside or outside only: As listed, the tag is just “Pet Friendly”, so check at the door whether that means the tables out front, inside, or both.
Our Little Secret — 722 Riversdale Road, Camberwell VIC 3124
Status: Pet Friendly, as AGFG tags it. The same AGFG feature list also shows Alfresco Dining, but it does not say that dogs sit in the alfresco area. The venue’s own site lists Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm and Saturday and Sunday 8am to 3pm. We found no menu prices.
Off-leash status: A cafe table is not an off-leash zone, and the listing sets no rules of its own, so keep the lead on and ask the staff what applies.
Bugiardo Espresso Bar & Osteria — 970 Toorak Road, Camberwell VIC 3124
Status: Pet Friendly, per AGFG. Bugiardo’s own site lists Monday to Friday 6:30am to 3pm, Saturday 6:30am to 12pm, and Sunday closed. Its menu prints La Dolce Cotto, prosciutto cotto and fior di latte with caramalised onion jam, at $13.
On the menu (copied from bugiardo.com.au/menu on 4 October 2026):
- La Dolce Cotto: $13
- The Lombardi (v): $13
- Caprese: $15
- Il Figo: $16
Bring: Your own towel or mat for the dog, since the listing says nothing about dog seating or supplies.
Light Years — 132 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123
Status: Pet Friendly, as AGFG tags it, along with Child Friendly. Light Years sits in Hawthorn East by its own address, just outside Camberwell proper. The directory camberwellshopping.com.au describes it as “A Camberwell cafe offering coffee and breakfast with a range of gluten free and vegan options.” Its own site lists weekdays 7am to 3pm and weekends 8am to 3pm, closed on public holidays.
Inside or outside only: We could not find where dogs may sit, so confirm with the cafe on the day, especially if it is a public holiday and the doors are shut.
Quick answers
Which cafes in Camberwell are dog friendly?
Six places on this page carry a pet-welcome listing. The Old Garage calls itself a Dog Friendly Cafe on its own site. AGFG tags Collective Espresso & Kitchen, Miss Frank Cafe, Our Little Secret, Bugiardo Espresso Bar & Osteria and Light Years as Pet Friendly. Light Years is in Hawthorn East, the rest are in Camberwell.
Can dogs go inside Camberwell cafes?
We could not find a listing that says so. The Old Garage’s own site says Dog Friendly, and AGFG tags five others Pet Friendly, but none of those sources says whether dogs may enter or only sit outside. Ask the cafe before you go in with a dog, and follow whatever it tells you.
What time do dog-friendly cafes in Camberwell open?
It depends on the cafe, and the times come from different sources. AGFG lists The Old Garage open every day from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Bugiardo’s own site lists Monday to Friday 6:30am to 3pm and Saturday 6:30am to 12pm, closed Sunday. Collective’s own site lists weekdays from 7am to 3pm and weekends from 8am to 3pm. Hours change, so check with the venue.
Which dog-friendly Camberwell cafes have outdoor seating?
Two listings mention outdoor eating. The camberwellshopping.com.au directory says of Collective Espresso & Kitchen “Enjoy their outdoor seating area”, and AGFG lists Alfresco Dining for Our Little Secret. Both places also carry a Pet Friendly tag, but neither listing says dogs sit in the outdoor area, so confirm that with the cafe.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 4 October 2026: the places’ own websites, the Australian Good Food Guide, camberwellshopping.com.au and OpenStreetMap. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 4 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- The Old Garage: theoldgarage.com.au/contact, agfg.com.au/the-old-garage-90016, theoldgarage.com.au/menu, theoldgarage.com.au
- Collective Espresso & Kitchen: collectiveespresso.com.au/contact, agfg.com.au/collective-espresso-41704, camberwellshopping.com.au/collective-espresso
- Miss Frank Cafe: openstreetmap.org/1804824226, missfrankcafe.com, agfg.com.au/miss-frank-67224
- Our Little Secret: openstreetmap.org/435637405, olscamberwell.com.au, agfg.com.au/our-little-secret-45543
- Bugiardo Espresso Bar & Osteria: bugiardo.com.au, agfg.com.au/bugiardo-espresso-bar-osteria-122051, bugiardo.com.au/menu, bugiardo.com.au/set-menu
- Light Years: lightyearscafe.com.au/contact, agfg.com.au/light-years-67403, camberwellshopping.com.au/light-years, lightyearscafe.com.au
