Correction (10 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 9 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
This is a short list on purpose. Only two places in and around Malvern East state pet or dog friendliness in a source we could check: one cafe in Malvern East and one restaurant in Glen Iris.
One is an AGFG listing tick and the other is a line on the venue’s own site. The AGFG tick does not say where dogs may sit, and So Pho So Good’s line names only its rear courtyard, so confirm that with the venue. Bring a lead.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe with Pet Friendly listing | Jake & the Beans Talk | see below | not printed here |
| Dog-friendly courtyard, noodle soups | So Pho So Good | PORK WONTON NOODLE SOUP | $23.80 |
Jake & the Beans Talk — 510 Waverley Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145
Status: AGFG lists Jake & the Beans Talk as Pet Friendly, and also lists Alfresco Dining, Breakfast, Takeaway, Vegan Options and Child Friendly. The tags are listing features.
Its site lists weekdays 7AM - 3PM and weekends 8AM - 3PM. AGFG does not say whether dogs are allowed inside or only at outdoor tables.
Inside or outside only: Not stated in the listings we read, so ask the cafe before you tie up.
So Pho So Good — 25 High Street, Glen Iris VIC 3146
Status: So Pho So Good’s site describes a family (and dog) friendly courtyard at the rear. That is the venue’s own statement, and it points to the courtyard, not the dining room.
Its site lists Wednesday to Sunday 11AM to 8:45PM, with Monday and Tuesday closed. Its menu prints PORK WONTON NOODLE SOUP at $23.80. Its menu prints FRIED RICE GF Vegetarian option available at $19.80.
On the menu (copied from sophosogood.com.au/SPSG-Menu-July-2026.pdf on 9 October 2026):
- B�NH M� baguette: $12.80
- PORK WONTON NOODLE SOUP: $23.80
- FRIED RICE GF Vegetarian option available: $19.80
- B� KHO GF (with rice): $26.80
Inside or outside only: The site names the rear courtyard, so treat that as the dog spot and ask before going further in.
Quick answers
Are there dog-friendly cafes in Malvern East?
We could verify one in Malvern East itself: AGFG lists Jake & the Beans Talk as Pet Friendly. A second, So Pho So Good, is in Glen Iris, and its site mentions a dog friendly courtyard.
Can dogs sit inside at Jake & the Beans Talk?
The listings we read do not say. AGFG lists Pet Friendly and Alfresco Dining for Jake & the Beans Talk, but not where dogs may sit, so ask the cafe.
Where can I take a dog for a Vietnamese meal near Malvern East?
So Pho So Good in Glen Iris says on its own site that its rear courtyard is family and dog friendly. Its site lists Wednesday to Sunday opening, and closed Monday and Tuesday.
What time does Jake & the Beans Talk open?
Its site lists weekdays 7AM - 3PM and weekends 8AM - 3PM. Check with the cafe before you go, as hours can change.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites and the Australian Good Food Guide. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 9 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.
