Correction (11 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 page answers one question: which cafes around West Footscray carry a Pet Friendly listing. Three places made it, one in West Footscray (Dumbo), one in Kingsville (Olive Oil & Butter Kafé) and one in Footscray (West 48).
Each Pet Friendly tag comes from the Australian Good Food Guide, and we checked each place against its own site and OpenStreetMap as well. A tag is a listing feature, not a council order, so confirm with the cafe where your dog can sit. Bring a lead and water.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfresco-tagged cafe, West Footscray | Dumbo | STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE MATCHA | $11 |
| Kingsville cafe, Pet Friendly listed | Olive Oil & Butter Kafé | see below | not printed here |
| Footscray cafe, Pet Friendly listed | West 48 | Lucifers Eggs | $25 |
Dumbo — 11 Argyle Street, West Footscray VIC 3012
AGFG lists Dumbo as Pet Friendly, and it also lists Alfresco Dining and Takeaway. Its site lists 7am to 3pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday, and 8am to 2pm on public holidays. The menu we copied prints the EGG AND BACON ROLL at $16.50. Its details may have changed, so check the hours before you set out.
On the menu (copied from dumbomelbourne.com.au/menu on 9 October 2026):
- STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE MATCHA: $11
- AVO TOAST: $26
- EGGS BENEDICT: $28
- EGG AND BACON ROLL: $16.50
Inside or outside only: AGFG lists both Pet Friendly and Alfresco Dining here, so ask whether your dog sits at the outdoor tables.
Olive Oil & Butter Kafé — 196 Somerville Road, Kingsville VIC 3012
AGFG lists Olive Oil & Butter Kafé as Pet Friendly. It also lists Alfresco Dining, Takeaway, Child Friendly and Vegan Options. Its own site gives the Somerville Road address in Kingsville. We have not printed hours or prices for it, so call or check its site before you walk over.
Bring: a lead, a water bowl and a plan B in case the tables outside are full.
West 48 — 48 Essex Street, Footscray VIC 3011
AGFG lists West 48 as Pet Friendly, alongside Alfresco Dining, Takeaway and Vegan Options. Its site lists 8am to 2pm Monday to Saturday and 9am to 2pm Sunday. The menu we copied prints a Basket of fries at $10, a decent thing to share at an outdoor table. Its details may have changed, so treat the hours as a guide.
On the menu (copied from west48.com.au/West-48-Food-Menu-2026-v3.pdf on 9 October 2026):
- Lucifers Eggs: $25
- Chicken Katsu Sando: $23
- Basket of fries: $10
Off-leash status: this is a cafe listing, not a park, so keep the lead on and check the council order for any off-lead area nearby.
Quick answers
Which cafes in West Footscray are listed as pet friendly?
AGFG lists three cafes with a Pet Friendly tag in and around the suburb: Dumbo in West Footscray, Olive Oil & Butter Kafé in Kingsville and West 48 in Footscray. We checked each against a second source before listing it.
Can I take my dog inside a cafe near West Footscray?
The listings do not settle that for you. AGFG lists Pet Friendly and Alfresco Dining for Dumbo, Olive Oil & Butter Kafé and West 48, so the outdoor tables are the place to start. Ask the cafe before your dog steps inside.
What time do dog-friendly cafes near West Footscray open?
Dumbo’s site lists 7am to 3pm on weekdays and 8am to 3pm on weekends. West 48’s site lists 8am to 2pm Monday to Saturday and 9am to 2pm on Sunday. We have not printed hours for Olive Oil & Butter Kafé.
Do dog-friendly cafes near West Footscray do takeaway?
AGFG lists Takeaway for Dumbo, Olive Oil & Butter Kafé and West 48 as well as the Pet Friendly tag. Takeaway is handy if the outdoor tables are taken.
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.
Sources
- Dumbo: openstreetmap.org/1088448121, dumbomelbourne.com.au, agfg.com.au/dumbo-62271, dumbomelbourne.com.au/menu
- Olive Oil & Butter Kafé: openstreetmap.org/13893794873, oliveoilandbutter.com.au, agfg.com.au/olive-oil-butter-45540
- West 48: openstreetmap.org/779272069, west48.com.au, agfg.com.au/west-48-34368, west48.com.au/West-48-Food-Menu-2026-v3.pdf
