Best dog cafes in South Australia revealed from the city to the Hills

From puppachinos and pupsicles to menus designed for canine customers, SA is spoilt for choice when it comes to dog-friendly cafes. We've mapped the best in show.

There is nothing worse as a dog parent than being forced to leave your four-legged besties at home while enjoy fun with friends.

But business owners across the state are embracing furry friends and welcoming them with open arms into their establishments with pupachinos, loads of pats and other delicious doggie treats.

The Messenger takes a look at the movers and shakers who have welcomed dogs into their establishment.

Carlie Sherwood, Helzi & Beans, Flagstaff Hill

For Helzi & Beans in Flagstaff Hill, owner Carlie Sherwood says having customers of the four-legged variety visit the cafe is what makes it so special.

“We noticed because Flagstaff Hill is in a really hidden away spot, it’s a dog walking route so people would stop with their dogs and so we bought a water bowl and then we started doing the puppachinos and the dogs just kept coming,” she said.

Helzi & Beans cafe owner Carlie Sherwood and cafe manager Samara Foord with dogs Frasier, Eddie and Buster out front of the dog friendly cafe. Picture: Tricia Watkinson

“We started to do some photos with the puppachinos and now it’s a dog community.”

Ms Sherwood said there is no puppachino order too complex and the staff would treat your pooch like royalty, even crowning a dog of the week.

“We make sure they’re lactose free or with oat milk and that we’re not giving them something they shouldn’t be having,” she said.

“It started as a really organic cafe that has just grown itself in it’s own little way and it’s all about being family friendly.”

Since the cafe has so many furry locals, the staff have compiled their favourite snaps and are producing a 2022 calendar.

“We often put the heaters on the for them and we have little blankets for the colder days.”

Michael Morphett, Boy and Bloom South, Noarlunga

Over in Noarlunga, Michael Morphett, owner of Boy and Bloom, has constructed a dog specific menu for his furry regulars.

“We started our cafe in the city and we found that not many people were bringing their dogs along,” he said.

“When we got the opportunity to open the cafe in a coastal location, we just had an image of having as many dogs out the front as people.”

The cafe boasts five different options on the dog menu in an attempt to meet every dog’s tastebuds.

From a pupcake to a treat platter to a ‘dogsotto’, every doggo will be left satisfied.

“The puppachinos are a big one, a local lady makes the dog treats for the platter,” Mr Morphett said.

“We used to do a pupsicle over summer but we might try something a bit fresh once the heat kicks in.”

Have we missed your favourite dog cafe? Let us know in the comments.