The Salty Dog Cafe
Overview
The Salty Dog Cafe is a relaxed spot where locals and visitors can enjoy a laid-back meal just steps from the water. Known for its friendly atmosphere and welcoming vibe, it's the kind of place that draws in early risers for a morning coffee as well as families looking for a casual lunch by the sea.
While details about the menu and specific offerings aren't available here, The Salty Dog Cafe is often mentioned as a go-to for fresh cafe fare and coastal views. Whether you're after a quick bite or a long catch-up with friends, it's a comfortable setting to unwind and soak up the local beachside charm.
What The Salty Dog Cafe offers
Casual dine-in café meals
Takeaway coffee and food
Breakfast and lunch options
Location
47 The Esplanade, Torquay VIC 3228
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The Salty Dog Cafe is a much?loved beachfront spot in Torquay where locals and visitors rave about the views, friendly and efficient service, and a lively, dog?friendly vibe. Reviewers highlight consistently great coffee and lattes, fast turnaround even when its packed, and the convenience of loads of parking and easy beach access. Its all outdoor seating with plenty of dog water bowls, lead hooks and even treats for your pup, plus little cushions and a play area for kids, high chairs, and takeaway for beach walks. Many also mention the early opening for sunrise coffees and the fun merch like beanies and surfwear.
On the menu, favourites include calamari fingers, lamb salad, fish and chips, chicken burgers, brekky burgers, eggs Benedict, toasted ham and cheese, kids waffles, muffins, a veggie patty portobello mushroom sandwich, burrito bowls, generous chips and fries, smoothies like the Snickers smoothie, and top?quality coffee across the board. In short, its a vibrant, beachside cafe with quick, attentive service, delicious food and drinks, and an atmosphere people love coming back to.