The old dog cafe

21/09/2026

A dog out front, a muffin under the glass, and coffee making its way to the tables. Just a little slice of the everyday at The Old Dog Cafe.

26/08/2026

Some tables are for a quick coffee. Some turn into the better part of the afternoon.

Good company, something warm on the table, and no need to rush.

24/08/2026

Ham, Gouda and Colby cheese, pressed between toasted sourdough.

The two cheeses do different jobs: Gouda keeps it smooth and mellow, while Colby brings the fuller savoury melt. Add ham and crisp sourdough, and lunch is sorted.

22/08/2026

A quiet corner in Thornbury, a little window light, and nowhere else you need to be just yet.

Come in, take the slower seat.

20/08/2026

What makes a Reuben work? It is all about contrast.

Toasted rye brings the crunch, pastrami brings the savoury depth, sauerkraut and pickles cut through with tang, then Swiss cheese and mustard aioli pull every layer together.

A little rich, a little sharp, and properly satisfying.

14/08/2026

Coffee first, breakfast after — or the other way around.

A warm cup, a quiet table, and a little latte art to start the day properly. The kind of local coffee stop that fits into any morning.

13/08/2026

A quiet table, a good coffee, and breakfast that does not need to be rushed.

For the in-between hours, The Old Dog keeps it simple: warm plates, easy coffee, and a local seat to come back to.

06/08/2026

30/07/2026

When breakfast means the full plate.

Our Big Breakfast brings together eggs, bacon, chorizo, mushrooms, spinach, hash browns and smoked beans on sourdough. Generous, familiar, and made for a proper local morning.

26/07/2026

A little sweet something with your coffee in Thornbury? Don’t mind if we do.

Drop by The Old Dog Cafe for a warm local treat, a fresh coffee, or an easy brunch stop before heading back through Brunswick, Preston or Northcote.

Simple, cosy, and very good with a cuppa.

20/07/2026

High St Thornbury, good coffee, outdoor tables and a neighbourhood buzz we never get tired of.

Grab a sandwich, settle in for brunch, or swing past for takeaway when you’re on the move between Northcote, Preston and Brunswick.

Friendly, affordable and right around the corner.