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Cafés · Takapuna, Auckland
A beachfront café on Takapuna's golden sands serving breakfast, cabinet food and gelato with sea views across to Rangitoto. Auckland's official tourism guide recommends grabbing an outdoor table with your dog after a day of 'fetching at the beach'.
Beach, gelato and a dog at your feet on the North Shore's best waterfront stretch.
AucklandNZ's official dog-friendly collection lists Takapuna Beach Café as a spot to 'grab a table outside with your dog'. Dogs should sit at the outdoor tables; check Auckland Council's seasonal off-leash hours if you plan a beach run too. Hours were not published in the material reviewed.
The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.
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