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The Dunes Café

3 High Street, Mablethorpe, LN12 1QG

4.2(33 reviews)
Dogs Welcome

Dogs welcome inside and out. Towels for wet dogs and water bowls always available.

Dog Amenities

Dog Treats
Water Bowls
Outdoor Seating
All-Day BreakfastDog TowelsOutdoor SeatingDog Treats

A Beachside Cafe That Loves Dogs

The Dunes Café is a friendly beachside cafe in Mablethorpe, popular with dog walkers heading to and from the Lincolnshire coast. This is a cafe that genuinely understands the needs of dog owners visiting the seaside - they keep towels handy for wet dogs, water bowls are always filled, and treats are offered from behind the counter. It is the kind of practical, welcoming hospitality that makes all the difference after a breezy walk along the beach.

The interior is clean, bright, and unpretentious, with a cheerful seaside atmosphere that matches its coastal setting. Tables are well spaced to accommodate dogs, and the staff are entirely relaxed about sandy paws and damp coats. During quieter months, you can settle into a window seat with your dog and watch the weather roll in off the North Sea.

All-Day Breakfasts and Generous Portions

The Dunes Café is known for its all-day breakfasts, which draw a loyal following of dog walkers who time their beach walks around a visit. The full English is generous, well-priced, and made with quality ingredients. Jacket potatoes, sandwiches, and homemade cakes round out the menu, and portions throughout are satisfying. This is hearty, no-nonsense seaside cafe food done well.

Close to the Beach

The cafe is a short walk from Mablethorpe beach, which is dog-friendly with some seasonal restrictions. The outdoor seating at the front provides a pleasant spot to enjoy the coastal air, and dogs are welcome both inside and outside at all times. For dog owners visiting the Lincolnshire coast, The Dunes Café is an essential pit stop that combines good food with genuine canine hospitality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my dog inside The Dunes Café?

Yes, dogs are welcome inside at all times. Staff are very used to hosting sandy, wet dogs from the beach. They even keep towels available for drying off.

Does The Dunes Café have towels for dogs?

Yes, the cafe keeps towels on hand for drying off wet dogs - a much-appreciated touch after a breezy beach walk on the Lincolnshire coast.

Is The Dunes Café near the beach?

Yes, the cafe is a short walk from Mablethorpe beach. It is the ideal spot for breakfast or a hot drink before or after a beach walk.

What food does The Dunes Café serve?

The cafe serves generous all-day breakfasts, jacket potatoes, sandwiches, and homemade cakes. Hearty, good-value seaside cafe food.

Does The Dunes Café provide water bowls?

Yes, water bowls are always available inside and outside. Dog treats are also offered from behind the counter.