Cafe Alf Resco
Cafe Alf Resco
A long-running breakfast and lunch spot in Dartmouth’s old town, a minute’s walk from the Lower Ferry. Open 7am to 3pm every day, with seating spilling out into a courtyard that’s the main draw for dog owners. Dogs are welcomed with water and, by reputation, a sausage from the kitchen. Barista coffee from a vintage Gaggia machine, plus live music at weekends.
The facts
For your dog
- Water bowls
- Treats
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