Digging the dirt on Brisbane's dog friendly cafes
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By Danielle Reckless
From tackling Brisbane’s forest trails to cooling off at the beach, dogs and their owners are never short of things to do in the River City. And when it comes to refuelling, you’ll have your pick of dog-friendly cafes across Brisbane city and its suburbs.
Be it your family pet, assistance, or guide dog, here’s some of our most pup-approved favourites to get you started.
Corgi Garden, Milton
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A corgi themed café has landed in Brisbane and it even comes with its own resident corgi – KitKat!
Nestled within a quiet cul-de-sac in Milton, the Corgi Garden is a bustling spot for dog lovers where all dogs great and small are welcome to partake in a puppachino or chicken tartare treat.
The best part of this cute café is the staple corgi butt buns to devour. Available in custard or Nutella, these pastries are shaped exactly like a corgi's tail (sorry pups, these pastries are for two-legged friends only).
Todd & Pup, Moorooka
If the name doesn’t give it away, the Lady & The Tramp inspired mural will. Todd & Pup is a great spot to take your pooch, with an astro turfed deck, a dedicated dog menu, water bowls and plenty of treats for humans too. Your toughest decision will be choosing between the fried chicken benedict or potato hash browns.
The New Black, Fortitude Valley
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From the coffee tasting board to one of the city's most inventive breakfast menus, this hotspot tucked into Bakery Lane has made its mark on weekend brunch - especially when the Valley Laneway markets roll in.
Barko and Co, Teneriffe
Sandwiched between the iconic Wool Store apartment buildings and the Riverwalk Way in Teneriffe, Barko and Co is a bustling riverside cafe that caters for both human and furry friends. We'd recommend nabbing a table in the outdoor area to watch the boats bob along the Brisbane River.
Little Black Pug Café, Mount Gravatt
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It’s a pug’s life at this suburban café, with pup-inspired treats for those with two legs as well as four. Sit down for a Dog’s Breakfast (smoked bacon, eggs, mushroom, haloumi and croissant) while your dog chooses from their own menu of puppycinos, dog biscuits and homemade meatballs.
Goodness Gracious Cafe, Graceville
Residing within a heritage corner store in Graceville, Goodness Gracious Café serves up high quality food, coffee and service. Dogs are always welcome here, with plenty of space to lounge about while licking up a tub of doggy ice-cream.
Goodness Gracious Café knows customers are as dynamic as their menu, so everything they serve is customisable to your preference or diet. How good!
Snag & Brown, Annerley
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This cosy converted cottage has more than meets the eye – with a big backyard and fenced mini dog park so your pup can run and play off leash while you dine.
The Smug Fig, Stones Corner
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The Smug Fig is a much-loved café with new digs in Stones Corner. The street-side coffee window is great for those on the go, but if you have dogs in two you can park yourself at a spacious table and enjoy all-day brunch with your fluffy companion.
Mary Mae's, New Farm
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You’d be forgiven for mistaking our humble river for the Mississippi at this French Quarter-inspired riverside café. Bloody Mary in one hand, French toast in the other, and pooch by your feet (when you dine at the boardwalk tables). The perfect pet-stop after a stroll through New Farm Park and the Riverwalk, they’ve even been known to pop out a dog pool on those hot summer days.
Brown Dog Café, Woolloongabba
Another giveaway namesake, Brown Dog Cafe is a local institution for slinging excellent coffee and showering visiting doggos with love.
Mylk + Ko
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This Brisbane dog-friendly cafe is set on serving up food to meet all dietary needs – including your pup’s. Mylk + Ko is your go-to for acai bowls, smoothie bowls and dog ice cream bowls too, set on the leafy streets of New Farm.
Rafter & Rose, Ipswich
Ipswich’s most popular, green-filled café is popular with pets too. Dogs are welcome to dine in the laneway seating area while you dine on all-day breakfast and daily baked muffins.
Frenchies Cafe, Wynnum
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The walls covered in dog Polaroids won’t be the only indicator that pets are welcome here. It might be the dog bowls and mats for each pup visitor, and the dedicated dog menu including scrambled eggs and ice cream. There’s a separate room for those wanting to dine inside with their dogs, and a menu of classic breakfast flavours for adults and a kids menu.
To market
Prefer to spend your weekends browsing the farmers market? Jan Powers Markets and Milton Markets are happy for your furry friend to join you. Well-behaved, on-leash dogs are also welcome at Brisbane’s Eat Street.
Need to fill your glass with something a little stronger than coffee? Brisbane is booming with dog friendly bars that are definitely not to be barked at. Check out Suburban Social in Chapel Hill, Banyo’s All In Brewing, Range Brewing in Newstead, and Felon’s public lawn at Howard Smith Wharves.
