The Best Dog Friendly Cafes & Restaurants in Brisbane
Though the winter months are upon us, a warm morning coffee or midday lunch break may be the ideal way to spend your day. Lucky for us, Brisbane has an array of dog-friendly cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy outdoor dining with your dog by your side. Many venues have designated doggy areas, outdoor water bowls and dog-friendly menu items such as puppachinos, ice-cream and homemade treats.
So next time you're looking for a place to have a quick drink or bite to eat, check out our favourite Brisbane's best dog-friendly locations from the list below.
Northside
The Triffid, Newstead: Known for drawing in killer live music acts, The Triffid is also the perfect place to bring your pup along for a pint. Take note – the Newstead establishment is dog-friendly from midday to 7:00 pm.
7/9 Stratton St, Newstead QLD 4006
Zero Fox, Teneriffe: Teneriffe locals and craft beer lovers are well aware that Zero Fox is one of the most charming bars on Vernon Terrace. It’s also well-known in the dog-lovers community as one of the friendliest places to take your hound if you’re looking to fill your belly.
36 Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe
Fitz & Potts, Nundah: Serving Australian craft beers, wines and spirits from top Australian producers. Fitz+Potts is also 100% Vegan, offering a large range of indulgent, satisfying comfort foods. Tethered Dogs are permitted on the balcony.
1180 Sandgate Rd, Nundah
Fox Coffee, Geebung Roastery & Espresso Bar nestled amongst a mixed space suburb with leafy green streets and new commercial businesses. With a daily changing menu and plenty of sweet treats, Fox Coffee also has plenty of options both inside and out to sit and relax with your pals or pets.
3 Ellison Rd, Geebung
Bardon Thyme, Bardon: A very dog friendly cafe in Bardon. Pooches get fresh water and free treats when they come to visit. Most of the cafe is outdoor seated and sheltered from the elements. So take a seat at the front seated curbside area or at the back garden, all doggo friendly!
5 Morgan Terrace, Bardon
Mary Mae's Bar & Kitchen, New Farm With uninterrupted river views and an all day menu, Mary Mae’s is also proudly dog-friendly and accepts pooches of all shapes and sizes. Offering pet water bowls, a selection of freshly made dog treats and even a swim in the doggie paddle pool!
119 Lamington St, New Farm
Farm House Kedron, Kedron: A spacious, country-style cafe in a rustic old Kedron warehouse with wooden verandah. Leashed dogs welcomed in outdoor areas.
9 Somerset Rd, Kedron
Eclipse Espresso, Morningside: Eclipse Espresso onWynnum Road in Morningside is definitely doggy friendly with delicious treats for your four legged buddies and great coffee. Relax with your fur friend in the outdoor setting.
625 Wynnum Rd, Morningside
Southside
Little Black Pug Cafe, Mt Gravatt: The Little Black Pug owners have a strong passion for food, coffee and their two pugs, Bowie and Mate. Seasonal menu with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. Dogs welcomed in outdoor areas.
6/1297 Logan Rd, Mount Gravatt
Black Lab Coffee, Tarragindi: Inspired by Audrey, the failed assistance dog, Black Lab Coffee is a more than just a dog-friendly coffee shop. It is a vehicle for the boss, her humans and the community to raise money for animal rescue groups, support animal adoption and promote responsible pet ownership. It’s about coming together to do good, all while enjoying delicious coffee.
6/11 Kuring Gai Ave, Tarragindi
Snag and Brown, Annerley: Cute little gem of a brunch cafe specialising in in-house made sausages and hash browns. Bring your pooch as this restaurant is pet friendly and has a puppy playpen in the backyard garden. The whole family can experience a friendly & personal cosy outing.
97 Ekibin Rd, Annerley
St Coco Cafe, Daisy Hill: A cool little cafe nestled in the backstreets of Daisy Hill serving top notch coffee all day breakfast, lunch and raw treats. Along with human food, the cafe also has Hugo’s Ice Creamery dog-friendly ice-cream and Holly’s Homemade Doggy Treats.
3 Cupania St, Daisy Hill
Woofissimo Cafe and Restaurant, Macgregor: Woofissimo are one of the dog-friendliest cafes around. And if you’ve got a doggie birthday coming up, Woofisimo offers made to order dog-friendly celebration cakes and doggie muffins!
Shop 9b/567 Kessels Rd, Macgregor
Frenchies Cafe, Wynnum: Frenchies go all out to make your fur babies feel comfortable with complimentary rugs, water and they even have their own doggie special menu! They offer tables outside or you can relax inside in a separate dining room with your fur family whilst you enjoy your coffee or food.
142 Bay Terrace, Wynnum
Todd and Pupp, Moorooka: Enjoy the suburban views in one of the café’s outdoor seating options. There are water bowls readily available for thirsty fur babies. Dog treats, like Barking Bickies, can even be purchased too so pooches can have something to munch while you comfortably dine in style.
398 Tarragindi Rd, Moorooka
Brown Dog Cafe, Woolloongabba: With pet-friendly outdoor bench seating, the cafe serves up a fantastic range of Di Bella coffee and a number of menu options, for the humans, such as the ‘Brown Dog Burrito’ and the ‘Dog’s Breakfast’
54 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba
Let Us Know About Your Favourite Dog Friendly Cafe!
If your local cafe has deliciously tasting coffee and also allows dogs, we'd love to hear about it! Feel free to Contact Us with your favourite cafe's name and address, and we can add them to our list. If you're a Gold Coast local or travelling to the coast for the day, you can also check out our recommendations for the Gold Coast's best Dog-Friendly Cafes.
