Dogs have the title of man's best friend for a reason. They’re loyal, they’re loving, and they’re so fun to cuddle. So why would you want to leave them at home for even one second? Life in Brisbane/Meanjin is better with your furry friend by your side.
With that in mind, we’ve rounded up the best dog-friendly cafes in Brisbane for you and your pooch. We're talking water bowls, puppacinos and even doggy menus, not to mention a delicious human food for mum and dad.
Mitch & Antler
62 Suez Street, Mitchelton
Owned by hospitality powerhouse brothers Tze-Huei Choo and Chewie Choo, who are also behind James Street's James & Antler, Mitch & Antler is a contemporary take on the traditional cafe experience. Boasting a refined menu with a Japanese and European twist, the cafe serves up creative dishes like the cock croffle, a brown butter croissant waffle with crispy fried chicken, furikake, poached egg, and shishito pepper maple butter, and of course their famed croque madame. With plenty of outdoor seating, they've got doggy ice cream on offer too.
Little Black Pug
6/1297 Logan Road, Mount Gravatt
As you would suspect from the name, is partial to a doggy or two. With multiple dog-friendly dining areas and dog specific meatballs, your furry friend will not be an afterthought. As for you, make sure to tuck into the eggs benedict with Vietnamese pulled pork AKA the “eggs bahnny”. Humans deserve good food too.
Mylk + Ko
1/148 Merthyr Road, New Farm
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Don’t worry, all you lactose intolerants, Mylk + Ko has more than just dairy. In fact, they cater to pretty much all dietary restrictions—including for dogs, who can park up under one of their outdoor laneway tables. Grab a complimentary dog treat for your pet and some truffle cream breakfast gnocchi for yourself. Can’t get better than that.
Todd & Pup
398 Tarragindi Road, Moorooka
What’s an outing with your dog without a walk and some treats? That’s where Todd & Pup comes in. Conveniently located on the edge of Toohey Forest, start at the cafe with some lamb shawarma and fresh juice, before heading onto the park trail for some koala spotting and quality time with the doggo.
Samson & Sophie
1/2 Macquarie Street, Teneriffe
Wanna save a buck? Check out on a weekend to nab a complimentary puppuccino or babyccino. Fur babies, real babies—interchangeable when it comes to a bargain, right? On the food side of things, check out the Turkish eggs with pomegranate chilli oil and garlic yoghurt, which you can polish off before or after a walk along the river.
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Picnic Cafe
111 Boundary Street, West End
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Life’s a picnic at Picnic Cafe—corny, we know. Perfect for a post-walk Sunday brunch with the pup, the airy venue has a dog-friendly undercover area and puppuccinos in abundance. Picnic’s point of pride is their coffee, and we see why. Check out their range of single origin coffees, perfect for sipping as you tuck into a cream-topped Dutch baby pancake.
A Cafe Called Kevin
726 Brunswick Street, New Farm
Sick of cafes that never have human names? Meet Kevin. He’s a lovely heritage-listed building in New Farm, lovingly restored after narrowly escaping a massive blaze. Kevin’s been through a lot, but that just makes him all the more special. Take a seat behind the white picket fence, order some matcha and coco sago porridge, and enjoy some quality time with your pooch, who'll be treated well with water bowls, pats and probably more than one 'Who's a good boy?'
Lokal + Co
6 O'Connell Street, West End
Ditch the cereal at home, head to Lokal + Co instead. This Nordic-inspired eatery has a neighbourhood feel to it, complimented by their backyard-esque set up complete with fake grass, picnic tables, and umbrellas for shade. Chow down on some leek and manchego cheese croquettes while your pooch enjoys some handmade treats.
Sassafras Of Paddington
88 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington
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In a Secret Garden move, Sassafras of Paddington is home to a hidden courtyard—dog-friendly, of course. The restored workers cottage is filled with charming mismatched furniture, plants, and all-day breakfast options that will have you drooling. They’ve got a huge range of vegan meals too, including vegan chews for your pooch.
Table 26
Westfield Chermside
is a cafe that your dog will enjoy just as much as you—if not more. Sure, you can order a trio of eggs benedict sliders, each with a different topping. But the “licky sticky treaty”—otherwise known as mashed banana and peanut butter on a licking mat? That’s reserved for our four-legged friends only. Not to mention the adjoining doggie spa. Why can’t humans get a blow dry and bow tie for cheap? It’s rigged.
Frenchies Cafe
142 Bay Terrace, Wynnum
If your pup wants to be Insta-famous, is the place to bring them. One quick look at their socials, and you know that they appreciate a pooch as much as we do—and the dogs appreciate them back. Where else can you get peanut butter and bacon flavoured doggie ice cream? And for humans, check out the spinach and feta muffins. They’re not to be missed.
St Coco Cafe
3 Cupania Street, Daisy Hill
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Bringing the Cali vibes to Daisy Hill, St Coco Cafe is the spot for coffee lovers and dog lovers alike. Nitrogen-infused cold brew, V60 filter, Aeropress, organic chai, tumeric and matcha lattes, their specialty coffee is not to be messed with. Grab a brew and a bratwurst benedict, and sit amongst the cacti with your furry friend—who is more than welcome to try out the dog-friendly ice cream on offer.
Goodness Gracious
250 Oxley Road, Graceville
Just like the name suggests, Goodness Gracious is full of goodness, be it fresh and sustainable meals or simply the best coffee. Their menu has range, from sweet treats made by the in-house pastry chef—yes, you read that right—to garlic mushroom crostinis, to sweet chilli prawn stir fry. Bring your furry friend, hang out in the enclosed courtyard, and soak up that goodness.
Andonis
Various Locations
An influencer’s heaven, Andonis will always be aesthetic. Priding themselves on presentation, each meal is a certified work of art—and it tastes pretty damn good too. Their menu is massive, with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks all catered for. And don’t think they forgot your dog—their puppy menu is equally as impressive, with iced vovos, rocky road, and doughnuts specially made for your pooch on offer.
Barko & Co.
71 Macquarie Street, Teneriffe
Headed on a walk along the Brisbane River with the doggo? Stop in at for some all-natural sustenance. This dog-friendly Brisbane cafe has got both people and pooches sorted, with cappuccinos and puppuccinos aplenty. Empty stomachs are catered to as well—grab some huevos rancheros for you, and some healthy treats for your four legged friend.
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