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Snag & Brown cafe Annerley
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Snag & Brown

Snag & Brown in Annerley is a charming cafe in an historic store that actually has its own off-leash playground for dogs

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Snag & Brown in Annerley is a charming cafe in an historic store that actually has its own off-leash playground for dogs

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We consider a cafe dog-friendly if four-legged guests can be tied up near their owners in a shady spot and not banished to a distant outpost, with, as a frequent bonus, a bowl of water provided. Here's our guide to some of the best dog-friendly cafes in Brisbane. And at the Yatala Drive-in dogs on leashes can also have a night out with the family.

Exterior of Warehouse Cafe
Hamilton
Warehouse Cafe
Tucked away along MacArthur Ave in Hamilton, this funky Warehouse Cafe dishes up small bites and great coffee
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Dog at entrance to Floofy Patisserie
Paddington
Floofy Patisserie
Floofy Patisserie is a boujie little patisserie especially for dogs, nestled within Paddington Central Shopping Centre
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Front of Tom's Kitchen
West End
Tom's Kitchen
Tucked inside a beautifully restored heritage building, Tom’s Kitchen pairs industrial charm with sleek modern design
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Dijon cafe, Tarraginidi
Tarragindi
Dijon
A gourmet toastie cafe operating in Tarragindi, from the folks behind Deedot Coffee House, Groundhog Social & Never Been
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Westfield Chermside
Table 26 Cafe & 26 Paws Dog Grooming
In a first for a major Australian shopping centre, a cafe with an adjacent dog salon is now open at Westfield Chermside
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People dining at Momo Chicken Newmarket
Newmarket
Momo Chicken
One of Brisbane's best Korean fried chicken restaurants, tucked away underneath Newmarket Village
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Natura Cafe, Salisbury
Salisbury
Natura Cafe
A chic and modern Mediterranean-inspired cafe in the backstreets of Salisbury, dishing up a delicious all-day menu of
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The Brass, Hendra
Hendra
The Brass
The Brass (previously Saabi on Manson) dishes up delicious breakfast and brunch fare along with specialty coffee
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Red Hill
Little Red Bakery
Housed in a colonial corner store in Red Hill, Little Red Bakery, is a foodie’s haven offering fresh baked goods and delicious brunch fare
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Vega Cafe, Spring Hill
Spring Hill
Vega Cafe
Vega is a fully vegan cafe in Spring Hill serving delicious brunch by day and Asian eats by night
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Hip Hops Brewers, Brendale
Brendale
Hip Hops Brewers
A massive, industrial-style craft brewery and bar on Brisbane's northside, boasting an impressive 21 taps
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Exterior seating at Mitch & Antler cafe, Mitchelton
Mitchelton
Mitch & Antler
A landmark corner store on Brisbane's northside has been transformed into a bright & breezy brunch spot
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Riser Bakery Cafe, Toowong
Toowong
Riser
Riser is an artisan bakery cafe housed in a historic Queenslander cottage, tucked away in the backstreets of Toowong
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Outside seating at Golly Gosh! cafe, Yeronga, Brisbane
Yeronga
Golly Gosh!
This child and dog-friendly cafe in Yeronga is the go-to for decadent brunch fare, from French toast & waffles to puppy pancakes
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Polo Espress, Milton
Milton
Polo Espresso
A pretty pink espresso pit-stop dispensing drinks & light eats in Milton's neighbourhood shopping precinct
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The Twin, West End
West End
The Twin
The Twin is a funky West End cafe with garden courtyard, slinging delish deli-style sandwiches on house-baked bread
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