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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.

West End

Cordeaux Social Club

Cordeaux Social Club is a cafe by day, wine bar & bistro by night, nestled in a peaceful pocket of West End near the river

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New Farm

Hey Mr. Cafe

Hey Mr. is a buzzy neighbourhood cafe in New Farm housed in a historic corner store dishing up delicious all-day brunch fare

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Bowen Hills

Nosferatu Distillery

Nosferatu is a charming cafe by day and enchanted gin lounge by night, set inside a fairy-lit warehouse in Bowen Hills

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Brisbane Cafes with doggie menus

Not only do these Brisbane cafes welcome pooches but they go the extra mile with doggie treats and menus

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Chandler

The Nurso

The Nurso is a funky garden centre and nursery with wall-to-wall graffiti, an onsite cafe and kids play space

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New Farm

Ground Alchemy & Plantarium

A charming, specialty coffee cafe in New farm offering organic, plant-based fare along with vintage wares & potted plants

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Gordon Park

The Lavender Cottage

The pretty purple cottage in Gordon Park is a charming gift shop and cafe offering Merlo coffee & homemade treats

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Chermside

Dark Tonic Roasters

Dark Tonic Roasters is a small batch, boutique coffee roastery and cafe, found in the backstreets of Chermside

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St Lucia

If You Say So Espresso

If You Say So is a cool coffee nook in St Lucia from the dynamic duo behind Paddington's bolt hole Blackout Coffee

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Bulimba

Bellissimo Coffee

Bellissimo Coffee's newly renovated cafe at Bulimba is now open serving delicious brunch fare

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Fortitude Valley

Andonis Cafe Bar

Andonis Cafe Bar brings its renowned Insta-worthy dishes to Fortitude Valley

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Brendale

My Oh My

My Oh My is a stunning eatery and bar set inside a romantic industrial-inspired shed surrounded by beautiful gardens

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Everton Park

Mai Gai

A casual garden-style Pan Asian eatery and bar located in the Park Lane dining precinct of Everton Plaza

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Greenslopes

The Smug Fig

The Smug Fig has re-opened in a slick new location with the same great all-day brunch fare and excellent coffee

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Balmoral

Willow Café

This casual, coastal chic café in Brisbane's east offers next-level brunch fare like breakfast crème brulée

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Wavell Heights

Apricot Coffee

Apricot Coffee is a suburban delight providing expertly brewed coffee, tea and treats, from a repurposed shipping container

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