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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.

Springfield

The Cafe Kalina

Cafe Kalina is a family and dog-friendly cafe with stunning country views into a local nature corridor

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Salisbury

Supernumerary Coffee

Supernumerary Coffee is a sleek, modern industrial cafe found in Salisbury serving specialty coffee and light eats

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Bardon

Goodfolk Cafe

Goodfolk Cafe in Bardon is a charming child & dog-friendly cafe offering specialty coffee and all-day breakfast fare

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New Farm

Blue Bear Coffeehouse

Blue Bear Coffeehouse is a charming, folksy cafe bar found on a leafy New Farm street corner serving delicious food

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Manly

Groundhog Social

Groundhog Social is a bright and airy cafe perched in prime position on the Esplanade in Manly

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Kenmore

One Table Cafe

One Table Cafe is a spacious modern cafe serving breakfast and lunch overlooking a peaceful native garden

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Wynnum

Frenchies Cafe

As cafes that welcome pets go, they don't come much more dog-friendly than Frenchies at Wynnnum

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Newstead

Milky Lane

Milky Lane has landed in Brisbane with an uber-cool burger bar slinging loaded burgers with a side of hip-hop

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Newstead

Yolk

Yolk is Newstead's new go-to for breakfast, coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice

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Auchenflower

Peach Cafe

Peach Cafe is a charming cafe housed in a quaint Queenslander in Auchenflower offering all-day brunch

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Windsor

Outside In Cafe

Outside In Cafe occupies a spacious courtyard, with plenty of tables dotted around the undercover area

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Alderley

Soul Revolver Co

This stylish sustainable cafe, gift & flower shop can be found tucked down a peaceful side street

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Teneriffe

The Woolshed

The Woolshed is a collective housed in an historic wool store in Teneriffe, including a specialty coffee cafe

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Mt Gravatt

Little Glass Room Espresso Bar

Little Glass Room is a chic cafe serving traditional breakfast faves along with authentic Thai dishes for breakfast at Mt Gravatt

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Auchenflower

Steamtrain Espresso Bar

Steamtrain Espresso Bar is a cool coffee nook in Auchenflower serving specialty coffee and all day breakfast fare

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