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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.

Hawthorne

Sister Café

Sister Café adds another notch to Hawthorne's foodie belt, boasting a mouth-watering menu of delicious fare

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Springwood

The Laneway Green

The Laneway Green in Springwood is an absolute gem of a foodie cafe inspired by the laneway cafes of Melbourne

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Fairfield

Bufferingzs

Buffferingzs is a cute, coffee nook in Fairfield offering top-notch Italian espresso and fantastic foodie fare

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Teneriffe

Barko & Co

Barko & Co is a dog-friendly, riverside cafe housed in a heritage-listed building in Teneriffe with sparkling water views

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Tarragindi

Umu Kitchen

Umu Kitchen is a charming, child-friendly and dog-friendly café found in the lovely, leafy suburb of Tarragindi

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Yeronga

M.Y. Roasting Cafe

M.Y. Roasting Café is a charming child-friendly and dog-friendly cafe tucked away in Yeronga

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Dog Friendly Cafes in Brisbane's South

Where to find the best dog friendly cafes on Brisbane's south side

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Wynnum

The Rabbit Hole Cafe & Bar

The Rabbit Hole Cafe has outdoor tables to welcome pets, relaxing indoor corners and an inspirational space upstairs

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Bardon

Bardon Thyme

Bardon Thyme is a quaint café housed in an historic convenience store and former tram stop in the lovely, leafy suburb

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Grange

Huskk Cafe

Huskk is a fab foodie’s café on a busy corner in Grange offering all day breakfast along with locally roasted Bear Bones coffee

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Stafford

Little Ashton

Little Ashton is an al fresco venue in Stafford, featuring a diverse menu and views across the Gorilla's footy field

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Red Hill

Gramps Cafe

Gramps Café is a cool, corner café housed in an old weather board clad cottage in the leafy suburb of Red Hill

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Oxley

Black Milk Coffee

Black Milk Coffee is a hidden gem of a child and dog-friendly cafe, with a creative industrial vibe and a Mexican influenced menu

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Northgate

Two Hounds Espresso

This funky little dog-friendly coffee haunt can be found hidden away in Northgate's industrial warehouse precinct.

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Alderley

Brisbean Coffee

BrisBean Coffee, ensconced in a retro Alderley shop, would have to be one of Brisbane's best dog-friendly cafes

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Mt Gravatt

Little Black Pug Cafe

Little Black Pug is a cute, all-day, award-winning café with a top-notch menu for foodies and their four-legged friends

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