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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.

Coorparoo

The Eva St Privateer

The Eva St Privateer is a popular Coorparoo café serving well-brewed cups of Di Bella coffee alongside a range of tasty treats.

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Kenmore

The Rice Hut Vietnamese Bistro

A cute little Vietnamese bistro in Brisbane's west, where fresh, vibrant food has diners lining up for more

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Tarragindi

Black Lab Coffee

Black Lab Coffee is the go to for Tarragindi locals, serving well-brewed coffee and delicious eats - and it's dog friendly

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Jindalee

Piggy Back Cafe

Piggy Back Cafe, located in a suburban shopping strip in Jindalee, is a welcome addition to the south west's cafe scene

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Hawthorne

Microlot Coffee House

Microlot Coffee House in Hawthorne is a charming, specialty coffee café offering filtered, single origin and a house blend

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Mt Gravatt

Kith'n'chow

Kith 'n' Chow is a groovy, garden oasis café found tucked away in the backstreets of Mt Gravatt

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Ashgrove

Sweet Crumbs

Sweet Crumbs is a hidden gem of baked delights in West Ashgrove, nestled between the popular food hubs

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Fig Tree Pocket

Lone Pine Riverside Cafe

A secret gem of a casual riverfront eatery tucked away in Fig Tree Pocket adjacent to the koala sanctuary

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Paddington

Sassafras Of Paddington

Sassafras of Paddington was one of Brisbane’s first cafés to serve the ever-popular ‘all day breakfast’

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Kedron

Nana And Da's

Nana and Da’s is an absolute gem of a friendly neighbourhood café found tucked away in a back street of Kedron

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Ashgrove

Milk Bar Cafe

Go for a trip down memory lane at this cute old-school milk bar in leafy Ashgrove

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Paddington

Java Lounge Cafe

Java Lounge Cafe is like one big funky lounge room with bright comfy couches, gaily painted wooden chairs and exposed brick walls hung with artworks.

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New Farm

Double Shot Panini Cafe

The best things are almost always found in out of the way places and no more so than Double Shot Espresso

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Woolloongabba

Brown Dog Cafe

This speck of a cafe lies on land outside of the Gabba antique quarter

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