Gone are the days of venturing out for your morning coffee or a bite to eat without your furry friend.
Whether you’re out for your daily walkies, or looking for the ulti-mutt road trip, treat yourself and your fur baby at one of these great dog-friendly venues.
Rosewood Hotel
You no longer have to feel guilty about leaving your dog at home on the weekend when you head out for happy hour at the Rosewood Hotel!
The historic pub welcome pups in their outdoor seating area, known as The Backyard, so you can enjoy your Sunday session knowing your little tail wagging bestie is chilling right there at your feet.
With a top-notch menu featuring all your pub favourites like burgers, chicken schnitzels, beer battered fish and chips, steak sandwiches, and cold beers on tap, the hard part will be deciding what to order first!
Ellen and Rod
If a serious case of sad puppy eyes is holding you back from heading out to brunch, grab your pup’s lead nice and early and head to Ellen and Rod.
The owners love having dogs visit so much they will even take a polaroid picture of your fur baby and add it to their puppy wall of fame!
With a delectable breakfast menu featuring favourites like avocado on toast, bacon and eggs, savoury mince, waffles, and freshly baked treats like almond croissants in their display cabinet, you will want to keep coming back again and again.
Holmes Street Café
You’ve probably heard of a cappuccino and a babycino, but what about a puppuccino?
To ensure your dog doesn’t feel left out during your coffee catch up, the staff at Holmes St cafe will happily fix your pup his or her own little cup of frothy milk to lick.
It also comes with a little dog bikkie on the side!
The human menu consists of tasty dishes like eggs benny, toasted sangas, bagels, plus heaps of sweet treats like cakes and slices, all of which are sure to satisfy your rumbling tummy.
Ballistic Springfield
When the team from Ballistic Springfield say they are a family-friendly business, they mean the whole family, including the scruffy four-legged variety.
If you’re feeling thirsty, they have 20 dedicated taps serving a wide range of craft beer and limited-edition brews, plus a menu full of classic beer bites like pizzas, burgers, chicken parmas, house specials like prawn and chorizo gnocchi, as well as kid’s meals and desserts.
Café Kalina
When you’ve been stuck at work all week, there’s nothing better than spending some quality time with your doggo first thing on the weekend.
After you have worked up an appetite on your morning walk, Café Kalina can help you both recharge with a cup of coffee for you and a puppuccino for them, made with pet-friendly cream, handmade doggie crumble, and a doggie treat!
While you’re there, feast your eyes over their breakfast and lunch menu which includes pancakes, French toast, bubble and squeak, salads, quiches, muffins, wraps, as well as iced drinks and smoothies.
Elderflower Café
For a quiet space to enjoy a snack while giving your dog lots of pats, kick back and relax in the leafy courtyard at the Elderflower Cafe.
On their menu you will find lots of hearty dishes like mushrooms on sourdough toast, salad sandwiches, halloumi burgers, BLAT, sweet potato fries and aioli, chips and gravy, a wide range of desserts, and their own brand of True Grit Coffee.
Oikos Cafe
If you have a super-social dog, they are guaranteed to get lots of pats and attention from diners at Oikos Café.
This snug café serves 14 different kinds of sourdough toasties, nachos, plus seasonal menu items like acai bowls and wraps.
Fourthchild
At Fourthchild, the owners love seeing their regular human and puppy customers, with the dining area on the footpath being the perfect spot for pups to watch the world go by.
Their menu caters for the early risers through to those who walk through the doors later in the day seeking lunch or dinner, with every dish featuring locally sourced ingredients and produce from the Lockyer Valley.
Popular menu items include their breakfast burger, lemon and blueberry pancakes, cottage pie, and the chicken club sandwich, just to name a few.
Stony Creek Brewing
Stony Creek Brewing has an abundance of outdoor seating in a laneway, and there is plenty of room for dogs and their owners to soak up the sunshine while enjoying a drink or two.
Their menu includes a variety of pizzas, burgers, and share meals.
Rafter and Rose
If you get woken up by paws and puppy kisses, chances are you’re in desperate need of a coffee.
Rafter and Rose open early, and welcome pups in their beautifully decorated shaded laneway.
Along with their coffee, they also sell homemade croissants, doughnuts, brownies and cakes – perfect for those who love the sweeter things in life.
Claire’s Wholesome Kitchen
With views overlooking Orion Lagoon, a menu featuring fresh vibrant food, a children’s playground, and a dog-friendly atmosphere, Claire’s Wholesome Kitchen caters for every member of the family.
Featuring an all-day breakfast menu, as well as acai bowls, burgers, salads, smoothies, juices and other healthy goodies, they can cater for every tastebud.
Afterwards, head to the nearby Robelle Domain Parklands which will be like heaven for a pup that loves to sniff everything.
St Shoebill
If you’re strolling through Ipswich’s Top of Town Precinct, you’ll find plenty of pet owners sitting out the front of St Shoebill taking a break from either their daily walk or shopping.
Their lattes feature lots of cute coffee art like seahorses and unicorns, and pairs deliciously with their pancakes, waffles, muffins and scones.
There is also a lunch menu should you be lucky enough to sleep in.
Barkley and Pips
With its own open-air playpen, puppy playdates are on the menu at Barkley and Pips.
Diners can relax knowing their four-legged besties are safely secured and happily amused while they chat with their human friends and family.
However, if your canine is feeling a little shy, there are plenty of dog beds and water bowls between the tables for them to chill out on.
If you’re feeling peckish, they have an all-day breakfast menu, plus plenty of mouthwatering treats in the display cabinet.
Bootown Espresso
One more café that will have your best friend’s tail wagging like crazy is Bootown Espresso.
Open for all your coffee needs, plus puppucinos, you can either grab a table or a takeaway cup and continue on your walk.
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