Fancy a bite to eat, a frothy coffee, or a tipple, but got the canine in toe?

No need to derail your plans. On The Gold Coast there are lots of great establishments that are more than happy to welcome to welcome a pooch or two. The region is a seriously dog-friendly part of the world. With lots of canine favouring bars, restaurants, and dog friendly cafes on the gold coast there’s no reason to leave Buster at home. So, without further ado, here are five of the very best.

Located in Palm Beach, Dune Café enjoys a beautiful position right next to Currumbin Lagoon. This is the perfect spot to grab a delicious coffee or slice of cake with the whole family (dog included). In fact, Dune Café is just a stone’s throw away from Palm Beach dog beach park so it makes for the ideal doggie day out. Dune café offers visitors a modern and friendly ambiance and an enviable array of quality coffee and mouth-watering eats. Whether it’s a fabulous flat white or a stack of the most appetising spelt pancakes for miles, Dune Café is the place to be.

Commune Café in Burleigh Heads serve a delicious array of organic coffees, sandwiches, and brunch-style dishes, and some seriously gorgeous smoothies. Their plates are seriously Insta worthy (not to mention scrumptious) and the establishment is totally dog friendly too. Just a block away from Burleigh beach, the Commune boasts a vast outdoor area, perfect for pooches to play and interact whilst the humans enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation.

Double Barrel Kitchen is one of the most popular dog friendly restaurants on the Gold Coast. And it’s easy to see why. The restaurant serves oh-so delicious eats in a welcoming and fun atmosphere in the Waterways Village shopping centre. Those in need of a new doggie-friendly breakfast spot should look no further. Here you’ll get Aussie classics alongside Asian-inspired fusion dishes. Brekkie Bao anyone?

Wildflower Distillery has one of the best dog friendly bars in the Gold Coast. This place is a gin lover’s paradise offering everything from gin masterclasses to ‘make your own gin’ experiences. And, of course, there’s a fabulous bar to top it off. Furry friends are always welcome at Wildflower, making it the perfect place for a day out with friends and their canine companions.

Lakeview Café is seriously dog friendly. At Lakeview, the doggies can enjoy a snack too! The establishment sells special doggie treats for canine customers and provides amble outside space for individuals and groups with floofy friends in toe. For the humans there’s everything you could wish for from a coffee spot from amazing beverages to delicious breakfasts, sandwiches, and more. Perfect for all the family to enjoy on a chilled-out weekend.

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