The flying horse cafe

The Flying Horse Cafe sits on Southport-Nerang Road on the Ashmore/Molendinar border, a busy breakfast and lunch spot where dogs are welcome to settle in at the outdoor tables while you work through the gluten-free menu.

Dog access. Dogs are allowed in the outdoor seating area only, on lead. A 2026 Google review notes it plainly: dog friendly outside. The indoor dining room is for humans (and service dogs). Bring your own water bowl, there's no dedicated pet station mentioned by staff or reviewers.

Known for. Strong coffee, a full breakfast and lunch run, and one of the better gluten-free spreads in the area, including gluten-free bread and burger buns. The acai bowls and hash brown stack get repeat mentions, along with the brisket burger and eggs benedict.

Getting there and parking. The cafe fronts Southport-Nerang Road (also signed as Olsen Avenue near the roundabout), an easy pull-in from the M1. There's dedicated parking right in front, handy for a quick stop with a dog in tow rather than a long walk from a side street.

Nearby with the dogs. Sun Valley Park in Ashmore has an off-leash area with an agility course and a dog water fountain, a few minutes from the cafe. Cathedral Park in Molendinar is a newer enclosed off-leash area if you want your dog to run properly before or after coffee.

Go early on weekends if you want an outdoor table without a wait, the gluten-free brunch crowd builds fast. Confirm current hours before a special trip, as they can shift.

Sources

• The Flying Horse Coffee, Breakfast and Lunch Cafe · theflyinghorsecafe.com.au
• Your Pet-Friendly Guide to the Gold Coast - Queensland · queensland.com
• The Flying Horse Cafe - Uber Eats · ubereats.com
• Dog exercise area map - City of Gold Coast · goldcoast.qld.gov.au
• Gluten-Free Burger Joints in Broadbeach, Australia · findmeglutenfree.com

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.