Jamaica Blue Harbour Town

The short version. Jamaica Blue is the familiar coffee-and-brunch chain, here tucked into the open-air Harbour Town Premium Outlets. The draw for dog owners is simple: Harbour Town allows leashed dogs through its outdoor walkways, so you can sit with your dog at the cafe's outdoor tables mid-shop.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor, undercover seating just outside the entrance, reached straight off the main open-air walkways. Staff are generally friendly, but dog-specific amenities vary, so bring a collapsible bowl and a treat or two. Leashed and supervised is the centre rule.

Good to know. Expect signature-blend coffee, hearty breakfasts, sandwiches and cakes. It is a reliable, central stop rather than a standout, which suits a shopping-break coffee with the dog at your feet.

Getting there. The cafe sits inside the Premium Outlets section off Brisbane Road. Parking is free and plentiful; the northern end lots put you closest to the cafe strip.

When to go. Weekday mid-mornings dodge the shopping crowds. Harbour Town has pet water stations dotted around, and the Broadwater Parklands are a short drive for a longer walk once the coffees are done.

Sources

• Visiting With Pets - Harbour Town Gold Coast · harbourtowngoldcoast.com.au

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