Cafe @ One8ty Two

Cafe @ One8ty Two is a small, family-run coffee spot at 4 Enterprise St in the Boyne Island industrial estate, directly opposite the Dennis Park sports complex. It opens early for the tradie crowd, weekdays from 5am to 2pm, and builds its reputation on barista coffee and house-made food rather than on being a destination cafe. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area, which makes it an easy stop when you are walking the island with your dog in tow.

The dog setup

This is a compact, casual setup: dogs are welcome outside, and staff are comfortable with four-legged regulars. Water bowls are often put out, but on a hot Gladstone-region morning it is worth bringing your own bowl just in case. The outdoor area suits one or two calm dogs rather than a large group, and because the cafe sits in an industrial street, keep your dog close while you order.

Worth knowing

The food is the drawcard here. The cafe is known locally for its homemade pies, with the chunky steak and curry versions getting regular mentions, plus fresh quiches and sweet baking from the cabinet. Coffee is a strong point too, and iced coffee is popular in the warmer months. Hours can shift at small family cafes, and listings have flagged the cafe as temporarily closed at times, so check their socials or call 0458 877 483 before making a special trip.

Getting there and parking

Boyne Island sits just south of Gladstone, connected to Tannum Sands by the Boyne River bridge. The cafe is on Enterprise Street in the industrial estate, where parking is free and easy right at the door, no circling required. It is a quick detour off the main route through town.

Close by with the dogs

Dennis Park is directly opposite, handy for a stretch of the legs before or after coffee. For a bigger outing, dogs can run off-leash on the sand near the Boyne River mouth, and the Tannum Sands dog beach is a short drive across the bridge. If you want a second coffee stop with a dedicated dog menu, the Junction Cafe at Tannum Sands offers one, and travelling families can bed down nearby at the Boyne Island caravan park. More options are listed on the dog friendly cafes in Queensland page.

Max: chunky steak pie for the human, a splash in the river for me. Weekday mornings done right.