Ground Rules Coffee Roastery / Cafe / Bar

The lead. Ground Rules is a coffee roastery, cafe and bar at 1/2 Kenworth Place in the Brendale industrial precinct, roasting its own beans on site and running from breakfast through to after-work drinks. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor courtyard, and the full table service out there means you can stay put beside your dog.

The dog setup. Dogs join you in the outdoor courtyard, which sits right by the bar, rather than indoors. Keep your dog on lead at all times. Staff are reported as welcoming to dogs, but bring your own water bowl rather than counting on one being offered.

Good to know. The draw is the on-site roasting and fresh coffee, backed by a solid menu (the poached eggs and banana bread get repeat mentions) across breakfast, brunch and lunch. Power points and a relaxed fitout make it a workable spot to linger, and it opens early.

Getting there and parking. The address is 1/2 Kenworth Place, Brendale QLD 4500, easily reached off the main roads through the Brendale industrial area. There is free street parking plus a dedicated car park, so arriving by car is simple.

Nearby with the dogs. Piggott Reserve fenced dog park on Leitchs Road is a short drive away for an off-leash run, an easy pairing with coffee here.

When to go. Mornings are calmer and cooler for a dog in the courtyard; go for a shaded, cooler part of the day in a Queensland summer.

Sources

• Is it dog friendly - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au
• Dog friendly cafe + a dog park - Instagram · instagram.com

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