Groupheads and Grind

The lead. Groupheads and Grind is a small cafe at 9/28 Doherty Street in the Brendale industrial area, opening early for coffee and a casual breakfast or lunch. It is the kind of unfussy local stop where a dog can settle at your feet while you sort out a morning coffee.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating out front rather than inside. It is a simple, relaxed setup, so bring your own water bowl to be sure of one, and keep your dog on lead and tucked in beside you clear of the walkway. It is worth a quick call ahead if you want to confirm the current dog policy before you make the trip.

Good to know. Reviewers rate the coffee and the friendly staff, with straightforward cafe food across breakfast and lunch. It opens early, which suits a dog walk before the day warms up.

Getting there and parking. It sits in the Doherty Street precinct near South Pine Road, easy to reach by car off the main arterials. Free street parking is generally available on Doherty Street and the surrounding blocks.

Nearby with the dogs. Piggott Reserve fenced dog park on Leitchs Road is a short drive away for an off-leash run, so you can pair a coffee here with a proper leg-stretch.

When to go. Early mornings are cooler and calmer for a dog, and pick a cooler part of the day given the outdoor-only seating in a Queensland summer.

Sources

• Groupheads and Grind | Brendale QLD - Facebook · facebook.com

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