Footbridge Cafe

Footbridge Cafe is a busy breakfast and brunch spot on Fingal Street, in the middle of the village and a short stroll from the Brunswick River. It is a reliable coffee stop after a beach walk, and dogs are welcome at the tables out front.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor footpath tables at the front, kept on-lead beside you. Only assistance dogs go indoors. Seat yourself outside and keep the lead short so the path stays clear for pedestrians, which matters here because it gets genuinely busy. Staff are accommodating, but bring your own water bowl for warm days.

Good to know. The draw is a fast, popular breakfast and brunch service and solid coffee, and it runs as a real community meeting spot rather than a quiet corner. Expect a wait and a lively crowd on weekends.

Getting there. Street parking runs along Fingal Street but turns over slowly at peak times; you will usually find more space on surrounding streets or near Memorial Park. It is an easy walk from most of central Brunswick Heads.

Nearby with the dogs. The Main Beach dog exercise area is a short trip away for an off-leash run, and the riverside path nearby is good for an on-lead stroll before or after coffee.

Sources

• The Byron Shire Echo · echo.net.au

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