Grindstone Coffee House

Grindstone Coffee House is a friendly local spot on Woongarra Street in the centre of Bundaberg, open early and welcoming to dogs at its outdoor tables. It is a practical breakfast or coffee stop when you are walking the dog through the CBD.

The dog setup

Dogs are permitted in the outdoor seating area; the indoor tables are people only. Staff are welcoming, but there is no dedicated dog water station, so bring your own bowl. The footpath is wide enough that a settled dog sits out of the flow of morning foot traffic, and the early open suits owners who walk before the Bundaberg heat arrives.

Worth knowing

It opens early, from 6:30am on weekdays until early afternoon, and runs cooked breakfasts, barista coffee, toasties, wraps and homemade treats. Regulars rate the breakfasts and the homemade sweets cabinet, and the steak sandwich earns its own fan club. It closes on weekends, so this is a Monday-to-Friday stop rather than a Sunday brunch plan.

Getting there and parking

It is on Woongarra Street within easy walking distance of the Bundaberg CBD. Street parking sits directly out front, with more in the nearby side streets, so a quick coffee stop rarely costs more than a few minutes of circling. Being in the CBD also means it pairs naturally with the riverside paths rather than requiring a dedicated drive.

Pair it with

The Burnett River walk is a short stroll away for a riverside leg-stretch after breakfast. If you are working through the CBD's dog-friendly tables, Cafe 1928 and River Cruz Cafe are both close, and Sexie Coffie covers the drive-thru end of town.

The Queensland dog-friendly cafe guide covers the wider state, and the Bundaberg Central destination page pulls the suburb together.