Choubidou Café

Choubidou Cafe is a French-inspired brunch spot on Hibiscus Haven at Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast, serving sweet and savoury crepes, waffles and croissants. It is dog-friendly in its sunny outdoor courtyard, and it has quickly become a relaxed pick for a slow morning on the southern side of the suburb.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor courtyard, which is accessible from the street and catches good sun through the morning. Reviews point to pet-friendly staff, and water bowls are typically on hand, though carrying your own as a backup is the smart move. The courtyard is compact, so keep your dog settled close to the table when the queue builds.

The vibe and the menu

The kitchen is known for buttery croissant benedicts, authentic French crepes in sweet and savoury form, chocolate cookies and cold-foam iced coffees. Hours run from 6am to about 3pm daily. It is a newer Burleigh opening that has drawn weekend queues, so go early or expect a wait at peak, which matters if your dog prefers a quiet table.

Getting there and parking

Free street parking is available in the surrounding suburban streets, and the cafe is central enough to fold into a post-walk stop without hunting for a spot.

Close by with the dogs

Burleigh Beach is moments away, with dog zones running to seasonal time rules, and the national park headland walk is close by, though dogs are restricted on parts of those tracks, so check signage. Tarte Bakery and Cafe and Magnolia Lane cover the rest of the suburb's dog-friendly brunch map.

Wider options are on the Burleigh Heads destination page and in the QLD cafes index.