Naughty Bean Cafe

Naughty Bean Cafe is a cosy weekday cafe on Township Drive in the West Burleigh commercial precinct on the Gold Coast. It is a dog-friendly local spot for a healthy breakfast or a quick coffee, sitting away from the beachfront bustle where the parking is easier and the pace is slower.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating. Because the cafe fronts a busy commercial road, it is worth checking with staff on arrival for the best table away from the passing traffic. Water bowls are offered and the welcome is warm, with regulars' dogs well known to the team. Bring your own bowl on hot days, and keep your dog close as the car park side gets vehicle movement through the morning.

The vibe and the menu

The cafe is known for healthy options alongside honest cafe fare: quiche, fresh salads, burgers, brownies and fresh green juices, with the coffee drawing steady local praise. Hours run from 5am to 2pm Monday to Friday, and it is closed on weekends, so this is a working-week stop rather than a weekend brunch destination. Early mornings are the trade, and it suits a coffee-and-go or a quiet mid-week sit-down.

Getting there and parking

Free street parking runs along Township Drive and the surrounding commercial streets. Avoid the yellow lines out the front, which are monitored. The precinct is a short drive off the Gold Coast Highway.

Close by with the dogs

Burleigh Heads' main beach and headland are a short drive east for a walk either side of coffee. On the same side of the suburb, Nook Espresso and Parlour Coffee are other dog-friendly stops, with Burleigh Town Hotel if the day runs long.

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