Bunker Espresso Caloundra

Bunker Espresso is a specialty coffee spot at Shop 5, 5 Tay Avenue, Caloundra, tucked under the same Tay Avenue building as Bianco. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating, and the 6am opening makes it a natural first stop on an early walk.

The dog setup. Dogs join you in the outdoor footpath seating, leashed beside you, while the indoor area stays for people. Staff are accommodating to dogs, so it is an easy stop mid-walk. Bring your own water bowl to be sure on a warm morning.

Good to know. The focus is excellent specialty coffee, with fresh croissants and quick bites, and it opens early seven days. It is a coffee-and-pastry operation rather than a sit-down meal, so it suits a quick stop more than a long lunch.

Getting there. The address is Shop 5, 5 Tay Avenue, just off Bulcock Street in the town centre. Free street parking is usually available nearby, and it is an easy walk from the Bulcock Beach area.

Nearby with the dogs. Bulcock Beach is a short walk away for a coastal stroll on lead, with boardwalks and footpaths running along the foreshore. Check the council signage for off-leash zones and hours before the dog goes off the lead.

When to go. The 6am opening makes it ideal for an early-morning coffee before the day heats up. Mornings are quietest with a dog.

Sources

• Tay Avenue dining precinct - Taste Caloundra · tastecaloundra.com.au

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