Classic Espresso Bar Caloundra

Classic Espresso Bar is a long-running, rustic coffee spot at 122 Bulcock Street on Caloundra's main strip. The draw for dog owners is a large covered and blind-enclosed outdoor area, so you can sit out with the dog through winter chill or a passing shower.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the covered outdoor seating, which is enclosed with full plastic blinds and warmed by heaters, making it one of the more weatherproof footpath setups in town. It is leafy and laid-back with room beside the tables. Staff are welcoming to dogs, but bring your own water bowl.

Good to know. The coffee is the headline, a smooth house blend with a loyal following, alongside freshly baked muffins including vegan options. It is a small, quirky main-street cafe built for watching the street go by rather than a sit-down meal.

Getting there. The address is 122 Bulcock Street. Street parking runs along Bulcock Street and can fill up, with side streets and the car parks behind the main strip as backups.

Nearby with the dogs. Bulcock Beach and its boardwalk are a short walk away for a coastal stroll on lead, and the path continues to Happy Valley and on toward Kings Beach. The Caloundra coastal walk gives you a longer route if the dog has energy to burn.

When to go. Weekday mornings are quietest. The enclosed, heated area makes this a good wet-weather or winter pick when open-air tables elsewhere are off the table.

Sources

• Classic Espresso Bar - Caloundra - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au
• Dog Friendly Cafes Sunshine Coast - Budget Travel Talk · budgettraveltalk.com

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