STEPS Cafe on George

STEPS Cafe on George is a not-for-profit training cafe at 9 George Street, run as a social enterprise giving young adults with disability and autism real hospitality experience. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, so you can support the cause and have the dog along at the same time.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating only, on the front patio area, not inside the cafe. Water bowls are often put out, and the adjacent garden centre gives a leafy spot to wander beforehand. Keep the dog on lead around the seating.

Good to know. Expect locally roasted coffee, fresh light lunches and sandwiches, and well-regarded homemade muffins, all served by enthusiastic trainees, so a little patience goes a long way and the visit does some good. It runs weekday breakfast and lunch, so it is a daytime stop.

Getting there. The cafe sits within the STEPS garden centre campus on George Street. There is ample on-site parking, plus street parking on George Street and nearby in the Caloundra commercial area.

Nearby with the dogs. The garden centre next door is a pleasant leafy wander on lead. The Caloundra coastal pathway near Bulcock Beach is a short drive for a longer walk by the water.

When to go. Weekday mornings during the cafe's breakfast and lunch service. The on-site parking and garden centre make it an easy, low-stress stop with a dog.

Sources

• STEPS Cafe on George · stepsgroup.com.au
• A Guide to Dog-Friendly Caloundra, Queensland · trustedhousesitters.com

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.