The Coffee Club - Rumba Caloundra

The Coffee Club at Rumba sits at 30 Esplanade, directly opposite Bulcock Beach in the Rumba Beach Resort precinct, with alfresco tables that look across the Pumicestone Passage to Bribie Island. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating, which makes it a reliable all-day stop on the Bulcock Beach foreshore.

The dog setup. Dogs sit with you at the outdoor, alfresco tables along the Esplanade footpath, not in the indoor dining room. The paved path runs right past, so there is room beside the table for a dog to settle. Staff are accommodating, but bring your own water bowl, especially on busy weekends.

Good to know. It is a fully licensed cafe and restaurant doing all-day breakfast, casual lunch and a long cake cabinet, with the Passage view as the draw. It is part of a national chain, so the food is consistent rather than surprising. The outdoor tables fill on weekends, so arriving early helps you secure space for the dog.

Getting there. The address is 30 Esplanade, Bulcock Beach. Free street parking runs along the Esplanade but fills quickly on weekends, and there is a larger public car park toward the end of the boardwalk near the Power Boat Club. The paved Bulcock Beach boardwalk makes it easy to reach on foot.

Nearby with the dogs. The Bulcock Beach boardwalk is right out front for a walk along the water on lead, and the path continues north toward Happy Valley. For an off-leash run, the south end of Golden Beach on the Pumicestone Passage is a five to seven minute drive.

When to go. Weekday mornings are quietest and easiest with a dog. Come early on weekends if you want an outdoor table, since the alfresco rows are the first to go.

Sources

• The Coffee Club - Rumba Resort · rumbaresort.com.au
• Best spots for lunch in Caloundra - Wanderlog · wanderlog.com

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