Good Garden Cafe

Good Garden Cafe is a plant-filled, airy cafe at 100 Griffith Street on the main Coolangatta strip, close to the beach. The menu runs to specialty coffee, juices, smoothies, acai bowls and sandwiches, with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor alfresco garden area, with umbrellas for shade and room to settle while you eat. Dogs are kept to the outdoor seating, so plan to sit outside. Keep your dog on a lead beside the table.

Good to know. The sandwiches, acai bowls and matcha lattes get the most mentions. Hours run shorter than most, so check before you go: at last listing it was open Monday to Thursday only, roughly 7am to 2pm.

Getting there. Free street parking sits in the surrounding streets but gets busy on weekends. Walking in from the beachfront is easy.

Nearby with the dogs. Coolangatta and Greenmount beaches are a short walk for a post-coffee stroll, and the Kirra Hill lookout adds a bit of climb and a view. Check signage for off-leash times.

Best on a weekday given the limited opening days. Confirm current hours before setting out, and bring your own water bowl on hot days.

Sources

• Best Dog-Friendly Cafes On The Gold Coast - Urban List · theurbanlist.com

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