Penny G's Coffee

Penny G's Coffee is a small, well-rated neighbourhood cafe at 9 Lomandra Drive in Currimundi, the kind of easy stop for a coffee and a chai before or after a walk down at the beach. It runs mornings only, which keeps it firmly in the regulars-and-dog-walkers camp.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor and footpath seating; the indoor section is off limits to pets, which is standard for cafe food safety rules. Water bowls are put out for dogs, though bring your own if you would rather be sure. Outdoor tables can fill on weekend mornings, so arrive early if you want a sure spot with the dog.

The vibe

Regulars rate the coffee and the chai tea highly, along with the coffee art and the relaxed feel. The cabinet covers almond croissants, cakes, banana bread, raisin toast, toasties and pies, including seasonal specials like the mashy pea and potato beef pie. Families get a look-in too: the cafe has built an outdoor kids' play space with a boat, train, reading nook and fossil dig, which makes it an easy stop for parents who want their coffee hot.

Getting there and parking

The cafe sits on Lomandra Drive with free street parking nearby and a small parking area close to the door, just off the main coastal routes through Currimundi. It is an easy pit stop on the way to or from the beach end of the suburb.

Close by with the dogs

The Currimundi Beach Off Leash Area (Access 255-262) is a short drive away for a proper run, with Currimundi Lake offering calmer water if the surf looks rough. Inland, Ridgehaven Park Fenced Dog Park is the suburb's fenced option, and Nicklin Way Fenced Dog Park sits a little further south. The Currimundi destination page pulls the local list together.

Hours run 7am to 2pm on weekdays and 7am to midday Saturday, with Sundays off, so check hours before planning a weekend visit. More options sit under the QLD cafes listing.