Cafe Valetta

Cafe Valetta sits in a restored heritage cottage on Margaret Street in East Toowoomba, directly across the road from Queens Park. If you want a sit-down brunch bookended by a park walk, the location is the whole pitch: you can eat, then cross the road and let the dog stretch out.

The dog setup. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the outdoor garden seating and the front patio, both of which have shaded tables spaced with a bit of room between them. Inside the main cafe is generally assistance dogs only. Water bowls are often put out, but bring your own just in case. On busy weekends it is worth booking a table and mentioning you are bringing a dog so you get an outdoor spot.

Good to know. The kitchen is known for its high tea, cakes and scones, with corn fritters and solid coffee among the popular brunch orders. Weekdays are noticeably quieter; weekends get very busy, and the Carnival of Flowers period is busier again.

Getting there and parking. It is on Margaret Street near the Hume Street intersection. Free street parking is available but competitive at peak times, so look along Margaret Street or the side streets bordering Queens Park.

Nearby with the dogs. Queens Park is right across the road, with open lawns and a signed off-leash area a short walk in. The formal botanic gardens are a pretty on-leash stroll if you keep to the paths.

Come on a weekday morning or mid-afternoon if you want a calm table, and pair it with a park loop either side of the meal.

Sources

• Cafe Valetta - Charming Toowoomba Cafe · cafevaletta.com.au
• Cafe Valetta in Toowoomba, Queensland · mindtrip.ai

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