Baskin-Robbins Forest Lake

Baskin-Robbins Forest Lake is an ice cream stop rather than a sit-down cafe, at Shop 1B, 251 Forest Lake Boulevard in the Forest Lake shopping precinct. The outdoor footpath benches out front make it an easy pause with the dog mid-walk. It opens daily from 11am until close to 10pm, which makes it one of the later dog-friendly options on this side of Brisbane, handy for an after-dinner treat on a summer evening.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating out front, not inside, where food-hygiene rules apply. There are no dedicated dog amenities listed, so bring your own water bowl, especially on a hot Brisbane afternoon when you are juggling a cone in one hand and a lead in the other. Keep your dog settled away from the queue at the door; the bench area is wide enough to sit a calm dog at your feet without blocking the footpath.

Worth knowing

The draw is the rotating lineup of 31 flavours plus sundaes, churros, waffles and ice cream cakes, with reviewers noting friendly, quick service and generous milkshakes. Parking is plentiful across the Forest Lake Shopping Village car park, and the shops make this a practical stop during a bigger errands run rather than a destination in itself.

Make a day of it

The lake loop and parklands are a short walk away for a leashed stroll to walk off the treat. For proper off-lead time, the fenced enclosures at Forest Lake Sports Fields and Woogaroo Reserve are both minutes away, and Simple Bliss Coffee on The Esplanade is the dog-friendly morning option right on the waterfront.

More of the area's dog-friendly venues are on the Forest Lake destination page, with the state list in the QLD cafes index.