Brickhouse Cafe

Brickhouse Cafe sits at 277 Nudgee Road in Hendra, tucked inside the Nudgee Road Antiques & Design Centre, and the setting is what sets it apart: a quiet, shaded courtyard and garden well back from the traffic, with antiques for the backdrop. For dog owners it is an easy yes, with outdoor seating, relaxed staff and free off-street parking.

The dog setup

Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating areas, and staff are known for being genuinely welcoming, happy to help with water for your dog during the visit. Keep your dog leashed and settled near the table. Being inside the Antiques & Design Centre rather than on a footpath means the surroundings are calmer than a typical streetside strip, which helps a dog settle.

The vibe

Cosy and informal, with the courtyard doing the heavy lifting. The kitchen is known for almond croissants, acai bowls and eggs benedict, with solid coffee behind them. Because the tables sit away from the road, it is a good pick for a mid-morning brunch with a settled dog, and there is the option of a wander through the antiques courtyard afterwards.

Getting there and parking

The cafe is at 277 Nudgee Road, Hendra, with free onsite parking at the Antiques & Design Centre. There is also a rear entrance off Raceview Avenue if Nudgee Road is busy, and free street parking on nearby roads as overflow. Doors open early, 6am on weekdays, so the early dog-walk shift is well covered.

Close by with the dogs

Burn the energy first at Ascot Park fenced dog park, a few minutes away, or take the longer option with the Bayswater and Ascot river trails along Breakfast Creek. For another sit-down option, Kilns Cafe in Ascot is nearby.

For more options, browse dog friendly cafés in Queensland or start from Hendra.