Cafe at Bayliss

Cafe at Bayliss is a family-run local cafe at Shop 9, 298-328 Bayliss Road, Heritage Park, on Brisbane's southern outskirts in the City of Logan. It draws a loyal crowd for homestyle plates and generous portions, and dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, where staff have built a reputation for treating them well.

The dog setup

Dogs are permitted at the outdoor tables only; indoor dining stays for people. The outdoor area sits close to the shopfront so you are never far from your dog, and staff frequently bring out water bowls on request. Keep leads on and dogs settled while other patrons and pets move past, which is easy in a shopping complex setting.

Worth knowing

The kitchen turns out hearty, home-style food: eggs benedict, homemade pies, gourmet chicken burgers and thickshakes are the regular standouts, with a kids menu and high chairs for families. Coffee is Merlo. Hours run from 7am most days, closing mid-afternoon, except Thursdays when service extends to 8pm, and the cafe is closed Tuesdays. That Thursday evening window makes it a practical early dinner stop after a weekday walk.

Getting there and parking

The cafe sits within the shopping complex at 298-328 Bayliss Road, with ample free parking in the commercial lot right outside. Access from car to the outdoor seating is flat and step-free, which helps with older dogs or prams. Bayliss Road connects easily to Logandowns Drive and the Logan Motorway for anyone coming from neighbouring suburbs.

Close by with the dogs

For an off-lead run either side of breakfast, Evergreen Park Fenced Dog Park in neighbouring Loganlea is the closest fenced option, with Mabel Park Fenced Dog Park a short drive up the road as well. If you are extending a cafe day, The Wrecking Brew in Slacks Creek is another dog-friendly stop in the same corner of Logan.

More options are on the Queensland dog friendly cafes guide and the Heritage Park destination page.

Pepsi: Thursday is the only night the kitchen runs late, so it is the pick for a dog-friendly early dinner, not just breakfast.