Lambert cafe

Lambert Cafe is a relaxed neighbourhood spot on a quiet side street in Indooroopilly, serving well-regarded coffee and hearty brunch to a loyal local crowd. Staff remember orders and the atmosphere stays casual, and dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, which makes it a regular stop for the suburb's dog owners.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area, where they can settle next to your table on the footpath. Water bowls are generally available and the staff are genuinely welcoming. Keep your dog on a leash and keep the walkway clear, since the footpath tables sit along a residential street.

Worth knowing

The menu covers the solid breakfast and brunch staples: egg benedict in the full size or as the much-ordered mini benny, a mini brekky for smaller appetites, fresh croissants and banana bread, plus vegetarian and vegan-friendly dishes. Coffee is the anchor, and portions are generous for the price. Hours are Tuesday to Friday from 6:30am to 2pm, Saturday from 6:30am to 1pm and Sunday from 6:30am to 12:30pm, closed Mondays, so plan the dog walk around a weekday or weekend morning.

Getting there and parking

Find it at 10 Lambert Road, Indooroopilly, close to Witton Barracks and an easy walk from the Indooroopilly train line. There is a free onsite carpark alongside usually plentiful street parking on and around Lambert Road.

While you're out there

Let the dog run first at the Fig Tree Pocket off leash dog park or Anzac Park fenced dog park in Toowong, with Faulkner Park fenced dog park on the other side of the river. Coffee alternatives nearby include The Avid Coffee Lounge and Clay Cafe in Taringa. More dog friendly cafes in Queensland are listed if you are exploring Brisbane's west.

Pepsi: the mini benny is the move if you want breakfast without losing the morning, and the staff bring the water bowl out.