Cornerstone Cafe

Cornerstone Cafe is a family-owned brunch spot in the Flagstone Central shopping centre at Jimboomba, right beside the Woolworths entrance. It is the suburb's most genuinely dog-welcoming table: staff actively welcome leashed dogs and regularly bring water over without being asked.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating, and reviewers repeatedly report staff bringing out water for visiting dogs, with assistance dogs accommodated. Some regulars have been able to settle dogs inside as well, but that shifts with the busy periods, so confirm when you arrive rather than assuming. Being inside a shopping centre means no street traffic, which makes it an easy first cafe for a young or nervous dog.

Max: On a first visit, confirm whether indoor seating is available for your dog that day, as layout can shift during busy periods.

Worth knowing

The kitchen's reputation rests on generous portions at reasonable prices: eggs Benedict and loaded croissants get the most mentions, alongside a well-regarded steak sandwich with garlic aioli and carrot cake in the cabinet. Coffee and tea are solid, and there is a pay-it-forward coffee board on the counter for locals doing it tough. Service is quick even through the brunch rush, which helps when you are managing a dog at the table.

Getting there and parking

The address is Shop 4/21 Bushman Drive, Jimboomba, in the Flagstone Central centre south-west of Brisbane. Parking is the shopping centre car park, ample and free, and entry and seating are wheelchair accessible. Hours run 7am to 2pm on weekdays and 7am to 1pm on weekends, so weekend brunch means arriving before the midday cut-off.

Close by with the dogs

Flagstone Regional Park is a few minutes west, with fenced off-leash sections on Flagstonian Drive, and Buxton Park Fenced Dog Park covers the Yarrabilba side. If you feel like a walk with the coffee, the Logan Village to Yarrabilba Rail Trail is a short drive north.

See more dog friendly cafes in Queensland or the Jimboomba guide.