Mockingbird

Mockingbird sits in a converted old house at 4 Seaview Street, a block back from the Kingscliff beachfront, and the layout does the dog-friendly work for you: most of the seating is out in the front garden.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor garden and footpath seating, not inside. The front yard is shady and planted with herbs and flowers, so there is room to tuck a lead out of the walkway. Staff will usually bring a water bowl, but bring your own to be sure on a busy morning.

Good to know. It runs on breakfast and lunch, with generous portions and a reputation for the chilli scrambled eggs on sourdough. Coffee, smoothies and cold-pressed juices round it out. The residential setting keeps it quieter than the Marine Parade cafes.

Getting there. Street parking on Seaview Street and the surrounding blocks, just off the main Marine Parade. It fills on weekend mornings, so come early or walk in.

Nearby with the dogs. The Kingscliff beachfront and the Marine Parade footpath are a short walk away for a post-coffee stroll, and Cudgen Creek nearby is a calmer on-lead option.

Sources

• Mockingbird Cafe - Kingscliff Restaurants - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au
• Tweed Valley, Top Picks For Best Coffee, Cafes & Cocktails · aworldtolive.com

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