Daark Espresso

Daark Espresso is a specialty coffee and brunch spot in the heart of the Chirn Park precinct at 41 Musgrave Avenue, Labrador. The dog-friendly part is the wrap-around deck, which carries plenty of shade and is the reason this one works well with a dog in tow.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor wrap-around deck. Staff are known to cater to pups, usually with water bowls and a generous puppuccino. It is worth bringing your own bowl as backup on a busy weekend. There are warm wraps on offer for humans, so cooler mornings on the deck stay comfortable for both of you.

Good to know. The coffee is specialty roast and the menu leans creative: Cinnabon-inspired French toast, spanner crab eggs benedict with nori hollandaise, southern fried chicken and waffles. It is a popular, bustling neighbourhood room, so a settled dog does best.

Getting there and parking. Street parking runs along Musgrave Avenue and the surrounding side streets. It gets busy through weekend brunch hours, so arrive earlier or be ready to walk a block.

Nearby with the dogs. There are local parklands a short walk away in the Chirn Park area, or it is a few minutes by car to the Labrador waterfront for a walk along the Broadwater.

Weekday mornings are the calmest. Good for a long brunch with a dog that is comfortable on a busy deck.

Sources

• Daark Espresso - Chirn Park · daarkespresso.com.au
• Best Dog-Friendly Cafes On The Gold Coast · theurbanlist.com
• The Best Dog-friendly Cafes On The Gold Coast - Queensland · queensland.com

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