First Fruits Coffee

First Fruits is a specialty roastery and brunch cafe at 129-133 Olsen Avenue in Labrador, and the on-site roasting is the reason to come: beans roasted in the same building they are poured, with the house Revelation blend available by the bag. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, and the hours suit early walkers, opening 6:30am daily.

The dog setup

Dogs settle with you at the outdoor seating, and the community-feel courtyard handles a steady stream of regulars' dogs. Water is generally available, though you may need to fill the bowl yourself, so bringing your own portable one removes any doubt. It is a busy, popular cafe, so it suits a dog comfortable with movement and noise rather than a nervous first-timer. Olsen Avenue is a main road, so seat the dog away from the kerb side if traffic is a worry.

Worth knowing

The brunch menu earns its own following: acai bowls, avo toast and croissants up front, with the karaage chicken drawing specific praise. Buy beans on the way out; the roastery side is the point of difference and locals treat it as their supply line. Hours run to 2pm weekdays and 1pm on weekends, so it is an early-walker's cafe, and the weekend close means brunch plans need a morning start.

Getting there and parking

Olsen Avenue is Labrador's main north-south run, with free parking available at the cafe, including accessible spots and a level entry. It is an easy stop whether you are local or crossing from the highway side.

Close by with the dogs

The The Spit Dog Beach is a few minutes' drive east for off-lead water time, and Musgrave Offleash Agility Dog Park works for a structured run. If you are cafe-hopping, Daark Espresso is another Labrador favourite that takes dogs outdoors.

More picks are in the QLD dog friendly cafes guide and the Labrador destination page.

Max: Spit first, coffee second is the better order on a weekend. The outdoor tables fill through the morning, and a dog that has already swum will happily sleep through the wait.