Mugs Cafe Lawnton

Mugs Cafe Lawnton is a neighbourhood coffee spot on Ebert Parade in Lawnton, in the Pine Rivers area north of Brisbane, and it is set up for dogs rather than merely tolerating them. Puppacinos are a standing offer, the staff greet regulars by name, and it opens from 6am on weekdays, which makes it a natural first stop on the morning loop.

Dogs at Mugs Cafe

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating on a lead, and on quiet mornings staff will often let a well-mannered dog duck inside for a quick order, though it pays to check first when the cafe is busy. The puppacino is the reliable draw, and the casual shared seating means keeping your dog close and settled. There is no dedicated dog menu, so bring water if you are settling in on a warm day.

The vibe

This is a community cafe in the truest sense: friendly staff, regulars at the bench seats, and a pace set by the school and trades traffic. The coffee is locally roasted Arte Coffee, and the cabinet runs to sweet and savoury bagels, bacon and egg breakfast muffins, toasted ham and cheese sandwiches and muffins, with gluten free options on hand. Weekday mornings are busiest around seven and eight; weekends run 7am to 2pm and fill steadily through the morning.

Getting there and parking

Find it at 1/2/4 Ebert Parade, Lawnton, just off Gympie Road, with flat, easy access from the car park. There is free dedicated parking on site plus ample street parking nearby, which is a small luxury for a cafe stop. Lawnton station is a short walk away for anyone arriving by train.

Pepsi: Build the walk around the puppacino, not the other way. Leash on, water bowl down, and the staff will have it on the counter before you order.

Pair it with

The fenced run at Les Hughes Sports Complex Fenced Dog Park at Bray Park is minutes away for a session before coffee, and Sweeney Reserve Fenced Dog Park at Petrie works on the river side. For another dog-welcoming table nearby, Hygge Cafe at Petrie is a short drive south.

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