Casu Jacks

Casu Jacks sits on Mulherin Drive with its outdoor seating facing the Mackay Marina, so a table here comes with masts and water rather than a car park. Reviewers on Tripadvisor and the venue's own Facebook page report that dogs are allowed in those outdoor areas and that staff are accommodating with visiting dogs, which has made it the standard breakfast stop for harbour walkers.

The dog setup

The outdoor tables facing the marina are where dogs are welcomed, and the space between tables makes lead logistics simple. Visitors describe staff who keep the water and the welcome coming, particularly through the morning walking crowd. It is an easy venue to turn into a routine: walk the marina, take a table, and let the dog settle while breakfast arrives. Saturday and Sunday mornings are the busiest stretch; the marina path is worth doing first so the dog arrives ready to lie down rather than survey the gulls.

On the plate

Eggs benny anchors the breakfast side, and the milkshakes and caramel frappes attract their own following. Vegetarian options get a mention alongside portion sizes and value in reviews, which is worth knowing if you are feeding a mixed table. Nothing on the list is fussy, which suits a post-walk breakfast where the priority is the coffee and the view. Hours run 6am to 2pm Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closing early at 12:30pm, so late weekend lunches need a different plan and weekday walkers have the widest window.

While you are at Mackay Harbour

Mackay Surf Life Saving Supporters Club is the other harbour-side eating option if you are planning the day around the water. Travelling with the dog overnight? Discovery Parks Mackay is a pet friendly base close by, and the Mackay Harbour guide lists more of the area.