Cooper's Speciality Coffee and Tap House

Cooper's Speciality Coffee and Tap House sits right on the foreshore path at 409 The Esplanade, Manly, with the water of Moreton Bay across the road. It is a relaxed, street-level stop that suits a coffee mid-walk rather than a long sit-down, and the team is well used to dogs arriving sandy and hopeful.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the undercover alfresco seating along the front of the venue, with easy footpath access for a quick stop. Water bowls are often put out for visiting dogs. The interior is for people only, but the covered front tables are the ones you want anyway for the bay view.

Worth knowing

The draw is coffee first and craft beer second, with a tap selection alongside the all-day menu, and eggs benedict and fish tacos both get regular orders. It is a lively local spot, so expect company on weekend mornings; a weekday stop is quieter and easier with a dog at your feet.

Getting there and parking

The cafe sits near the corner of The Esplanade and Cambridge Parade. Street parking runs along The Esplanade and the surrounding parades but gets busy on weekends and sunny public holidays, so the side streets are your fallback. Coming on foot along the waterfront path is the easiest option of all.

Close by with the dogs

The cafe is on the foreshore path itself, so a walk in either direction along the waterfront is the obvious pairing, with the boat harbour and its marina views a short stroll away. The Manly off-leash dog beach gives your dog a proper swim, and Andonis Cafe & Bar, with its own dog menu, and The Roast Office Cafe are both up the strip if you are making a morning of it.

More dog friendly cafes in Queensland and everything dog friendly in Manly.