Buddys Coffee (Drive Thru)

Buddys Coffee is a fast, high-quality drive-thru and takeaway coffee spot on Maroochydore Road, built for a quick stop rather than a long sit. For dog owners it is an easy early-walk fuel-up: grab a coffee with your dog in the car, or pause at the small outdoor area beside the lane.

The dog setup. The format suits dogs in the car: staff are friendly and accommodating to pups riding along through the drive-thru. There is a small, simple outdoor area next to the lane where dogs are welcome for a brief stop, though it is not a sit-down cafe setup. Bring your own water bowl.

Good to know. It is known for good coffee and fast service, with a simple breakfast and lunch menu. It opens early, around 5am to 2pm daily, which makes it handy before a morning beach or river walk.

Getting there. The address is 8 Maroochydore Road. There is a free on-site car park plus nearby street parking, and it is convenient on the way to or from Sunshine Plaza.

Nearby with the dogs. Maroochydore Rotary Park is a couple of minutes away for a post-coffee walk, Cotton Tree beach is close, and the Maroochy River is nearby for a scenic stroll.

When to go. Treat it as a takeaway stop on the way to a walk; the early opening makes it ideal for grabbing a coffee before the beach while it is still cool.

Sources

• Dog-friendly cafes, Maroochydore - Instagram · instagram.com

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