Cafe 37

Cafe 37 holds a shopfront on the Maroochydore Esplanade with the river and park views that made this strip popular, and its pavement tables are where dog owners end up. Reviewers report staff going out of their way for pet owners, including one account of a team member minding a puppy while a solo diner ordered. The venue's own site does not spell out a dog policy, so treat the welcome as an observed one rather than a written rule.

Head for the outdoor seating along the esplanade side and keep the lead short around passing foot traffic. The pavement tables catch the morning sun and the view over the water does most of the work; water for the dog is a simple ask at the counter.

The vibe

This is a daytime cafe in the classic sense: eggs benedict, gluten free corn fritters and date scones carry the menu, and the coffee keeps a breakfast crowd coming back. Kitchen service runs from 7am with a mid afternoon close, and the weekends fill early. Reviews consistently mention the staff as the reason to return, which matters when you are travelling with a dog and hoping for an easy table.

Pair it with

The Cotton Tree end of the suburb has more to offer a dog day: Beach Street Deli works for a later coffee, and the unfenced leash free park gives the dog a run before you settle in for breakfast. The Maroochydore page gathers the suburb's dog friendly listings.

Cafe 37 is at Shop 2, 33-37 The Esplanade, Maroochydore, open from 7am with a 2pm to 2:30pm close depending on the day. Find more in the Queensland dog friendly cafes hub.