Velvet Café & Lounge

Velvet Cafe & Lounge sits on Ozone Parade at Miami, a polished cafe and lounge in a pink and burgundy theme that has become a favourite for dog owners. The draw is a dedicated screened courtyard with its own side entrance, so you and your dog get full table service without crossing the indoor room.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the screened courtyard, reached by a separate side entrance. The space has umbrella-shaded seating and full table service, and water bowls are usually available, though it is worth bringing your own to be sure.

Good to know. It runs daily from early morning to mid-afternoon, with the kitchen closing a little before the room does. The menu leans European breakfast and long brunch, moving into craft beers and cocktails later in the day. Reviewers rate the matcha, the eggs benedict, the Spanish tortilla and the toasties.

Getting there. The address is 3 Ozone Pde, Miami. Street parking runs along Ozone Parade and nearby streets, and it fills on weekends, so allow extra time.

Nearby with the dog. Miami Beach is a few minutes' drive for a stroll, and Nobby Beach nearby has more dog-friendly walking paths.

Go on a weekday morning for the quietest courtyard. Good for dogs who settle into a long, calm brunch.

Sources

• Velvet Cafe & Lounge, Miami | Inside Gold Coast · insidegoldcoast.com.au
• Velvet Cafe & Lounge · velvetcafelounge.com.au
• Gold Coast's best dog-friendly cafes · goldcoastbulletin.com.au

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