One Block Back

One Block Back sits on Nothling Street at Moffat Beach, a short walk up from the sand on the Caloundra side of the Sunshine Coast. It opens at 7am and closes at 2pm every day, serving breakfast plates that regulars single out: eggs benedict, one pan eggs and a breaky wrap that has made the rounds, plus an okonomiyaki that shows the kitchen likes to stray from the standard cafe script. Portions run generous, so come hungry or plan to share.

Visitors and local listings report that dogs are welcome in the weatherproof outdoor terrace and garden seating, with water bowls provided at the tables. That covered terrace is the draw for dog owners: it keeps the morning sun and the afternoon shower off without shutting the dog out, and the staff have a reputation for welcoming animals at the tables.

The terrace and the morning run

Moffat Beach has a small off leash stretch and a headland walk nearby, so a common pattern is an early lap of the headland, then breakfast on the terrace while the dog dries off under the table. The street parking around Nothling Street fills on weekends, but the cafe's steady 7am opening gives you a head start on the crowd. If you are visiting later in the morning, expect a wait for a terrace table on Sundays.

While you're out there

For coffee roasting on the same street, Groundskeeper Willie Coffee Roasters is around the corner and dog friendly as well. Come evening, Jericho handles dinner in the same suburb. If the trip becomes a weekend away, Moffat Magic Beach House and Shipton Lodge are both holiday stays nearby that accept dogs.

The cafe's own website lists the current menu and any seasonal specials, and the terrace is first in best dressed for dog tables, so aim early.