Cottage cafe (cc’s)

A cosy, family-run cafe set in the Mantra building on the Esplanade, blending a homestyle kitchen with a small crystal and gift shop. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables just outside the doors.

The dog setup. Seating for dogs is the shaded outdoor area right by the entrance. Dogs need to stay outside the cafe doors for health reasons. Doggy ice cream is on offer, so there is a treat for the dog while you order.

Good to know. Run by a mother-and-daughter team, it leans into English classics and homemade treats, with a solid range of gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy-friendly options. The service gets warm reviews. Open seven days from early morning.

Getting there and parking. Central on the Esplanade at the Mantra building. Free parking is available underneath the building, which is a real advantage in a strip where kerbside spots vanish on weekends.

Nearby with the dogs. The Esplanade walking paths and Mooloolaba Beach are on the doorstep for a leashed stroll. Check current Sunshine Coast Council signage for off-leash times before you head onto the sand.

Best as an early, relaxed stop with easy parking. Good for owners managing dietary needs who still want the dog along.

Sources

• Cottage Cafe (cc's) - Discover Mooloolaba · discovermooloolaba.com.au
• Cottage Cafe (cc's) - Mooloolaba Restaurants - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au
• Cottage cafe (cc's) - Instagram · instagram.com

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