tj's coffee corner

A small independent coffee nook tucked inside the Cyclezone bike shop on Brisbane Road, a short walk back from the beach strip. It is a quick-coffee stop rather than a sit-down brunch, and dogs are explicitly welcome.

The dog setup. Seating is the casual outdoor and covered area out the front, which is where dogs settle in. The cafe is known for puppyccinos and usually has water bowls out, so it is an easy pause on a walk.

Good to know. Regulars rate the coffee as some of the strongest in Mooloolaba, with locally roasted beans, toasties, cold-pressed juice and Byron Bay cookies. Owner Lani gets consistent praise for the welcome. Hours are early-to-early-afternoon, so treat it as a morning stop.

Getting there and parking. On Brisbane Road, a short walk from the main beach. Free street parking is available nearby, though it thins out in peak season.

Nearby with the dogs. The Esplanade walking path and Mooloolaba Beach are both close, so grab a coffee here before or after a leashed foreshore walk. Check council signage for current off-leash times.

Best as a fast, friendly pit stop rather than a destination meal. Good for owners who want a strong coffee mid-walk.

Sources

• Tj's Coffee Corner - Mooloolaba Restaurants - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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