Todd & Pup Cafe

Todd & Pup Cafe on Tarragindi Road runs a proper dog setup rather than a token water bowl out the front. The Moorooka cafe keeps an outdoor seating area set aside for dogs, staff greet canine visitors by name once they become regulars, and there is a pet boutique attached so you can pick up treats or gear while your coffee lands. It has become a local favourite for brunch with the dog in tow.

The dog setup

The dedicated outdoor section means dogs are not an afterthought squeezed between tables. Water bowls come out with the menu, and the staff are happy for dogs to settle in for a long brunch. The cafe describes itself as family and dog friendly, and the attached boutique stocks treats so your dog gets to order something too. Staff take the time to bring the bowls out without being asked, which says a lot about how the place is run. If your dog is still learning cafe manners, arriving outside the Saturday and Sunday rush makes an easy first outing.

On the plate

The kitchen leans into generous brunch plates. Fried chicken benedict and eggs benny get regular mentions, alongside potato hash and the usual coffee list. Orders move steadily through the morning, so a coffee order placed early is a coffee order that arrives quickly. Hours run from 6am to 2pm on weekdays and from 7am to 2pm on weekends, so early walkers can come straight off the street for a first coffee.

While you are in Moorooka

Pair breakfast with a run at the Evans Road Park fenced dog park so a tired dog sits still under the table. Botanicafe is another dog friendly option nearby if Todd & Pup is packed, and the Moorooka guide lists more spots for the area.