Custard Canteen

Custard Canteen is a casual cafe and bakery right beside Tallebudgera Creek, and because the seating is entirely outdoors, it is one of the more dog-easy stops in Palm Beach for a post-walk coffee or a bag of pastries.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome throughout the undercover courtyard and outdoor tables, which is effectively the whole venue, since there is no indoor seating. Water bowls are provided. Keep your dog on lead and close, as it is a high-traffic spot with plenty of walkers and families passing through.

Good to know. The Portuguese custard tarts are the signature, backed by croissants, other pastries, gourmet burgers and solid coffee. It trades seven days, opening early and closing early-to-mid afternoon.

Getting there. At 1525 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach. The large unmetered Tallebudgera Creek council car park sits right beside the creek and cafe; street parking nearby fills fast, so the council car park is the safer bet on weekends.

Nearby with the dogs. Tallebudgera Creek runs alongside for a long water-side walk, and the Palm Beach Parklands off-leash dog beach is a short hop north for a proper run.

Sources

• Custard Canteen Tallebudgera Creek | Gold Coast Cafe Bakery · custardcanteen.com
• Tallebudgera Creek Carpark - City of Gold Coast · goldcoast.qld.gov.au
• Best Dog-Friendly Cafes On The Gold Coast · theurbanlist.com

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.