The Village Cafe

The Village Cafe is a small, family-run breakfast-and-lunch spot at 5/1 Grice Ave in the Broadwater-side village north of the Gold Coast, a short walk from the water. It is a casual stop at heart, and the outdoor tables make it an easy coffee run after a foreshore walk with the dog.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, not inside. The staff have a reputation for friendly, accommodating service, and the compact outdoor area suits a dog that settles at your feet while you eat. Bring your own water bowl to be safe, as a dog station is not something to count on at a cafe this size.

Worth knowing

Locals rate the coffee, and the kitchen is known for generous bacon and egg rolls, big salad sandwiches, pancakes and fresh juices, with lambs fry and bacon a cult order among regulars. Pricing is fair and portions are plentiful. Hours run roughly 7am to 3pm daily, but confirm before a special trip, since a small family operation can shift its hours.

Getting there and parking

The cafe sits on Grice Avenue in the village centre, with free street parking nearby plus a free car park a short stroll away. Once you are parked, the cafe, the parklands and the foreshore path are all within easy walking distance.

Make a day of it

The Esplanade foreshore path and the Broadwater parklands are minutes away, and an off-leash zone near the northern end gives the dog a proper run before breakfast. For a second stop, Bayview Park's fenced dog park at Hollywell is a short drive south, while Caffene Break at Runaway Bay and Purrfect Catch at Hope Island are nearby dog-friendly cafes. Browse more Queensland dog friendly cafes for the rest of the Gold Coast.