Bean There Done That Espresso Bar Pelican Waters

Bean There Done That Espresso Bar runs out of 46A Pelican Waters Boulevard, next to the service station complex, and it has become the quick-stop coffee for the suburb's dog-walking crowd. Hours start at 5:30am Monday to Saturday and 6:30am Sunday, closing at 1pm daily. A drive-thru wraps around the building, so a dog can stay settled in the car while the order is run out.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area beside the cafe, kept leashed and settled at your table. The staff are friendly with regulars' dogs and there are usually treats behind the counter, though on-site water bowls are not guaranteed, so bring your own. Given the boulevard setting, it is a stop-and-go style venue rather than a linger-for-hours one.

The menu

The reputation rests on solid espresso and a tight breakfast list: the breakfast burger and bacon and egg roll are the regulars' picks, smash avocado with a gluten-free option covers the lighter orders, and a Reuben sandwich holds the lunch line. Service is fast, which suits the morning rush along the boulevard.

Getting there and parking

The address is 46A Pelican Waters Boulevard, Pelican Waters, on the Sunshine Coast about ten minutes south of Caloundra. Street parking and dedicated bays sit in front of the service station complex, and the drive-thru lane is the fastest option at peak morning time.

While you are out there

Pelican Waters Dog Park is the local off-leash option a short drive away, and Little Mountain Common Fenced Dog Park adds a fully fenced run nearby. The canal walk around the Pelican Waters marina and the Golden Beach foreshore are both easy on-leash strolls from the boulevard, and Sunshine Coast Council keeps the foreshore sections between beach access points 304 and 320 dog-prohibited, so check signage before crossing the esplanade.

More local stops are on the Pelican Waters destination page, and the full list is on the Queensland cafe guide.