The Coffee Tree

The Coffee Tree is a small, locally loved coffee spot set up at Gill Park in Pimlico, trading weekday mornings only. It is the low-key option in a suburb with several bigger cafes, and the outdoor, park-adjacent setting makes it a natural coffee stop with the dog in tow.

The dog setup

Seating is outdoor and casual, so dogs are welcome alongside you at the tables. Keep your dog leashed and settled given the open park setting, and bring your own water bowl to be safe. As with any small operator, confirm current arrangements with staff on arrival, since hours and setup can change.

Worth knowing

Locals mention the chocolate and the friendly staff most often, and it works well for a quiet weekday coffee rather than a big brunch outing. Hours are short: 6am to 11am Monday to Friday, with Saturdays and Sundays closed, so it is an early-morning-only stop.

Close by with the dogs

The park setting means a short on-leash walk is easy before or after. For a proper off-lead run, the Townsville main dog park at Aitkenvale is a short drive away, and Bloom Espresso nearby or Chubby Magpie up at North Ward cover later hours. A quiet weekday morning is when the tables are yours. More Queensland dog friendly cafes and stops around Pimlico are on the site.