Elephant Grounds Cafe

Elephant Grounds is a friendly local cafe on Christine Avenue in Robina, open seven days for breakfast and lunch, and it leans genuinely dog-friendly rather than just tolerating dogs at the edge. It has turned up on Gold Coast best dog-friendly cafe lists, which is a fair reflection of the welcome.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the al fresco outdoor dining area, where it is casual and easy to settle a dog beside you. Staff are known to be good with dogs and the cafe has been known to put out homemade dog treats, but bring your own water bowl so your dog has a drink the moment you sit down.

Good to know. The coffee gets named among the best around, and the kitchen is known for homemade sweets like NZ lolly cake, carrot and walnut cake, and salted-caramel brownie. The vibe is community-cafe friendly, which is part of why regulars bring the dog.

Getting there. Find it at 7b/550 Christine Avenue, Robina, in a small plaza with parking out front. It can get busy through the peak morning hours, so spaces tighten then.

Nearby with the dogs. Christine Avenue and the surrounding streets are flat and easy for a pre- or post-coffee walk, and Robina Common fenced dog park is a short drive for an off-leash run.

Quietest if you arrive before the mid-morning brunch rush. A solid choice for a relaxed coffee with a settled dog.

Sources

• Coast's top 10 dog-friendly cafes | Gold Coast Bulletin · goldcoastbulletin.com.au
• Elephant Grounds Cafe - Love My Cafe · lovemycafe.com.au

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