Bloom & Bean

Bloom & Bean is a small, casual coffee stop on Station Street in Samford Village, popular with locals on their morning dog walk. It's a low-key spot rather than a destination cafe, which suits a quick coffee more than a long sit-down brunch.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area out front. It's a relaxed, quiet setting, good for a morning coffee rather than a busy lunch crowd. Confirm current water bowl availability on the day, staff are generally reported as friendly toward dogs but bring your own bowl to be safe.

Good to know. Regulars rate the coffee, the biscoff treats, and the friendly staff. It has a quieter, cozier feel than the busier cafes on the main street.

Getting there. Bloom & Bean is at 30-32 Station Street, Samford Village. Street parking is available along Station Street and Main Street, and it's an easy walk from nearby residential streets.

Nearby with the dogs. John Scott Park is a short walk away for a stretch of the legs after your coffee, and the rest of the Samford Village main street has a handful of other dog-friendly stops worth a wander.

Weekday mornings suit this one best, in keeping with its reputation as a local walking-dog pit stop rather than a weekend brunch queue.

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