Good Company

Good Company is a corner cafe on Thurecht Parade near the Scarborough Marina, doing specialty coffee and brunch a short walk from the waterfront. Locals rate it as one of the friendliest spots on the peninsula to bring a dog.

The dog setup. The seating is flexible: covered outdoor tables plus sunny spots on the grass, all dog-friendly and on-leash. Water bowls are usually on hand and the staff are known for making a fuss of visiting dogs. Some reports say dogs are tolerated inside as well, but the outdoor and grass tables are the safe bet, and the covered area is the pick on a wet or hot day.

Good to know. The coffee and the brunch menu carry the reputation here, with bacon rolls, breakfast bowls and toasties among the regular orders. Weekend mornings get busy, so expect a short wait for a table.

Getting there and parking. On Thurecht Parade, walkable from the marina and foreshore. There is free on-street parking and a nearby lot, though both fill on weekend mornings.

Nearby with the dogs. The marina and the foreshore paths are a stone's throw away for an easy on-leash loop. Scarborough Beach Park and the Queens Beach North off-leash dog beach are both close for a longer walk or a run on the sand.

Quietest on weekday mornings. A solid choice for dogs happy to settle at a relaxed, community-style cafe.

Sources

• Best dog friendly cafe with quiet space? - Redcliffe Noticeboard · facebook.com
• Queens Beach North dog off-leash beach area - Moreton Bay · moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.