Broadwater Cafe

Broadwater Cafe sits on Marine Parade in Southport, looking out over the Broadwater Parklands, with undercover outdoor tables that welcome dogs. The location is the point: it is a natural coffee or breakfast stop on a morning walk along the water.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the undercover outdoor seating along the footpath edge, where you can settle a dog on the outside of the tables. Staff are described as friendly toward pets. Water bowls turn up often given the steady stream of walkers, but bring your own to be sure.

Good to know. The draw is straightforward, well-made coffee and an early opening for breakfast and lunch, paired with open views across the Broadwater. It suits a quick bite rather than a long sit-down.

Getting there. Metered street parking runs along Marine Parade, with more on the surrounding streets and public parking within Broadwater Parklands across the road.

Nearby with the dogs. Broadwater Parklands is directly across the road, a long linear park made for a leashed walk with water views. Other dog-friendly cafes dot the same strip if you want to keep exploring.

Best early, when the walking path is at its quietest and parking is easiest. Bring water in warm weather, since the footpath tables catch the sun.

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