Leisas Cafe

Leisas Cafe on Minnie Street is a small, friendly neighbourhood spot in Southport that welcomes dogs at its outdoor tables. The draw is quality coffee, toasties and a genuine local feel, plus a community streak: book sales here support brain cancer research.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area, which is the comfortable choice given how small the cafe is. Staff are known to be dog-friendly and will usually sort out a water bowl, though bringing your own is sensible. The spot is relatively quiet, so it suits a dog that likes to settle.

Good to know. Coffee is the headline, including flavoured options, alongside specialty toasted sandwiches and house-baked treats like chocolate chip cookies. It opens early and trades weekday mornings, closing by early afternoon and not open weekends, so plan around that.

Getting there. The cafe is on Minnie Street near the Ferry Road intersection. Street parking is available on Minnie Street and the surrounding residential streets, and is generally easy to find early in the morning.

Nearby with the dogs. Broadwater Parklands is a short drive or brisk walk for waterfront paths. The Ferry Road (Brickworks) precinct nearby has more dog-friendly outdoor cafes.

Best on a weekday morning, and earlier is calmer for both parking and a quiet table. Confirm hours before a weekend trip, since it is a weekday operation.

Sources

• The best dog friendly cafes on the Gold Coast - Leave It · leaveit.com.au
• LEISAS (@leisascafe) - Instagram · instagram.com

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