Remedy Espresso Cafe

Remedy Espresso Cafe is a local coffee spot on Springfield Lakes Boulevard, based in the Metro 31 building, known for Merlo coffee, a fresh breakfast and brunch menu, and opening hours early enough to suit a pre-work walk with the dog. It is a neighbourhood regular's cafe rather than a destination, and the outdoor tables make it an easy dog stop.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area next to the entrance, on lead. Water bowls are usually put out, and staff are generally happy to have dogs around, but it is worth confirming on a busy morning if the tables are full, since the outdoor footprint is modest. Settle your dog clear of the entrance flow, which gets steady trade from commuters.

Worth knowing

Merlo is the pour, and the kitchen covers breakfast and brunch with gluten-free and vegetarian options, plus the ham and cheese croissant and chai latte that regulars keep coming back for. Weekday trade runs 5am to 1pm and weekends 7am to 12pm, so it is a morning venue, and the early weekday opening is the draw for anyone fitting a dog walk around work.

Getting there and parking

There is free street parking plus a free on-site parking area for the complex, so access is simple. The cafe works well as a first stop before or after a lap of the nearby lake paths, and the off-lead space at Springfield Lakes Dog Park is close for a proper run. The fenced Opossum Creek Parklands at Brookwater is a short drive west for a bigger session, and Screamin' Beans at Springfield is the alternative pour.

More of the greater Springfield area is on the Springfield Lakes destination page and the QLD cafes list.