Sipping Duck Coffee Roasters

Sipping Duck Coffee Roasters is a small-batch specialty roastery and cafe on Johnston Street in Stratford, a relaxed northside pocket of Cairns, and it welcomes dogs onto its covered outdoor patio.

Dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area, which is under a covered patio, so it works in Cairns rain as well as sun. Keep dogs leashed and close to your table. Water bowls are put out for dogs, and staff have been known to offer a treat, though don't rely on it and bring your own if your dog is fussy.

Known for. Fresh, small-batch roasted coffee sourced from North Queensland specialty farms, plus a strong run of house-made sweets and toasties. Reviewers also call out the friendly, easygoing staff.

Getting there. Free street parking is available around the cafe on Johnston Street and neighbouring Stratford Parade. It's an easy stop just off the route out to Cairns' northern beaches.

Nearby with the dogs. Stratford Parade itself is a quiet residential street that's pleasant for a pre or post-coffee walk. The Red Arrow Circuit walking trail at Edge Hill and Machans Beach are both a short drive away if you want to turn the coffee stop into a longer outing.

Open Monday to Friday mornings and Saturday, closed Sunday. Hours can shift, so confirm before you make the trip out.

Sources

• Dog Friendly Cafe | Cairns (QLD) @sippingduck_coffee · instagram.com

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