The AVID Coffee Lounge

The AVID Coffee Lounge sits at 82 Swann Rd in Taringa, a leafy, largely alfresco spot that opens early and runs into the middle of the day. It is a genuinely dog-welcoming cafe, and the outdoor, garden-style setup is the reason it works well for a coffee with the dog by your side.

The dog setup. Seating is mostly outdoor and garden-style, so there is room for a dog to settle next to you rather than squeeze onto a narrow footpath. Staff are consistently described as friendly and welcoming to dogs. Check with staff on arrival about the best table for a larger dog.

Good to know. The coffee is Merlo and highly rated, with breakfast, lunch and baked goods alongside. The draw is a quiet, leafy setting rather than a buzzy scene, which suits a calm dog and an unhurried morning.

Getting there and parking. Free street parking is generally available on the surrounding Taringa streets. It is a suburban location off the main roads, so it is quieter than the Moggill Rd cafes.

Nearby with the dogs. The leafy Taringa streets around Swann Rd are pleasant for a walk before or after coffee. For more room, Jack Pesch Park in neighbouring Indooroopilly is a short trip away.

When to go. Hours run early morning to around midday, so it is a breakfast-and-brunch venue rather than an afternoon one. Come earlier for the quietest tables. Good for a calm dog after a neighbourhood walk.

Sources

• Avid Coffee Lounge Taringa | Must Do Brisbane · mustdobrisbane.com

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