Grumpy & Lovely Cafe

Grumpy & Lovely is a small weekday cafe on New Cleveland Road in Tingalpa's business park strip, and at 4.9 stars from more than a hundred reviews it is the local pick for a coffee with the dog. There is plenty of outdoor seating, and the cafe has a little resident dog of its own.

The dog setup. Outdoor tables are the reliable option, and water bowls are usually out. Local guides report dogs being welcomed inside too, but treat that as staff discretion on the day and check as you walk in.

Good to know. Regulars rate the acai bowls, brekkie bagels, brisket toasties and the hot chocolate, and the welcoming service comes up in almost every review. Hours are the catch: roughly 7am to 1pm weekdays, 7am to 12:30pm Saturday, closed Sunday, so it is a morning venue only.

Getting there. 184 New Cleveland Road, Tingalpa. Free on-site parking plus free street parking, with step-free access to the seating.

Nearby with the dogs. Robinson Park Fenced Dog Park and Kiawanah Park Fenced Dog Park are both a short drive away for an off-leash run before coffee.

When to go. Get in before the early close, ideally mid-morning once the tradie rush eases. A good match for calm cafe dogs; the outdoor area is open rather than fenced, so keep leads on.

Sources

• Dog-friendly Cafes & Bars in Brisbane · wynnummanlyhideaway.com.au
• Pet friendly cafes only please - Instagram · instagram.com

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