The Coffee Club Café - The Strand Townsville

A waterfront chain cafe on The Strand with a big shaded forecourt for dogs. The Coffee Club on The Strand trades on its position, looking across to Magnetic Island, with reliable all-day breakfast and cafe food. Dogs are welcome in the large undercover outdoor area at the front, not inside.

The dog setup. The front terrace is roomy and shaded, so it suits a longer sit better than most CBD footpaths. Staff are used to dogs and water is generally available, but bring your own bowl to be safe on a warm day.

Known for. The ocean outlook and a dependable, familiar menu - all-day breakfast, milkshakes and the usual cafe lunch. It is more a convenient, scenic stop than a destination kitchen.

Getting there and parking. Free street parking runs along The Strand but fills on weekends and through the cooler tourist months. The cafe sits right on the paved promenade, so it is an easy stop mid-walk.

Nearby with the dog. Strand parkland and the long foreshore walkway are right there for a pre- or post-coffee leg. Keep the dog on-lead along the promenade and off the patrolled swimming beach.

When to go. Early morning is coolest and quietest, with the best of the island view before the crowds. Good for a relaxed sit with a settled dog.

Sources

• Dog Friendly Cafe Townsville · budgettraveltalk.com

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