Cafe Two Coomera

Cafe Two Coomera sits on the edge of the Highland Reserve lake on Rose Valley Drive, and the water view is the reason most tables are taken. It is a quiet suburban coffee shop rather than a big brunch destination, which makes it an easy stop with a dog on the lead after a lap of the parkland next door.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor and alfresco seating areas overlooking the water, and water bowls are kept on hand around those tables. Staff are known for making a fuss of visiting dogs. As with most Queensland venues, only assistance dogs go inside, so plan on the outdoor tables being your spot.

The vibe

The kitchen runs all-day breakfast and lunch with a solid coffee program, and regulars talk up the acai bowls, eggs benedict and generous portions. The lakeside setting is calmer than the coastal strip cafes, so it suits dogs who find busy venues a bit much.

Getting there and parking

The cafe is in the Highland Reserve shopping precinct at 25 Rose Valley Drive, Upper Coomera, with free parking in the adjacent lot and on surrounding streets. It opens from 6am daily, closing at 2pm, so mornings are your window. Tallowwood Park wraps the lake right beside it, and Highland Reserve Park's paths give you somewhere to walk before you settle in.

While you're out there

Pair breakfast with a run at the Highland Reserve Park paths on your doorstep, or burn off the benedict at Upper Coomera #2 Fenced Dog Park, one of the suburb's secure off-leash options. If you want a bigger cafe scene afterwards, Toucan Coffee Upper Coomera is another local favourite with outdoor seating.

More spots like this are on the Queensland dog friendly cafe guide, and the suburb's other listings sit on the Upper Coomera destination page.