UE Bagels - Varsity Lakes

UE Bagels is a specialist bagel cafe at 222 Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes, doing NYC-style boiled-and-baked bagels with good coffee. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, so it is an easy morning stop with the dog before a lake walk.

The dog setup. Dogs join you at the outdoor seating along the covered footpath frontage, not inside. Staff are welcoming to dogs, though it is worth bringing your own bowl in case they are flat out.

Good to know. The draw is the loaded bagels with generous fillings, paired with solid coffee, and a well-regarded gluten-free bagel range that is genuinely hard to find elsewhere. Expect a relaxed, community feel.

Getting there. Street parking runs along Varsity Parade but fills during the morning rush, so nearby side streets are the fallback and give you a short walk in with the dog.

Nearby with the dogs. The Lake Orr boardwalk is a short walk away for a post-bagel loop. For a bigger day out, Tallebudgera Creek and Burleigh are a short drive for a swim.

When to go. Weekday mornings are calmer than the weekend rush, which also makes parking and an outdoor table easier to land.

Sources

• UE Bagels | Gold Coast · uebagels.com.au
• Best Dog-Friendly Cafes On The Gold Coast - Urban List · theurbanlist.com
• UE Bagels - Gluten-Free, Varsity Lakes - Atly · atly.com

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