Woodward St Bakery Cafe

Woodward St Bakery Cafe is a neighbourhood bakery on Woodward Street in Whitfield, on Cairns' northern side, known for daily house-baked sourdough, pastries and a relaxed brunch run, with dogs welcome at the outdoor tables out front. It is a genuine local spot rather than a tourist stop.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area, which is casual footpath-style seating rather than a fenced courtyard. Keep leads on and dogs settled beside the table, so a calm dog that will sit through a coffee is the best fit here. Ask staff about a water bowl if one is not already out.

The vibe

The baking is the drawcard: sourdough, sausage rolls, almond croissants, fruit danish, chocolate croissants and Portuguese tarts, with a solid brunch menu alongside. It trades 7am to 3pm, closing Wednesdays, and the counter gets busy on weekend mornings once the first bake is out. Go early if you want a table and the best pick of the cabinets.

Max: Fresh sourdough smells all the way down the street, and a footpath spot with a view of everyone's breakfast.

Getting there

The cafe is on Woodward Street in Whitfield, with street parking along the road and level access from the footpath. It is an easy stop if you are already walking the neighbourhood or heading back from the northern beaches, and there is enough footpath room to park a dog comfortably out of the flow of the door.

Pair it with

Bunny Jarrett Park Dog Off Leash Area is a short drive away if your dog needs a proper run before or after coffee, and The Nest is the suburb's other dog-friendly cafe for a second visit. More dog friendly cafes in QLD and the Whitfield guide are on site.