Alcove Cafe and Deli

Alcove Cafe and Deli is a Wilston Village brunch fixture at 92B Kedron Brook Road, pouring Veneziano coffee alongside smashed avo, nourish bowls and a deli counter. For dog owners, the shaded alfresco tables out the front are the part that matters: that footpath seating is where dogs are welcome, with a clear view of the village street.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the front alfresco area on the footpath only. Keep your dog in that outdoor space, as the indoor seating is off-limits. The tables sit close together on weekends, so keep the lead short and settled under the chair.

The vibe

This is a busy local brunch room rather than a quiet corner cafe, with a rustic timber fit-out and a menu that runs from the halloumi bagel to french toast. The coffee is the consistent drawcard, and staff are known for being welcoming. The deli side means you can pick up provisions on the way out.

Max: the footpath tables fill fast on weekends, so go early or on a weekday for a spot with an easy line of sight to the street while you eat.

Getting there

The cafe is in the Wilston Village hub on Kedron Brook Road. Street parking along the road fills quickly, so use the surrounding backstreets and walk in. It is a short stroll from the train station side of the village.

Pair it with

Make it the coffee stop either side of an off-lead run: the Windsor off-leash dog area is a short drive away, and Forest Park's fenced dog park works well if your dog needs a fully enclosed run first.

For another dog-friendly table nearby, try Cafe Laybes in Windsor. More options are on the Queensland cafe guide and the Wilston destination page.