Dawg Boys - Murrumba Downs

Dawg Boys in Murrumba Downs is the original store of the Australian hot dog and smash burger chain, a casual counter-service spot on Dohles Rocks Road doing big American-style comfort food. Dogs are allowed at the outdoor seating out front, so it works as a quick leashed stop rather than a long sit-down meal.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area only; inside stays people-only, which is standard for a food business. The tables out front are close to the counter, so order first and keep your dog settled beside you while the food comes out. Bring your own collapsible water bowl, since one is not guaranteed, and give the staff thoroughfare a wide berth during busy runs.

Worth knowing

The menu is unapologetic American diner food: loaded hot dogs like the New York Dawg and Pulled Pork Dawg, smash burgers, the Big Boys Waffle Burger, buffalo wings, loaded fries and thick shakes, with portions to match. Hours run 10am to 9:30pm Sunday through Tuesday and 10am to midnight Wednesday to Saturday, which makes it one of the later options in the area for a post-walk feed.

Getting there and parking

Find it at Shop C, 264 Dohles Rocks Road, Murrumba Downs, with a free on-site car park plus street parking on surrounding roads, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance from the car park to the counter.

Make a day of it

Two fenced options sit within the suburb: the Fenrir Riverwood Dog Park and the Blatchford Recreation Reserve Fenced Dog Park. Either makes an easy off-lead run before or after a hot dog, and the Kallangur and North Lakes parklands stretch a little further north if you want to extend the walk.

Max: Hot dog in one hand, lead looped around the chair, dog eyeing the loaded fries. Weekday lunch keeps the outdoor tables free.

For more spots in the area, browse the Queensland dog friendly restaurant listing or the Murrumba Downs destination guide.