Cafe 63 Springfield

Cafe 63 Springfield is the local branch of the Queensland all-day breakfast chain, at 16 Springfield Pkwy with its own free car park out front. It runs a famously long newspaper-style menu from 5:30am on weekdays, and dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, which makes it a practical stop for Greater Springfield dog owners who want a proper feed rather than a takeaway coffee.

The dog setup

Dogs take the designated outdoor seating area, which follows the standard Queensland food rules: outside the dining room, leashed, and on the ground beside your table rather than on the chairs. The outdoor section is roomy, so there is space to settle a larger dog out of the foot traffic. Bring your own water bowl; staff are generally happy to help but supply is not guaranteed.

Max: Pancakes at the outdoor table, then the car park sniff circuit on the way out. This is what holidays would be like if they were every day.

Worth knowing

The menu is the draw: hundreds of options covering big breakfasts, eggs benedict, smashed avocado, loaded pancakes and crepes, crumpet stacks, burgers, wraps and salads, plus barista coffee, juices and shakes. It is a solid bet for breakfast meetings and family brunches alike. Weekday hours are 5:30am to 9pm and weekends run 6am to 9pm, so it works for early walkers as well as dinner.

Getting there and parking

The cafe sits on Springfield Pkwy in Springfield, about 30 minutes southwest of Brisbane CBD. Parking is free and directly at the venue, so there is no street-hunting, and the outdoor tables are level with the car park, which keeps things easy for older dogs.

Close by with the dogs

Robelle Domain at Springfield Central is a short drive away, a 24-hectare parkland where leashed dogs are welcome on the walking tracks. For off-leash time, the Springfield Lakes Dog Park and the Sirius Fenced Dog Park both give a secure run nearby. Screamin Beans is the other local dog-friendly coffee option.

More of the area is on the Springfield destination page, and the wider list sits under dog friendly restaurants in QLD.