Collies And Co.

Whether it be a bark-day, a paw-ty or you just want a good schnack, you can have it all at Collies And Co., where good food and great coffee comes paired with sharing the love of everyone's four-legged friends. Found in Samford Village, this family-run, dog-friendly cafe not only welcomes pooches of all shapes, sizes and colours with open arms, they raise their own Border Collie puppies in a carefully controlled environment on site, and care for dogs and puppies in need in conjunction with Animal Rescue Qld. And to help those puppies prepare for their future homes, the cafe team host daily puppy socialisation sessions (bookings are required) for all the furry cuddling you can imagine. 

That's right, as well as sitting down to a delicious huevos rancheros or pile of pancakes, you can spend 15 minutes enjoying glorious cuddles with the puppies in residence, overseen by a qualified vet nurse to ensure the pups are having as much fun as you are. If the puppies happen to be snoozing, or otherwise occupied, there's plenty of other dogs at the cafe too, from the staff's visiting hounds to the best friends of other diners. Brought your own? Treat them to a dog-friendly sundae or beer—there's a menu for dogs as well as humans. 

Just make sure you read all the terms and conditions before you go—bookings are absolutely essential and can be made here. 

Image credit: Collies And Co.