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Cafés · Burleigh Heads
Paddock Bakery
$ · Budget·Leashed only
A garden-style artisan bakery cafe famous for wood-fired sourdough, doughnuts and pastries baked daily. Dogs are welcome throughout the leafy garden and rooftop spaces, and the staff are used to four-legged regulars.
Why it made the list
The sprawling shaded garden makes it easy to relax with a leashed dog while enjoying some of the best pastries on the Coast.
Good to know before you go
Dogs are welcome in the garden and outdoor spaces; published hours are 6:30am-3pm daily per the venue's own site.
Practical notes
Arrive before 8:30am on weekends for a table
Try the wood-fired sourdough to take home
What is available on site
Shaded seating
Dog menu
House rules and verification
The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.
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