From Milton to Toowoomba, South East Queensland is packed with family-friendly cafés where the coffee is strong, brunch is delicious, and places where the whole family can relax and spend time together.
Milton: Inner-City Coffee Stops for Families
Milton is ideal for inner-city families who love great coffee followed by an easy stroll. A canopy Early Education favourite is the open-aired Bunker Coffee, known for its excellent lattes and much-loved babycinos.
While enjoying your coffee, wander through the nearby under-road bypass to the Brisbane River walkway, where children can watch the ferries come and go while parents enjoy the last few sips of their coffee.
Dux Gutz Café in Milton that truly ticks all the boxes for families. Located inside the PCYC and overlooking Suncorp Stadium, it offers a relaxed setting with great coffee and tasty meals and all-day kids’ menu. The wide open forecourt gives children plenty of space to ride scooters and bikes while parents enjoy a moment to unwind.
Families also love the dedicated Kids’ Corner, complete with a comfy lounge where parents can sit back and enjoy their coffee while children play.
Parent tip: Just around the corner, Frew Park is perfect for a relaxed picnic brunch on a blanket, with plenty of space for children to move and play.
Dakabin: Local Flavours & Playground Pit Stops
Dakabin is big on family-friendly cafés. Flow Café offers a relaxed, local vibe with great coffee and tasty brunch options, making it a favourite for parents and children. Café 63 is another easy stop, with a broad menu and a casual atmosphere, part of the chain’s family-friendly style, often including high chairs and kid-friendly dishes.
After coffee, head to Dakabin Reserve or Kallangur Parks, where children have plenty of space to run, climb, and burn off energy. Pack a picnic before you go or simply enjoy the sunshine while taking in the peaceful surroundings.
Parent tip: Check out any local markets in Dakabin for fresh produce, treats, and a little extra local flavour!
Ormiston: Coastal Café Vibes
For a relaxed seaside vibe, Ormiston delivers. Baloo have cozy outdoor seating perfect for families and close to the canopy Ormiston centre for a quick drop in.
A bit further, is the Wellington Point Farmhouse. Arustic café and restaurant set on a working farm, perfect for families. Enjoy farm‑fresh breakfasts, hearty lunches, and great coffee in a relaxed indoor‑outdoor space.
Children are well catered for with a dedicated kids’ menu, while the spacious lawns provides room to run and play.
Toowoomba: High Altitude Brews
A few of Toowoomba’s best cafés are perfectly positioned near big playgrounds and green spaces, ideal for grabbing a coffee then heading out with the children for time at nearby parks like Queens Park and Laurel Bank Park. Urban Grounds Café is just a short drive away from Leaps & Bounds, and it’s close to Laurel Bank Park, making it easy to combine a coffee with a quick outdoor play session with the children. Park House Café, located near Queens Park, is a classic breakfast spot where families can enjoy a relaxed brunch and explore the nearby playground and grounds afterwards.
By Leanne Brown, Marketing Manager, canopy Early Education
