Bertie's food and drink

Bertie's is a small neighbourhood cafe and wine bar at 34 Cherry Street, Ballina, with footpath tables where dogs are welcome. It runs as a cafe by day and a wine bar into Friday evening, so the outdoor tables are the spot to settle with a dog.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor footpath tables, kept on-leash. Staff often bring out a water bowl. It is a small, high-quality venue, so a calm, well-behaved dog is the right fit. Indoor seating is for diners only.

Good to know. The kitchen turns out deli-style sandwiches, fresh salads and generous breakfasts, with locally roasted Beam coffee, plus natural wines and beer for the Friday evening and Saturday sessions. The owners come with serious kitchen pedigree, and the food shows it.

Getting there. Street parking runs along Cherry Street and nearby side streets, in a central, walkable part of town.

Nearby with the dogs. Pop Denison Park and the Richmond River walk are close for a pre or post-coffee stroll, and Shaws Bay is a short drive for calmer water.

When to go. Weekday mornings are the quiet, easy window for a coffee with the dog. Good for a relaxed coffee or sandwich with a settled dog on the footpath.

Sources

• bertie's food & drink · bertiesballina.com.au
• Berties Food & Drink - Ballina - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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