Racecourse Cafe

Racecourse Cafe sits at the Ballina Jockey Club on Racecourse Road, East Ballina, a quiet, leafy spot away from the town-centre bustle with open-air seating where dogs are welcome. The easy parking and relaxed setting make it a good post-walk stop in East Ballina.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the open-air outdoor seating, with room around the edges of the venue, kept on-leash. Staff are accommodating, but bring your own water bowl, especially in the busier morning stretch. The calm setting suits dogs that settle easily.

Good to know. The kitchen runs to fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch with quality coffee, in a quiet, leafy setting by the racecourse. It is more of a local meeting point than a tourist spot.

Getting there. Extensive free on-site parking at the Jockey Club makes access easy even on busier days, reached via Fox Street and walkable for East Ballina locals.

Nearby with the dogs. The Ballina to Lennox Head coastal path is an easy on-lead walk nearby, and Shaws Bay's calm-water foreshore is a short trip for a stroll.

When to go. Mornings are the main service, so come after an early walk. Good for a quiet, no-fuss coffee with the dog after an East Ballina stroll.

Sources

• Racecourse Cafe, Ballina - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au
• Where can I go with my dog in Ballina? · discoverballina.com.au

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