Swish Cafe

Swish Cafe sits on the main drag at 147 River Street, Ballina, with undercover footpath seating where dogs are welcome. It is a central, made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch spot, well placed for a coffee with the dog before a riverside walk.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the undercover outdoor seating on the footpath, kept on-leash. Indoor seating is for diners only, in line with council rules for food premises. Staff are dog-friendly, but bring your own water bowl to be sure.

Good to know. Reviewers rate the coffee among the best in town, alongside fresh salads, wraps and Turkish burgers, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options handled well. The undercover footpath spot is good for watching the street go by.

Getting there. Street parking runs along River Street and gets busy; nearby public parking is within easy walking distance.

Nearby with the dogs. The Richmond River walking path is a short stroll for an on-leash walk, and Pop Denison Park's grassed area is a slightly longer walk or quick drive.

When to go. Weekday mornings are calmer than weekend brunch. Good for a quality coffee with the dog before a foreshore walk.

Sources

• Swish Cafe: Cafe Ballina · swishcafe.com.au
• Swish Cafe, Ballina - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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