The Kitchen Cafe

The Kitchen Cafe was a dog-friendly local favourite in East Ballina, near Shaws Bay, known for footpath seating where dogs were welcome over morning coffee. Worth knowing before you go: local notices point to the cafe closing in early 2025, so check it is still trading before making the trip.

The dog setup. Dogs were welcome in the outdoor footpath and front seating, kept on-leash, with indoor seating reserved for service dogs in line with NSW food premises rules. The cafe had a name locally for being welcoming to dogs and offering water.

Good to know. A relaxed East Ballina coffee and breakfast spot, popular with local dog owners for an easy morning stop near the water. Given the closure reports, confirm it is open before relying on a visit.

Getting there. East Ballina, close to Shaws Bay, with street parking nearby. Easy to fold into a Shaws Bay or Reflections Holiday Park walk.

Nearby with the dogs. Shaws Bay's calm-water foreshore paths are right there for an on-leash walk, and East Ballina beach is a short trip for a coastal stroll.

When to go. Check it is trading first. If open, mornings suit a quiet coffee after a Shaws Bay walk.

Sources

• The Kitchen Cafe | East Ballina - Reflections Holidays · reflectionsholidays.com.au

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