Hyde Bellingen

Hyde Bellingen is a busy cafe and lifestyle store on the main street at 62 Hyde Street, and dogs are welcome at the footpath tables out front. It is a coffee-and-brunch stop rather than a destination for the dog, but the location puts you right in the middle of town.

The setup. Dogs stay at the outdoor tables along the footpath. The front of the venue is a boutique selling apparel and homewares, so indoors is off-limits, which is fair enough with a wet dog about. The footpath seating is good for people-watching and easy to tie up beside.

Water and treats. Bring a portable bowl. The seating is on a public footpath and water is not guaranteed, so pack your own rather than relying on a bowl being out.

Known for. Specialty coffee, brunch and pastries, with gluten-free cakes and the cinnamon scroll getting regular mentions. It doubles as a curated homewares store, which is why it stays busy.

Getting there. It sits directly on Hyde Street, the main road through the centre of town. Street parking is out front and on the side streets, though it fills on market days.

Nearby with the dog. The Bellingen riverbank walk is a few blocks away for a quiet leg-stretch, and the main-street stroll is easy on lead. Best mid-morning on a weekday if you want a footpath table without the weekend crowd.

Sources

• HYDE Bellingen: Apparel & Homewares · hydebellingen.com.au
• HYDE Bellingen - Reviews, Menu & Prices · tripadvisor.com.au

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