Clunes Cafe

Clunes Cafe sits on Main Street in the small hinterland village of Clunes, a short detour off the Lismore to Bangalow road, and it is an easy, genuinely dog-friendly stop for a coffee or lunch break.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor undercover area at the front of the cafe, which gives shelter on a wet day and shade in summer. Reviewers note staff are relaxed about dogs joining owners outside. Keep dogs on a lead while seated, and bring your own water bowl as none is guaranteed to be set out.

Known for. Solid coffee, generous breakfast and lunch serves, and a genuinely local, unhurried feel. It doubles as the village general store, so it is as much a community hub as a cafe.

Getting there. Clunes Cafe is on Main Street (the B62), with free street parking directly out front or close by. It works well as a stop between Lismore and Bangalow or Byron Bay.

When to go: weekday mornings are quieter and easier for street parking. Good for a short leg-stretch and coffee stop rather than a long stay, since seating outdoors is limited.

Sources

• Clunes Store & Cellars - Restaurant Reviews · tripadvisor.com.au

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