Grill Slice & Chill

Grill Slice & Chill is a casual Persian-style kebab and loaded fries takeaway on Hallam South Road, and it works for dog owners on the same terms any good takeaway does: order at the counter, then claim the outdoor seating out front with your dog on a short lead while the food lands.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating and along the footpath but not inside, where the food is prepared and served. Space out front is limited, so keep your dog close while you queue. Water bowls are sometimes put out, though bringing your own removes the guesswork. Hallam South Road is a busy commercial strip, so keep the lead short between the car and the tables.

Worth knowing

The kebabs are the reason people come, generous Persian-style servings wrapped fresh, with loaded fries and pizza rounding out the menu and toppings running notably saucy. Reviewers single out the friendly, welcoming staff even mid-rush. Hours are long: 6am to 10pm Monday to Thursday, later on Friday and Saturday nights to midnight, and 9am to 10pm Sunday, so it covers breakfast through late dinner. Parking is directly out front near the Hallam South Road and Princes Highway intersection.

Close by with the dogs

Gunns Road Reserve Fenced Dog Park is a short drive away for a proper off-lead run before or after your food stop. Further afield, Tirhatuan Park Fenced Dog Park in Dandenong North splits large and small dogs with agility obstacles, and Ryelands Drive Reserve Dog Park in Berwick has double-gated entry and a water fountain. MAD BENJI in Berwick is a nearby dog-friendly cafe if you want a sit-down coffee instead.

Max: a fat kebab at the footpath table, then a lap of Gunns Road Reserve. Hallam keeps it simple.