Wally Wombat Cafe

Wally Wombat Cafe is a coffee trailer on Sydney Road in Kelso, on the eastern side of Bathurst, serving quick breakfasts and baked treats from early morning. It is proudly dog-friendly and low-fuss, built for commuters and walkers passing through rather than for a long sit-down visit. One important note: the cafe has announced it is no longer running regular morning trade at its Sydney Road spot, shifting toward catering, community and sporting events and special orders, so message them before you plan a visit.

The dog setup

Seating is outdoor and open-air beside the van, so dogs are welcome to settle at your feet while you order. The cafe has a track record of treats and puppacinos for visiting pups, and the quick coffee-and-go format means a dog is never stuck waiting long. There is free parking on the Sydney Road frontage.

Worth knowing

The menu runs to coffee, quick bites, desserts and casual lunch options, with the kind of service that made the trailer a regular stop for Bathurst dog walkers. Check the current trading pattern directly with the cafe, as the move away from regular morning trade means the days and hours on any directory listing may not reflect what is actually happening week to week.

Close by with the dogs

The Kefford St Off-Leash Dog Park in Bathurst is the region's proper dog park, fully fenced with separate large and small dog sections, agility equipment and water stations. Along the Macquarie River, off-lead hours apply before 8am and after 5pm daily. If you are staying over, the NRMA Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park is right in Kelso, and Oliver Brown in the Bathurst CBD is the established coffee fallback.

More in the area

Browse more dog friendly cafes in NSW or the full guide to Kelso.