Kol's Kebabs

Kol's Kebabs is a counter-service kebab shop at 64 Molesworth Street in the middle of Lismore's CBD, and it is an eat-here-or-takeaway kind of place. With a dog in tow, the deal is simple: order at the counter, then settle at the footpath tables out front on the wide Molesworth Street pavement. That street-side seating is the whole offering for dog owners, since it is a food-prep setup with no indoor dining for animals.

The dog setup

The footpath tables run along the shopfront, so your dog stays on leash on the public footpath while you eat. It suits a dog that is relaxed around passing foot traffic and buses, since this is the main street. There are no bowls or water stations provided, so bring your own, and note the short hours: the shop trades 11am to 4pm Monday to Friday and closes on weekends.

Worth knowing

The menu runs to kebabs, snack packs and sides, with fresh salad and vegetarian fillings alongside the meat options, and the portions have a reputation for being generous for the price. It is a quick in-and-out feed rather than a sit-down lunch, which works in a dog's favour: order, grab a table, and you are moving again inside half an hour.

Getting there and parking

Metered street parking sits directly out front on Molesworth Street, with more parking a short walk behind the main strip. Lismore's CBD is flat and compact, so it is an easy stop to fold into a day of errands.

Close by with the dogs

For a longer outing around the kebab stop, the Elizabeth Gardens Dog Off-Leash Area is the closest proper run-around, and Hepburn Park Fenced Dog Park in Goonellabah adds a fully fenced option a few minutes' drive away. The Bank Cafe & Espresso covers the coffee half of the day, and Lucky Country Leisure Parks takes dogs if you are staying over.