Cafe Boker

Cafe Boker is a Middle Eastern cafe at 43 River Street in central Ballina, with footpath tables where dogs are welcome. It is an easy breakfast and lunch stop right on the main street, well placed to combine with a riverside walk.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor footpath tables, kept on-leash, which makes for a casual walk-by coffee or lunch. Indoor seating is for service dogs only, as with most Australian cafes, so aim for an outside table. Staff are known to be welcoming to dogs; bring your own water bowl to be safe.

Good to know. The kitchen runs authentic Middle Eastern, with shakshuka and chicken shawarma the standouts, Little Marionette coffee, and solid vegetarian and vegan options. It is generally open daily for breakfast and lunch.

Getting there. Free street parking runs along River Street and the surrounding blocks. It is an easy walk if you are already on the river path.

Nearby with the dogs. The Richmond River foreshore is close for an on-leash stroll, and Ballina's off-leash spots are a short drive for a run.

When to go. Weekday mornings are quieter than weekend brunch. Good for a relaxed coffee with the dog on the footpath.

Sources

• Cafe Boker, Ballina - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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