5 Church Street

5 Church Street is a relaxed cafe and restaurant on the main street, and the outdoor seating under the vines is dog-friendly. It is an easy, all-day option in the middle of town, good for a coffee or a long lunch with the dog at your feet.

The setup. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables set under the vines along Church Street. The area is shaded and casual, so it holds up on a warm day, and staff will often bring a water bowl out. There is room here for families and dogs, so it is less pressured than the smaller dinner-only venues nearby.

Water and treats. A bowl is usually offered, but pack a portable one so you are covered on a busy day. Keep the lead short when the footpath fills.

Known for. All-day breakfast and brunch from early, locally roasted coffee, and a menu that stretches from hash browns to goat curry and halloumi. Live music turns up from time to time, and the outdoor tables get the best of it.

Getting there. On Church Street, the main commercial strip. Street parking runs along Church Street and the side streets, and it gets tight on market days.

Nearby with the dog. The Bellingen River loop is close for a walk on lead, and the main street is easy to potter along. Quietest mid-morning on a weekday.

Sources

• Bellingen Chamber of Commerce - Church Street cafe listing · bellingen.au

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