Neon Mango Diner & Bar

Neon Mango Diner and Bar sits inside the Epiq Marketplace precinct on Hutley Drive in Lennox Head, running from coffee and breakfast burgers in the morning to pan-Asian sharing plates, ramen and cocktails at night. Dogs are welcome across the outdoor alfresco tables, and the flat marketplace layout makes it an easy stop with a lead in hand.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor alfresco seating; the indoor dining room is people-only. Staff are generally accommodating, and water bowls are usually on hand, though carrying your own collapsible bowl is the safer bet on a busy morning. The precinct's wide paths and level access from the carpark mean no stairs or gutters to negotiate with a dog alongside you.

Worth knowing

The menu swings hard between day and night: specialty coffee, fresh juices and loaded breakfast burgers through the morning, then sushi, grill dishes, tap beer and house cocktails into the evening, with a happy hour running on select nights. Family Tuesdays add a free kids meal with a main. Evening service can vary seasonally, so it is worth checking their online ordering page before you plan a dinner stop.

Getting there and parking

The diner is inside Epiq Marketplace at the Hutley Drive corner, with ample free parking in the marketplace lot and level access from the carpark straight through to the outdoor tables. For more options nearby, the Kopi Lennox coffee stop is another local pick with the dog in tow.

Make a day of it

Seven Mile Beach allows off-leash exercise on the sand north of the access track near the Lennox Head and Alstonville Surf Life Saving Club, while the southern section is off-limits to dogs, so follow the council signage on the day. The Lennox Head Boardwalk covers the on-lead coastal leg, and Compton Dog Park in East Ballina has off-leash agility equipment a short drive south.

Max: Morning coffee run with the dog, then back after dark for ramen and cocktails. The alfresco tables work for both.

For more dog friendly options nearby, browse the NSW dog friendly restaurant listing or the Lennox Head destination guide.