Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ballina

4 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Nosh
Nosh
93/100 (316 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Australian
Healthy
Contemporary
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Maxi Goreng
Brookfarm Granola with Yoghurt Berry Compote and Seasonal Fruit
Lemon Curd Pie
Avocado toast
Smashed Avocado with Scrambled Eggs
Pork Belly Banh-MI Roll
Chai Latte
East-Asian Salad
Five Spice Lamb Croquets
Eggs Your Way
Smoked Salmon on Potato and Corn Rosti
Wagyu Beef Burger
Chicken Karaage
Soy Latte
Almond Latte
French Toast
Burrito
Creamy Mushroom
Crab Omelette
Café
Australian
Café
Contemporary
Healthy
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Called in for breakfast twice during our stay and both times we experienced a prompt and friendly service. Coffee was good and I recommend the..."
2289
"My colleagues and I are staying in Ballina for work. We have tried a few spots over the last two weeks but this is our favourite morning coffee..."
Shannyn McNamara (Mim)
"Pleased that we came across this cafe on a stopover. It has a lovely warm atmosphere and a great selection of treats for morning tea. (Many gluten..."
Helen Welsh
"It was my birthday and I decided to treat myself to a special piece of cake to take home for afternoon tea. Nosh had a great selection and I chose an..."
Joan Dalgleish
"We were passing through for a quick pit stop, and after a local on the street saw us confused she recommended Nosh. They were due to close at 2pm,..."
Sam Stewart
"We did pop in just to have a coffee on our road trip to Byron Bay through Ballina and decided to have a breakie as well. IT WAS AMAZING. As we wanted..."
jan babacek
"We enjoyed our postrun brekky this morning..."
Desiree Crawford
"Such a delicious meal. Very friendly and helpful staff. Definitely looking forward to our next meal..."
Warren Jessee
Sirocco Cafe And Gallery
Sirocco Cafe And Gallery
90/100 (99 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Australian
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Salad
"Awesome coffee. Always go in the morning before work when I can. The sisters are always lovely, the food is beautiful, and Kel remembers my partner..."
Jeremy Milosevic
"One of my favorite pride places for a sharp strong blended coffee. Service is great although mostly busy and only a small shop so access can be..."
gordy cox
"Coffee was good here. The eggs on the eggs Benedict were full cooked but the hollandaise sauce had the right zingy and creamy taste. The corm..."
Ken Tran
"Great service coffee is excellent cakes and slices are great yummy breakfast every day prices are reasonable ,chef cooked meals it's fantastic go..."
Charles white
"Great friendly staff. Good is to die for, always fresh. Indoor/ out door service. Great desserts all cooked on..."
Terry Laurie
"Best ever Pumpkin fetta and spinach omlette. It is massive and super tasty the friendliest staff in Ballina ( Tammy and Cindy ) . Ask for a side of..."
natalie halliday
"Had breakfast here today at 12 ,Yes they offer a all day breakfast and all day lunch it was very tasty and very reasonable price coffee was good I..."
Anthony Deaves
"Had a delicious breakfast here and my husband said the coffee was one of the best he's ever..."
Chris Millar
Swish Cafe
Swish Cafe
80/100 (681 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Contemporary
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Vege Wrap
Pancakes with Fruit and Maple Syrup and Side of Bacon
Avocado Cheese Toastie
Eggs Benedict
Chicken Cran-Brie Sandwiche
Toasts
Toasted Turkish Melt - Chicken and Cheese
Melt-One Slice Chicken Rocket Pesto Roast Capscium Avocado & Cheese
Rosti with Bacon
Toasted Turkish Melt - Ham Bacon and Avocado
Long Black
Cakes
Angus and Bacon Burger
Wagyu Burger
Flat White
Vanilla Latte
english breakfast
Peri Peri Chicken Burger
Big breakfast
Gourmet Sandwiches
Bacon and Egg Burger
Salad
Toast
Scrambled Eggs Any Style
Sit down
Contemporary
Australian
Café
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our breakfast at Cafe Swish, we ordered the muesli and the Swish Special- Rosti. Both were delicious, fresh and..."
AEM
"Breakfast in Ballina!We enjoyed our breakfast so much at this popular cafe that we went back for breakfast the next morning. The service..."
Suzie Lee
"Graham and I had just finished our aerobics class at Curves gym so we decided to try our favourite spot for coffee and cake. I had the soy latte with..."
Harry Beckers
"Smashing little place!. Stopped here for breakfast on our way down the coast from Byron - outstanding little place. Friendly and attentive waitress,..."
Blaze898
"Diana. Passing through Ballina again stopped to try this cute little place in the main Street. Liked the cosy feel about the place & nice range of..."
DianaW
"One of the more stylish looking cafes in town. Simple, tasteful decor- friendly staff. Had been in before for coffee and this time stopped for..."
Willstar
""Good coffee, great staff" This is a small Cafe, but big on service, excellent range of cakes & goodies. This cafe can be very busy, that speaks..."
Trevorscottnz
"Impeccable service. The people who work here are above and beyond lovely and the food is delicious. I showed up at 2pm, right as the kitchen closed..."
Rianne White
"Friendly staff and quick service. Great tasting coffee and..."
Marie Jakosalem
"Fantastic service, great food and coffee! Loved the prawn linguine and my dirty chai. Will definitely return when I’m back in the..."
Emily Blackburn
"Wow! Food was great, prawn and spaghetti cooked to perfection, friendly staff a great eatery in Balina shopping..."
Wayne Tempest
"Staff super friendly food great! Even a dance show from one of the staff. He was just loving his job! Made us love the experience even more!! Will..."
Lauren Spencer
"Breakfast was lovely Swish was suggested by a local and it did not disappoint. Staff were attentive we had the Rosti stack and it was huge and full..."
francesca troxell
The Boardwalk - Ballina Rsl
The Boardwalk - Ballina Rsl
75/100 (2175 ratings)
Quick Bites
Contemporary
Australian
Vegan Options
Grill
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Grill
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Curry
Pasta
Prawns
Salad
Crab
Nachos
Duck
Schnitzel
Oyster
Steak Sandwich
Calamari
Mussels
Sandwiches
Calamares
Burger
Cakes
Lamb
Pesto
Fish & Chips
Fish
Seafood Platters
Beef
Pork
Ribs
Fish & chips
Sit down
Grill
Contemporary
Australian
Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Accepts American Express
Wine and Beer
Live Music
Gift Cards Available
Waterfront
Parking Available
Accepts Discover
Free off-street parking
Sports bars
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range