Australian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Balmain

The Cottage Balmain

87/100 (1695 ratings)

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"The Cottage is beautiful little house transformed in a cute restaurant bar. They selection of wine is really good (From AUS/NZ/FRA..) Their..."

FrenchieFoodie

"The Cottage gives off great vibes, even in the evening when you can't see anything. The fairy lights set the mood to chill, drink some wine, and..."

Anna

"I visit The Cottage Bar and Kitchen in Balmain on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Luckily I had a table booked as it quickly filled up by 12:30pm with a..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"Amazing beer garden - best in the Inner West. Great food and love the espresso martinis. Garden fills up quickly on weekends so must get in early..."

Bianca Honson

"What a lovely place. We came here for my partners birthday party on Sunday afternoon. We were pleasantly surprised with the live music duo. What a..."

Food Lover33

"I visited The Cottage a few weeks ago for late lunch with family, and overall, I was incredibly satisfied with the experience. After walking all the..."

Sean M

"I had been wanting to visit this place since a long time due to its sheer chic and cozy ambiance. Finally ended up visiting this place last week for..."

Manali Godbole

"Perfect weekend spot - especially on a sunny day if you are lucky enough to grab a table in the garden area and listen to some live music. Good for..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"I really like the ambiance of this place! The array of miscellaneous decorations laid around the cottage really give it a homey and relaxed vibe. The..."

Lien Nguyen

"Located on Darling Street, The Cottage is set back from the main road and as its name suggests, is a restaurant set inside a cottage. Urban oasis..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Highly recommend this place for food and ambience! Upstairs is beautiful;my friends and I sat there comfortably for hours. For a catch up between two..."

HurryDaFoodup

"Lovely outdoor area for afternoon drinks on the Main Street of Balmain. We only stopped off for a couple of drinks but the food looked great!..."

Lawrence Wisdom

"I spent an hour or two here on a lazy Sunday afternoon around Christmas time. I can recommend this place. The service is fantastic and they have live..."

David Washington

"What a fantastic little nook of Balmain! Food was spectacular. We had the banquet but my favourite by far was the cauliflower in a eggplant tahini..."

Hungry Minion

"Stepping in to The Cottage Balmain is like being invited into the rustic home of an eccentric artist. There’s mismatched furniture and eclectic..."

Eat Drink Play

"Love this converted terrace, turn bar and restaurant! Truly a place to be on a balmy afternoon. This is just a fantastic place to hangout with your..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"Lovely food, great staff, the cocktails were amazing. We had a private room upstairs which fit about 30 people. Was great for an intimate dinner...."

Monica Gianfrancesco

"The Cottage was great for dinner and drinks. The staff were friendly, helpful and quick. The waitress recommended some dishes for us to try. The..."

Richard Conway

"Atmosphere and service is great, even on busy Saturday nights. It can get noisy and crowded in the front areas, but it still maintains an intimate..."

ChocChip

"Superb food, beautiful space, great staff.. I came in to The Cottage with a coeliac friend last Saturday night for a drink while we were waiting for..."

Facebook User

"AMAZING!!! We went out for dinner at The Cottage, and loved every mouthful! The service was really friendly and helpful but not interfering, and the..."

Emma

"This was definitely LeeLee’s favourite. It was so mushy inside, with a crispy coating. More importantly, it was warm and not served cold as LeeLoo..."

DroolWorthyWorld

"Yes, yum! Zucchini fries is a must try. Something different and because it's a vegetable it's healthy right!? Ahahahha sorry I was trying to sound..."

Bunnybloggers

"The Cottage is almost like a little bit of Surry Hills but transported into Balmain. The place isn't big yet it uses its space so well to create a..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"Beautiful ambience, delicious & refreshing mocktail. Service not bad. Food is alright. Best dish is the scallops with sweet corn..."

Tinkabellez

"AMAZING. I love everything about this establishment -- the food, the ambiance, the soundtrack, the service, the cocktail and wine list... There's..."

Nancy Wu

"Cutest place, has such a nice atmosphere, great service and food was awesome. Good selection of wine and cocktails, their pâté was soooo delicious..."

Lisa Saggers

"Had a private function dinner here upstairs and it was perfect! Staff are so so lovely, a reflection of the great management. Will definately be..."

Jo

"Had a really good dinner last night with my boyfriend. It was really noisy inside due to a birthday or girls nights and the staff were really..."

Mae.

"I went last week to the cottage and loved it! We sat outside in the sun and had lunch and enjoyed the live music. Can't believe anyone would have..."

Natalie

"Atmosphere with amazing food. Have just found my new local bar! , with friendly faces and a warm atmosphere I can see myself spending alot more time..."

French_roberta

"The vibe. The food. The nick nacks. Loved it! Will be back, definitely a place for a nice relaxed dinner..."

Hungry Vixen

"Awesome place. Friends recommended it to us so we tried the "fun guy" pizza, meatballs, cheese plate and the flower pot dessert. Everything was..."

Nicole Doughty

"Lovely decor and service, had a relaxing afternoon in the front..."

Peter

"Appealing food, good selection of drinks inside a lovely venue but lethargic service.Ordered a margarita pizza and a couple of beers. The..."

Daniel Grigg

"Awesome!!. New menu is great! The staff are so friendly and helpful... Been here a few times lately and it just gets better and..."

Fliss

"The cottage!. Celebrated my birthday here with some girlfirends last week. We shared woodfired pizzas and selected some of the meats and cheeses, all..."

Nm28

"Great atmosphere and set out. Top service, staff always asking to make sure everything is okay. Food is average. Is it normal for sardines to have..."

Ella

"Fantastic wine bar!!. Had a great experience at The Cottage- my partner and I went on a Monday evening and shared a selection of meats and cheese as..."

Ange

"Amazing! Awesome atmosphere, friendly staff, great food, wine and beer and good value! Love this..."

Food Force

"Enjoyed Every Minute!!!. I recently went to The Cottage and enjoyed every minute, it has a great décor, delicious food and really cool vibe. The..."

Skye

"First time at the cottage last saturday night. Wow... It was amazing. Great atmosphere, great food, excellent service!! Well done to all the staff..."

Manelle

"Unique and homely. I've been once and absolutely loved it, such a unique experience compared to what other small bars in Sydney have to offer. Great..."

Dan

"The Cottage! What a great find!. I'm not one to normally write a review, however this place was so great I must give credit where credit is due!..."

Charlotte

"Simply the Best!!!. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience here last night.We were greeted by friendly staff who were professional..."

Dealseeker

"I Love the Cottage. What a fun family Birthday night we had here. I couldn't fault it. We were meet by Os and instantly felt at home. It is out there..."

Annie

"My new 'little secret'. What a find! A deliciously cosy bar and restaurant with just the right amount of warmth and electric energy to make it my new..."

Emma

"I had my birthday party at the cottage bar and kitchen last night and could not have asked for better service. The staff were incredibly attentive,..."

Emily

Kafeine Balmain

81/100 (1377 ratings)

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"Excellent food with amazing gluten free..."

Tanya Van Ham

"I’m not really into this coffee.. Quite bitter and overall it is rather strong! Probably my tongue was tired as this was the second..."

Xihuahua 🐶

"Pretty fast and cute cup. The coffee is a bit 'smoky' but I liked it overall. Coffee must be good if a cafe wants to survive in this cafe packed..."

Guorium🧪

"Nice vibe, quick service. The corn fritter is crispy and got tangy of interesting combination of spicy, sour lemony taste with tomato relish and..."

Mic

"It was a pretty uneventful Sunday and we just happened to be in Balmain. We decided to try a cafe called Kafeine. The cafe itself was quite busy but..."

All About Food Blog

"I haved dined here multiple times over the years and it has never failed to disappoint. I have had the eggs benedict with bacon and potato rosti a..."

Theeconomicfoodie

"Love it here! It is great for all taste buds sweet and savoury and the service is really quick and the food is delicious! super friendly staff and..."

Foodyreviewer

"First time in Balmain and I was told about Kafeine as an institution. It was very busy on a Sunday lunch but we got seats at a high seat table. The..."

Charlotte Guingo

"My favourite place for brunch on the main strip of Balmain! The eggs Benedict is an absolute must and can’t go wrong with a perfectly made Campos..."

Blurred Limes

"How do I miss giving review for this balmain hot spot?I was around the area and wanted a great take away coffee, surely I came for this..."

Culinary Artist

"We came for a quick lunch and tried the steak sandwich and grilled fish wrap. Both were really delicious. The steak was premarinated and not too..."

Lily The Frugal Foodie

"Can't fault this place. Fast service, lovely staff, a menu with variety and most importantly delicious food! Yummy vegan options too!! Would..."

Olivia Ossovani

"a very busy & popular cafe with locals & foodies alike, the menu is extensive & offers a range of classic & modern fusion inventive dishes. The..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"Yum!! The atmosphere at this cafe is great as it’s always bustling with people and the food... amazing! We ordered the salmon croquettes and..."

Realfoodiesofsydney

"Had mango smoothie -really refresh Also had pulled pork & beef potato hash(not sure if the names are correct?) Location is good too - nice..."

FluffyHamster

"Kafeine is located on the main street of Balmain and it is very easy to find. The interiors and decor are nice and relaxing. I ordered their 'Volcano..."

Pignic_

"Nicely designed joint (love the windows) and friendly staff. You know this place is a local favourite when you see people streaming in from..."

Hayley

"I had been meaning to go here for some time now, but both times (with a dog) and there was a wait. First time was too impatient so headed elsewhere,..."

Anna

"Great location, friendly staff, amazing food. I've seen this cafe all over Instagram, so I had high hopes. I rang and was able to book a table which,..."

Sarah Elizabeth

"TRY THEIR SLOW COOKED BEEF WITH POTATOES!!! My friends and I accidentally came to this cafe, we're supposed to go to another famous cafe in the..."

1900.

"Kafeine is a really great cafe with great food and good coffee. It overall is a great experience but not consistent. My first experience was 5 stars..."

Ace

"Lovely food and great service. Staff were polite and welcoming and the food was simple yet tasty. Although the plating of my dish was impractical..."

Sydneyfoodgurl

"We shared the Summer French toast and Corn fritters and it was worth the hype. The salsa on the corn fritters and the lemon curd on the French toast..."

Miss Kris

"Extremely busy on the weekend but well worth the wait. Four of us dined here and we all loved it. I liked that their menu was creative and different..."

Shannon Stensness

"Situation on the main st, kafeine is a gem. Plenty of parking short walking distance away. This place is very busy on a Saturday morning. We came..."

N K Take Aotearoa

"An extremely popular cafe in Balmain and it was certainly buzzing with customers on this early Saturday morning. Great coffee, they also do a cold..."

Thewhereto

"Quite happy with my lunch here today. Had the mixed Veg hash with smoked salmon, everything worked and was very tasty. Bit on the pricey..."

Chickalulu7

"I had a very nice Saturday lunch here! I ordered the acai bowl which came with quinoa granola, coconut, kiwi, strawberries, grapes, passionfruit and..."

Thehappymedium

"A local favourite and always busy. The food and coffee here is really good. We've been here a few times and will visit here again when I'm in the..."

Micku

"Regular brunch spot in Balmain because of a friendly service and great coffee. My favourite has to be the corn fritters with bacon. Eggs Benedict..."

Fabfoodie K

"We visited Kafeine on a busy Saturday morning and were put on a waiting list. We were seated after only 5 minutes and I ordered the breakfast board..."

Cozza

"In Short: Cosy cafe in the heart of Balmain. Focus on healthy shakes and juices, slow cooked specialities and excellent Campos sourced coffee...."

Coco And Vine

"Chewsday adventures took me to Balmain where @kafeine_Balmain stuffed my belly with yummy foodz for lunch 🍽El Loco: pulled pork,..."

Issac_eatsalot

"Consistently great coffee. An interesting menu with healthy options. Friendly service. Buzzing vibe and busy all the time. A neighborhood spot that..."

Shants

"Came to Kafeine for a weekday brunch with a friend. We were seated immediately and did not have to wait long for our food at all. We both ordered an..."

Nancy

"This is a Balmain hot spot. You will always see people waiting for a table on a weekend, however, it is never more than 5 mins and is worth your time..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"Kafeiene serves up fresh and simple yet delicous food. I had the breakfast board which was very satisfying, especially the toast dipped into the..."

Jojo

"My third visit to Kafeine in Balmain :) This time is for my Birthday Brunch. Mr.P wanted to treat me for lunch here :) Arrived on a Sunday ard 11am..."

The Hungry FoodTech [shirley.gondo]

"We go to Kafeine for the coffee and they do it well. On most occasions we take away, but sometimes we'll take a seat on the banquette..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Very popular local cafe in Balmain. I chose the poached eggs on sourdough toast ($9.9) and soy latte & my friend had the breakfast burrito ($13.9)..."

Sydneyeats_by_two

"Balmain is the place to be, popular with people all over the main strip it's a cool buzz... This cafe has not only the best #campos coffee but a..."

Eating Out Sydney

"Regular coffee stop when in Balmain and on this day there was time for breakfast. Had a good experience with the store in the CBD and expected the..."

Martin C

"Had their chicken wrap and a fresh juice, which came to less than $20 for lunch. A pretty good deal. Great atmosphere in this cafe. The food tastes..."

A Food Fable

"Cute spot to eat, good coffee. Had a constant stream of customers and staff are friendly. Will be back for French toast and the amazing juices!..."

Isabella Eats

"Stopped by on the weekend for a quick brunch. Place was packed when we got in around 10.30am. We put our names down as we wanted to eat..."

Amys_food_adventures

"Everything we ordered was yum, the highlight definitely should be the Scotch Eggs, pretty unique as don't see it often on menus, the texture and..."

GymEatSleep

"This cafe is very busy over the weekend, staffs are all very friendly and well trained. Love their chai latte, the fragrance from chai tea smells..."

Tiffany

"Kafeine is a stand out amongst the bustling Darling St cafe scene. The vibe is funky yet relaxed with exposed brick walls and reclaimed dark wood..."

Little Eats Sydney

"As good as expected! Very busy cafe on weekends. We certainly enjoy the breakie. Salmon paradiso is one of the best. Definitely highly..."

Vanessa.xueqq

"Hip Asian crew running a cafe that ticks all the boxes when it comes to food trends. My salted caramel slice was delicious as was my cacao spiced..."

Kai Luv

"Service is a hit and miss sometimes, but the food always exceeds expectations. Lovely coffee too, a nice little cafe to pop into for a quick bite to..."

Sheree Murray

"This place is my favourite cafe in Balmain! The food is always fresh and consistent, the coffee is superb also. Probably one of the best cafes in..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"Prompt Service and Good Food. I enjoy eating here regularly. The staff are very polite and friendly. They are very prompt with taking orders and..."

Shannon.justine

"Good food and friendly..."

KyO

"Love this place! Always such great service and warm and friendly staff serving healthy, delicious and very well presented food. A lot better value..."

Vetticus

"Generous serving, good flavour. Nice decor and good range of food on the menu. I had the fish wrap and there was a generous amount of fish in there..."

ST

"Could be better, could be worse. The tonic coffee is a cool concept and pretty tasty.Service is quick, efficient, and friendly.Eggs..."

Nancy Wu

"Favourite place in Balmain. This place is a little expensive but the food is fresh and the coffee and juices are just so amazing. It's always quite..."

Thosewholovetoeat

"Only Cafe open after 3 in Balmain!!!Friendly staff, interesting menu, bit expensive (but I guess we are talking Balmain...) was very busy but..."

Lillyfa

"Great coffee, great food and love the guys who there. Always a pleasure coming to..."

G More

"Great breakfast and coffee! Had a vanilla soy latte that was delicious, and also the salmon benedict (pictured). Would definitely come back next time..."

Chris Ovens

"It's hard to pick a favourite cafe around Rozelle/Balmain because there are just so many, but Kafeine is definitely up there! Consistently good food,..."

Michelle

"Great food, coffee and staff!! Always end up coming back. Mushroom goodness is so..."

Carmen Reynolds

"Having a lunch in this place, quite busy and fast service aswell, they got alot of choice for menu and abit confusing to choose, this one in pics..."

Victoria Devyan

"Easy to see why this place is so popular and always busy! Great coffee, will have to come back and explore the food..."

Bojan Kovacevic

"Fantastic coffee, tasty food and great service. Highly recommend..."

Visakan Thayalan

"Kafeine is the bees knees! Robert is the most polite, courteous, and fastidious barista I've ever met. It's also no secret how good the food and..."

Ashley Deeley

"Brilliant coffee and fantastic fast service. They were open during COVID and always welcomed you with a cheerful hello regardless of lockdown...."

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