The Best Cafés in Balmain for a Weekend Brunch Date
Looking for trendy cafes on Darling Street? We've got you covered with our list of the best cafés in Balmain.
We absolutely love Balmain, with her rich sandstone and jacaranda, winding laneways, heritage homes and bustling boutiques. And, although the parking situation is truly a nightmare, Balmain is always at the top of our list when it comes to choosing somewhere to have brunch in Sydney.
Culturally diverse, this foodie precinct will have you choosing between the likes of Italian-American breakfasts and Middle Eastern-inspired lunches. To help you whittle down your final edit, we’ve narrowed down the best cafés in Balmain well worth a weekend pit stop.
Little M
Any regular on the inner-west coffee scene will agree with us on this: Little M is where to go for a fine cup of Joe. A cosy hole-in-the-wall café on Darling Street, it’s the second location by Rozelle’s resident coffee connoisseurs, Little Marionette. As pretty as it is petite, what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in top-notch brews made with house-roasted beans and tasty treats (the sandwiches are divine). Each coffee is made with passion and attention to detail — and usually topped with a gram-worthy design.
296 Darling St, Balmain
café d'Yvoire
Homey and ever so chic, the whimsical vine-adorned façade beckons you into this bright and welcoming café. The folks behind café d'Yvoire serve up an impressive fare with a generous array of sweet and savoury all-day breakfast dishes, indulgent lunch bites and tasty drinks. As much for the solo paper reader as it is for Sunday catchups, they've got the chill neighbourhood vibe nailed, down to a tee.
4/189 Darling St, Balmain
Kafeine
The name says it all really – Kafeine is a reliable morning pit stop serving Campos coffee and freshly-squeezed juices. This lively Darling Street café is best known for its extensive and diverse all day-menu, which also has a great selection of Aussie brunch faves.
260 Darling Street, Balmain
Euforia Espresso
With a rustic façade and impressive views of the Harbour Bridge, Euforia is the ultimate hangout for locals. This humble yet trendy café is loved for their breakfast and lunch menu as well as their dedication to great coffee.
58 Darling Street, Balmain East
Contessa Balmain
On Darling Street's foodie trail, Contessa Balmain serves up Italian-American cuisine within their cool, exposed brick café. With coffee from The Grounds Coffee Roastery and sweets by Luxe, breakfast and lunch draw a crowd every day of the week.
Shops 371A & 371B Darling Street, Balmain
Nutie Donuts
Set in a non-descript bakery, look out for the pink neon 'donuts' sign in the window to discover Nutie Donuts. Fun, colourful and gluten-free, their baked doughnuts are equal parts delicious, equal parts healthy. Created using premium produce, Nutie Donuts also serve up dairy-free options like superfood smoothies and vegan shakes – their coffee is also excellent.
13 Beattie Street, Balmain
Le Caféier
Darling Street's Le Caféier has made its mark at breakfast with Toby’s estate coffee and hearty breakfast options. At lunch, the menu turns wholesome with a range of protein heavy salads keeping those on their white stools pleasantly surprised - and light.
314-322 Darling Street, Balmain
