balmain cafes

Penny Fours

Cafe

Almond-and-raspberry croissants by an ex-Tetsuya chef? Count us in. But if you’re all about the savoury stuff, you’ll have a tough time choosing between ham and provolone and the four-cheese danish with truffle oil.

Home Croissanterie

Cafe

Starting out as a popular lockdown bakery, Home is the work of a self-taught pastry chef who’s also done stints at Noma and Quay. Everything from classic to crème brûlée-topped croissants are possibilities here.

Little M

Cafe

Little M brings boutique coffee and brunch to Balmain.

Little Ethel’s

Cafe

A tiny cafe servicing local offices and lunch-hunters in the know.

Le Caféier

Cafe

Simple, earthy Mediterranean.

Kafeine

Cafe

A cosy little nook in Balmain.

Bowl.r

Cafe

Poke, smoothie bowls and espresso served in a coconut.

Contessa Balmain

Cafe

With coffee from The Grounds, locally sourced produce and perhaps the best French toast in Sydney, what’s not to love about Bar Contessa?