Kafeine
A well-regarded cafe in Balmain with a 4.4 rating across 470 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Kafeine brings a quality cafe to Darling Street in Balmain, one of inner Sydney's most charming peninsula suburbs. With 470 reviews behind its 4.4 rating, it has built a loyal following.
The appeal is a relaxed, dependable cafe with a loyal following — somewhere to settle in for breakfast, brunch or a coffee and a catch-up. Balmain's village-like main strip, full of pubs, cafes and shops, makes it easy to combine a visit with a wider day out in one of the city's most atmospheric suburbs.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and weekends can get busy. If you're after a particular dish or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly with the cafe before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- Tuesday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- WednesdayToday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- Friday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 15:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 75
- Popularity
- 81
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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