
little Ethel’s
A standout cafe in Balmain, Sydney's inner west, rated 4.8 across more than 180 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Little Ethel's sits on Mullens Street in Balmain, Sydney's characterful inner-west peninsula suburb. A much-loved cafe, it's earned an outstanding reputation — combining quality food and good coffee with a welcoming, characterful setting, the kind of standout local that draws devoted regulars and word-of-mouth praise.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, genuinely good coffee and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere in a convenient Balmain location, ideal for a leisurely brunch, a morning coffee or a casual catch-up. A neighbourhood cafe that's nailed both its food and its coffee really stands out, and the outstanding feedback speaks to a spot that's genuinely delighting its customers in the inner west.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 180 reviews, it's clearly a real local gem. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular cafe gets busy on weekend mornings, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great brunch and an excellent coffee, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well loved in Balmain.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:00 – 12:30
- Tuesday
- 06:00 – 12:30
- WednesdayToday
- 06:00 – 12:30
- Thursday
- 06:00 – 12:30
- Friday
- 06:00 – 12:30
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 12:30
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 12:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 69
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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