Best Cafes in Ballina
Looking for the best cafes in Ballina? We've gathered 15 standout spots in this corner of Byron Bay, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Ballina has its own character, and the cafes here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
Australia takes its coffee seriously, and Byron Bay is no exception — think flat whites pulled to order, single-origin beans and a brunch culture that runs all morning. The spots below range from tucked-away specialty roasters to all-day cafes worth a slow weekend visit.
15 spots in Ballina
Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - Ballina
Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - Ballina is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 328 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
Shelly Beach Cafe Ballina
$$Shelly Beach Cafe Ballina is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 1177 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
The Belle General
$$The Belle General is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 645 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Swish Cafe
$$Swish Cafe is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 484 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Coffee & Kitchen Ballina
$Coffee & Kitchen Ballina is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 302 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
The Dove Ballina
The Dove Ballina is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 79 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
The Gallery Cafe
$$Breakfast & global dishes served in a laid-back space with outdoor seating & garden views.
Bun Coffee - Ballina
Bun Coffee - Ballina is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 68 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Belle Central
$$Belle Central is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 273 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Coffee & Kitchen Main Street
$$Coffee & Kitchen Main Street is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 105 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Green Coast Coffee
Green Coast Coffee is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 289 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
The Coffee Club Café - Ballina Fair
$$All-day breakfast & cafe lunches, plus signature coffee blends, in an established, casual chain.
The Kitchen Cafe
$$The Kitchen Cafe is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 120 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
Nosh
Nosh is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 261 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
The Corner Cafe
The Corner Cafe is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 14 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 44/100.
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Cafes in Ballina — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Ballina?+
The cafes in Ballina listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many cafes are there in Ballina?+
We currently feature 15 cafes in Ballina, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Ballina in Byron Bay?+
Ballina is one of Byron Bay's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.
What's the coffee culture like in Byron Bay?+
Specialty coffee is the norm rather than the exception — most cafes roast or source quality beans and turn out espresso-based drinks like the flat white, long black and piccolo. Brunch is a weekend institution, so expect queues at the most popular spots mid-morning.