Hey Lady Diner
A small, highly rated diner in Ballina near Byron Bay, rated 4.8 across more than 210 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Hey Lady Diner sits on River Street in Ballina, the riverside town on the Northern Rivers coast south of Byron Bay. A small, much-loved diner, it's earned an outstanding reputation — combining quality, characterful food and good coffee with a fun, welcoming setting, the kind of standout local spot that draws devoted regulars and word-of-mouth praise.
The appeal is that combination of genuinely good, characterful food, good coffee and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere in a convenient Ballina location, ideal for a leisurely brunch, a casual bite or a relaxed catch-up. A small diner that's nailed both its food and its feel really stands out, and the outstanding feedback speaks to a spot that's delighting its customers.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 210 reviews, it's clearly a real local gem. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a small, popular spot has limited seating and gets busy at peak times, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a quality bite and a great coffee, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well loved in Ballina.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 14:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 71
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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