Swish Cafe
A much-loved cafe in Ballina near Byron Bay, rated 4.5 across more than 480 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Swish Cafe sits on River Street in Ballina, the riverside town on the Northern Rivers coast south of Byron Bay. A much-loved cafe, it's become a genuine local favourite — combining quality food and good coffee with a relaxed, welcoming setting, the kind of spot that draws a steady stream of regulars.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed atmosphere in a convenient Ballina location, ideal for a leisurely breakfast, a casual lunch or a morning coffee. A cafe that's nailed both its food and its coffee really stands out, and Swish has clearly won over a loyal following in the Northern Rivers.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 480 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. 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 breakfast and a quality coffee, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Swish Cafe in Ballina.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- TuesdayToday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- Friday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 14:00
- Sunday
- 07:30 – 12:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 81
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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