The Gallery Cafe
A well-regarded gallery cafe in Ballina near Byron Bay with a 4.4 rating across 462 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Gallery Cafe brings a quality cafe to Cherry Street in Ballina, a coastal town near Byron Bay in the Northern Rivers. With 462 reviews behind its 4.4 rating, it has built a loyal following.
The appeal is a relaxed cafe with a lovely gallery element — somewhere to settle in for a coffee, a bite or a browse. Ballina's coastal charm, close to Byron Bay and Lennox Head, makes it an easy and welcoming stop while exploring the region.
Cafe menus, gallery displays 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
Closed- Monday
- 07:00 – 13:30
- TuesdayToday
- 07:00 – 13:30
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 13:30
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 13:30
- Friday
- 07:00 – 13:30
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 13:30
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 13:30
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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