contessa balmain

it's a huge!!!! breakfast so make sure you're super hungry. i think this'll be a perfect hangover cure. i ordered the brioche french toast with caramelised bananas and crispy bacon, drizzled with maple syrup. my mouth is watering just thinking about it. what can i say, i can't resist bacon and maple syrup. the

the food and drink was very nice. i ordered contessa corn cake and seasonal fruit frappe. the corn cake was nicely cooked, with a mixture of sauce and flavour. i especially liked the hickory style bacon (i am a bacon lover :p)
the drink was fantastic. nice and fresh : )

contessa meaning countess in latin is authentic to it’s italian roots fused with modern australian cafe culture. marco has cultivated a symbiotic culture where fresh quality food meets glorious coffee (which by the way serves the grounds of alexandria special blend) and impeccable service. i am so grateful to have walked past your cafe! i sincerely appreciate the service (because anyone that knows me i change everything i want on a menu) and rustic flavorful food you served. bon appetit! 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 you have a customer for life !

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a busy cafe with friendly but at times pushy service. not much to say on this one. we ordered omelette and a special mushroom salad. the food was average; not stand out in any way. we also ordered two flat whites and both of us had windy stomach pains afterwards. giving them the benefit of the...

we ordered the italian meatballs and eggs. the meatballs were seasoned well and juicy. however, would have preferred more of the delicious pesto to balance out the whole dish.

✔️ was blown away by the amazing food & service at contessa. i came here with my uncle on sunday, they were packed as always which makes the vibe what it is. the service was impeccable the entire time, attending to us as before we would even look up to get someones attention. meeting the owner was a privilege as he is so passionate and beautiful with a heart of gold. we ordered the breakfast bruschetta, the b.r.a.t and i got the signature corn cakes. omg!!! i can’t stress enough how so delicious and faultless everything was. i also love my coffee,and the coffee here is just superb. would 100% travel an hour to come back 🙌 💯

❌ absolutely nothing.

food: 5/5
presentation: 4.5/5
service: 5/5
location: 5/5

(one of the highest ratings i’ve given). 😊

even on a wednesday morning, most of the tables were full. there was such a great variety of cafe, italian and american inspired dishes it was difficult to decide what to order. my friend really enjoyed the italian eggs with mum's meatballs. it tasted very rich, so it will be most enjoyed by those that like super creamy and cheesy food. such a huge serving, so it is definitely worth the money! 

meanwhile, i really enjoyed the contessa corn cakes. a perfect serving size and so tasty. we also shared mum's minestrone soup. it's the epitome of hearty, comfort food, and was especially fulfilling on a cold day. there were also a lot of vegetables in the flavourful soup, making it very filling, and so much value for $14! 

lastly, they have some stunning coffee art here, and their froggicino is adorable. contessa was an amazing place for brunch, and we were so spoilt by all the wonderful food and drinks. the dishes have so much heart in them and you can tell how much the people at contessa really try to ensure every customer has an enjoyable experience. i would not hesitate to visit here again, especially to try more dishes on their menu!

a friendly cafe with good portioned and tasty food. really enjoyed the corn cake with salmon, could have be even better with just a few more drops of balsamic vinegar reduction sauce. the spaghetti was cooked well, however the meatballs were a bit under seasoned.

from the bare brick walls and large mural, this is one of our favourite italian/ american cafe.
not only do they have amazing customer service and plenty of seating (inside or outside) they have delicious food! from healthy options to legendary cheat meals, it’s your one stop shop for a post workout meal, weekend brunch dates; basically anything you can think of (in the day). oh and their food is so photographable as well definitely deserves bonus points for that!

we absolutely loved everything we ate from contessa balmain! the nutella french toast is just amazing 😱😱😍😍. perfectly layered with toasted muesli and fresh strawberries and drizzled in honey! if you need a pick up in the morning this will definitely wake you up!

the deluxe cheesburger 🤩🍔🍔
100% house made beef pattie, smoked bacon and caramelised onion on toasted brioche bread served with our favourite beer battered thick fries.

eggs on toast with italian meatballs -this dish was amazing! everything about this dish made us feel like we walked right home! the eggs were scrambled perfectly with the delicious italian meatballs which were juicy and super tasty.

great service, amazing food clearly made with passion

little busy cafe, was pretty full on a sunday morning, but we were seated quickly.
my chicken parmy was good from presentation to taste. they even made an effect to decorate my chai latte which is very sweet because most of the place don't. this is a place i will visit again :)

good luck finding a table here for brunch on saturday or sunday! there’s a reason why contessa is so popular though, the staff are beyond friendly and the grounds of alexandria coffee is the best in the area!
i only wish that the hollandaise on my eggs benedict was homemade but if you’re not as fussy as i am about things like that, then you have to enjoy this gorgeous space in balmain!

we had the opportunity to dine in for lunch at contessa yesterday. we found the overall service to be attentive and inviting. the cafe space had a great vibe and lunchtime buzz, whilst amazing looking dishes continually zoomed past us from the kitchen with efficiency!

our food was delicious… the fat fries are to die for. i found it difficult to choose from the menu as there were so many things i would have gladly tried, which means i need to go back on a regular basis! :-)

standouts at our table were the cheeseburger and chicken burger, the awesome blat, as well as the generously sized "contessa" chicken salad, all made with high quality ingredients and maximum flavour.

this is not just your "standard" darling st cafe… contessa is doing things differently, with a little more love than most. a true gem.

came here on a sunday for brunch. was greeted by what seemed to the manager, was very friendly and inviting. waited about 10minutes for a table on a busy sunday which we didnt mind. had the contessa fry up and deluxe cheeseburger. both were delicious and filling. great staff, great service, great food. strongly recommend

a nice little cafe with friendly staff and great service. when we arrived the place was packed, luckily we didnt have to wait long for a table.

we ordered a few dishes that sounds delicious and it was fair to say it was not bad.

great place and will revisit again.

until next time ... keep eating.