contessa balmain

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 gloriouscoffee(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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✔️ 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 thecoffeehere 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 stunningcoffeeart 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!

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 alexandriacoffeeis 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 were served by a lovely cheerful host on a busy sunday and seated for lunch.coffeewas on point 👌 my friend and i both ordered the salad on the specials menu. chicken pesto and haloumi. it was divine! food andcoffeetook a while to come out but i could see how busy they were, so it was quite understandable. overall great little spot for a feed and good food experience!

tasty brekkie and big portion.coffeeis good too. staffs are friendly and quick service. it is a bit pricy considering it is in balmain, the price is reasonable in this area cuz of the taste.

contessa is a busy cafe but it's worth the wait for a table if it's packed. the place has an indoor and outdoor seating with lots of natural light. menu consists of light starter, breakfast, lunch, beverages and few alcoholic drinks. breakfast is served all day andcoffeeis by the grounds. for brunch, i ordered the breakfast bruschetta, thick slice of sourdough topped with smashed avocado, tomato, garden greens and a poached egg. lovely food and very friendly staff, i can't wait to go back!

our favourite "go to" for breakfast. we've been fans now for about 6 months, and i now judge every breakfast place by the standards at contessa balmain. the staff is amazing...courteous, knowledgeable and so friendly. you can't go wrong with anything on this menu, but our favourites are the breakfast bruschetta, (extra egg for me, thank you) and the bacon and egg roll on sourdough with a hash brown.coffeeis superb. love sitting outside and watching all the doggies walking by. hats off to the owner, chefs, and wait staff. love you guys. charles and megs are fans for life. (and yes we were there this morning!!)

fist time coming to this venue. even though place was packed with customers when i came, service was quick and friendly.coffeewas awesome, from the grounds.

cafe uses the groundscoffeebeans, sandwich was nicely toasted sour dough, bacon avo, and some salad. interesting add on with pickle cucumber. not bad place. super busy, probably most popular place to eat in balmain

famous for their ‘froggycinos’ cafe contessa seems to have flown under the radar …. but no longer! they are making their presence very clear with their signature froggycino’s and friendly vibe. contessa is away from the main hustle and bustle of balmain which makes it a great spot to eat and relax, along the main road.

marco has done a beautiful job with hi staff unit there that seem more like a little family!

the food was delicious and wholesome! generous serving sizes and you definitely wont leave feeling hungry.

my favourite were the 'contessa corn cakes' (p.s. add bacon for a salty hit) and the omelette was delicious too with melt in the mouth smoked salmon and fluffy eggs.

loved thecoffeehere could have easily consumed 3 or 4!

their orange and coconut cake was also enjoyable!

foy my full review click the link below :)

they serve the groundscoffeewhich was nice. was not really hungry so just tried their muffin by luv. would like to come back to try their brekky menu, it sounded good.
partner tried muesli, and was goid. needed more fruits though

very busy happening place. good social media exposure. had been seeing lots of good updates on my insta so gave it a try. staff were awesome. attentive and good to communicate how long our table would be.
breakfast menu isn't huge but has enough for all. corn cakes were generous and fresh. fry up was good.coffeewas excellent. will return next time we are in balmain.

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brunch at contessa is such a hidden gem! balmain is not an area i frequent often as a foodie, but after hitting contessa i think i'll have to give it more of a look.

if you want to know the must have dish at contessa it's gotta be the nutella french toast. your life will change. i hope you're ready. layers of brioche suitably smothered in warm nutella, topped with coconut and muesli for a little crunch, and strawberries for some freshness. an absolute can't fault dish.

also on the menu we're corn fritters. this was the first time i'd ever tried corn fritters and it was the place where my love affair with them began. crispy yet soft served with a good whack of guac and balsamic.

coz we're fatties we also ordered the avo on toast complete with a poached eggy. a nice fresh oj, acoffeeand a froggacino which is like the cutest thing to ever happen. see pics for reference.

the staff are also amazing, the food is tops and there's parking down the street. put it on your brunch list now.

saz - burgersnbikinis xx

went to sus out this qaintcoffeeshop in balmain. i had a nutella donut $5 plus lge coffee. atmosphere was nice. their food looks amazing and i wanted to try a burger but i am mega full! next time..