The Gallery Cafe

I really enjoy stopping here for brekkie before work whenever I’m in Ballina. The omelette with gluten free toast is a winner every time. Great start to the day.

Maybe it used to be gd and changed managers?? The sourdough was not sourdough. The butter was cheap and tasted like it had been open in the fridge for far too long. The cream tasted off. The pancake was nothing like the pictures. Small, only one, not cooked fresh, wouldn’t even call it a pancake. The eggs & bacon were low quality, presentation boring. Waitress didn’t seem interested in being there. Average coffee. If you want a modern, fresh breaky with nice quality ingredients this isn’t the place. Literally left a bad taste in my mouth. I did give the manager my honest feedback, she did offer 10% discount on the tiny $18.50pancake my daughter couldn’t eat. Not enough to compensate for the disappointment and time/ money/wasted. Definitely shouldn’t be charging those prices for the food they are serving. I hope we don’t get sick & I hope they lift their game.

A beautiful cafe in a nice quiet street. Lots of parking close by. Don't hesitate to come here as the staff are friendly and the food is really fresh and tasty. Coconut cold brew was very really refreshing and perfect for a sunny day. The smoked trout salad had really nice asparagus and the hot smoked trout was very gourmet. Highly recommend this. However the falafel bagel was just divine. The pickled vegetables salad in the side actually went very well with the bagel and everything in it worked. Can't recommend this place enough

Being one to bestow accolades where due I enjoyed immensely the hot smoked ocean trout salad about four months ago. Returned this week to be treated to this delight again only to find out the golden goose meal had become a lame duck. They say if the ducks are quacking feed them. I would not wish this bitter disappointment upon them. A not to return customer.

We had an amazing experience at this café! The service was incredibly friendly, and the staff made me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. The food was absolutely delicious—every dish was prepared with care and tasted amazing. It’s the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a great meal. Highly recommended!

Great food, and great service, really enjoyed breakfast here!

Service was alright, our eggs Benedict came out and the eggs were hard boiled. hollandaise sauce was terrible, seemed like they put way too much vinegar in it. Ruined a quite expensive meal. Although the coffee was quite nice it doesn’t make up for the food.

Bit of a gem on a sunny day! Good for an early start with the warmth on you sitting at tables on the grass. Food was delicious and fresh and coffee absolutely brilliant. Thank you to the team for great friendly service. Easy to park but street parking fills up with town workers.

Good service and strong, rich soy latte without any hint of bitterness. The sunny outdoor areas make it a relaxing location to sit and enjoy breakfast or lunch.

Massive prawns but not much of taste, the view is beautiful and staff were friendly, beer is expensive as everywhere in a Australia. Nice spot to enjoy the beach view with a coffee more than a meal.

I took my mum and some of her friends here for lunch and we all loved it. The setting is very pleasant, with a shady balcony, an indoor option and a lawn area interspersed with big old Norfolk Pines. Young children were having a great time playing on the grass with a box of toys from the cafe. Our food was fresh, generous in proportion and arrived promptly. My spinach and feta tart was delicious, and the manager very kindly added a handful of chips because I mentioned when ordering that I was particularly hungry. My mum and her friend enjoyed the Barramundi and salad, and my Aunty was pleased with her bruschetta. We finished the meal with some good coffee and bite sized dessert pieces, just perfect! If you are looking for fresh food in a relaxed setting, this is the place! Oh, it's licensed too!

I would have given this cafe 5 stars but the new owners have taken the most popular and best dish off the menu and this is a major mistake! It was the tempura prawns and this dish was the previous owners signature dish! The new owners need to bring it back, or risk becoming just any old cafe and losing the very strong customer base the previous owner built up.