NearMeBertoni
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Bertoni is a long-running Italian-leaning cafe on Darling Street, Balmain, open to the footpath and often queued at peak times. It is best for strong coffee, a breakfast roll or muffin and a cabinet of pastries, eaten on the street or taken away. Issy Wyner Reserve is a 2-minute walk away.
About Bertoni
Food at Bertoni
The all-day menu mixes breakfast and Italian comfort food. Reviewers name the English breakfast muffin, focaccia, avocado toast, breakfast spaghetti, the lasagna burger and meatball dishes, and the toasted Nutella donut for something sweet. A cabinet at the entrance holds filled donuts, pastries and baked goods. Fresh juices are made to order. There is a kids' menu, and food is also packed carefully for delivery.
What to order: English breakfast muffin · Breakfast spaghetti · Toasted Nutella donut
Coffee and drinks
Bertoni serves its own house blend, and reviewers say it is the reason for the queue. Fresh juices are the other regular order.
Facilities at Bertoni
What visitors say about Bertoni?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Coffee and the house blend draw regulars back for years
- 💬Friendly staff who know customers by name
- 💬Breakfast rolls, muffins and focaccia praised, though one reviewer found a roll pricey
Near Bertoni
Visitor tips for Bertoni
- ✓Expect a queue at peak breakfast times; it moves quickly.
- ✓Seating is communal and informal, so it suits a quick stop better than a long group meal.
- ✓Takeaway coffee and a pastry go well with a walk to Issy Wyner Reserve.
Getting to Bertoni
281 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, on the Darling Street shopping strip in Balmain, with the footpath out the front.
FAQ
Does Bertoni have outdoor seating?
Yes, there are seats on the footpath out the front, with overhead heaters.
Does Bertoni have a kids' menu?
Yes, it has a kids' menu and is listed as good for children.
What is Bertoni known for?
Reviewers mostly mention its coffee blend, breakfast rolls and muffins, and the Italian-style dishes like breakfast spaghetti.
Is there a park near Bertoni?
Issy Wyner Reserve is about 2 minutes' walk and Gladstone Park about 3.