Corner 487
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Corner 487 is a small neighbourhood cafe on Darling Street in Balmain, formerly Poppy's. It opens early, from 6am on weekdays and Saturdays, so it suits a quick coffee and toastie or a cooked breakfast on the way through. Ann Cashman Reserve, Paringa Reserve and Elkington Park are each a four-minute walk away.
About Corner 487
Food at Corner 487
The kitchen serves a cooked breakfast plate with eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, beans and toast, plus ham and cheese toasties and sweet treats. Prices sit in the inexpensive range, though one reviewer found a full breakfast, toasties and a coffee added up quickly.
What to order: Coffee · Cooked breakfast · Ham and cheese toastie
Coffee and drinks
Reviewers call the coffee the main draw, and two recent five-star reviews rate it among the best in Balmain. One reviewer found a cup very hot, so ask for a sleeve if you are walking to a park.
Facilities at Corner 487
What visitors say about Corner 487?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Coffee is the highlight, with two recent reviewers calling it the best around
- 💬Reviewers disagree on service: some find the staff warm and welcoming, others found them reserved
Near Corner 487
Visitor tips for Corner 487
- ✓Ann Cashman Reserve, Paringa Reserve and Elkington Park are all about four minutes' walk, so take your coffee with you.
- ✓It opens at 6am Monday to Saturday and 7am on Sunday, and closes at 2pm every day.
Getting to Corner 487
487 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, on the Darling Street strip. Parking is available nearby, and Ann Cashman Reserve is about 300 metres away.
FAQ
What was Corner 487 called before?
It was previously Poppy's. Some reviewers still call it Corner Cafe.
What time does Corner 487 open?
It opens at 6am Monday to Saturday and 7am on Sunday, closing at 2pm daily.
Is Corner 487 good for kids?
It is listed as suitable for children, and a high chair is visible inside.