L'voire - Balmain

We had a late lunch here by default as place down the road had their kitchen shut before 2pm. I think we benefitted as a result. Great service here with comfortable old chairs to sit in and wonderful decor; I can't speak highly enough! We were three and two had the different pies with salad and one had the Avocado and Beetroot Salad (with feta and walnuts). Various other options also available including all day breakfast. All were delicious with the homemade chicken and leek pie (more like a pastry parcel) a winner. We also had interesting drinks - mango and mint frappe, watermelon and mint frappe and finally a mango smoothie. Apparently they also have live music most weeks, with byo it makes it an extra appealing option. Will definitely be back!

Good coffee, yummy food, pleasant surroundings and happy staff...what more could you ask for at your local coffee shop?!?This café is clearly a labour of love, making it a pleasant addition to the Balmain food scene. It is the sort of place where you don't mind lingering, even if no one happens to be playing the grand piano at the time of your visit.

Located in the midst of a clutch of Upper Balmain Darling Street shop fronts, first impressions: grand piano; glamorous large velvet upholstered chairs; and ambiance by the bucket load. Good for a tete a tete, a clandestine meeting in suburbia, a tasty snack or a coffee. Monday nights: they have live music. You can sit inside or outside if the weather is good, or you want to people watch. We wanted three rounds of coffee, and a quick sweet snack. A really nice touch is the owners who are great for a chat.

Joined the Balmain crowd at a warm and friendly music and food venue. Friendly owners. Great food. Fantastic live music. Cosy and warm. Food is tasty and meatballs to die for, pizza fantastic. BYO. Great value.

We had 3 different meals and each one hit the spot perfectly. Baked eggs, Morning Burger and the Fennel salad highly recommended. The couple that run this cafe are both French Cordon Bleu trained and it shows. They make all their own cakes and tarts and they taste as good as they look. Fabulous local cafe that deserves patronage.