teresa 27 March 2009 Modern Australian, Sydney, North 5 Comments  Print This Post  Email This Post

Ciao for now, but I’ll be back

Darling Street, the hussle and bussle street and main thoroughfare of Balmain, is filled with boutique shops, quality restaurants and cafes and bakeries (as well as a great pastry/dessert joint *wink wink*). So as you take a stroll down this street, “which place should I try?” you ask.

Ciao Thyme is a small corner cafe a little further down Darling St, towards the water and away from the central area of Balmain. This cute little cafe was discovered by one of my food loving friends. She had insisted on us taking a long drive to Balmain just to try out her “secret gem” (Well I guess it’s no longer a secret now!). What I love about Ciao Thyme is the comfy atmosphere whilst still on the bar stools with ur feet hanging over the ledge, and leisurely browsing the sunday paper. The calmness and quietness of this part of Balmain also gives this cafe its warm nature.

The food selection is varied, ranging from daily pastas and salads to scrambled eggs on toast.

My usual selection would be anything with poached or scrambled eggs, but today I choose the sourdough with creamy wild mushrooms. I cannot describe my love for mushrooms. Any and all types of mushrooms, I adore! My eating partner chooses a light meal: bruschetta.

Bruschetta with tomato and basil ($10.50)

Sourdough with creamy wild mushrooms ($13.50)

All this breakfast goodness washed down with…

a cup of mocha AND THAT banana smoothie.

There’s also a selection of various scones, cakes, muffins and sweet goodness in their food counter… but my loveliest mushrooms was sitting very satisfied in my tummy not wanting anymore.

I think Sunday brunch is the best time to visit this utterly cute place… and don’t forget to sit on the ledge! I feel like a child with my legs hanging over the ledge! And don’t forget to take a visit to Adriano Zumbo too!

Ciao Thyme
212 Darling St
Balmain, NSW 2041
Ph: (02) 9555 5455