Black Lizard

Best Known For

Crispy buttermilk fried chicken, herbed avocado, tomato salsa, coleslaw and spicy mayo.

Linger worthy local café Black Lizard on Darling Street is setting the pace in Balmain. Housed in a trendy brick and black plaster terrace, this café embodies rustic simplicity with pale wood floors and whitewashed walls creating a light, airy vibe, where diners can wind down over a smooth coffee and enjoy a leisurely breakfast or lunch. Dine alfresco out front and watch the world hustle by, or indoors among potted plants and exposed hanging bulbs, while enjoying early riser options such as butterscotch French toast, with caramelised banana, berry compote, candied pecans and whipped cream. Those dropping by later may be enticed by housemade lamb meatballs, lettuce, tzatziki, spring onions, tomato salsa, basil, chimichurri, halloumi and grilled eggplant; or perhaps chicken pesto fettuccine.