Cafe Boker

Best Known For

Shakshuka: tomato ragu with aromatic herbs, baked eggs, Danish feta, Turkish sausage and sourdough bread.

Locally-loved Café Boker on River Street is the place to head in Ballina for the tantalising taste of Middle Eastern fare with flair. Located in the CBD with an inviting alfresco area streetside for people-watching while enjoying a coffee catch-up with friends, this rustic café exudes a warm and welcoming vibe ideal for lingering over a lazy brunch. Expect beautifully plated dishes which taste as good as they look, think housemade Turkish pastries filled with spinach and feta, with a soft-boiled egg, grated tomato and zhoug; or devour Israeli chicken shawarma with hummus, mango pickle, white tahini, za’atar and flame-charred pita bread. Vegetarians opt for spiced Portobello mushrooms, hummus, paprika oil, tahini and charred pita.