Blackboard Varsity is a restaurants & cafes in Varsity Lakes, NSW, Australia, with a price range of $$. It has a 4.6/5 rating from 1598 Google reviews. Contact: +61 411 683 423. Website: http://www.blackboardvarsity.com/.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.
Blackboard Varsity
Varsity Lakes · Restaurants & Cafes
Hidden GemFamily FriendlySolo TravellerBudget
4.6/5
(1,598 reviews)
$$
Multiple reviewers have landed on the halloumi, and one has declared it the best in Australia. Bold claim, but Blackboard Varsity at 5:30am on a winter morning earns a certain loyalty that doesn't come from mediocre food. The cafe is bigger than it looks from the carpark, bright and lake-facing, and runs with the kind of operational tightness that means clean tables, food that arrives before you've finished your first coffee, and staff who remember your order. The coffee is consistently strong, though occasional reports of reheated milk are worth noting if you're particular. Parking at peak times is genuinely difficult. Come early, or come mid-week. The egg dishes and banana smoothie get repeated mentions; the coffee art is a serious pursuit here.
Opening Hours
- Monday5:30am – 3pm
- Tuesday5:30am – 3pm
- Wednesday5:30am – 3pm
- Thursday5:30am – 3pm
- Friday5:30am – 3pm
- Saturday5:30am – 3pm
- Sunday5:30am – 3pm
Contact
- +61 411 683 423
- blackboardvarsity.com
- Unit 7/240 Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227
- View on Google Maps →
What People Say
Kelly Sa month ago
Fast, friendly service. Coffee is amazing, love that you can purchase take home beans. Menu is delicious and fresh. Pet friendly outdoor seating is great !
Scott Burdon2 months ago
Food was amazing - we have a new found love for renaissance herbs - red veined sorrel! Presentation and taste of eggs Benny and overnight oats was sensational. Staff very friendly and attentive to our needs. Thank you
angela reimer3 weeks ago
Samara was amazing at serving us and was extremely kind and efficient. She was quick with bringing our food too. Love coming here ♥️
Damian Papworth9 months ago
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