Baba's Place

Step off the Marrickville pavement and straight into an eccentric, incense-scented time capsule. Baba's Place delivers pure nostalgic *baba* energy—think mismatched vintage chairs, upcycled floral plates, and a deeply quirky dining room that feels exactly like your grandmother's house, if your grandmother happened to run a fiercely creative kitchen. Sydney’s most dialed-in eaters are absolutely obsessed with the starters here. You have to order the signature tarama on toast—a thick, impossibly savory masterpiece—alongside the cult-favorite house yoghurt and toasted butter rice. Grab a stool at the kitchen counter to watch the chefs fire up lamb chops and beef tartare. Generous portions. Stellar non-alcoholic drinks. A wildly fun, flavor-packed trip down memory lane that completely upends the usual Inner West dining playbook.