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The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe
2 Huntley St
Alexandria, AU-NSW 2015
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Breakfast
Lunch Menu
Drinks
Kid's Menu
Takeaway
Breakfast
Fruits and Grains
Yoghurt Parfait
$15.00
Mango, banana & chia with macadamia yoghurt (Gluten Free, Dairy Free); Melon & ruby grapefruit with coconut yoghurt (Gluten Free, Dairy Free); Stonefruit & passionfruit with vanilla yoghurt (Gluten Free)
Minted Mango
$18.00
with lime, avocado, cucumber, summer berries, poppy seeds and toasted almond flakes
dairy-free, gluten-free
Bircher Muesli
$18.00
with fresh green apple, nectarine, raspberry, golden raisins, almonds and vanilla yoghurt
Toasted Granola
$18.00
with greek yoghurt, honey, sliced bananas & summer berries
gluten-free
Quick and Easy
Toasted Crumpets (2)
$12.00
with raspberry jam and butter
Danish Pastry
$12.00
with berries & custard
Banana Bread
$12.00
toasted with berry compote & mascarpone
Crumpet (1)
$12.00
with cream cheese, chives & hot smoked salmon
The Classics
Smashed Avo on Toast
$21.00
with spring greens, caperberries, pickled onion, lemon, dukkah & a poached egg
- Gluten Free & Dairy Free on Request
- $2.00
- Add - Hot Smoked Salmon
- $6.00
Ham & Egg Toastie
$22.00
with maple glazed ham, bechamel, gruyere, mozzarella, bread & butter pickles & jalapeño mustard
Zucchini Fritters Romesco
$22.00
with halloumi, green cabbage, corn & almond salsa, coriander, corn crisps, yoghurt & a poached egg
dairy-free, gluten-free
Chopped Salad
$22.00
with spring greens, hommus, tahini, pickled cabbage, fried egg, halloumi & sumac
dairy-free, gluten-free
Buttermilk Pancakes
$22.00
with mango, blueberries, vanilla mascarpone & maple syrup
Free Range Eggs
Soft Scrambled Eggs* **
$21.00
with roasted pumpkin, ricotta, sesame & pumpkin seed picada, sauteed kale and chilli oil
- Add - Bacon
- $4.00
- Add - Avo
- $3.00
Capsicum & Roast Tomato Peperonata
$22.00
with grilled cheese, jalapeño & polenta slice, basil, poached eggs & chimichurri
gluten-free
- Add - Spicy Chorizo
- $5.00
Eggs Your Way**
$15.00
with our sourdough toast
gluten-free
Eggs Benedict
$23.00
on a toasted sourdough crumpet with kale, asparagus spinach & hollandaise sauce
- Add - Bacon
- $4.00
- Add - Cured Salmon
- $7.00
Wild Mushroom Omelette*
$21.00
Open omellete with compte, mascarpone, Gruyère, hazelnut pangrattato & truffle oil
Brekkie Burger
$23.00
with bacon, pork sausage, fried egg burger, aioli, bbq sauce, pickles, roast tomatoes, avocado, hash brown & plolenta chips
Big Brekkie
Big Brekkie
$26.00
Rosti, poached eggs, hollandaise, turkey bacon, chicken chorizo, pickled red onions, eggplant, zucchini, mint salad, red pepper sauce & leffe bread
Sides
Roasted Tomatoes
$5.00Streaky Bacon
$5.00Hash Browns
$5.00Chorizo
$6.00Avocado & Lemon
$4.00Baby Spinach
$5.00Poached Egg
$3.00Halloumi
$5.00Roasted Mushrooms
$5.00Hot Smoked Salmon
$7.00Polenta Chips
$7.00
with jalapeño mayonnaise
gluten-free
Fresh Juices
Straight Up OJ
$7.50
Freshly squeezed orange juice
Tropical
$8.50
Pineapple, watermelon, passionfruit & OJ
Immune Booster
$8.50
Green apple, cucumber, celery, kale, broccoli & ginger
Shakes and Smoothies
Dairy free option on request
Passion Statement
$9.00
Pineapple, passion fruit, lime, agave, lemon sorbet
dairy-free
Blues Brothers
$9.00
Mixed berries, coconut sorbet, lime & honey
dairy-free
Creamy Mango
$9.00
Mango, vanilla ice cream & mango nectar
The Big Banana
$9.00
Here since the beginning & here to stay
Super Chocolate & Hazelnut
$9.00
The chocciest, hazelnuttiest shake in town
Sodas and Water
Pineapple Soda
$7.00
With fresh lime
Aloe Mate Soda
$7.00
With aloe vera, cucumber, lime & honey
Purezza Filtered Water
Still or Sparkling
- (pp) $3.00
Sparkling
Brut, The Grounds & Talinga Park, South Eastern Australia
- Glass (120ml) $9.00
- Bottle $50.00
Whites
Sauvignon Blanc, The Grounds & Talinga Park, Goulburn Valley, NSW
- Glass (140ml) $8.00
- Bottle $45.00
Pinot Grigio, Nugan Estate, 'Annelise' Riverina, NSW
- Glass (140ml) $10.00
- Bottle $50.00
Chardonnay, Margan, Single Vineyard, Hunter Valley, NSW
- Glass (140ml) $12.00
- Bottle $60.00
Reds
Cabernet Merlot, The Grounds & Talinga Park, South Eastern Australia
- Glass (140ml) $8.00
- Bottle $45.00
Shiraz, Maxwell 'Silver Hammer' McLaren Vale, SA
- Glass (140ml) $12.00
- Bottle $60.00
Pinot Noir, Talinga Park, Goulburn Valley, NSW
- Glass (140ml) $10.00
- Bottle $50.00
House Cocktails
Available from 10AM
Peach Bellini
$10.00
Sparkling wine & peach pureé
Mimosa
$10.00
Sparkling wine & orange juice
Bloody Mary
$16.00
With vodka or tequila
Virgin Mary
$10.00
Tomato juice with our own spice mix
Beers and Ciders
Young Henrys, Newtowner Pale Ale, NSW
- 355ml $9.50
Rocks Brewing Co, Alexandria Lager, NSW
- 355ml $10.00
Young Henrys, Apple Cider, NSW
- 355ml $10.00
*Gluten Free on request. **Dairy Free on request
All Day Breakfast
Smashed Avo on Toast
$21.00
with spring greens, caperberries, pickled onion, lemon, dukkah & a poached egg
- Gluten Free & Dairy Free on Request
- $2.00
- Add - Hot Smoked Salmon
- $6.00
Eggs Benedict
$23.00
on a toasted sourdough crumpet with kale, asparagus spinach & hollandaise sauce
- Add - Bacon
- $4.00
- Add - Cured Salmon
- $7.00
Brekkie Burger
$23.00
with bacon, pork sausage, fried egg burger, aioli, bbq sauce, pickles, roast tomatoes, avocado, hash brown & plolenta chips
Big Brekkie
$26.00
Rosti, poached eggs, hollandaise, turkey bacon, chicken chorizo, pickled red onions, eggplant, zucchini, mint salad, red pepper sauce & leffe bread
Garden Bowl
Add protein: grilled chicken | hot smoked salmon | halloumi | seared beef rump | slow cooked brisket | chilli tofu $4
Grilled Halloumi* **
$22.00
with cauliflower, Jobs tears, chickpeas, chopped greens, cucumber, sesame pumpkin, almond herb pesto, hummus, tahini & pomegranate
Veggie Ploughmans
$22.00
Roast pumpkin, green lentil, yoghurt, nut & seed mix, fresh ricotta, cheddar, red pickled onions & roast tomato relish
gluten-free
Raw Salmon Brown Rice Poke Bowl
$24.00
with avocado, chopped greens, edamame, seaweed, sesame, cucumber, avocado, japanese sesame dressing & pickled ginger
dairy-free, gluten-free
Spring Veggie Bowl
$22.00
Vegan on Request. Radicchio, avocado, green beans, radish, asparagus, broccoli, steamed baby potatoes, capers, soft herbs, tarragon creme fraiche with a poached egg, lemon & basil
gluten-free
From the Kitchen
Minute Grass Fed Rump Steak Sandwich
$26.00
with swiss cheese, caramelised onion & mushrooms slaw, pickles, aioli & dressing
Chicken Schnitzel Holstein
$24.00
with capers, fried egg, potato & pickle salad, tonnato mayo & parmesan
Gnocchi
$24.00
with zucchini, pea, sweetcorn, Stracciatella, pine nuts & basil
Chicken & Water Chestnut Sausage Roll
$22.00
with garden salad, slaw & roasted tomato relish
Pan Roasted Mooloolaba Swordfish Niçoise
$28.00
with anchovy, soft poached eggs, tomato confit, grilled fennel, green bean salad, olive tapenade, dutch creams lemon & chive dressing
Fried Fish of the Day
$26.00
with cos wedge, buttermilk dressing, parmesan, chunky tartare & chips
Spiced Prawn Tempura Tacos
$24.00
with pickled red onion, avocado, sweet corn slaw, lime & coriander mayo
The Grounds Beef Burger
The Grounds Beef Burger
$25.00
Ground Wagyu beef patty, cheese, lettuce, dill cornichons mayo on toasted brioche bun, served with fries
Sides
Polenta Chips
$7.00
with jalapeño mayonnaise
gluten-free
Bacon
$5.00Avocado Half
$4.00Sautéed Spinach
$5.00Potato Gems
$6.00
with parmesan
Fries
$7.00
with chilli aioli
Halloumi
$5.00Garlic Bread
$7.00Poached Egg
$3.00Side of Toast
$3.00Fresh Juices
Straight Up OJ
$7.50
Freshly squeezed orange juice
Tropical
$8.50
Pineapple, watermelon, passionfruit & OJ
Immune Booster
$8.50
Green apple, cucumber, celery, kale, broccoli & ginger
Shakes and Smoothies
Dairy free option on request
Passion Statement
$9.00
Pineapple, passion fruit, lime, agave, lemon sorbet
dairy-free
Blues Brothers
$9.00
Mixed berries, coconut sorbet, lime & honey
dairy-free
Creamy Mango
$9.00
Mango, vanilla ice cream & mango nectar
The Big Banana
$9.00
Here since the beginning & here to stay
Super Chocolate & Hazelnut
$9.00
The chocciest, hazelnuttiest shake in town
Sodas and Water
Pineapple Soda
$7.00
With fresh lime
Aloe Mate Soda
$7.00
With aloe vera, cucumber, lime & honey
Purezza Filtered Water
Still or Sparkling
- (pp) $3.00
Sparkling
Brut, The Grounds & Talinga Park, South Eastern Australia
- Glass (120ml) $9.00
- Bottle $50.00
Whites
Sauvignon Blanc, The Grounds & Talinga Park, Goulburn Valley, NSW
- Glass (140ml) $8.00
- Bottle $45.00
Pinot Grigio, Nugan Estate, 'Annelise' Riverina, NSW
- Glass (140ml) $10.00
- Bottle $50.00
Chardonnay, Margan, Single Vineyard, Hunter Valley, NSW
- Glass (140ml) $12.00
- Bottle $60.00
Reds
Cabernet Merlot, The Grounds & Talinga Park, South Eastern Australia
- Glass (140ml) $8.00
- Bottle $45.00
Shiraz, Maxwell 'Silver Hammer' McLaren Vale, SA
- Glass (140ml) $12.00
- Bottle $60.00
Pinot Noir, Talinga Park, Goulburn Valley, NSW
- Glass (140ml) $10.00
- Bottle $50.00
House Cocktails
Available from 10AM
Peach Bellini
$10.00
Sparkling wine & peach pureé
Mimosa
$10.00
Sparkling wine & orange juice
Bloody Mary
$16.00
With vodka or tequila
Virgin Mary
$10.00
Tomato juice with our own spice mix
Beers and Ciders
Young Henrys, Newtowner Pale Ale, NSW
- 355ml $9.50
Rocks Brewing Co, Alexandria Lager, NSW
- 355ml $10.00
Young Henrys, Apple Cider, NSW
- 355ml $10.00
*Gluten Free on request. **Dairy Free on request
Freshly Squeezed Juices
Straight up OJ
$7.50Tropical
$8.50
Pineapple, watermelon, passionfruit & OJ
Veggie
$8.50
Red apple, carrot, beetroot, ginger & lemon
Super Green
$8.50
Green apple, cucumber, celery, kale, ginger, broccoli & lemon
House-Made Sodas
Peach & Ginger
$7.00
Peach, ginger, lemon & soda
Strawberry & Basil Green Tea
$7.00
Strawberry, basil, green tea & soda
Cherry Ripe
$7.00
Cherry, coconut, lemon & soda
Coca-Cola / Diet Coke
$4.00Ginger Beer
$6.00Hillbilly Sparkling Apple
$7.50Smoothies
Add Protein $2
The Choc Shot
$9.00
Cacao, banana, peanut butter, almond milk & an espresso shot
dairy-free
Blood Orange & Mango
$9.00
Blood orange, mango, grapefruit & vanilla yoghurt
AçaÃ
$9.00
AçaÃ, banana & watermelon
dairy-free
Shakes
The Big Banana
$9.00
Here since the beginning and here to stay!
Super Chocolate and Hazelnut
$9.00Piggy Piggy Shake
$13.50
In honour of Kevin "The Big Pig" Bacon, his legacy continues through the power of the shake. A strawberry milkshake topped with a donut, fresh strawberries and a pink piggy meringue!
Breakfast
Suitable for ages 12 and under
Fluffy Butter Milk Pancake
$8.00
with fresh strawberries, blueberries and vanilla yoghurt
Ham & Cheese Jaffle*
$8.00
toasted sandwich
Scrambled Free-Range Egg**
$8.00
on light wholemeal toast
gluten-free
Omelette**
$8.00
with cheddar cheese, peas and cherry tomatoes
gluten-free
Avocado & Cream Cheese*
$8.00
on toast
Drinks
Kids Orange Juice
$6.50Kids Apple Juice
$6.50Kids Banana Shake
$7.00Kids Chocolate & Hazelnut Shake
$7.00Snacks
Rice Crackers**
$5.00
with cheddar sticks, dried cranberries, grapes & apples
gluten-free
Crisp, Fresh Cut Vegetable Sticks
$5.00
with house-made hommus
dairy-free, gluten-free
Main
Crumbed, Sustainable Hoki
$12.00
with potato fries & lemon mayo
dairy-free
Mini Grass-Fed Beef Cheeseburger
$12.00
with chips & tomato sauce
Fresh Egg Pasta**
$12.00
with organic tomato ragout & fresh parmesan
Market, Grilled Fish Fillet
$12.00
with potato & broccoli salad
dairy-free, gluten-free
Free-Range Chicken Wrap**
$10.00
with crunchy vegetables
Pasture-Fed Beef Rump Steak
$13.00
with steamed greens
dairy-free, gluten-free
Pea Arancini
$11.00
with organic beef bolognese sauce
Sweets
Mango Popsicle
$3.50Strawberry Popsicle
$3.50Watermelon Popsicle
$3.50Cut Watermelon & Strawberries
$4.00
dairy-free, gluten-free
Freshly Cut Fruit Skewers
$4.00
dairy-free, gluten-free
Drinks
Kids Orange Juice
$6.50Kids Apple Juice
$6.50Kids Banana Shake
$7.00Kids Chocolate & Hazelnut Shake
$7.00
*Gluten Free on request. **Dairy Free on request
Takeaway Breakfast
Available until 11:30am
Toasted Banana Bread
$11.00
berry compote, mascarpone
Toasted Coconut Bread
$11.00
ricotta, banana, honey
Buttermilk Pancakes
$14.00
blackberry & apple compote, vanilla mascarpone
Choose 1 (Base)
Granola
gluten-free
Chia Pudding
dairy-free, gluten-free
Almond Muesli
dairy-free
Maple Toasted Oats & Pecans
Choose 1 (Filling)
Mixed Berry Compote
Fresh Fruit Salad
Tropical Fruit Salad
Citrus Fruit Salad
Apple, Pear & Cinnamon Compote
Banana & Toasted Coconut
Choose 1 (Topping)
Vanilla Yoghurt
Greek Yoghurt
Coconut Yoghurt
dairy-free
Raspberry Yoghurt
Acai
dairy-free
The Classics
Gluten free option on request +$2.50. Add pork sausage, bacon, Turkey bacon hot smoked salmon $4.50
Eggs on Toast
$12.00
choice of 2 free range eggs with toasted sourdough
Avo on Toast
$15.00
toasted sourdough, feta, heirloom tomato, chilli, lemon, fresh herbs, dukkah
Citrus Cured Salmon Tartine
$17.00
fennel slaw, chive creme fraiche, capers, Spanish onion, pickles
Mushrooms on Toast
$15.00
dijon, gruyere, spinach, tarragon
Halloumi Wrap
$14.00
spinach, caramelised onion, mushroom, white slaw, aioli
Brekkie Burger
$14.00
bacon, roast tomato, aioli, cheese, lettuce relish, a fried egg
Pork Sausage & Egg Crumpet
$14.00
tomato, cheese, bbq sauce, aioli
Toastie
$10.00
3 cheese, spinach, caramelised onion, tomato
Warm Ham & Cheese Croissant
$10.00Sides
Polenta Chips
$4.50
gluten-free
Hash Brown
$4.50
dairy-free, gluten-free
Mushrooms
$4.50
gluten-free
Tomatoes
$4.50
dairy-free, gluten-free
Sauteed Spinach
$4.50
gluten-free
Halloumi
$5.50Bacon
$5.50Turkey Bacon
$5.50Flaked Salmon
$5.50Chilli Braised Eggplant
$5.50
dairy-free, gluten-free
The Classics
All Day Brekkie Burger
$15.00
bacon, roast tomato, aioli, grilled cheese, lettuce, relish, fried egg
Avo on Toast**
$15.00
toasted sourdough, feta, heirloom tomato, chilli, lemon, fresh herbs, dukkah
gluten-free
Cheese Burger & Chips
$18.00
beef patty, cheese, dill cornichon mayo, brioche bun
Buttermilk Chicken Burger & Chips
$18.00
hot sauce, tarragon aioli, pickles, cheese, slaw
Sandwiches
Gluten free option on request. Dairy free option on request. Add avocado, fresh tomato, salsa verde, cheddar cheese, beetroot, honey & sesame carrots $3
Ramzey's Chicken Wrap
$15.00
fried chicken, tomato, iceberg lettuce, basil pesto, chilli mayo
Chicken Schnitty
$15.00
carrot salad, cabbage, XO sauce, ranch dressing, fried shallots (white sourdough)
Grilled Chicken
$15.00
parmesan crunch, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, honey mustard, caper & parsley mayo
Salted Beef
$15.00
salsa verde, pickle, swiss cheese, russian aioli, radish, slaw
Crunchy Salad
$14.00
honey & sesame roasted carrots, gem hearts, spiced cauliflower, falafel, tahini, spiced cashews, pepitas (on rye)
Meat Lovers
$15.00
spicy salami, shaved leg ham, provolone, red pepper salsa, spinach, mustard aioli, chopped crackling
Tuna
$14.00
dressed herbs, lemon & caper tuna salad, cos hearts, tomato, crunchy cucumber
Salad Bowls
Gluten free / dairy free option on request add a protein: chicken schnitty, grilled chicken, beef brisket, halloumi, chilli tofu $4
Mediterranean Bowl
$16.00
lamb mince, cabbage, eggplant, cauliflower, red cabbage pickle, tahini, harissa, lemon, spiced pine nuts, feta
Gardener's Bowl
$15.00
green lentils, mandarin oil, roast carrots, beetroot, pickled onion, spinach, roast chickpeas, goats cheese, macadamias, honey & lemon dressing
Poke Bowl
$17.00
grilled flaked salmon, cucumber, chopped broccoli, cherry toms, greens, brown rice, spring onions, coriander & sesame dressing, seaweed, toasted sesame seeds
Summer Bowl
$16.00
grilled chicken, basil risoni, chopped greens, shaved zucchini, capers, spanish onions, cornichons, chopped baby gem, parmesan, lemon aioli, pesto, croutons
Grounds Bowl
$17.00
beef brisket, tomatoes, fried bread, roast pumpkin, onion, spiced pepitas, pomegranate vinaigrette, pickled chillies
**Dairy Free on request