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Cafe Kentaro

Café · Café & brunchSurry Hills4.5 (831 Google reviews)

6 dishes are gluten free as served and 2 more can be made gluten free on request, out of 32 dishes on Cafe Kentaro’s menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Also 2 nut free, 3 dairy free, 2 vegan. Source: cafekentaro.com.au, read 1 Nov 2026.

Answers come from the venue’s own menu or its listed ingredients; none of them means a dish is safe. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff.

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  • All Day BreakfastMon–Fri 7am–3:30pm; Sat–Sun 8am–3:30pm (as printed on website)All daysource
  • All Day LunchMon–Fri 7am–3:30pm; Sat–Sun 8am–3:30pm (as printed on website)All daysource
DishGlutenDairyNutsEggSoySesameShellfishFishVegVeganPrice
All Day BreakfastMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · cafekentaro.com.au
Organic Toast & SpreadSoy & linseed sourdough, rye, thick white or gluten free bread ($1). Spreads: butter, Vegemite, peanut butter.GF on request: GF bread +$1; dairy-free: Vegemite or peanut butter instead of butterDF on request: GF bread +$1; dairy-free: Vegemite or peanut butter instead of butterNF on request: GF bread +$1; dairy-free: Vegemite or peanut butter instead of butter $10
Toastie Sandwich or CroissantChoice of two fillings: bacon, free range egg (+$1), cheese, tomato, avocado (extra choice +$2). $15
Poached or Sunny Eggs on Organic Toast2 free range eggs on organic soy & linseed, rye, thick white or gluten free bread ($1).GF on request: GF bread +$1DF on request: GF bread +$1NF on request: GF bread +$1 $18
Brekkie Burger2 fried eggs, aonori hash brown, iceberg lettuce, wasabi mayo, Japanese BBQ sauce, flat bun. Add bacon or salmon (printed as +$5 on PDF, +$4 $21
Winter Seafood ChowderCreamy soup loaded with chunky seafood, served with toasted soy & linseed sourdough. $26
Matcha Brûlée French ToastMatcha-infused French toast served with wild mixed berry sauce. $24
Buta-Kimuchi Breakfast RisottoRisotto with pork belly, tofu, shallot, kimuchi, shimeji mushrooms, served with poached egg, grana padano and rocket. $28
Miso ShakshoukaMixed beans, eggplant, kale, spiced napoli sauce, goat cheese, egg, rocket, sourdough. $26
Crab Omelette (Chef Kenny's Signature Dish)Soft shell crab, avocado, chilli jam, soy, mirin, rocket, shallot, grilled rye bread. $32
Umami Mushrooms on Soy & LinseedSautéed wild mixed mushrooms, soy, goat cheese, miso, butter, chilli flakes, sourdough. Poached egg +$3. $29
Aonori Hash Brown $6
House-Made KimuchiHouse-made kimuchi (contains *fish sauce as printed). $8
Hot Smoked SalmonHot smoked salmon. $12
Smashed AvocadoSmashed avocado. $6
Roasted or Fresh TomatoRoasted or fresh tomato. $6
Miso MushroomMiso mushroom. $9.50
Speck BaconSpeck bacon. $12
Garlic Butter RiceGarlic butter rice. $8
Toastie for the Little OneChoice of two: bacon, tasty cheese, fresh tomato, smashed avocado (thick white or multigrain bread).DF on request: Leave off the cheese for dairy free $12
All Day LunchMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · cafekentaro.com.au
Signature Katsu200g pork loin katsu, cabbage, Japanese BBQ sauce, mustard, white bread. $26
Shiso & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Katsu SandoChicken breast, shredded cabbage, tasty cheese, shiso, ume mayonnaise, multigrain bread. $26
Namban Chicken Karaage SandoChicken thigh, lettuce, wasabi egg tartare, multigrain bread. $26
Miso-Cured Wagyu SandoWagyu steak, wild rocket, mayo mustard, caramelised teriyaki onion, toasted sourdough, served with side (golden aonori) chips. $32
Fluffy Mentaiko OmuriceDine-in only. Tomato fried rice, peas, bacon, cheese, onion, egg omelette, creamy cod roe sauce. $33
Kentaro Style OmuriceTomato fried rice, peas, bacon, cheese, creamy egg omelette, onion, rocket, shallot, dark miso mushroom gravy. $30
Wagyu Hayashi RiceWagyu beef, mushrooms, onion, cheese, rich demi-glace sauce, garlic butter rice. Poached egg +$3. $32
Crab LinguineHokkaido snow crab, cream and tomato rosé sauce, wild rocket, grilled lemon, panko. $36
Mentaiko Carbonara UdonSpicy cod roe, bacon, bonito flake, rocket, nori, egg yolk, butter, grana padano cheese. $33
Oyster DoriaBaked rice gratin, Hiroshima oyster, miso béchamel, spinach, cheese, grilled lemon, panko. $35
Wagyu Garlic Steak RiceSteak strips, soy, mirin, wild rocket, fried garlic, egg yolk, garlic butter rice. $34
Aonori ChipsPotato chips, seaweed flakes. $8
Lotus ChipsCrispy lotus root chips. $8

✓Free by default◐Can be made free on request✕Contains?Not stated

Facts

Address616 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
AreaSydney City & Inner East
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+61 458 540 486
Websitecafekentaro.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.5 from 831 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from cafekentaro.com.au
Hours
  • Monday7am–3:30pm
  • Tuesday7am–3:30pm
  • Wednesday7am–3:30pm
  • Thursday7am–3:30pm
  • Friday7am–3:30pm
  • Saturday8am–3:30pm
  • Sunday8am–3:30pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Cafe Kentaro

Does Cafe Kentaro have gluten-free options?

Yes: 6 dishes are gluten free as served, and 2 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Cafe Kentaro coeliac friendly?

Chef’s Kiss reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Cafe Kentaro?

Organic Toast & Spread (GF bread +$1; dairy-free: Vegemite or peanut butter instead of butter); Poached or Sunny Eggs on Organic Toast (GF bread +$1).

When is Cafe Kentaro open?

Monday: 7am–3:30pm. Tuesday: 7am–3:30pm. Wednesday: 7am–3:30pm. Thursday: 7am–3:30pm. Friday: 7am–3:30pm. Saturday: 8am–3:30pm. Sunday: 8am–3:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Cafe Kentaro online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.cafekentaro.com.au/reservations

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