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Cafe Patina

Café · Café & brunchWahroonga4.1 (547 Google reviews)

10+ gluten-free dishes

18 dishes are gluten free as served and 18 more can be made gluten free on request, out of 51 dishes on Cafe Patina’s menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Also 25 nut free, 13 dairy free, 1 vegan. Source: cafepatina.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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Menus state: "please be aware that we deep fry with tallow & pan fry with olive oil." No dedicated fryer or coeliac-safe preparation is stated.

Menus state: "please be aware that we deep fry with tallow & pan fry with olive oil." No dedicated fryer or coeliac-safe preparation is stat

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  • Breakfast (Before 12)Before 12Breakfastsource
  • DessertDessertsource
  • DinnerDinnersource
  • KidsKidssource
  • After 12 (Lunch)After 12Lunchsource
  • Reduced À La Carte Breakfast Set MenuBreakfast, Set menu / banquetsource
  • Shared Breakfast Set MenuBreakfast, Set menu / banquetsource
DishGlutenDairyNutsEggSoySesameShellfishFishVegVeganPrice
Breakfast (Before 12)Menu read 1 Nov 2026 · cafepatina.com.au
Patina Seasonal Fruit BowlSeasonal fruit, house-made granola, cashew honey coconut crumble, Greek or coconut yoghurtDF on request: Coconut yoghurt instead of Greek yoghurt $19
Eggs BenedictTwo poached eggs, spinach, hollandaise, English muffin, grilled tomatoGF on request: GF option available (GFO) $22
Eggs on ToastTwo eggs any style, smashed avocado, spinach, mushrooms, butter, sourdough $19
Breakfast BurgerLamb sausage, Swiss cheese, hash brown, fried egg, tomato relish, potato bun, house made saucesGF on request: GF option available (GFO); DF option available (DFO)DF on request: GF option available (GFO); DF option available (DFO) $22
Breakfast BowlPearl cous cous, miso eggplant, pumpkin, grilled zucchini, avocado, poached egg $26
Breakfast WrapBacon, scrambled egg, mozzarella, spinach, hash brown, tomato relishGF on request: GF option available (GFO); DF option available (DFO)DF on request: GF option available (GFO); DF option available (DFO) $22
Smashed AvocadoAvocado, marinated tomatoes, goats feta, radish, pepitas, poached egg, sourdoughGF on request: GF option available (GFO) $19
Turkish EggsCucumber yoghurt, chorizo, poached eggs, aleppo chilli butter, pitaGF on request: GF option available (GFO) $25
Blue Swimmer Crab CakeBlue swimmer crab, cabbage and potato cake, mayonnaise, fried egg, lemon $29
HotcakesRicotta, honeycomb, banana, vanilla ice cream $24
DessertMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · cafepatina.com.au
Cardamom Crème BruleeServed with gluten free shortbread $16
Basque CheesecakeBerry compote $16
Sticky Banana & Date PuddingButterscotch caramel, banana ice cream $16
Honey Panna CottaRaspberry malt, fresh berries $16
Caramel MousseChocolate brownies, raspberry, chocolate ice cream $16
DinnerMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · cafepatina.com.au
Tomato & Rosemary FocacciaSalted butterDF on request: Vegan option (VGO); dairy free option (DFO) printed $12
Cauliflower FrittiPickled zucchini, aioli, mint $19
BurrataProsciutto, grilled peaches, macadamia, apple balsamicGF on request: Ask for gluten free (GFO on lunch menu; dinner menu lists GF) $18
Chicken Liver ParfaitPort jelly, pickles, sourdoughGF on request: GF option available (GFO) $19
Roasted ScallopsPistachio pesto, champagne vinegar, lemon $38
Shellfish Hot PotVongole, mussels, white wine, parsley, garlic butter, crostiniGF on request: GF option available (GFO) $22
Salt & Pepper SquidCrispy kale, romesco, lime dressing $22
Zucchini FlowersBeetroot, orange, candied walnuts, goats chevre $25
Goats Cheese & Caramelised Onion TartRocket, apple, pear & walnut salad $22
Steak Frites250g sirloin, shoestring fries, café de patina butterDF on request: DF option available (DFO) $48
Roast Chicken BreastButter lettuce, avocado, smoked hummus, chickpeas, lemon vinaigrette $28
Fish & ChipsCrisp fried market fish, fries, house made tartare sauce $34
Patina Snapper Pie 2.0Served with garden salad $38
Spiced Lamb RumpMarinated lamb, smoked labneh, chilli butter, kale, sumac onions $36
Crisp Barramundi FilletShaved fennel, chives, green beans, citrus dressing $38
Spaghetti alle VongoleChilli, garlic, parsley, white wine, vongoleGF on request: GF option available (GFO) $36
Penne ArrabbiataCrushed tomato, chilli, oregano, marjoram, stracciatellaGF on request: GF option available (GFO); DF option available (DFO)DF on request: GF option available (GFO); DF option available (DFO) $29
Shoestring FriesAioli or homemade tomato sauce $10
Sweet Potato ChipsAioli or homemade tomato sauce $12
Rocket & Pear SaladCandied walnuts, parmesan, apple balsamicDF on request: Vegan option available (VGO on lunch menu; dinner menu lists VG) $12
BroccoliniAlmonds, brown butterDF on request: Vegan option available (VGO) $15
After 12 (Lunch)Menu read 1 Nov 2026 · cafepatina.com.au
Poke BowlTuna, brown rice, cabbage, carrot, wakame, tomato, avocado, lettuce, sesame $24
Beef & Truffle BurgerBeef pattie, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, truffle aioli, friesGF on request: GF bun available +$4 (GFO); DF option available (DFO)DF on request: GF bun available +$4 (GFO); DF option available (DFO) $28
Beetroot & Lentil BurgerBeetroot and lentil pattie, tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, pickles, friesGF on request: Gluten free buns available +$4; vegan option (VGO) $28
Summer Vege BowlPearl cous cous, pickled red cabbage, pumpkin, grilled zucchini, avocado, halloumi $28
Greek Lamb SaladMarinated lamb, tomato, cucumber, olives, radish, cos lettuce, feta, crisp pitaGF on request: GF option available (GFO); DF option available (DFO)DF on request: GF option available (GFO); DF option available (DFO) $33
KidsMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · cafepatina.com.au
OnesieOne egg, one bacon, one sourdoughGF on request: GF option available (GFO); DF option available (DFO)DF on request: GF option available (GFO); DF option available (DFO) $12
Kids HotcakesBerries, vanilla ice cream, maple $15
ToastieSmoked ham, tomato, cheddar cheese on sourdoughGF on request: GF option available (GFO); DF option available (DFO)DF on request: GF option available (GFO); DF option available (DFO) $15
Eggs with SoldiersRunny egg, sourdough toast fingersGF on request: GF option available (GFO) $12
Penne PastaTomato and basil sugo, parmesanGF on request: GF option available (GFO); DF option available (DFO)DF on request: GF option available (GFO); DF option available (DFO) $15
Fish and ChipsServed with tomato sauce $20
CheeseburgerBeef, cheese, tomato sauce, chipsGF on request: Gluten free bun +$4; DF option available (DFO)DF on request: Gluten free bun +$4; DF option available (DFO) $18
Choc Chip Cookie Ice Cream SandwichChoc chip cookie with ice cream $8
Reduced À La Carte Breakfast Set MenuMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · cafepatina.com.au
Reduced À La Carte Breakfast Set MenuChoice of coffee or tea. Patina seasonal fruit bowl (granola, cashew honey coconut crumble, Greek or coconut yoghurt, V, VGO); eggs benedict
Shared Breakfast Set MenuMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · cafepatina.com.au
Shared Breakfast Set MenuChoice of coffee or tea. Seasonal fruit, granola & yoghurt (fresh cut fruit platter with house-made granola, coconut or natural yoghurt, V,

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

The menu’s own key: V vegetarian / GF gluten free / N contains nuts / DF dairy free / O option · v vegetarian / gf gluten free / n contains nuts / df dairy free / o option

Facts

Address64 Coonanbarra Road, Wahroonga
AreaUpper North Shore
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+61 2 9489 0980
Websitecafepatina.com.au
BookingOnline
Google rating4.1 from 547 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from cafepatina.com.au
Hours
  • Monday7:30am–4pm
  • Tuesday7:30am–4pm
  • Wednesday7:30am–10pm
  • Thursday7:30am–10pm
  • Friday7:30am–10pm
  • Saturday7:30am–10pm
  • Sunday7:30am–4pm
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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 Patina

Does Cafe Patina have gluten-free options?

Yes: 18 dishes are gluten free as served, and 18 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 Patina coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Menus state: "please be aware that we deep fry with tallow & pan fry with olive oil." No dedicated fryer or coeliac-safe preparation is stat”. 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 Patina?

Eggs Benedict (GF option available (GFO)); Breakfast Burger (GF option available (GFO); DF option available (DFO)); Breakfast Wrap (GF option available (GFO); DF option available (DFO)); Smashed Avocado (GF option available (GFO)); Turkish Eggs (GF option available (GFO)); Burrata (Ask for gluten free (GFO on lunch menu; dinner menu lists GF)).

When is Cafe Patina open?

Monday: 7:30am–4pm. Tuesday: 7:30am–4pm. Wednesday: 7:30am–10pm. Thursday: 7:30am–10pm. Friday: 7:30am–10pm. Saturday: 7:30am–10pm. Sunday: 7:30am–4pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Cafe Patina online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/dC-cHwmhp-s?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=RKznas3SFOfyyckPodWy2Ag&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Dcafes%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d13273.858460729163!2d151.0461!3d-33.7228!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i0!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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