Chef’s Kiss

The Grounds of Alexandria

Café · Café & brunchAlexandria

8 dishes are gluten free as served and 12 more can be made gluten free on request, out of 68 dishes on The Grounds of Alexandria’s menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Also 6 nut free, 7 dairy free, 4 vegan. Source: thegrounds.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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Menu notice: the menu contains allergens and is prepared in a kitchen handling nuts, shellfish, gluten, and eggs; the venue cannot guarantee allergen-free food.

Menu notice: the menu contains allergens and is prepared in a kitchen handling nuts, shellfish, gluten, and eggs; the venue cannot guarantee

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  • BreakfastServed daily until 11:30amBreakfastsource
  • LunchServed daily from 11:45amLunchsource

This menu is shared by 2 venues and read once for all of them.

DishGlutenDairyNutsEggSoySesameShellfishFishVegVeganPrice
BreakfastMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · thegrounds.com.au
Toasted Banana BreadButter, caramelised banana, honey $17
Toasted CrumpetsWhipped ricotta, blueberry jam $16
Hot Smoked Salmon CrumpetWhipped cottage cheese, cucumber, capers, chives, lemon $19
Spring Tomato DanishCherry tomatoes, whipped feta, pesto, parmesan $16
Wild Mushroom DanishMushrooms, taleggio, tarragon, hazelnuts $17
Mango & Banana Yoghurt ParfaitChia, coconut yoghurt, macadamiaGF on request: GF and DF on requestDF on request: GF and DF on request $17
Mixed Berry Yoghurt ParfaitHouse granola, vanilla yoghurtGF on request: GF and DF on requestDF on request: GF and DF on request $17
Apple, Pear & Rhubarb BircherOvernight oats, cranberries, hazelnuts, vanilla yoghurtDF on request: DF on request $20
The Grounds GranolaGreek yoghurt, berries, banana, honeyGF on request: GF and DF on requestDF on request: GF and DF on request $20
Eggs Your WaySourdough toast, butterDF on request: DF on request $16
Croissant BenedictHot smoked salmon, spring greens, poached eggs, lemon, caper hollandaise $27
Three Egg OmeletteChorizo, manchego, potato bravas, onions, semi-dried tomatoes, goats cheese, chives $27
Crispy Pumpkin & Corn FrittersAleppo chilli, pumpkin puree, kale, poached eggs, chive hollandaiseDF on request: DF on request $27
Folded Egg & Cheese SchiacciataStracciatella, mushroom, XO chilli sauceGF on request: GF on request $26
Avocado ToastTomato salad, chilli oil, tahini yoghurt, mixed nuts, pomegranate, Persian fetaGF on request: GF and DF on requestDF on request: GF and DF on request $24
Buttermilk HotcakesMascarpone cream, honeycomb butter, raspberry, banana, maple syrup, macadamia $26
French ToastCrispy bacon, poached eggs, chilli maple syrup $23
Warm Garden Breakfast BowlRoasted vegetables, broccolini, asparagus, peas, farro, green tahini, pine nuts, poached eggGF on request: GF and DF on requestDF on request: GF and DF on request $24
Grilled Cheese & Wild Mushroom ToastieThe Grounds sourdough, aged cheddar, comté, gruyère, Dijon crème fraîche, mushrooms, chives, fried egg $28
Breakfast Tacos (3)Scrambled egg, chicken chorizo, cheese, spring onion, tomato salsa, chilli mayoDF on request: DF on request $26.50
Bacon & Egg BurgerAged cheddar, hash browns, HP sauce, aioli, milk bun $27
Big BrekkieChicken chorizo, kassler ham, halloumi, poached eggs, chickpeas, beans, avocado, zaatar flat breadGF on request: GF and DF on requestDF on request: GF and DF on request $36
Selection of Fresh Cut FruitVanilla yoghurt $14
Mini PancakesBerries & maple syrup $14
Scrambled Eggs on Toast $14
Avocado ToastCream cheese $14
OmeletteMushrooms, cheese $14
Kids' Brekkie BurgerBacon, scrambled egg, hash brown $14
Sausage & Fried EggBeans, toast $14
HalloumiHoney, sesame $6.50
Tomatoes, Feta, Basil $6.50
Sautéed Mushrooms $6.50
Hash BrownsChilli mayo $5.50
Polenta ChipsJalapeño mayo $7.50
AvocadoLemon oil, mint $4.50
Sautéed SpinachPine nuts, parmesan $8
Bacon $6.50
Poached Egg $4.50
Pork Sausage $7.50
Toast $3.50
LunchMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · thegrounds.com.au
Avocado ToastTomato, chilli oil, tahini yoghurt, mixed nuts, pomegranate, Persian fetaGF on request: GF and DF on requestDF on request: GF and DF on request $24
Big BrekkieChicken chorizo, ham, halloumi, poached eggs, chickpeas, beans, avocado, zaatar flat breadGF on request: GF and DF on requestDF on request: GF and DF on request $36
Chicken Parmy SandwichVodka sauce, provolone, stracciatella, pesto, parmesan, Italian slaw, toasted ciabattaDF on request: DF on request $30
Warm Corned Beef ReubenSwiss cheese, sauerkraut, pickles, horseradish cream, mustard, toasted bakery rye $32
Mortadella FocacciaHoney glazed mortadella, spicy salami, stracciatella, pistachio pesto, peppers, rocket, pickled chilli $28
CheeseburgerWagyu beef patty, cheese, lettuce, dill & cornichon mayo, brioche bun, friesGF on request: GF on request $28
Chicken Shawarma Tacos (3)Spiced chicken thigh, cabbage, pickles, garlic toum, chilli sauce, parsley $27
Crispy Beer-Battered Fish Tacos (3)Cabbage slaw, pico de gallo, avocado, pickled jalapeño, preserved lemon tartareDF on request: DF on request $28
Slow-Cooked Lamb ShoulderWarm hummus, onions, tomato, olive, cucumber salad, pickled chillies, salsa verde, flat breadDF on request: DF on request $36
Roast Chicken Thigh CutletsArtichokes, spring peas, asparagus, zucchini, whipped labneh, pistachio dukkah, preserved lemon, jus $32
Seared Mooloolaba AlbacoreDill labneh, potatoes, zucchini, fennel, cucumber, semi-dried tomatoes, capers, cornichon dressing $34
Blue Swimmer Crab & Saffron SpaghettiRoast tomato butter, baby fennel, white wine, chilli, lemon, herbs, confit tomato $36
Eggplant, Tomato & Basil PaccheriRoasted eggplant, tomato sugo, basil, ricotta, sourdough pangrattato $29
Spring Greens BowlDukkah, avocado, brown rice, asparagus, broccolini, peas, radish, zucchini, soft-boiled egg, almonds, green goddessGF on request: GF and DF on requestDF on request: GF and DF on request $26
Middle Eastern Chicken SaladPearl couscous, chickpeas, pumpkin, cauliflower, pomegranate, cashews, lemon, hummus $29
Harissa Salmon BowlTurmeric rice, chickpeas, cucumber, avocado, greens, almonds, preserved lemon yoghurtGF on request: GF and DF on requestDF on request: GF and DF on request $34
Roast Pumpkin & Cauliflower BowlQuinoa, hummus, cucumber, greens, pickled cabbage, pomegranate, pepita dukkah, tahini dressing $26
Snack PlateCroutons, veggie sticks, hummus, cheese, rice crackers, strawberries, dried apricots, cranberries, grapes, apples $15
Mini Chicken Sausage RollsChips, tomato sauce $15
Cheese & Sweetcorn QuesadillaSalsa, guacamole, sour cream $15
Mini PizzaChoice of: Tomato & mozzarella or ham & pineapple $15
Crumbed Fish & ChipsAioli $15
Mini CheeseburgerChips, tomato sauce $15
Kids' Schnitty ParmigianaSteamed green veggies $15
Wagon Wheel Pasta NapolitanaParmesan, garlic bread $15
Side of Toast $3.50
FriesChilli mayo $8
Garlic BreadParmesan $8

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

The menu’s own key: GF - Gluten Free | DF - Dairy Free | NF - Nut Free | VG - Vegan | V - Vegetarian | A - Australian | I - Imported | M - Mixed · GF - Gluten Free | DF - Dairy Free | NF - Nut Free | VG - Vegan | V - Vegetarian | ALC - Contains Alcohol | A - Australian | I - Imported | M - Mixed

Facts

Address2 Huntley Street, Alexandria
AreaSydney City & Inner East
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+61 2 9699 2225
Websitethegrounds.com.au
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from thegrounds.com.au
Hours
  • Monday7:30am–4pm
  • Tuesday7:30am–4pm
  • Wednesday7:30am–4pm
  • Thursday7:30am–4pm
  • Friday7:30am–4pm
  • Saturday7:30am–4pm
  • Sunday7:30am–4pm
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What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

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 The Grounds of Alexandria

Does The Grounds of Alexandria have gluten-free options?

Yes: 8 dishes are gluten free as served, and 12 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 The Grounds of Alexandria coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Menu notice: the menu contains allergens and is prepared in a kitchen handling nuts, shellfish, gluten, and eggs; the venue cannot guarantee”. 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 The Grounds of Alexandria?

Mango & Banana Yoghurt Parfait (GF and DF on request); Mixed Berry Yoghurt Parfait (GF and DF on request); The Grounds Granola (GF and DF on request); Folded Egg & Cheese Schiacciata (GF on request); Avocado Toast (GF and DF on request); Warm Garden Breakfast Bowl (GF and DF on request).

When is The Grounds of Alexandria open?

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

Can I book The Grounds of Alexandria online?

Yes, through OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com.au/r/the-grounds-of-alexandria-cafe-reservations-alexandria?restref=44429&lang=en-AU&ot_source=Restaurant%20website

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