The Roost

Café · Café & brunchSouthport4.6 (348 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free1 can be made gluten free on request

41 dishesmenu read 5 Novtheroost53.com

Always confirm with staff

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Badges show only what the menu states. Anything else: allergens not listed, so ask staff.

Weekday menu

Weekdays

Jam & Vegemite Toast$7
2 pieces w/ butter & jam
Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Bacon & Egg Roll$10
on house roll
Likely gluten, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Breaky Burrito$10
scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese, salsa & hot sauce
Likely dairy, egg (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, scrambled): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Veggie Burrito$11
scrambled eggs, spinach, pumpkin, cheese, salsa & hot sauce
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)Likely dairy, egg (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, scrambled): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Baked Beans$9
on house toast
Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Smashed Avo$15
on house toast
Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Eggs and Toast$12
2 eggs your way w/ house toast
Likely gluten, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Bacon n/ Eggs and Toast$16
2 eggs your way w/ house toast
Likely gluten, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Pancakes$12
Likely gluten, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pancake): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pancake): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Breakfast Sandwich$25
Grilled scotch fillet, bacon, tomato relish, spinach, fried egg, hash brown, pesto
Likely nuts, egg (our guess). Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pesto): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, fried egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Big Brekky$21
2 eggs your way, bacon, sausage, hash brown, baked beans, tomato & house bread
Likely gluten, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Quinoa Avocado Bowl$15
quinoa, spinach, pesto, boiled egg, beetroot, cherry tomato, sauerkraut & seeds
Likely nuts, egg (our guess). Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pesto): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
House Special Salad$12
spinach, feta, rocket, cucumber, capsicum, cherry tomato, spanish onion & balsamic reduction
Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Roost Cheeseburger$11
house made pattie, cheese, mustard, tomato sauce, house pickles & red onion
Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Hamburger$14
w/ lettuce, onion, tomato & beetroot
Veggie Burger$14
w/ lettuce, onion, tomato & beetroot
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Chicken Burger$14
w/ lettuce, onion, tomato & beetroot
Steak Burger$20
w/ lettuce, onion, tomato & beetroot
Side Salad$5
House Chips$7
Onion Rings$8
BLT on House Roll$10
bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli
Likely gluten, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
BLT on Bagel$12
bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli
Likely gluten, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bagel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
BLT on Gluten Free Roll$14
bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (gluten free roll). Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)Likely egg (our guess). Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
The Roost Special Omelette$18
spinach, capsicum, feta & mushroom
Likely dairy, egg (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists omelette): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Bacon and Egg on Toast (Kids)$10
Likely gluten, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Mickey Pancakes (Kids)$10
Likely gluten, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pancake): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pancake): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Chicken Souvlaki$15
w/ lettuce, onion, tzatziki
Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tzatziki): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Lamb Souvlaki$17
w/ lettuce, onion, tzatziki
Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tzatziki): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Chicken & Lamb Souvlaki$17
w/ lettuce, onion, tzatziki
Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tzatziki): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Falafel Souvlaki$14
w/ lettuce, onion, tzatziki
Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists falafel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tzatziki): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Chicken, Lamb & Falafel Souvlaki$18
w/ lettuce, onion, tzatziki
Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists falafel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tzatziki): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Pizza$15
margherita / hawaiian / meat lovers / greek chicken / roast pumpkin
Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pizza): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Sandwiches$9
daily counter selection; build your own
Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)

Weekend brunch menu

Weekends

Bacon & Egg Roll$10
bacon & egg
Likely gluten, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Burrito$10
egg, cheese, salsa & hot sauce
Likely dairy, egg (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Veggie Burrito$11
pumpkin, spinach, egg, cheese & hot sauce
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)Likely dairy, egg (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Breaky Burger$25
grilled scotch fillet, bacon, tomato relish, spinach, pesto, fried egg, hash brown
Likely nuts, egg (our guess). Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pesto): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, fried egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Big Breakfast$21
two eggs, bacon, cheese kransky, hash, tomato, beans & house toast
Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Smashed Avo on Toast$12
Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)
Bacon n/ Egg and Toast$15
eggs your way
Likely gluten, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theroost53.com)

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Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	53 Johnston Street, Southport, 4215
Area	Sydney
Kind	Café · Café & brunch
Phone	+61 7 5591 7438
Website	theroost53.com
Google rating	4.6 from 348 reviews
Menu read	5 Nov 2026 from theroost53.com
Hours	Monday5am–2pm Tuesday5am–2pm Wednesday5am–2pm Thursday5am–2pm Friday5am–2pm Saturday6am–11am SundayClosed
Map	Open in Google Maps

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

theroost53.com/menuHTML · read 4 Nov 2026

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 Roost

Does The Roost have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 1 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Roost 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 The Roost?

BLT on Gluten Free Roll (gluten free roll).

When is The Roost open?

Monday: 5am–2pm. Tuesday: 5am–2pm. Wednesday: 5am–2pm. Thursday: 5am–2pm. Friday: 5am–2pm. Saturday: 6am–11am. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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