COFFEE
Black Reg 4.3 Lrg 5
White Reg 4.3 Lrg 5
Batch Brew 4
Batch Brew (bottomless cup) 7
Chai Latte 6
OTHER DRINKS
Deconstructed Hot Chocolate 7.5
Deconstructed Mocha 7.5
Affogato
house-made tiramisu ice-cream with milk chocolate crust and espresso, finished with natural popping candy 8
Coffee Tasting Board (for 2)
a selection of our Single Origin coffees using a variety of brewing methods. a unique sensory experience for the palate featuring the diversity of our Barista’s favourite coffees of the day 15
Iced Coffee 7.5
Iced Chocolate 7.5
Iced Mocha 7.5
Cold Brew
a 12 hour immersion of quality Grounds coffee and cold filtered water. The result is a deep flavoured, subtle drop – less acidic than an espresso shot and refreshingly smooth. For price, refer to our specialty menu.
Pour Over
the pour over filter method results in an incredibly clean cup with superb clarity. For price, refer to our specialty menu.
TEA
Pot of Loose Leaf Tea 5
Bottomless Cup 8
English Breakfast
50 Sips of Grey
Moroccan Gunpowder
Gunpowder Green
Peppermint
Lemongrass & Ginger
Nasheman Chai
FRESHLY SQUEEZED JUICES
Morning Sunshine
watermelon, pineapple, orange, passionfruit 9
Clean Green
pineapple, spinach, cucumber, lime, apple 9
Trusty Rusty
carrot, strawberry, red apple, ginger 9
Straight up
choice of OJ or grapefruit 8
SMOOTHIES / BLENDS
Classic Banana Shake 9
Rose & Watermelon Shake
watermelon, rose and vanilla ice cream 9
Tropical Smoothie
coconut sorbet, passionfruit, pineapple, mango, banana and coconut cream 9
Açaí Smoothie
our secret blend of antioxidant-rich ingredients 10
HOUSE-MADE SODAS
Orange & Cherry 8
Strawberry & Basil 8
Lemonade
choice of classic, raspberry or lemon, lime & bitters 8
WINE (FROM 10AM)
SPARKLING
Prosecco La Riva De Frati, NV Veneto, Italy 12 / – / 66
Cuvee Method Traditionelle Barringwood, NV Barrington, TAS 12.5 / – / 70
Brut Pol Roger Brut, NV Eperney, France bottle 110
WHITE
Sauvignon Blanc Saint Clair, 2017 Marlborough, NZ 12 / 33 / 58
Riesling O’Leary Walker, 2018 Canberra District, ACT bottle 64
Pinot Grigio Yalumba ‘Wild Ferments’, 2017 Barossa Valley, SA 10 / 28 / 49
Pinot Gris Deviation Road, 2017 Adelaide Hills, SA bottle 66
Marsanne Collector ‘Lamp Lit’, 2017 Canberra District, ACT bottle 76
Chardonnay Tarrawarra Estate, 2016 Yarra Valley, VIC 13 / 36 / 67
Chardonnay Nashdale Lane, 2017 Orange, NSW bottle 78
ROSÉ
Rosé Sangiovese Collector ‘Shoreline’, 2018 Canberra District, ACT 11 / 28 / 53
Rosé Hay Shed Hill, 2018 Margaret River, WA 12 / 29 / 56
RED
Pinot Noir Barringwood, 2018 Tamar Valley, TAS 14.5 / 40 / 75
Malbec Bleasdale ‘Second Innings’, 2016 Langhorne Creek, SA 11 / 30 / 54
Malbec Hay Shed Hill, 2016 Margaret River, WA bottle 74
Cabernet Sauvignon West Cape Howe ‘Book Ends’, 2016 Mt Barker, WA bottle 70
Shiraz Yalumba ‘Wild Ferments’, 2017 Barossa Valley, SA 10 / 28 / 49
Shiraz Cabernet Rusden ‘Ripper Creek’, 2017 Barossa Valley, SA bottle 80
Shiraz Coates ‘The Syrah’, 2015 McLaren Vale, SA 12.5 / 35 / 63
DESSERT & FORTIFIED
Moscato Alasia D’Asti , 2018 Piedmont, Italy 10 / – / 46
Sherry Valdespino Yellow Label Pedro Ximenez, Jerez, Spain 75ml glass 11
BEER & CIDER (from 10am)
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale 330ml bottle 8
Estrella Damm Lager 330ml bottle 9
Cricketers Arms Summer Ale 330ml bottle 9
Mountain Goat Organic Steam Ale 330ml bottle 9
Hillbilly Scrumpy Cider 330ml bottle 8
COCKTAILS (from 10am)
Espresso Martini
a classic that never grows old, combining our love of coffee and the love of ending the day right in the best possible way 18.5
Strawberry & Basil Smash
fresh basil, strawberry and vodka. When this trio dances, everyone stops for a geeze 18
Campari & Grapefruit
bitter-sweet, say hello to tangy. Now hold hands. They lived happily ever after 16
Bloody Spicy Mary
you guessed it, a Bloody Mary with a bit of ring-a-ding-ding. A cocktail with the kinda zing that will make you sing 20
The Slim Jim
pirates may pillage & plunder but every now and then they stop and appreciate the finer things. Don’t shoot! I’m drinking spiced rum with passionfruit! 18
Rosé Bouquet
rosé and rose (and a little bit of gin). One’s French, the other is English. Fortunately these two get on just fine, in a cocktail that’s both light and sophisticated 18
The Grounds Mule
spiced rum, ginger and lime. This Russian mule will kick you right into that Caribbean sea for that holiday that right now, you’re only dreaming of. Sweet dreams! 20
The Grounds Negroni
an Italian classic, both bitter and bright. Vermouth, peppercorn infused gin and campari combined for a ‘molto bene’ time 19
Green Chartreuse
an aromatic blend of sweet and fresh. Tequila, chartreuse, apple juice, lime and mint 20
The Pink Flamingo
this slender bird will tickle you pink. Do not try and stand on one leg after drinking this delightful combination of citrus and vodka 20
(classics available on request)
BREAKFAST (UNTIL 11:30am daily)
Freshly Baked Buttermilk Hotcake
with mixed berries, mascarpone and pistachios 21
Brioche French Toast
with ricotta, fresh strawberries, honeycomb and macadamia brittle 19*
Warm 5 Grain Porridge
with spiced poached quince, blackberries and sheep’s milk yoghurt (DF on request) 17
3 Egg Omelette
with wild mushrooms, artichokes, pancetta and raclette (GF) 22
Grounds Green Brekkie Bowl
with white quinoa, avocado, Brussels sprouts, charred broccolini, blistered peppers, halloumi, free-range poached egg, kefir, roasted nuts and seeds [add bacon 4 hot-smoked trout 5] (GF)(DF on request) 19*
Warm Chilli Roasted Corn and Millet Brekkie Bowl
with avocado, sprout slaw, tomato concasse, pine nuts and fried egg [add bacon 4 hot-smoked trout 5] (DF/GF) 19
Tea Soaked Winter Fruit Salad
with gluten-free granola, pomegranate, cinnamon and almond yoghurt (DF/GF) 16
Eggs On Toast
with poached, scrambled or fried (DF)(GF on request) 14
Choice Of Seeded, Wholemeal, Sourdough Or Thick-Cut Fruit Toast or Housemade Croissant
from The Grounds Bakery with cultured butter and spreads 8
The Bakery Basket
The Grounds continental selection of freshly baked pastries with house-made preserves, cultured butter and whipped mascarpone 16*
Steak & Eggs
seared fillet steak with sautéed mushrooms, onions, spinach, hash brown and chimichurri (GF/DF on request) 26
Grilled Rainbow Trout
with dill hollandaise, scrambled egg and wholemeal crumpet (GF on request) 22*
Brekkie Burger
with bacon, pork sausage, fried egg, avocado, tomato salsa and spicy green sauce on a pretzel bun (GF/DF on request) 20
Chunky Potato Hash
with herbed portobello mushrooms, manchego, sautéed kale and poached free-range eggs [add bacon 4] (GF) 20*
Ratatouille Baked Eggs with Toasted Crumpet
with zucchini, tomato, eggplant and kale & cashew pesto (GF on request) 22
Smashed Avocado And Heirloom Tomatoes
on sourdough toast with goats curd and a poached free-range egg [add bacon 4] (GF/DF on request) 22
Poached Chicken, Shiitake, Spring Onion and Brown Rice Savoury Porridge
with sesame, seaweed and soft cooked egg (GF/DF) 22
SIDES
1/2 avocado with lemon 4.5
maple streaky bacon 6
2 free range eggs (poached, scrambled or fried) 6
Italian pork sausage 6
sourdough toast 4
basil roasted vine-ripened tomatoes 4.5
citrus cured ocean trout 7
herbed portobello mushrooms 5
LUNCH & DINNER (FROM 11:45am)
Please note, we offer a limited menu from 3pm-5pm daily.
SMALL PLATES
Coral Sea Moreton Bay Bug Tails
roasted with garlic and herb butter, served with aioli and lemon (GF) 21*
Country Style Pork & Truffle Terrine
with pickled mushrooms & warm baguette (GF on request) 22
Roasted Bone Marrow
with braised oxtail and green onion pancake 23
Freshly Shucked Rock and Pacific Oysters
with your choice of: yuzu & sesame or cucumber & chardonnay vinegar (GF/DF) 6/12 pieces 22/42
Hand Tied Local Burrata
with sweet dates, pistachios, sumac and flat breads (GF on request) 19
Lobster Brandade
with pickled persimmon, zucchini, toast and sumac (GF on request) 23
Crispy Fried 5 Spice Arrow Squid
with burnt pineapple, fermented cabbage and aioli (GF/DF) 22
Marrickville Buffalo Mozzarella Salad
with brioche, olive crusts, heirloom tomatoes, basil and mint (GF on request) 18
Ginger Charred Cuttlefish Brochettes
with daikon, coriander, soy and sesame (DF) 19
Spanish Anchovies
with sourdough toast, tomatoes and piquillos (DF)(GF on request) 21
SALADS
Veggie Ploughman’s Salad
with roasted pumpkin, green lentils, cheddar, yoghurt, picalilli and nut & seed bread [add poached poached chicken 5] 24*
Poke Salad
with black rice, cucumber, edamame, broccoli and avocado, coriander, lime and coconut (GF/DF) [add poached chicken, tuna tartare, seared beef 5] 22*
Grain, Seed and Roasted Root Salad
with buttermilk, avocado and almonds (GF)(DF on request) [add poached chicken, tuna tartare, seared beef 5] 22*
MAINS
Fresh Egg Bucatini Pasta
with cauliflower, pecorino, truffle butter and soft cooked free-range egg 25*
Wagyu Corned Beef Sandwich
with Swiss cheese, slaw, beetroot, pickled and Russian dressing 25*
Grain Fed Beef Burger
with cheddar, tomato, pickles, mayo, smoky relish, cos and shoestring fries [add bacon 2 extra patty 5] (GF on request) 25
Braised Venison Shoulder Ragu Pappardelle
with wild mushrooms, radicchio and horseradish Chantilly 28
Oakey Reserve Flank Steak Sandwich
with onion rings, aged cheddar, horseradish and The Grounds garden radish salad 26
Bouillabaisse
with rouget, leatherjacket, scallop, prawn, strawberry clams and mussels with rouille croutons 34
FROM THE GRILL
280gm Ranger’s Valley Wagyu Rost Biff Steak
with hand cut chips and béarnaise sauce (GF)(DF on request) 38
350gm Cape Grim Pasture-Fed T-Bone Steak
with Cafe de Paris butter and braised winter greens (GF)(DF on request) 39
Gremolata Crumbed Veal Cutlet
with parmesan pistou, ratatouille and caper butter 32
Roasted Free-Range Chicken Breast
with celeriac and Jerusalem artichoke risotto, hazelnuts and roasted sprouts (GF) 29
Kurobuta Pork Loin Chop
with braised savoy cabbage and burnt apple puree (GF) 29
SIDES
shoestring fries with malt vinegar and parmesan (GF)(DF on request) 8
sautéed potatoes with chives, gruyère and pastrami (GF) 9
avocado, cucumber, radish and cottage cheese salad (GF) 9
steamed greens with toasted almonds and lemon crème fraîche (GF)(DF on request) 9
wild mushrooms, kale and spinach à la crème 10
chopped salad with butter lettuce, sorrel leaves, mandarin oil and buttermilk dressing 9
DESSERTS
Molten Chocolate & Walnut Cake
with warm caramel centre, whiskey marshmallow and burnt caramel ice-cream 17
Key Lime Baked Alaska
with brown butter caramel, rum raisin ice-cream and toasted lime meringue 17
Rhubarb, Vanilla and Citrus Fool
with Grand Marnier ice-cream and ginger snaps 22
Chef’s Selection Of Cheeses
today’s selection of 3 ripened cheeses and matched accompaniments with toast and lavosh 22
TAKEAWAY
DRINK UP
The Grounds House Roasted Seasonal Blend Coffee
Seasonal blend or single origins available for espresso & filter
Ask about our daily selected beans & roast
The Grounds Own Ethically Sourced, Plantation Fresh Teas
Ask about our premium seasonal offerings
FRESHLY SQUEEZED JUICES
Morning Sunshine
watermelon, pineapple, orange, passionfruit 8
Clean Green
pineapple, spinach, cucumber, lime, apple 8
Trusty Rusty
carrot, strawberry, red apple, ginger 8
Straight up
choice of OJ or grapefruit 7.5
SMOOTHIES / BLENDS
Classic Banana Shake 8.5
Rose & Watermelon Shake
watermelon, rose and vanilla ice cream 8.5
Tropical Smoothie
coconut sorbet, passionfruit, pineapple, mango, banana and coconut cream 8.5
Açaí Smoothie
our secret blend of antioxidant-rich ingredients 8.5
HOUSE-MADE SODAS
Orange & Cherry 7
Strawberry & Basil 7
Lemonade 6
choice of classic, raspberry or lemon, lime & bitters
BREAKFAST (UNTIL 11:30am)
Cheese Toastie
with taleggio cheese, pumpkin, spinach and mint 11
The Grounds Toast
daily baked signature sourdough bread or thick-cut fruit bread, with butter and your choice of seasonal jam, peanut butter or Vegemite (GF +2.5) 6
Avocado on Toast
with heirloom tomatoes, ricotta, kale, dukkah and labneh [add egg 3 bacon 4 smoked salmon 6] (GF/DF on request) 13
Overnight Bircher
with oats, shredded coconut, turmeric, orange juice, peaches, berries and coconut yoghurt (GF/DF) 11
Brekkie Burger
bacon, fried egg, avocado, cheese, smoky mayo and relish 12
The Grounds BLT
maple bacon, crispy lettuce, tomato and aioli on The Grounds sourdough 12
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Bowl
[add coconut yoghurt 2 gluten free granola 3] 11
Big Brekkie Box
roasted pumpkin & peppers, avocado, chorizo, crispy bacon, smoked tomatoes, poached egg with toast and labneh (GF/DF on request) 17
Three Egg Omelette
choice of two fillings: bacon, hot smoked salmon, Swiss cheese, mushrooms, roast tomato, asparagus, wilted greens, spring onions (GF)(DF on request) 12
Build Your Own Brekkie Cup 11
Pick your Base:
rhubarb & strawberry compote
fresh berries
banana, cacao and coconut
chia pudding with mango and passionfruit
Layer with:
gluten free granola
roasted nuts, chia, hemp & flax
chia & coconut milk pudding
almond muesli
Pick your Yoghurt:
greek
vanilla bean
coconut
macadamia
Brekkie Bowls
[add egg 3 bacon 4 smoked salmon 6]
Mediterranean Bowl
halloumi, cauliflower, chickpeas, sweet potato, houmous, herb pesto and a free-range egg (GF) 12
Green Bowl
kale sprouts, avocado, zucchini, green apple, broccoli, millet, pickled red onion and flax & hemp seeds (GF) 12
LUNCH (From 11:30am)
CLASSICS
Avocado on Toast
with heirloom tomatoes, ricotta, kale, dukkah and labneh [add egg 3 bacon 4 smoked salmon 6] (GF/DF on request) 13
Chicken Burger and Chips
with celeriac slaw, Swiss cheese, aioli and chilli on a toasted brioche bun (DF on request) 15
The ‘Ground’ Burger and Chips
ground beef brisket, cheese, lettuce, dill cornichon and mayo on a toasted brioche bun [add bacon 2] 15
Ramzey’s Chicken Wrap
with crumbed chicken, roquette, iceberg lettuce, tomato, basil vinaigrette and our famous chilli mayo 11
Crispy Free-Range Pork Katsu Sandwich
with iceberg lettuce, pickled fennel and spicy sesame mayo 12
Grilled Chicken Tenderloin Baguette
with bacon, lettuce, tomato and herbed aioli 12
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Bowl
[add coconut yoghurt 2 gluten free granola 3] 11
Shoestring Fries
with parmesan and vinegar 7
Make Your Own Sandwich 9
Choose your bread:
light wholemeal
poppyseed bagel
white crispy baguette
tortilla wrap
Add Salad:
kaleslaw, parmesan and basil
avocado, radish, pea leaves and cream cheese
heirloom tomatoes and pickled cucumber
chopped greens, avocado and tomato relish
beetroot, onion, pickles, spinach and mint
grilled veggies, roquette and sun-dried tomatoes
crunchy carrot salad, houmous and lettuce
Pick your Protein:
leg ham, rare roast beef, beef brisket, poached chicken, mediterranean pulled chicken, hot smoked salmon 3
bacon, flaked tuna, cows milk halloumi, buffalo feta, aged cheddar 2
Pick your Sauce:
sun-dried tomato aioli, herbed aioli, mustard mayo, lemon aioli, harissa, basil pistou, sun-dried tomato pesto
SALAD BOWLS 12
Poke Bowl
brown rice, broccolini, seaweed, edamame, coconut, lime, coriander, soy and sesame (GF/DF)
Green Bowl
kale sprouts, avocado, zucchini, green apple, broccoli, millet, pickled red onion and flax & hemp seeds (GF/DF)
Wild Rice Bowl
with spinach, kale, fennel herbs, exotic pickled mushrooms and chardonnay dressing (GF/DF)
Fusion Bowl
couscous with honey-grilled carrots, corn, eggplant, red cabbage, buffalo feta, mint, Spanish onion and maple dressing (GF on request)
Mediterranean Bowl
cauliflower, chickpeas, radicchio, cucumber, sweet potato, almond herb pesto and houmous with red wine vinegar (GF/DF)
Add Protein:
leg ham, rare roast beef, beef brisket, tofu, poached chicken, mediterranean chicken 3
bacon, flaked tuna, hot smoked salmon, halloumi, feta or cheddar 2
Please note a 1.5% processing fee applies to all card payments. A 10% service fee will apply to groups of 10 or more. Public holidays will incur a 15% surcharge. Not all ingredients are listed on the menu. Please make your server aware of any dietary requirements before ordering. *Please note some dishes may be subject to weekend pricing.