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 Chair
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 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 9
HOUSE-MADE SODAS
Orange & Cherry 8
Lavender & Earl Grey 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
Barringwood Cuvee Methode Traditionelle, NV Tasmania 12 / /70
Brut Pol Roger Brut, NV Eperney, France bottle 130
WHITE
Brokenwood Semillon, 2016 Hunter Valley, NSW 11 / / 52
Earthworks Riesling, 2016 Eden Valley, SA 10/23/43
Schonburger Barringwood, 2014 Barringwood, TAS 13 /34/60
Tiefenbrunner Pinto Grigio, 2016 Alto Adige, Italy 13 /34/ 60
Deviation Road Pinot Gris, 2017 Adelaide Hills, SA bottle 74
Greywackle Sauvignon Blanc, 2016 Marlborough, New Zealand 14/38/70
Tarrawarra Estate Chardonnay, 2015 Yarra Valley, VIC 12/32/58
Collector ‘Tiger Tiger’ Chardonnay, 2016 Canberra District bottle 85
Biodynamic Lark Hill ‘Mvr’, 2015 Lark Hill, Canberra District 13/34/62
ROSÉ
Rockford Alicante Bouchet Rosé, 2015 Barossa Valley, SA 13/34/60
Triennes Rosé, 2016 Provence, France 12/31/56
Collector Shoreline Sangiovese Rosé, 2017 Canberra District 11/28/53
RED
Fromm La Strada Pinot Noir, 2016 Marlborough, New Zealand 15/38/75
Two Paddocks Estate Pinot Noir, 2016 Central Otago, New Zealand bottle 90
Catena Malbec, 2014 Mendoza, Argentina 13/34/64
Yalumba ‘The Cigar’ Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013 Coonawarra, SA bottle 75
Earthwork Shiraz, 2017 Barossa Valley, SA 10/23/43
Lark Hill Biodynamic Sangiovese, 2017 Canberra District 15/38/75
Collector Marked Tree Shiraz, 2014 Canberra District 13/34/64
Hayshed Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 Margaret River, WA 12/32/60
Yalumba ‘The Signature’ Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz, 2013 Barossa Valley, SA bottle 75
DESSERT & FORTIFIED
Alasia D’asti Moscato, 2016 Piedmont, Italy 10/ /46
Aldespino Yellow Label Pedro Ximenez Sherry, NA Jerez, Spain glass 11
BEER & CIDER (from 10am)
Hillbilly Scrumpy Cider 330ml 8
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale 330ml 9
Estrella Damm Lager 330ml 9
Cricketers Arms Summer Ale 330ml 9
Mountain Goat Organic Steam Ale 330ml 9
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 raspberries, figs, pistachios and lemon mascarpone 20*
Brioche French Toast
with ricotta, fresh strawberries, honeycomb and macadamia brittle 19*
Jasmine Soaked Bircher
with dates, banana, figs, almonds, pistachios, pomegranate and almond yoghurt (GF/DF) 16
Spanish Style Free-Range Omelette
with chorizo, potato, zucchini and capsicum (GF)(DF on request) 21*
Grounds Green Brekkie Plate
with white quinoa, avocado, brussels sprouts, charred broccolini, blistered padrón 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*
Fresh Summer Fruit Plate
seasonal selection of fruit served on ice with coconut yoghurt (DF/GF) 16
Eggs On Toast
with poached, scrambled or fried (DF)(GF on request) 14
Choice Of Seeded, Grain, 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
Citrus Cured Salmon Tartine
with pickled beets, Yarra Valley smoked salmon roe, crème fraîche and horseradish 21*
Brekkie Burger
with bacon, pork sausage, fried egg, avocado, tomato salsa and spicy green sauce on a pretzel bun (GF/DF on request) 19*
Chunky Potato Hash
with herbed portobello mushrooms, manchego, sautéed kale and poached egg [add bacon 4] (GF) 20*
Lightly Curried Haricot Beans on Toasted Crumpet
with free-range poached egg, labneh, chilli, capers and herbs [add bacon 4] (GF/DF on request) 20*
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
Peppered Mackerel Rillette Bagel
with cream cheese and a soft poached free-range egg (GF on request) 19*
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
Grilled New Season King Prawns
with chilli and salted lime salad (GF/DF) 19*
Chilled Alpine Salmon Tartare
with avocado, jalapeño, salmon roe, radish, apple juice and crème fraîche (GF/DF) 22
Kangaroo Tartare
with stracciatella, caper berries, mandarin oil and wattleseed blinis (GF/DF on request) 22*
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) 19
Country Style Pork & Truffle Terrine
with pickled mushrooms & warm baguette (GF on request) 22*
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 18*
Lobster Beignets Brioche Buns (2)
with jalapeño and creamy celeriac remoulade and coriander 24
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, roasted tomato chutney and nut & seed bread 24
Chirashi Style Salad
with edamame beans, brown rice, plum seaweed and white sesame [add poached chicken, tuna tartare, seared beef 5] (GF/DF) 22
Kale, Sprout and Zucchini Salad
with green apple, millet, pickled red onion, broccoli, avocado and hemp seeds [add poached chicken, tuna tartare, seared beef 5] (GF/DF) 22
MAINS
Pickled and Roasted Beetroot Gemelli Pasta
with Midnight Moon sheep’s cheese, walnuts and radicchio 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*
Saffron Bucatini Pasta
with sweet Goolwa pipis, honeybugs and peas in a light bisque 27*
Oakey Reserve Flank Steak Sandwich
with onion rings, aged cheddar, horseradish and The Grounds garden radish salad 26*
Crumbed Snapped Milanese
with with tarragon, radish, cucumber gribiche and a crisp salad (DF) 31
FROM THE GRILL
300gm Cape Grim Grass-Fed Scotch Fillet
with hand cut chips and béarnaise sauce (GF)(DF on request) 37
280gm Rangers Valley Tri-Tip 5+
with Cafe de Paris butter and smashed potatoes (GF)(DF on request) 38*
Roasted Sovereign Lamb Loin
with padron peppers, houmous, chopped parsley and mint sauce (GF)(DF) 35*
Free-Range Grilled Chicken Breast
with chicken consommé and vegetables à la grecque (GF/DF) 29*
Confit Kurobuta Pork Belly
with shiitake mushrooms and spring onion congee (GF) 29*
SIDES
shoestring fries with malt vinegar and parmesan (GF)(DF on request) 8
lyonnaise kipfler potatoes with thyme and onions (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
kale, gruyère and burnt onion gnocchetti sardi gratin 10
gem hearts, spring onions and buttermilk dressing (GF) 8
mixed cucumbers, labneh, mint and apple (GF) 9
DESSERTS
Molten Chocolate & Walnut Cake
with warm caramel centre, whiskey marshmallow 17
Coconut Pandan Pavlova
baked meringue with coconut & pandan cream with tropical fruit compote and lemon ice-cream 16
Strawberry, Rose And Pistachio Trifle
layers of sweet sponge biscuit, pickled strawberries, pistachio cream, strawberry & rose tea jelly with mixed berry sorbet (serves 2) 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 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
Lavender & Earl Grey 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 12% 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.