Chef’s Kiss

21 Espresso

Café · Café & brunch · EuropeanDouble Bay4.5 (634 Google reviews)

10+ gluten-free dishes

41 dishes marked gluten free+ 11 can be made gluten free on request

106 dishesmenu read 1 Nov21espresso.com.au

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  • Sydney Rock Oysters (Natural)$30

    Sydney rock oysters

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Mornay Oysters$33

    Topped with a béchamel sauce & grilled parmesan cheese

    Likely gluten, dairy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Kilpatrick Oysters$33

    Topped with crispy bacon & Worcestershire sauce

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Matzo Dumpling Soup$14

    Dumplings in chicken broth

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Chicken Noodle Soup$8.50

    Egg noodles in chicken broth

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Hearty Chicken Soup$9.50

    Egg noodles, chicken pieces & carrots in chicken broth

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Ukrainian Borscht$9.50

    Beetroot soup with carrots, potatoes & cabbage. Choice of hot or cold

    Free of gluten

  • Garlic Bread$12

    VegetarianLikely gluten (our guess)

  • Lángos$14

    Fresh Hungarian flat bread with garlic & sour cream

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Bruschetta$14.50

    Tomato, garlic, basil & fetta on rye toast. GF bread available

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Crumbed Mushrooms$17

    With a blue cheese dipping sauce

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Garlic Prawns$31

    With mild chilli, a touch of sherry & Turkish toast fingers. GF bread available

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Grilled Haloumi$19

    Watermelon, grilled pineapple, pesto & honey

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Lambs Brains$26

    Crumbed & served with rice & Tartare sauce

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Schnitzel Strips$19

    Chicken strips crumbed with aioli

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Chopped Liver$20

    With pickles & Turkish toast fingers. GF bread available

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Potato Wedges$16

    With sour cream & sweet chilli sauce

    VegetarianLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Gypsy Schnitzel$30

    Chicken schnitzel with paprika sauce. Served with one side

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Chicken Schnitzel$30

    Crumbed chicken fillet, choice of one or two pieces. Served with two sides of your choice

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Wiener Schnitzel$34

    Crumbed veal fillet, choice of one or two pieces. Served with two sides of your choice

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Half and Half Schnitzel$44

    One piece of chicken & one piece of veal

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Fresh Chicken Livers$31

    Livers grilled with onions. Served with one side

    Free of gluten

  • Chicken Vino Bianco$40

    Two fillets with a white mushroom sauce. Served with one side

  • Grilled Chicken Breast$36

    Two fillets with lemon & oregano oil. Add Piri Piri sauce +6. Served with one side

    Free of gluten

  • Veal Vino Bianco$33

    With a white mushroom sauce. Served with one side

  • Veal Bakonyi$33

    With a paprika mushroom sauce. Served with one side

    Free of gluten

  • Grilled Veal Fillets$41

    Choice of two or three fillets. Served with one side

    Free of gluten

  • Veal Cutlet$39

    Veal cutlet sliced, choice of grilled or crumbed with 2 sides. GF when grilled

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Eye Fillet$58

    With a sauce of your choice. GF without sauce

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Filet Mignon$59

    Eye fillet with bacon, grilled tomato & onion with a sauce of your choice. GF without sauce

    Can be made free of gluten

  • New York Sirloin$48

    Sirloin steak with honey mustard sauce

    Free of gluten

  • Transylvanian Layered Cabbage$34

    Pork mince, sauerkraut, rice & csabai with a side of sour cream

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Veal Goulash$35

    Braised veal in paprika seasoned stew. Served with one side

  • Paprika Chicken$36

    Chicken pieces cooked in paprika sauce. Served with one side

    Free of gluten

  • Rosemary Lamb Shank$44

    Slow cooked shank with gravy. Served with one side

  • Cabbage Rolls$32

    Pork mince & rice with a cabbage sauce, choice of one or two pieces. Served with one side

  • Roast Duck$48

    Slow roasted duck with two sides

  • Stuffed Red Capsicum$34

    Filled with pork mince & rice, in a tomato & capsicum sauce

  • Frankfurters$27

    Veal frankfurters with Lecso, choice of two or three pieces, grilled or boiled

  • Lamb Cutlets$44

    Four lamb cutlets with bacon

  • Grilled Barramundi$45

    With steamed baby turnips, cavalo nero & capers on a bed of mashed potato

    Free of glutenLikely fish (our guess)

  • Atlantic Salmon$45

    Crispy skin with asparagus spears, grilled fennel & chive beurre blanc sauce

    Free of glutenLikely dairy, fish (our guess)

  • King Prawn Cutlets$37

    Crumbed prawns with a side of your choice & tartare sauce

    Likely gluten, egg, shellfish (our guess)

  • 21 Burger$29

    Beef patty with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, beetroot & sautéed onions. With your choice of fries or salad

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Portuguese Chicken Burger$27

    Grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomatoes, pineapple & chilli mayonnaise. With your choice of fries or salad

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • The Wooden Plate$108

    One Wiener schnitzel · One chicken schnitzel · One grilled veal fillet · One eye fillet steak · Chicken livers · Two frankfurters · Fries ·

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Veal Ragú$30

    Slow cooked veal with carrots, celery & onions. Choice of spaghetti, pappardelle or rice

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Bolognese$27

    Beef mince & onions. Choice of spaghetti, pappardelle or rice

    Can be made free of gluten

  • King Prawn Spaghetti$37

    Tomato based sauce with a touch of cream & chilli. Choice of spaghetti, pappardelle or rice

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Napolitana$24

    Tomatoes, onions, basil & garlic. Choice of spaghetti, pappardelle or rice

    VegetarianCan be made free of gluten

  • Chicken & Mushroom Risotto$27

    Peas, capsicum & onions

    Free of gluten

  • Primavera$25

    Vegetables in a tomato or cream based sauce. Choice of spaghetti, pappardelle or rice

    VegetarianCan be made free of gluten

  • Rocket, Pear & Parmesan$16

    With balsamic vinaigrette

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Garden Salad$23

    Avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, onions, mushrooms & beetroot on mixed lettuce

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Smoked Salmon Salad$27

    Tasmanian smoked salmon with avocado, cucumbers, carrots, beetroot, onions, cherry tomatoes & capers on mixed lettuce

    Free of glutenLikely fish (our guess)

  • Grilled Sirloin Salad$30

    New York sirloin steak with cherry tomatoes, capsicums, onions, mushrooms, beetroot, cucumbers & carrots on mixed lettuce

    Free of gluten

  • Top of the Crop$26

    Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, onions, avocado, pineapple, fetta, olives, beetroot, corn & a hard boiled egg on mixed lettuce

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Caesar Salad$24

    Bacon, egg, croutons, parmesan cheese, anchovies, Cos lettuce. Add chicken strips +8

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg, fish (our guess)

  • Greek Salad$25

    Fetta, olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, anchovies, onions, Cos lettuce & oregano with taramasalata

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy, fish (our guess)

  • Grilled Chicken Salad$28

    Chicken strips with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, onions & avocado on mixed lettuce

    Free of gluten

  • Tropical Fruit Salad$25

    A selection of seasonal fruits with avocado, cottage cheese & a hard boiled egg

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Creamed Spinach$11.50

    VegetarianLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Red Cabbage$10.50

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Coleslaw$9.50

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Cucumber Salad$9.50

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • French Salad$9

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Pickles$7.50

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Steamed Vegetables$11.50

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Small Fries$6.50

    Vegetarian

  • Large Fries$9.50

    Vegetarian

  • Mashed Potato$10.50

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Rice$6

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Nokedli$10.50

    VegetarianLikely gluten (our guess)

  • Lecso$9.50

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Mushroom Sauce$7

    Vegetarian

  • Bakonyi Sauce$7

    Free of gluten

  • Paprika Sauce$7

    Free of gluten

  • Pepper Sauce$6.50

    Vegetarian

  • Diane Sauce$6.50

    Vegetarian

  • Gravy$6.50

    Vegetarian

  • Piri Piri Sauce$6.50

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Tartare Sauce$5

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Blue Cheese Sauce$5

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Honey Mustard Sauce$5

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Sour Cream$5

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Chocolate Palacsinta$14

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Lemon & Sugar Palacsinta$11

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Gundel Palacsinta$16

    Ground walnut & rum filling, chocolate sauce

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, nuts, egg (our guess)

  • Sour Cherries & Grand Marnier Palacsinta$14

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Nutella Palacsinta$15

    Topped with fresh strawberries

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, nuts, egg (our guess)

  • Jam Palacsinta$13

    Choice of strawberry or apricot

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Cream Cheese & Sultanas Palacsinta$16

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Maple Syrup or Honey Palacsinta$11

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Fresh Banana Palacsinta$17

    Large only

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Apple Cinnamon Palacsinta$18

    Large only

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Fresh Strawberry Palacsinta$19

    Large only

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Baked Cheese Noodles$17

    Baked sweet noodles with sultanas. Add sour cherry sauce +3

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Cherry Strudel$14

    Baked in house

    VegetarianLikely gluten (our guess)

  • Chocolate Mousse$14

    Topped with whipped cream

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Chestnut Purée$16

    Blended with coffee, rum and layered with whipped cream

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Seasonal Fruit Salad$18

    With whipped cream or ice cream

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Pischinger$14

    Wafers layered with hazelnut & chocolate ganache

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Cake of the Day$13

    Ask our team

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • New York Cheesecake$12

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Gelato$7

    Chocolate, coffee, hazelnut or strawberry. Single 7 · Double 11 · Triple 15

    VegetarianLikely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Vanilla or Lemon Sorbet$7

    Single 7 · Double 11 · Triple 15

    VegetarianFree of gluten

The menu’s own key: (V) Vegetarian · (GF) Gluten Free

Good to know

Café

  • Kids welcomeGoogle listing, read 1 Nov 2026
  • Vegetarian dishes (55)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • BYO allowedvenue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegan options, high chairs, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address21 Knox St, Double Bay NSW 2028, Australia
AreaEastern Suburbs
KindCafé · Café & brunch · European
Phone+61 2 9327 2616
Website21espresso.com.au
BookingOnline through NowBookIt
Google rating4.5 from 634 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from 21espresso.com.au
Hours
  • Monday8am–8:30pm
  • Tuesday8am–8:30pm
  • Wednesday8am–8:30pm
  • Thursday8am–8:30pm
  • Friday8am–8:30pm
  • Saturday8am–8:30pm
  • Sunday9am–8:30pm
MapOpen 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

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 21 Espresso

Does 21 Espresso have gluten-free options?

Yes: 41 dishes are gluten free as served, and 11 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 21 Espresso 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 21 Espresso?

Bruschetta (GF bread available); Garlic Prawns (GF bread available); Chopped Liver (GF bread available); Veal Cutlet (Ask for grilled (GF when grilled)); Eye Fillet (Order without sauce (GF without sauce)); Filet Mignon (Order without sauce (GF without sauce)).

When is 21 Espresso open?

Monday: 8am–8:30pm. Tuesday: 8am–8:30pm. Wednesday: 8am–8:30pm. Thursday: 8am–8:30pm. Friday: 8am–8:30pm. Saturday: 8am–8:30pm. Sunday: 9am–8:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book 21 Espresso online?

Yes, through NowBookIt: https://bookings.nowbookit.com/?accountid=809fac64-65b6-46a2-8f90-34a93fb58e24&venueid=3240&theme=light&colors=hex,6B2422

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