Chef’s Kiss

Bright Side

Café · Café & brunchMona Vale4.4 (254 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free18 can be made gluten free on request

46 dishesmenu read 1 Novnineyardscoffee.com.au

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What the menu saysOur dishes are created in a kitchen that handles allergens such as nuts, shellfish, gluten, etc. The venue cannot guarantee that food is completely allergen free.
  • Our dishes are created in a kitchen that handles allergens such as nuts, shellfish, gluten, etc. The venue cannot guarantee that food is completely allergen free.

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

Breakfast

7:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Sourdough Toast$8.50

    With your choice of spread

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Classic French Toast$21

    Our chef's signature thick-cut French toast served with mascarpone, strawberries, praline nuts and maple syrup.

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

  • Za'atar Avo Toast$18.50

    Smashed avo, feta, pomegranate, olive oil. Add poached egg +3.5, add haloumi +7.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Free Range Eggs on Toast$17

    Two eggs your way with sourdough.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg (our guess)

  • Pandan French Toast$22

    A tropical take on classic French toast with pandan mascarpone, strawberries and lychee.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Brightside Rosti Benny$24

    Housemade potato rosti, two poached free range eggs, hollandaise and spinach. Options: with bacon 24, with roasted mushrooms 24, with smoked

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

  • Chilli Scrambled Eggs$21

    Sauteed spinach, house-made chilli oil and crispy onions on thick-cut sourdough.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg (our guess)

  • Nduja Toast$17

    Creamy egg butter, Calabrian nduja and sweet spicy honey drizzle, on thick-cut sourdough.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Chimichurri Brunch Stack$24

    Charred eggplant, grilled cherry tomatoes, housemade potato rosti, asparagus, chimichurri. Add poached egg +3.5, add haloumi +7.

    VeganCan be made free of gluten

  • Miso Glazed Eggplant & Mushrooms$23

    Miso mushroom medley, eggplant, toasted sesame seeds, pickled onions on thick-cut sourdough.

    VeganCan be made free of glutenLikely soy, sesame (our guess)

  • Mushroom Omelette$24

    Tender button mushrooms, grana padano and house caramelised onions, folded into a silky egg mix, served with toasted sourdough and butter.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Cilbir (Turkish Eggs)$23

    Poached eggs served over a bed of warm garlic infused yogurt, drizzled with spice infused butter and bread.

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

  • Strawberries & Cream Porridge$18

    Creamy oat porridge made with coconut milk, topped with a strawberry compote, chia seeds, praline nuts and drizzled with maple syrup.

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Granola & Yoghurt$17

    Our special housemade granola with roasted nuts, cranberries & oats. Topped with seasonal fruits & coconut.

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

  • Acai Bowl$12.90

    Served with our special housemade granola with roasted nuts, cranberries & oats. Topped with seasonal fruit and coconut. Small cup 12.9, bow

    VeganCan be made free of glutenLikely nuts (our guess)

  • Bacon & Egg$14.90

    Double bacon, fried free range egg, BBQ sauce, aioli, milk bun. Add hashbrown +4.5, add cheese +2.

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

  • Haloumi & Egg$15.90

    Seared haloumi, fried free range egg, spinach, our tomato relish, aioli, milk bun.

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

  • The Beach Bae$19.90

    Double bacon, fried free range egg, avocado, spinach, aioli, tomato relish, milk bun.

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

  • The Lifesaver$21.90

    Housemade potato rosti, double bacon, fried free range egg, spinach, hollandaise, tomato relish, milk bun.

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

  • Kids Avo on Toast$8.90

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Kids Scrambled Eggs on Toast$10

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Kids French Toast$13

    French toast served with Nutella and marshmallows.

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

  • Kids Mini Big Brekky$15

    Hashbrown, one bacon, scrambled eggs and tomato sauce.

    Likely egg (our guess)

Lunch

11:45 AM to 2:00 PM; weekends till 2:30 PM (hours may be reduced in bad weather)
  • Beer Battered Fish & Chips$30

    Made to order, freshly battered flathead served with salad, chips and house-made tartare sauce. Vegan option available (as printed). Extra t

    Likely gluten, egg, fish (our guess)

  • Prawn Saganaki (Greece is Here!)$28

    A Greek classic. Succulent prawns simmered in our special tomato sauce with kalamata olives, heirloom tomatoes and feta, served with sourdou

    Likely gluten, dairy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Mediterranean Plate$22

    House-made hummus, house salad, crispy chickpea, pomegranate, za'atar, served with bread. Choose protein: roasted cauliflower & eggplant 22,

    Can be made free of glutenLikely sesame (our guess)

  • Pasta alla Norma$21

    Classic Sicilian pasta, house-made pasta sauce with creamy eggplant over fettuccine and aged Grana Padano.

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Hot Butter Prawn Pasta$27

    Harissa-lemon butter prawns, tomatoes and parsley over fettuccine.

    Likely gluten, dairy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Nduja Pasta$24

    Hot and creamy nduja sauce, smokey chorizo, fettuccine with aged Grana Padano.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Lamb Ragu Pasta$27

    12 hour slow cooked lamb, lamb jus, fettuccine and Grana Padano.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Rose Prawn Risotto$27

    Creamy rosé risotto topped with garlic prawns, asparagus, crispy capers and shaved aged Grana Padano.

    Likely dairy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Creamy Grilled Fish Risotto$30

    Creamy house risotto with grilled flathead, asparagus, crispy capers and shaved aged Grana Padano.

    Likely dairy, fish (our guess)

  • Deluxe Beef Burger$22

    Juicy 150g Angus beef patty, cheese, tomato, crisp lettuce, house-made bacon jam and Brightside secret sauce on a milk bun. Add slice bacon

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Double Bacon Beef Burger$27

    Two juicy 150g Angus beef patties, double cheese, slice of bacon, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, house-made bacon jam and Brightside secret sa

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Korean Chicken Burger$22

    Crispy Korean fried chicken, gochujang glaze, American cheese, lettuce, pickled onion and kewpie mayo on a milk bun.

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

  • Southern Chicken Burger$20

    Crispy fried chicken, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a milk bun. Add slice bacon +3.5.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Crispy Fish Burger$24

    Freshly battered flathead, cheese, pickled pink onions, greens and tartare sauce on a milk bun.

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

  • Cheeseburger$15

    150g Angus beef patty with cheese and tomato sauce.

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Chimichurri Grilled Chicken$21

    Grilled chicken breast, house-made chimichurri, mayo, tomato and lettuce on focaccia.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg (our guess)

  • Blt$19

    Crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo and Grana Padano on focaccia.

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

  • Ham Cheese Sandwich$9

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Garlic Prawns$21

    Pan-seared prawns tossed in garlic-infused butter with olive oil, chilli flakes, fresh and parsley, served with focaccia soldiers.

    Likely gluten, dairy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Calamari$15

    Crumbed calamari (6 to 7 pcs) with aioli.

    Likely gluten, egg, shellfish (our guess)

  • Bowl of Chips$12

    With tomato sauce.

  • Kids Chicken Nuggets & Chips$14

    Five nuggets, chips and tomato sauce.

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Beach Bowl$24

    Choose base: brown rice layered with mixed seasonal salad, crisp cucumber, roast sesame dressing and crispy onions; or mixed leaf salad with

    Can be made free of glutenLikely soy, sesame (our guess)

Breakfast menu drinks

  • Espresso$4.80

    A selection of seasonal single origins available

  • Flat White / Cappuccino / Latte / Piccolo$5.50

    made with our Brightside Blend

  • Mocha$6

    made with our Brightside Blend and our 27% cocoa

  • Hot Chocolate$5.50

    27% cocoa with a smooth well rounded hot chocolate

  • Long Black$6

    double espresso. A selection of seasonal single origins available

  • Iced Long Black$7.50

    double espresso + filter water & ice

  • Iced Latte$8

    double espresso + cold milk on ice

  • Iced Coffee$9

    double espresso + cold milk with vanilla ice cream and ice

  • Iced Mocha$9.90

    double espresso, choc powder + milk & ice cream + ice

  • Pina Colada$8

    Colombia El Vergel, co-fermented with juicy peaches; fruit-forward refreshing coffee reminiscent of a pina colada cocktail

  • Coconut Cloud Iced Matcha$9.50

    creamy coconut foam layered over iced Uji matcha, lightly sweet tropical finish, served over ice. CONTAINS DAIRY

  • Pandan Cloud Iced Matcha$9.50

    iced Uji matcha topped with pandan cream foam, served over ice. CONTAINS DAIRY

  • Iced Tiramisu Latte$9.90

    espresso, mascarpone and milk over ice, vanilla cold foam, cocoa, Scotch Finger crumble. CONTAINS DAIRY

  • Salted Vanilla Iced Latte$9

    espresso and milk over ice, salted vanilla cold foam, cocoa. CONTAINS DAIRY

  • Toasted Marshmallow Iced Chocolate$8.50

    rich iced chocolate topped with toasted marshmallow cold foam and cocoa. CONTAINS DAIRY

  • Tea by Ronnefeldt$5.50

    served in a pot: breakfast tea, earl grey, chamomile, ayurvedic herbs & ginger, peppermint or fancy sencha

  • Prana Sticky Chai$7.50

    tea leaves & whole spices soaked in honey & brewed with soy milk

  • Turmeric Latte$6

    special blend of turmeric made w/ almond milk & honey

  • Iced Chocolate$9

    chocolate powder + milk & ice cream + ice

  • Iced Chai$9

    chai powder + milk & ice cream + ice

  • Milkshakes$8.90

    chocolate, caramel, strawberry or vanilla

  • Cold Pressed Juices$9.50

    Sunshine: apple & orange; Immunity: apple, carrot, ginger, orange, turmeric; Lean & Green: apple, celery, cucumber, lemon, lime, spinach

  • Iced Matcha Latte$8

    Uji Matcha served over ice

  • Strawberry Matcha Latte$9

    Uji Matcha, house-made strawberry puree, native honey, served over ice

  • Acai$10.50

    organic acai blended with banana. DAIRY FREE

  • Green Machine$10.90

    spinach, pear, pineapple, apple, banana. DAIRY FREE

  • Mixed Berry$10.50

    strawberries, blueberries & seasonal berries blended with apple juice. DAIRY FREE

  • Sunrise$10.50

    strawberries, mango, kiwi, pineapple. DAIRY FREE

  • Tropical Bliss$10.90

    mango, strawberries, pineapple, banana blended with milk

  • Elderflower Iced Tea$9

    batch brewed black tea, infused with elderflower

  • Peach Iced Tea$9

    batch brewed black tea, infused with fruity peach

  • Lemon Iced Tea$9

    batch brewed black tea, infused with tangy lemon

Good to know

Café

  • Kids welcome (5)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Has a kids menu (5)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Seats outsideOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026
  • Wheelchair accessibleOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026
  • Vegetarian dishes (5)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Vegan dishes (4)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address1 Surfview Road, Mona Vale
AreaNorthern Beaches
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+61 2 8411 1224
Websitenineyardscoffee.com.au
Google rating4.4 from 254 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from nineyardscoffee.com.au
Drinks list32 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours
  • Monday6:30am–3pm
  • Tuesday6:30am–3pm
  • Wednesday6:30am–3pm
  • Thursday6:30am–3pm
  • Friday6:30am–3pm
  • Saturday6:30am–3pm
  • Sunday6:30am–3pm
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What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

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 Bright Side

Does Bright Side have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 18 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 Bright Side coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Our dishes are created in a kitchen that handles allergens such as nuts, shellfish, gluten, etc.”. 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 Bright Side?

Sourdough Toast (GF bread available); Za'atar Avo Toast (GF bread available); Free Range Eggs on Toast (GF bread available); Brightside Rosti Benny (GF option +$2); Chilli Scrambled Eggs (GF bread available); Chimichurri Brunch Stack (GF option available).

When is Bright Side open?

Monday: 6:30am–3pm. Tuesday: 6:30am–3pm. Wednesday: 6:30am–3pm. Thursday: 6:30am–3pm. Friday: 6:30am–3pm. Saturday: 6:30am–3pm. Sunday: 6:30am–3pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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