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Cafe Patina

Café · Café & brunchWahroonga4.1 (547 Google reviews)

10+ gluten-free dishes

18 dishes marked gluten free+ 18 can be made gluten free on request

50 dishesmenu read 1 Novcafepatina.com.au

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What the menu saysMenus state: "please be aware that we deep fry with tallow & pan fry with olive oil." No dedicated fryer or coeliac-safe preparation is stated.
  • Menus state: "please be aware that we deep fry with tallow & pan fry with olive oil." No dedicated fryer or coeliac-safe preparation is stated.

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

Breakfast (Before 12)

Before 12
  • Patina Seasonal Fruit Bowl$19

    Seasonal fruit, house-made granola, cashew honey coconut crumble, Greek or coconut yoghurt

    VegetarianContains nuts

  • Eggs Benedict$22

    Two poached eggs, spinach, hollandaise, English muffin, grilled tomato

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

  • Eggs on Toast$19

    Two eggs any style, smashed avocado, spinach, mushrooms, butter, sourdough

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Breakfast Burger$22

    Lamb sausage, Swiss cheese, hash brown, fried egg, tomato relish, potato bun, house made sauces

    Can be made free of gluten, dairyLikely egg (our guess)

  • Breakfast Bowl$26

    Pearl cous cous, miso eggplant, pumpkin, grilled zucchini, avocado, poached egg

    VegetarianFree of dairyLikely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Breakfast Wrap$22

    Bacon, scrambled egg, mozzarella, spinach, hash brown, tomato relish

    Can be made free of gluten, dairyLikely egg (our guess)

  • Smashed Avocado$19

    Avocado, marinated tomatoes, goats feta, radish, pepitas, poached egg, sourdough

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

  • Turkish Eggs$25

    Cucumber yoghurt, chorizo, poached eggs, aleppo chilli butter, pita

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

  • Blue Swimmer Crab Cake$29

    Blue swimmer crab, cabbage and potato cake, mayonnaise, fried egg, lemon

    Free of dairyLikely egg, shellfish (our guess)

  • Hotcakes$24

    Ricotta, honeycomb, banana, vanilla ice cream

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy (our guess)

Dessert

  • Cardamom Crème Brulee$16

    Served with gluten free shortbread

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Basque Cheesecake$16

    Berry compote

    VegetarianLikely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Sticky Banana & Date Pudding$16

    Butterscotch caramel, banana ice cream

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Honey Panna Cotta$16

    Raspberry malt, fresh berries

    Free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Caramel Mousse$16

    Chocolate brownies, raspberry, chocolate ice cream

    Free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

Dinner

  • Tomato & Rosemary Focaccia$12

    Salted butter

    Can be made free of dairyLikely gluten (our guess)

  • Cauliflower Fritti$19

    Pickled zucchini, aioli, mint

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely egg (our guess)

  • Burrata$18

    Prosciutto, grilled peaches, macadamia, apple balsamic

    Can be made free of glutenContains nutsLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Chicken Liver Parfait$19

    Port jelly, pickles, sourdough

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Roasted Scallops$38

    Pistachio pesto, champagne vinegar, lemon

    Free of glutenContains nutsLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Shellfish Hot Pot$22

    Vongole, mussels, white wine, parsley, garlic butter, crostini

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

  • Salt & Pepper Squid$22

    Crispy kale, romesco, lime dressing

    Free of dairyLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Zucchini Flowers$25

    Beetroot, orange, candied walnuts, goats chevre

    VegetarianFree of glutenContains nutsLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Goats Cheese & Caramelised Onion Tart$22

    Rocket, apple, pear & walnut salad

    VegetarianFree of glutenContains nutsLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Steak Frites$48

    250g sirloin, shoestring fries, café de patina butter

    Free of glutenCan be made free of dairy

  • Roast Chicken Breast$28

    Butter lettuce, avocado, smoked hummus, chickpeas, lemon vinaigrette

    Free of dairy

  • Fish & Chips$34

    Crisp fried market fish, fries, house made tartare sauce

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely fish (our guess)

  • Patina Snapper Pie 2.0$38

    Served with garden salad

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Spiced Lamb Rump$36

    Marinated lamb, smoked labneh, chilli butter, kale, sumac onions

    Free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Crisp Barramundi Fillet$38

    Shaved fennel, chives, green beans, citrus dressing

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely fish (our guess)

  • Spaghetti alle Vongole$36

    Chilli, garlic, parsley, white wine, vongole

    Free of dairyCan be made free of glutenLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Penne Arrabbiata$29

    Crushed tomato, chilli, oregano, marjoram, stracciatella

    VegetarianCan be made free of gluten, dairy

  • Shoestring Fries$10

    Aioli or homemade tomato sauce

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Sweet Potato Chips$12

    Aioli or homemade tomato sauce

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Rocket & Pear Salad$12

    Candied walnuts, parmesan, apple balsamic

    VeganFree of glutenContains nuts

  • Broccolini$15

    Almonds, brown butter

    Free of glutenContains nuts

After 12 (Lunch)

After 12
  • Poke Bowl$24

    Tuna, brown rice, cabbage, carrot, wakame, tomato, avocado, lettuce, sesame

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely sesame, fish (our guess)

  • Beef & Truffle Burger$28

    Beef pattie, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, truffle aioli, fries

    Can be made free of gluten, dairyLikely egg (our guess)

  • Beetroot & Lentil Burger$28

    Beetroot and lentil pattie, tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, pickles, fries

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Summer Vege Bowl$28

    Pearl cous cous, pickled red cabbage, pumpkin, grilled zucchini, avocado, halloumi

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Greek Lamb Salad$33

    Marinated lamb, tomato, cucumber, olives, radish, cos lettuce, feta, crisp pita

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

Kids

  • Onesie$12

    One egg, one bacon, one sourdough

    Can be made free of gluten, dairyLikely egg (our guess)

  • Kids Hotcakes$15

    Berries, vanilla ice cream, maple

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Toastie$15

    Smoked ham, tomato, cheddar cheese on sourdough

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • Eggs with Soldiers$12

    Runny egg, sourdough toast fingers

    Free of dairyCan be made free of glutenLikely egg (our guess)

  • Penne Pasta$15

    Tomato and basil sugo, parmesan

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • Fish and Chips$20

    Served with tomato sauce

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely fish (our guess)

  • Cheeseburger$18

    Beef, cheese, tomato sauce, chips

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • Choc Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich$8

    Choc chip cookie with ice cream

    Free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

Reduced À La Carte Breakfast Set Menu

  • Reduced À La Carte Breakfast Set Menu

    Choice of coffee or tea. Patina seasonal fruit bowl (granola, cashew honey coconut crumble, Greek or coconut yoghurt, V, VGO); eggs benedict

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

The menu’s own key: V vegetarian / GF gluten free / N contains nuts / DF dairy free / O option · v vegetarian / gf gluten free / n contains nuts / df dairy free / o option

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

  • Shared Breakfast Set Menu

    Choice of coffee or tea. Seasonal fruit, granola & yoghurt (fresh cut fruit platter with house-made granola, coconut or natural yoghurt, V,

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

Good to know

Café

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address64 Coonanbarra Road, Wahroonga
AreaUpper North Shore
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+61 2 9489 0980
Websitecafepatina.com.au
BookingOnline
Google rating4.1 from 547 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from cafepatina.com.au
Hours
  • Monday7:30am–4pm
  • Tuesday7:30am–4pm
  • Wednesday7:30am–10pm
  • Thursday7:30am–10pm
  • Friday7:30am–10pm
  • Saturday7:30am–10pm
  • Sunday7:30am–4pm
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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 Cafe Patina

Does Cafe Patina have gluten-free options?

Yes: 18 dishes are 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 Cafe Patina coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Menus state: "please be aware that we deep fry with tallow & pan fry with olive oil." No dedicated fryer or coeliac-safe preparation is…”. 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 Cafe Patina?

Eggs Benedict (GF option available (GFO)); Breakfast Burger (GF option available (GFO); DF option available (DFO)); Breakfast Wrap (GF option available (GFO); DF option available (DFO)); Smashed Avocado (GF option available (GFO)); Turkish Eggs (GF option available (GFO)); Burrata (Ask for gluten free (GFO on lunch menu; dinner menu lists GF)).

When is Cafe Patina open?

Monday: 7:30am–4pm. Tuesday: 7:30am–4pm. Wednesday: 7:30am–10pm. Thursday: 7:30am–10pm. Friday: 7:30am–10pm. Saturday: 7:30am–10pm. Sunday: 7:30am–4pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Cafe Patina online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/dC-cHwmhp-s?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=RKznas3SFOfyyckPodWy2Ag&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Dcafes%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d13273.858460729163!2d151.0461!3d-33.7228!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i0!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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