Chef’s Kiss

Cooks Cafe

Restaurant · Café & brunchCanterbury4.6 (212 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free12 can be made gluten free on request

62 dishesmenu read 1 Novcookscafe.com.au

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

In-store Menu

  • Toast$5

    Turkish, raisin, Vienna or wholemeal, served with jam, peanut butter, Vegemite or honey. Extras: cheese $1.50, gluten free $1.

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

  • Sweet Bread$5

    Banana, mango coconut or pear & raspberry, toasted and served with butter.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • French Toast$12

    Thickly sliced Vienna bread dropped in egg and cream and fried, served with maple syrup or butter.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Pancake$10

    Served with maple syrup and ice cream.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Breakfast Granola$10

    Toasted muesli served with yogurt, chia seeds, fresh banana, honey and milk.

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Eggs on Toast$12

    Fried, poached or scrambled eggs served with toast, roasted tomato and mixed leaves. Choice of Turkish, Vienna or wholemeal bread.

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • BLT with Egg$14

    Bacon, lettuce, tomato and poached egg in Turkish bread with BBQ sauce and hollandaise sauce.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Eggs Benedict$12

    Poached eggs on toasted English muffins with hollandaise sauce and spinach. Served with bacon $15, double smoked ham $15 or smoked salmon $1

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

  • Vegetarian Bruschetta$14.50

    Poached eggs served with tomato, onion, spinach, pesto bruschetta and roasted mushrooms.

    VegetarianLikely gluten, nuts, egg (our guess)

  • Chicken-Avo Salsa$16

    Grilled lemon chicken served with tomato, cucumber, onion, rocket, capsicum and avocado salsa.

  • Smashed Avo$16

    Toasted Vienna with smashed avocado in mint lemon dressing, feta cheese, cherry tomato and poached egg.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Breakfast Taco$13.50

    Tomato, onion, capsicum, rocket, pesto and tabasco with scrambled egg, served in a tortilla.

    Likely gluten, nuts, egg (our guess)

  • Breakfast Salad$14.50

    Rocket, bacon, avocado, pear, roasted tomato and fried or poached eggs with creamy garlic dressing.

    Likely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Cook's Big Breakfast$23.50

    Fried, poached or scrambled eggs served with toast, bacon, sausage, hash brown, baked beans, roasted tomato, mushroom and lettuce.

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Cook's Super Breakfast$26

    Poached eggs, salmon, chicken, roasted mushroom, tomato, avocado, char-grilled asparagus and lettuce, served with wholemeal toast.

    Likely gluten, egg, fish (our guess)

  • Halloumi Sandwich$10

    Grilled halloumi cheese, tomato, cucumber, asparagus, pesto and sun-dried tomato. Choice of Turkish, Vienna, wholemeal or gluten free flax s

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

  • Vegetarian Sandwich$11.50

    Roasted eggplant, zucchini, sweet potato, sun-dried tomato, onion, mixed leaves, feta cheese and pesto. Choice of bread (gluten free flax se

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

  • ACT Sandwich$9.50

    Avocado, tasty cheese and tomato. Choice of bread (gluten free flax seed extra $1).

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Ham Cheese Tomato Sandwich$9.50

    Double smoked ham, tasty cheddar cheese and tomato. Choice of bread (gluten free flax seed extra $1).

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • BLAT Sandwich$12

    Grilled bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato with BBQ sauce. Choice of bread (gluten free flax seed extra $1).

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Tuna Sandwich$11.50

    Marinated tuna, tomato, mixed leaves and red onion with lemon dill mayonnaise. Choice of bread (gluten free flax seed extra $1).

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

  • Smoked Salmon Sandwich$13.50

    Premium smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, red onion, baby capers, tomato, mix leaves with lemon dill mayonnaise. Choice of bread (gluten

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

  • Moroccan Chicken Sandwich$13.50

    Grilled Moroccan chicken breast, avocado, tomato, mixed leaves with lemon dill mayonnaise. Choice of bread (gluten free flax seed extra $1).

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg (our guess)

  • Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich$12

    Bread crumbed chicken schnitzel, tomato, mixed leaves with lemon dill mayonnaise. Choice of bread (gluten free flax seed extra $1).

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg (our guess)

  • Lemon Chicken Sandwich$12

    Grilled lemon chicken breast, tomato and mix leaves with aioli sauce. Choice of bread (gluten free flax seed extra $1).

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg (our guess)

  • Steak Sandwich$15

    Grilled scotch fillet, tomato, grilled red onion and rocket with aioli sauce. Choice of bread (gluten free flax seed extra $1).

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg (our guess)

  • Chicken Schnitzel$17

    Bread crumbed chicken breast, mixed leaves salad and lemon dill mayonnaise with a side of chips.

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Chicken Schnitzel Burger$16.50

    Milk bun filled with bread crumbed chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, tasty cheddar cheese and lemon dill mayonnaise, with a side of chips.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Moroccan Chicken Fillet Burger$16.50

    Milk bun filled with grilled Moroccan chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, tasty cheese and lemon dill mayonnaise, with a side of chips.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Lemon Chicken Burger$16.50

    Milk bun filled with grilled lemon chicken, lettuce, tomato, tasty cheese and aioli sauce, with a side of chips.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Cook's Beef Burger$17

    Homemade beef patty, tomato, lettuce, grilled red onion, tasty cheese and BBQ sauce in milk bun, with a side of chips.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Fish Burger$16.50

    Tempura barramundi, tomato, lettuce, tasty cheese with aioli sauce in milk bun, with a side of chips.

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

  • Open Steak Sandwich$18

    Grilled scotch fillet, mushroom, tomato, lettuce, onion rings and rocket on open Vienna bread, with mustard sauce and mayonnaise.

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Vegetarian Burger$16

    Roasted eggplant, zucchini, sweet potato, lettuce and pesto mayonnaise in milk bun, with a side of chips.

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

  • Halloumi Burger$16

    Halloumi cheese, tomato, lettuce, tasty cheese, avocado and pesto sauce in milk bun, with a side of chips.

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Aussie Burger$21

    Homemade beef patty with crispy bacon, pineapple, onion ring, fried egg and tasty cheese, drizzled BBQ sauce, in milk bun, with a side of ch

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Veggies Wrap$13.50

    Lettuce, tomato, avocado, onion, cucumber and carrot with pesto and mayonnaise, with a side of chips.

    Likely gluten, nuts, egg (our guess)

  • Chicken Schnitzel Wrap$14.50

    Bread crumbed chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion and lemon dill mayonnaise, with a side of chips.

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Chicken Caesar Wrap$16

    Grilled chicken, cos lettuce, parmesan, crispy bacon with Caesar dressing in a tortilla wrap, served with chips.

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

  • Cook's Seafood$24

    Tempura barramundi, tempura prawns and salt and pepper squid, served with chips, salad and tartare sauce.

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

  • Pesto Pasta$16

    Homemade pesto, sun-dried tomato, roasted capsicum and olive, finished with cream. Fettuccine or spaghetti.

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Napoli Santorini$17

    Homemade Napolitano sauce with roasted capsicum, mushroom and sun-dried tomato. Fettuccine or spaghetti.

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Bolognese Pasta$16

    Homemade beef mince in traditional Napolitano sauce with roasted capsicum, mushroom and sun-dried tomato. Fettuccine or spaghetti.

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Boscaiola$18

    Grilled bacon, mushroom, garlic and onion with creamy white wine sauce. Fettuccine or spaghetti.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Mushroom Risotto$18.50

    Arborio rice cooked in mushroom pesto sauce with button mushroom, topped with grilled asparagus.

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Prawn & Scallop Risotto$24

    Arborio rice cooked in prawn sauce with baby capers, tomato and onion, topped with grilled prawns and scallops.

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • House Salad$12

    Tomato, pine nuts, red onion, cucumber, olive, feta cheese and mixed leaves with homemade balsamic dressing.

    Likely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Greek Salad$12

    Tomato, cucumber, onion, capsicum, black olive and feta cheese, mixed leaves, tossed in Greek dressing.

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Halloumi Salad$15

    Grilled halloumi cheese, asparagus and roasted tomatoes served on mixed leaves with homemade balsamic dressing.

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Moroccan Chicken Salad$16

    Grilled Moroccan chicken breast, tomato, pine nuts, red onion, olive and feta cheese on mixed leaves with balsamic dressing.

    Likely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Lemon Chicken Salad$15.50

    Grilled lemon chicken, tomato, onion and almonds served on rocket with lemon olive oil dressing.

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Steak Salad$17.50

    Scotch fillet served on house salad with creamy aioli dressing.

    Likely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Caesar Salad$14

    Grilled bacon, poached eggs, crouton and fresh parmesan served on cos lettuce with homemade Caesar dressing.

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

  • Smoked Salmon Salad$17.50

    Premium smoked salmon, avocado, red onion, tomato and rocket with lemon dressing.

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Garlic Bread$6

    Vienna toasted with homemade garlic butter.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Chilli Bread$7

    Turkish bread toasted with honey cheese topped with chili flake.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Chips$4.50

    Small $4.50, large $8.

  • Wedges$12

    Golden brown wedges with side of sweet chili and sour cream.

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Cheese Toast$5.50

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Chicken Schnitzel & Chips (Kids)$8.50

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips (Kids)$8.50
  • Bolognese Spaghetti (Kids)$10

    Likely gluten (our guess)

In-store Menu (drinks)

  • Espresso$3.20

    Regular / Large

  • Macchiato$3.50

    Regular / Large

  • Cappuccino$4.30

    Regular / Large

  • Latte$4.30

    Regular / Large

  • Mocha$4.80

    Regular / Large

  • Long Black$3.50

    Regular / Large

  • Ice Coffee$7.50
  • Ice Mocha$7.50
  • Flat White$4.30

    Regular / Large

  • Chai Latte$4.30

    Regular / Large

  • Piccolo Latte$3.50

    Regular

  • Caramel / Vanilla Latte$4.80

    Regular / Large

  • Hot Chocolate$4.30

    Regular / Large

  • Baby Chino$1.50

    Regular

  • Affogato$5.50

    Regular

  • Ice Chocolate$7
  • Earl Grey$4.50
  • Organic Peppermint$4.50
  • Toby's English Breakfast$4.50
  • Organic Chamomile$4.50
  • Punjabi Chai$4.50
  • Milk Shakes$7

    Chocolate, Strawberry, Banana, Coffee, Caramel, Vanilla

  • Fresh Banana Smoothie$6.50
  • Mixed Berry Smoothie$6.50
  • Soft Drink 600ml$4.50

    Coke, Coke No Sugar, Sprite

  • Lipton Iced Tea$4

    Peach, Lemon

  • Mount Franklin Water$3

    600ml bottle

  • Powerade$4.50

    Blue, Red, Orange

  • Soft Drink Can$2.50

    Coke, Coke No Sugar, Sprite, Fanta

  • Juice$4

    Orange, Apple

  • V$4

    250ml

  • Redbull$4

    250ml

  • Sparkling Water$4.50

    330ml

  • Fresh Squeeze Orange Juice$7

Good to know

Restaurant

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

Facts

FactDetail
Address1 Cooks Avenue, Canterbury, 2193
AreaCanterbury-Bankstown
KindRestaurant · Café & brunch
Phone+61 2 9787 8855
Websitecookscafe.com.au
Google rating4.6 from 212 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from cookscafe.com.au
Drinks list34 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours
  • Monday7am–3pm
  • Tuesday7am–3pm
  • Wednesday7am–3pm
  • Thursday7am–3pm
  • Friday7am–3pm
  • Saturday8am–3pm
  • Sunday8am–3pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

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 Cooks Cafe

Does Cooks Cafe have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 12 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 Cooks Cafe 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 Cooks Cafe?

Toast (Gluten free bread +$1); Halloumi Sandwich (Gluten free bread +$1); Vegetarian Sandwich (Gluten free bread +$1); ACT Sandwich (Gluten free bread +$1); Ham Cheese Tomato Sandwich (Gluten free bread +$1); BLAT Sandwich (Gluten free bread +$1).

When is Cooks Cafe open?

Monday: 7am–3pm. Tuesday: 7am–3pm. Wednesday: 7am–3pm. Thursday: 7am–3pm. Friday: 7am–3pm. Saturday: 8am–3pm. Sunday: 8am–3pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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