Chef’s Kiss

Grounds of the City

Café · Café & brunchSydney

3 dishes marked gluten free+ 12 can be made gluten free on request

68 dishesmenu read 1 Novthegrounds.com.au

Always confirm with staff

Book a tableDirectionsWebsite

Same menu as The Grounds of Alexandria, read once for every branch.

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

Breakfast

Served daily until 11:30am
  • Toasted Banana Bread$17

    Butter, caramelised banana, honey

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Toasted Crumpets$16

    Whipped ricotta, blueberry jam

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Hot Smoked Salmon Crumpet$19

    Whipped cottage cheese, cucumber, capers, chives, lemon

    Likely gluten, dairy, fish (our guess)

  • Spring Tomato Danish$16

    Cherry tomatoes, whipped feta, pesto, parmesan

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Wild Mushroom Danish$17

    Mushrooms, taleggio, tarragon, hazelnuts

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Mango & Banana Yoghurt Parfait$17

    Chia, coconut yoghurt, macadamia

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

  • Mixed Berry Yoghurt Parfait$17

    House granola, vanilla yoghurt

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • Apple, Pear & Rhubarb Bircher$20

    Overnight oats, cranberries, hazelnuts, vanilla yoghurt

    Can be made free of dairyLikely nuts (our guess)

  • The Grounds Granola$20

    Greek yoghurt, berries, banana, honey

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • Eggs Your Way$16

    Sourdough toast, butter

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

  • Croissant Benedict$27

    Hot smoked salmon, spring greens, poached eggs, lemon, caper hollandaise

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

  • Three Egg Omelette$27

    Chorizo, manchego, potato bravas, onions, semi-dried tomatoes, goats cheese, chives

    Free of glutenLikely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Crispy Pumpkin & Corn Fritters$27

    Aleppo chilli, pumpkin puree, kale, poached eggs, chive hollandaise

    Free of glutenCan be made free of dairyLikely egg (our guess)

  • Folded Egg & Cheese Schiacciata$26

    Stracciatella, mushroom, XO chilli sauce

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

  • Avocado Toast$24

    Tomato salad, chilli oil, tahini yoghurt, mixed nuts, pomegranate, Persian feta

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

  • Buttermilk Hotcakes$26

    Mascarpone cream, honeycomb butter, raspberry, banana, maple syrup, macadamia

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

  • French Toast$23

    Crispy bacon, poached eggs, chilli maple syrup

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Warm Garden Breakfast Bowl$24

    Roasted vegetables, broccolini, asparagus, peas, farro, green tahini, pine nuts, poached egg

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

  • Grilled Cheese & Wild Mushroom Toastie$28

    The Grounds sourdough, aged cheddar, comté, gruyère, Dijon crème fraîche, mushrooms, chives, fried egg

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Breakfast Tacos (3)$26.50

    Scrambled egg, chicken chorizo, cheese, spring onion, tomato salsa, chilli mayo

    Can be made free of dairyLikely egg (our guess)

  • Bacon & Egg Burger$27

    Aged cheddar, hash browns, HP sauce, aioli, milk bun

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Big Brekkie$36

    Chicken chorizo, kassler ham, halloumi, poached eggs, chickpeas, beans, avocado, zaatar flat bread

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

  • Selection of Fresh Cut Fruit$14

    Vanilla yoghurt

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Mini Pancakes$14

    Berries & maple syrup

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Scrambled Eggs on Toast$14

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Avocado Toast$14

    Cream cheese

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Omelette$14

    Mushrooms, cheese

    Likely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Kids' Brekkie Burger$14

    Bacon, scrambled egg, hash brown

    Likely egg (our guess)

  • Sausage & Fried Egg$14

    Beans, toast

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Halloumi$6.50

    Honey, sesame

    Likely dairy, sesame (our guess)

  • Sautéed Mushrooms$6.50
  • Hash Browns$5.50

    Chilli mayo

    Likely egg (our guess)

  • Polenta Chips$7.50

    Jalapeño mayo

    Free of glutenLikely egg (our guess)

  • Avocado$4.50

    Lemon oil, mint

  • Sautéed Spinach$8

    Pine nuts, parmesan

    Likely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Bacon$6.50
  • Poached Egg$4.50

    Likely egg (our guess)

  • Pork Sausage$7.50
  • Toast$3.50

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Tomatoes, Feta & Basil$6.50

    Likely dairy (our guess)

Lunch

Served daily from 11:45am
  • Avocado Toast$24

    Tomato, chilli oil, tahini yoghurt, mixed nuts, pomegranate, Persian feta

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

  • Big Brekkie$36

    Chicken chorizo, ham, halloumi, poached eggs, chickpeas, beans, avocado, zaatar flat bread

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

  • Chicken Parmy Sandwich$30

    Vodka sauce, provolone, stracciatella, pesto, parmesan, Italian slaw, toasted ciabatta

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

  • Warm Corned Beef Reuben$32

    Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, pickles, horseradish cream, mustard, toasted bakery rye

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Mortadella Focaccia$28

    Honey glazed mortadella, spicy salami, stracciatella, pistachio pesto, peppers, rocket, pickled chilli

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Cheeseburger$28

    Wagyu beef patty, cheese, lettuce, dill & cornichon mayo, brioche bun, fries

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

  • Chicken Shawarma Tacos (3)$27

    Spiced chicken thigh, cabbage, pickles, garlic toum, chilli sauce, parsley

    Free of dairy

  • Crispy Beer-Battered Fish Tacos (3)$28

    Cabbage slaw, pico de gallo, avocado, pickled jalapeño, preserved lemon tartare

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

  • Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder$36

    Warm hummus, onions, tomato, olive, cucumber salad, pickled chillies, salsa verde, flat bread

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

  • Roast Chicken Thigh Cutlets$32

    Artichokes, spring peas, asparagus, zucchini, whipped labneh, pistachio dukkah, preserved lemon, jus

    Likely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Seared Mooloolaba Albacore$34

    Dill labneh, potatoes, zucchini, fennel, cucumber, semi-dried tomatoes, capers, cornichon dressing

    Likely dairy, fish (our guess)

  • Blue Swimmer Crab & Saffron Spaghetti$36

    Roast tomato butter, baby fennel, white wine, chilli, lemon, herbs, confit tomato

    Likely gluten, dairy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Spring Greens Bowl$26

    Dukkah, avocado, brown rice, asparagus, broccolini, peas, radish, zucchini, soft-boiled egg, almonds, green goddess

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

  • Middle Eastern Chicken Salad$29

    Pearl couscous, chickpeas, pumpkin, cauliflower, pomegranate, cashews, lemon, hummus

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

  • Harissa Salmon Bowl$34

    Turmeric rice, chickpeas, cucumber, avocado, greens, almonds, preserved lemon yoghurt

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

  • Roast Pumpkin & Cauliflower Bowl$26

    Quinoa, hummus, cucumber, greens, pickled cabbage, pomegranate, pepita dukkah, tahini dressing

    Likely sesame (our guess)

  • Snack Plate$15

    Croutons, veggie sticks, hummus, cheese, rice crackers, strawberries, dried apricots, cranberries, grapes, apples

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Mini Chicken Sausage Rolls$15

    Chips, tomato sauce

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Cheese & Sweetcorn Quesadilla$15

    Salsa, guacamole, sour cream

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Mini Pizza$15

    Choice of: tomato & mozzarella or ham & pineapple

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Crumbed Fish & Chips$15

    Aioli

    Likely gluten, egg, fish (our guess)

  • Mini Cheeseburger$15

    Chips, tomato sauce

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Kids' Schnitty Parmigiana$15

    Steamed green veggies

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Wagon Wheel Pasta Napolitana$15

    Parmesan, garlic bread

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Side of Toast$3.50

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Fries$8

    Chilli mayo

    Likely egg (our guess)

  • Garlic Bread$8

    Parmesan

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Eggplant, Tomato & Basil Paccheri Pasta$29

    Roasted eggplant, tomato sugo, basil, ricotta, sourdough pangrattato

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

The menu’s own key: GF - Gluten Free | DF - Dairy Free | NF - Nut Free | VG - Vegan | V - Vegetarian | ALC - Contains Alcohol | A - Australian | I - Imported | M - Mixed

Good to know

Café

  • Venue says no dogsvenue website, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Kids welcome (15)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026 · source
  • Has a kids menu (15)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026 · source
  • Seats outsidevenue website, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Wheelchair accessible, limitedOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026
  • Vegetarian dishes (2)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026 · source
  • Vegan dishes (1)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • BYO allowedvenue website, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Semi-private areavenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source
  • Group set menuvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: high chairs, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
AddressSydney, NSW
AreaSydney City & Inner East
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Websitethegrounds.com.au
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from thegrounds.com.au
Hours
  • Monday7am–5pm
  • Tuesday7am–5pm
  • Wednesday7am–9:30pm
  • Thursday7am–9:30pm
  • Friday7am–9:30pm
  • Saturday8am–9:30pm
  • Sunday8am–5pm
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 Grounds of the City

Does Grounds of the City have gluten-free options?

Yes: 3 dishes are 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 Grounds of the City 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 Grounds of the City?

Mango & Banana Yoghurt Parfait (Ask for gluten free / dairy free version); Mixed Berry Yoghurt Parfait (Ask for gluten free / dairy free version); The Grounds Granola (Ask for gluten free / dairy free version); Folded Egg & Cheese Schiacciata (Ask for gluten free version); Avocado Toast (GF / DF on request); Warm Garden Breakfast Bowl (Ask for gluten free / dairy free version).

When is Grounds of the City open?

Monday: 7am–5pm. Tuesday: 7am–5pm. Wednesday: 7am–9:30pm. Thursday: 7am–9:30pm. Friday: 7am–9:30pm. Saturday: 8am–9:30pm. Sunday: 8am–5pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Grounds of the City online?

Yes, through OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com.au/r/the-grounds-of-the-city-reservations-sydney?restref=45146&lang=en-AU&ot_source=Restaurant%20website

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