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Moreish Foods

Café · Café & brunch · Sandwiches & deliBalgowlah4.4 (63 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free4 can be made gluten free on request

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What the menu saysCafe menu offers gluten free bread or Turkish pide for $1.50 on sourdough items (marked 'option' above). Christmas menu marks Gluten Free Christmas pudding; catering marks several cakes GF. No dedicated gluten-free preparation area is stated.
  • Cafe menu offers gluten free bread or Turkish pide for $1.50 on sourdough items (marked 'option' above). Christmas menu marks Gluten Free Christmas pudding; catering marks several cakes GF. No dedicated gluten-free preparation area is stated.
  • Cafe menu: 'We make a lot of various meals in our kitchens where gluten, dairy, nuts, seeds, soy, eggs, meats, are used. Our homemade condiments & dressings can be purchased to take home.' Shared-kitchen cross-contact is therefore possible for all items.

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

Breakfast

All day breakfast; Main breakfast 7am to 12noon
  • House Baked Muffins$6.90

    House baked muffins, made daily

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Sonoma's Banana Bread$8.50

    Banana bread with butter

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Fig, Cranberry & Raisin Toast$7.90

    Fig, cranberry & raisin toast with butter

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Artisan Croissant$6.50

    Served warm. Served with Moreish strawberry jam for $8.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Ham & Cheddar Croissant$13.90

    Toasted croissant with ham and cheddar cheese

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Single Origin Sourdough Toast$6.50

    Sourdough toast with butter. With jam, marmalade, Vegemite or peanut butter $8.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Free Range Eggs on Sourdough Toast$13.90

    Free range eggs (poached, scrambled or fried) served with toast

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg (our guess)

  • The Lot$23.90

    Free range eggs (your choice), bacon, mushrooms, roasted tomatoes & house baked beans

    Likely egg (our guess)

  • Free Range Egg & Bacon Roll$15.90

    Free range egg and bacon in a toasted potato bun with Moreish tomato chutney

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Tunisian Eggs$17.90

    Poached eggs in slow cooked tomatoes with cumin, coriander, a hint of chilli and a sprinkle of zaatar. Served with sourdough.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg (our guess)

  • Eggs Benedict$19.90

    Poached eggs on toasted sourdough English muffin with hollandaise, then grilled. Ham or spinach $19.90; smoked salmon $20.90.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Croque Monsieur$18.90

    Pan fried ham, Gruyere cheese & mustard sandwich on sourdough, served with salad

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Bircher Muesli$16.90

    Pear juice-soaked oats with yoghurt, honey, seasonal fruit & almonds

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Breakfast Trifle$14.90

    Layers of coconut chia pudding, yoghurt, fresh fruit & spiced oats and nuts

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Granola$16.90

    Made in kitchen with cranberry, nuts & maple. Served with milk, yoghurt & seasonal fruit.

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

Lunch

Bowl of hot chips available 12–3pm
  • Mr Fungi$18.90

    Vegetarian take on Croque Monsieur with roast mushrooms

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Charred Vego$18.90

    Chargrilled vegetables, ricotta, mozzarella & basil pesto panini

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Sopresso Salami$18.90

    With roast capsicum, mozzarella & baby spinach

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Reuben$18.90

    New York rye with homecooked corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut & Russian mayo

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • BLT on a Potato Bun$18.90

    Crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo on a potato bun

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Freshly Baked Baguette – Poached Chicken$18.90

    Poached chicken, mayo & chutney, almonds, rocket

    Likely gluten, nuts, egg (our guess)

  • Freshly Baked Baguette – Double Smoked Ham$18.90

    Double smoked leg ham, Swiss cheese, tomato, mayonnaise & Moreish chutney, rocket

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Single Origin Sourdough Sandwich – Poached Chicken$17.90

    Poached chicken, avocado, mayonnaise, mixed leaves

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Single Origin Sourdough Sandwich – Double Smoked Ham$17.90

    Double smoked leg ham, Swiss cheese, tomato, mayonnaise, mixed leaves

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Chicken Schnitzel Burger$18.90

    Panko crumbed chicken breast on a potato bun with lettuce, tomato & mayo. Served with salad; with salad & chips $23.40.

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Portuguese Chicken Burger$18.90

    Chargrilled chicken breast on a potato bun with lettuce, tomato, mayo & chilli jam. Served with salad; with salad & chips $23.40.

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Bowl of Hot Chips$7

    Hot chips with tomato sauce. Available 12–3pm.

  • Moreish Salad Bowl$15.90

    Choose up to 4 salads from the deli. Small $15.90, medium $18.90. Add char grilled chicken breast $8.90.

Drinks

  • Piccolo$5
  • Cappuccino, Flat White, Latte$5.50
  • Espresso (Short Black)$4.50
  • Long Black$5.50
  • Hot Chocolate$5.50

    Organic cocoa from Guatemala's Alta Verapaz region

  • Mocha$5.90
  • Chai Latte$5.50
  • Babycino$2
  • Tea$5.50

    Organic loose leaf by the pot: English Breakfast (Sri Lanka), Earl Grey (Sri Lanka), Green Sencha (China), Chamomile (Egypt), Peppermint (Eg

  • Chai Tea$6.50

    Roasted, organic

  • Iced Drinks, Milk Shakes & Frappes$8.90

    Coffee, chocolate, strawberry, caramel, vanilla, mocha

  • Kid's Milk Shakes$5

Catering menu

Catering: ordered ahead for groups, often priced per person. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Buffet & Cocktail Catering

Minimum 72 hours notice
  • Roast Pumpkin, Goat's Cheese & Tomato Frittata$2.60

    Hot or cold finger food

    Likely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Cocktail Pies (Beef, Chicken & Leek)$2.60

    Hot or cold finger food

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Slow Cooked Beef Brisket Slider$3.90

    On mini milk buns. Minimum 24.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Chicken Schnitzel Slider$3.90

    On mini milk buns

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Roast Vegetable & Goat's Curd Slider$3.90

    On mini milk buns

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Slider$3.90

    On mini milk buns

    Likely gluten, dairy, fish (our guess)

  • Free Range Marinated & Roasted Chicken$21.90

    Cut into 1/8s, hot or cold. Minimum 2.

  • Rare Roast Beef$70

    Served with horseradish & mustards, hot or cold. Minimum 2kg.

  • Orange & Almond Cake$140

    Whole tray, 24 to 32 portions

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely nuts (our guess)

  • Flourless Chocolate & Raspberry Cake$140

    Whole tray, 24 to 32 portions

    Free of gluten

  • Chocolate & Walnut Brownie$140

    Whole tray, 24 to 32 portions

    Free of glutenLikely nuts (our guess)

  • Blueberry & Lime Baked Cheesecake$140

    Whole tray, 24 to 32 portions

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Apple & Rhubarb Crumble$140

    Whole tray, 24 to 32 portions

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Carrot & Walnut Cake$140

    Whole tray, 24 to 32 portions

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

  • Spanakopita (Spinach & Feta Pie) Tray$70

    Medium 10–20 slices $70; large 16–32 slices $120

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Frittata Tray (Roast Pumpkin, Tomato, Leek & Goat's Cheese)$75

    Medium 10–20 slices $75; large 16–32 slices $130

    Likely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Traditional Beef Lasagne$85

    Medium 8–12 slices $85; large 12–24 slices $140

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Traditional Cottage Pie$85

    Medium 8–12 slices $85; large 12–24 slices $140

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Traditional Moussaka$95

    Medium 8–12 slices $95; large 12–24 slices $150

  • Chicken & Leek Pie (Whole Bake Tray)$95

    Medium 8–12 slices $95; large 12–24 slices $150

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Snapper Pie$95

    Medium 8–12 slices $95; large 12–24 slices $150

    Likely gluten, fish (our guess)

Sandwich Platters

Minimum 8 sandwiches; 48 hours notice
  • Double Smoked Ham Sandwich$8.90

    Swiss cheese, tomato, mixed leaves & mayonnaise

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Poached Chicken Breast Sandwich$8.90

    Avocado, mayonnaise & mixed leaves

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Smoked Salmon Sandwich$8.90

    Cream cheese, avocado, capers & Spanish onion

    Likely gluten, dairy, fish (our guess)

  • Chargrilled Vegetable Sandwich$8.90

    Pesto, ricotta & baby spinach

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Corned Beef Sandwich$8.90

    Tomato pickles, tasty cheese & mayonnaise

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Portuguese Chicken Breast Sandwich$8.90

    Mayonnaise, chilli jam & mixed leaves

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Tuna Sandwich$8.90

    Lemon mayonnaise, cucumber, pickled onion & mixed leaves

    Likely gluten, egg, fish (our guess)

  • Salad Sandwich$8.90

    Avocado, tomato, cucumber, carrot, onion & Swiss cheese

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

Salad Platters

48 hours notice for platters
  • Seasonal Roast Vegetables (Catering)$10.50

    Small $10.50, medium $17.90, large $24.90, platter $84 (serves 16)

Seasonal menu

A one-off menu for an occasion. It may not be on offer now.

Christmas Menu

Christmas orders placed by 19 December
  • Turkey & Lattice Top Pie$44.90

    1kg. Minimum order per item.

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Spanakopita (Spinach & Feta Pie)$33.90

    6 slices

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Roast Pumpkin & Goat's Cheese Frittata$33.90

    6 slices

    Likely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Cocktail Pies (Chicken or Beef)$19.50

    8 for

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Veal, Ham & Egg Pie$47.90

    1kg

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Large Pork Pie$38

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Chicken & Leek Pie$33.90

    1kg

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Slow Cooked Steak Pie$33.90

    1kg

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Jamaican Beef Pie$33.90

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Moroccan Chicken Pie$33.90

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Free Range Glazed Leg & Shoulder Ham$46

    Locally smoked using beechwood and ironbark, glazed with honey, bourbon and allspice, studded with cloves. Approx 3–8kg.

  • Whole Roast Turkey$43

    Game Farm turkey, Southern Highlands NSW. Bacon, leek, walnut, apple & cranberry stuffing. Approx 4–7kg.

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Roast Turkey Buffet$45

    Game Farm turkey, Southern Highlands NSW. Bacon, leek, walnut, apple & cranberry stuffing. Approx 3–6kg.

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Roast Turkey Breast Roll (Ballotine)$79

    Bacon, leek, walnut, medjool date & sage stuffing. Approx 1.5–4kg.

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Duck from Pepes, Windsor$73

    Slow-roasted, orange-glazed whole duck with quinoa, orange & almond stuffing. Approx 2.9kg.

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Free Range Roast Chicken$23.90

    With a lemon & herb stuffing

  • Wild Rice Salad$7.90

    Brown and wild rice with sultanas, almonds, toasted coconut & lemon honey mustard dressing

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Creamy Potato Salad$7.90

    Steamed chat potatoes with egg mayonnaise, sour cream & horseradish dressing, crispy bacon, dill & shallots

    Likely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Wild Rocket, Roasted Pumpkin & Pine Nut Salad$7.90

    With cherry tomatoes, pine nuts and goat's cheese, balsamic dressing

    Likely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Asian Coleslaw$7.90

    Red & Chinese cabbage, shallots, coriander, mint, sesame, pepitas & sweet chilli-lime dressing

    Likely sesame (our guess)

  • Classic Greek Salad$7.90

    Lebanese cucumber, capsicum, tomato, Spanish onion, feta & Kalamata olives

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Israeli Couscous Salad$7.90

    Fresh herbs, cherry tomato & chilli with lemon & garlic dressing

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Quinoa & Roasted Cauliflower Salad$7.90

    With cashews, currants, roast cauliflower & chickpea

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Pearl Barley Salad$7.90

    Pomegranate, walnut, fetta, fresh herbs & red wine vinaigrette

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Seasonal Roast Vegetables (Christmas)$18.90

    Medium $18.90, large $25.90, platter $85

  • Panforte Margherita$16.50

    Almonds, candied orange peel, honey, spices & dried fruit. 100g

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Biscotti in a Gift Tin$29.50

    200g, Christmas spice flavours (ginger & lemon, cinnamon, chocolate & orange)

  • Mini Classic Panettone$9.90

    100g, Vergoni, Sicily

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Mini Panettone in a Gift Box$18.90

    100g, Vergoni, Sicily

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Mini Cannolo Cream Panettone$9.90

    100g, creamy ricotta-style centre. Vergoni, Sicily

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Mini Limoncello Panettone$9.90

    100g. Vergoni, Sicily

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Guernsey Street Christmas Cake$40.50

    Classic Christmas cake by Pudding Lane. 600g serves 6–8 ($40.50); 1.4kg serves 12–16 ($72.80).

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Apple & Currant Tin Loaf$14.90

    Sonoma sourdough, 850g

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Cranberry, Fig & Date Loaf$15.90

    Sonoma sourdough

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Country White Bread$10.90

    Sonoma sourdough

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Soy Linseed Bread$10.90

    Sonoma sourdough

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Wholemeal Miche$10.90

    Sonoma sourdough

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Kalamata Olive Bread$12.90

    Sonoma sourdough

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • 10 Pack Seeded Sliders$14.90

    Sonoma sourdough

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Sourdough Baguette$8.90

    Sonoma sourdough

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Rustic Baguette$7.90

    Sonoma sourdough

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Patchett's Traditional Mince Pies$4.90

    Gift boxed 6 for $26.90

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Blancmange Christmas Tarts$5.50

    Famous Christmas tarts. 6 for $26.90

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Traditional Cranberry Sauce$14.50

    Yarra Valley, 250ml

  • Christmas Apple Sauce$12.90

    Yarra Valley, 260g

  • Sticky Glaze for Ham$14.90

    Yarra Valley, 250ml

  • Horseradish Mustard$13.90

    Yarra Valley, 210g

  • Mailee Honey Mustard$13.90

    Yarra Valley, 210g

  • Saltbush & Black Garlic Mustard$13.90

    Yarra Valley, 210g

  • Spiced Cranberry & Orange Jelly$11.50

    Yarra Valley

  • Christmas Chutney (Apple, Pear & Ginger)$11.90

    Handmade by Moreish Foods, 300g

  • Traditional Spiced Cranberry Sauce$12.90

    Handmade by Moreish Foods, 300g

  • Peach & Ginger Chutney$12.90

    Handmade by Moreish Foods, 300g

  • Balsamic Dressing$10.90

    Handmade by Moreish Foods, 250ml

  • Chilli Jam$11.90

    Handmade by Moreish Foods

  • Fresh Turkey Gravy$10.90

    500ml. Available two weeks out from Christmas.

  • Fig & Balsamic Dressing$18.50

    Leppington Valley Figs, 250ml

  • White Balsamic Fig & Lemon Dressing$18.50

    Leppington Valley Figs, 250ml

  • Pudding Lane Classic Christmas Pudding$11.30

    Award-winning, handmade, all natural, all Australian. 110g ($11.30), 300g ($27.90), 500g ($40.60), 1kg ($61.40), 1.5kg ($87.30), 2kg ($102.9

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Macadamia & Brandy Christmas Pudding$41.50

    500g $41.50 · 1kg $62.30

    Likely gluten, nuts (our guess)

  • Date & Toffee Logs$41.50

    Pudding log. 500g $41.50 · 1kg $62.30

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Gluten Free Christmas Pudding$41.50

    500g $41.50 · 1kg $62.30

    Free of gluten

  • Vegan / Plant Based Christmas Pudding$42.70

    500g $42.70 · 1kg $64.50

    Vegan

  • Dark Chocolate Pudding Range$41.50

    Triple chocolate 440g $41.50; triple chocolate 900g log $63.50; chocolate orange 500g $41.50; chocolate rum raisin 500g $41.50

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Guernsey St Brandy Salted Caramel Sauce$14.90

    For puddings, 250ml

  • Phillippa's Caramel Brandy Sauce$16.90

    For puddings, 250g

  • Pudding Lane Christmas Pudding Truffles$13.10

    Gumnut Chocolates, handmade & gift boxed. Box of 3 $13.10, 6 $26.10, 8 $29.10, 12 $39.10

  • Mixed Chocolate Truffles$11.50

    Gumnut Chocolates, handmade & gift boxed. Box of 3 $11.50, 6 $20.50, 8 $24.50, 12 $34.50

  • Adora Ganache Holly Truffles$5.90

    Handmade pure Belgian couverture chocolate, 16g, individually wrapped

  • Adora Mini Christmas Trees$6.50

    Handmade pure Belgian couverture chocolate, 20g, individually wrapped

  • Adora Chocolate Reindeer$14.90

    Handmade pure Belgian couverture chocolate, 5 pack, 50g gift box

  • Adora Chocolate Stars$22.50

    Handmade pure Belgian couverture chocolate, 120g gift bag with red ribbon

  • Adora Dark Chocolate Ganache Holly Truffles$22.90

    5 pack, handmade pure Belgian couverture chocolate

  • Adora Dark Chocolate Almond Splinter Tree$36.90

    230g gift box

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Adora Milk Chocolate Coconut Tree$36.90

    200g gift box

    Likely dairy (our guess)

Good to know

Café

  • Vegetarian dishes (70)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (1)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026

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

Facts

FactDetail
Address197-215 Condamine St, Balgowlah NSW 2093, Australia
AreaNorthern Beaches
KindCafé · Café & brunch · Sandwiches & deli
Phone+61 2 9949 6625
Websitemoreishfoods.com.au
Google rating4.4 from 63 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from uploads.strikinglycdn.com
Drinks list12 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours
  • Monday7am–7pm
  • Tuesday7am–7pm
  • Wednesday7am–7pm
  • Thursday7am–7pm
  • Friday7am–7pm
  • Saturday7am–5pm
  • Sunday7am–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 Moreish Foods

Does Moreish Foods have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 4 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 Moreish Foods coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Cafe menu offers gluten free bread or Turkish pide for $1.50 on sourdough items (marked 'option' above).”. 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 Moreish Foods?

Single Origin Sourdough Toast (Gluten free bread available +$1.50); Free Range Eggs on Sourdough Toast (Gluten free bread available +$1.50); Tunisian Eggs (Gluten free bread available +$1.50); Croque Monsieur (Gluten free bread available +$1.50).

When is Moreish Foods open?

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

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