Sassafras

Café · Café & brunch · BakeryPaddington4.4 (987 Google reviews)

7 dishes marked gluten free+ 7 can be made gluten free on request

29 dishesmenu read 5 Nov5697dcb6-382b-4a4d-8848-91e75b327df5.usrfiles.com

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

Cabinet treats

Croissant$8.90
Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists croissant): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Ham & Cheese Croissant$13.90
Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists croissant): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Pork, Pumpkin & Nduja Sausage Roll$14.90
w/ relish
Banana & Walnut Bread$14
w/ honeycomb butter
Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists walnut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)

Main menu

Affogato$16
coffee doppio + soft serve. Choose: chocolate, pistachio, Nutella
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)Likely dairy, nuts (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pistachio, nutella): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Softie$9
soft serve with topping of your choice & waffle cone pieces
Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists waffle): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists waffle): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Ricotta Hotcakes$23
with honeycomb butter & organic maple syrup
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ricotta, butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Toasted$12
Cordelia St seeded sourdough, everything bagel or GF bagel, butter, boysenberry jam
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (GF bagel). Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Eggs on Toast$17
two eggs your way, seeded sourdough, house relish
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)Likely egg (our guess). Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Eggs Benny (Full/Half)$18
two house hash browns, spinach, poached eggs, house hollandaise, capsicum crumb. Choose: bacon, avocado, Norwegian smoked salmon, smoked pas
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)Likely dairy, egg, fish (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hollandaise): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Crispy Chilli Corn Fritters$25
zesty avocado molé, avocado, cherry tomatoes, rocket
Vegan. Vegan: Venue says: labelled vegan. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Brekky Bagel$26
everything bagel, bacon or haloumi, fried egg, rocket, house pickled onions, avocado, apple, fig & chilli relish, aioli
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (change to GF bagel +$5). Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)Likely dairy, egg (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists haloumi): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, fried egg, aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Blackened Brisket Rosti$29
slow-cooked chilli con carne, soft poached egg, potato rosti, avocado mole, coriander chilli salad
Free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)Likely egg (our guess). Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Missy's Picky Plate$28
toasted sourdough, smoked cheddar, pickles, soft garlic butter, poached egg, smoked salmon, rocket, avocado mole
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)Likely dairy, egg, fish (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheddar, butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Vietnamese Chook Salad$29
coconut & lemongrass poached shredded chicken, crunchy wombok slaw, fresh herbs, green beans, chilli, nuoc cham dressing, toasted peanuts
Free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)Likely nuts, egg (our guess). Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists peanut, peanuts): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Smoked Garlic Mushrooms$29
smoked mushrooms, cheesy fried polenta, whipped rosemary goats cheese, rocket, crispy leek, harissa oil
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, goats cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Brisket Pastrami Bagel$32
200g house smoked brisket pastrami, everything bagel, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, pickles, pickle-juice mayo
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (GF bagel). Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)Likely dairy, egg (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Big New Yorker$44
double brisket & cheese
Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Elderflower Granola$26
home made greek labneh, elderflower poached pear & rhubarb, brown butter vanilla granola, hazelnuts, Bluevale Homestead honey
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)Likely dairy, nuts, egg (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists labneh, butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hazelnut, hazelnuts): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Chook Sandwich$28
200g coconut & lemongrass poached chicken, seeded sourdough, crunchy wombok slaw, pickled cucumber, pickle juice mayo
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)Likely egg (our guess). Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists poached, mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Avo Toast$24
seeded sourdough, avo, pistachio dukka, cherry tomatoes, poached egg, whipped rosemary goats cheese, avocado mole, rocket, harissa oil
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)Likely dairy, nuts, egg, sesame (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, goats cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pistachio, dukka): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists dukka): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Peking Duck Cigars$28
hand-rolled duck springrolls (3), davidson plum bbq sauce, kewpie mayo, fried shallots, wombok slaw
Likely egg (our guess). Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Picky Bits$49
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Kids menu

Pancakes$15
w/ maple & ice cream
Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pancake): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pancake): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Fried Chicken$15
chips, tomato sauce
Nutella & Banana Crepes$15
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)Likely nuts, egg (our guess). Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists nutella): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crepe): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Kids Brekky$16
scrambled egg, bacon, toast
Likely gluten, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, scrambled): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (sassafrasofpaddington.com.au)
Triple Hash$13
3 hash browns + tomato relish
Chips$13
w/ house seasoning, vegan aioli or tomato sauce

The menu’s own key: V vegetarian · VE vegan · GF gluten free · DF dairy free · O option available

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Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	88 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington
Area	Sydney
Kind	Café · Café & brunch · Bakery · Bar & brewery
Phone	+61 7 3369 0600
Website	sassafrasofpaddington.com.au
Google rating	4.4 from 987 reviews
Menu read	5 Nov 2026 from 5697dcb6-382b-4a4d-8848-91e75b327df5.usrfiles.com
Hours	MondayClosed TuesdayClosed Wednesday7am–2pm Thursday7am–2pm Friday7am–2pm Saturday7am–2pm Sunday7am–2pm
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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 Sassafras

Does Sassafras have gluten-free options?

Yes: 7 dishes are gluten free as served, and 7 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Sassafras 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 Sassafras?

Toasted (GF bagel); Eggs on Toast; Brekky Bagel (change to GF bagel +$5); Missy's Picky Plate; Brisket Pastrami Bagel (GF bagel); Chook Sandwich.

When is Sassafras open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: Closed. Wednesday: 7am–2pm. Thursday: 7am–2pm. Friday: 7am–2pm. Saturday: 7am–2pm. Sunday: 7am–2pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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