Chef’s Kiss

The Author

Café · Café & brunchForestville4.7 (193 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

72 dishesmenu read 1 Novtheauthor.au

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Dinner Menu

  • Crispy Puris$14

    Crispy balls filled potatoes, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, date and tamarind chutney. Add lamb mince +2

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Fries$18

    Shoestring fries, pecorino, truffle oil, truffle aioli

    Likely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Wild Wings$18

    Chicken wings, hot buffalo sauce

  • Broccolini$18

    Grilled broccolini, tahini sauce, crushed almonds, fresh mint

    Likely nuts, sesame (our guess)

  • Honey Halloumi$19

    Grilled halloumi, thyme butter, local honey

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Kibbeh$19

    Meat and onion kibbeh, labneh and chilli oil

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Eggplant$23

    Zatar spiced eggplant, labneh, pomegranate, dukkah, lemon

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Arancini$24

    Crumbed pumpkin and pea risotto, truffle aioli, pecorino

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Meatballs$24

    Pork and veal meatballs, sugo, grano padano, sourdough

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Burrata$26

    Burrata, herb oil, heirloom tomatoes, pangritata, purple basil

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Steak$32

    200gm steak, gravy, salad and chips

  • Lamb Kofta$32

    Fusion kofta, hummus served with Lebanese bread

    Likely gluten, sesame (our guess)

  • Cheeseburger and Chips$14

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Chicken Nuggets and Chips$14
  • Waffles with Ice Cream$14

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

Daily Deals

  • BAE Combo$18

    Bacon n egg roll with a coffee

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Burger Meal Deal$22
  • Wrap Combo$19

    Choice of wrap and coffee

    Likely gluten (our guess)

Quick Bites

  • Bowl of Fries$9
  • Breaky Muffin Bacon$10

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Breaky Muffin Sausage$10

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Cheese & Tomato Toast$10

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Cheese Toastie$8

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Ham & Cheese Croissant$9.50

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Ham Cheese Toastie$8.50

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Ham Cheese Tomato Toastie$12

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Salmon Bagel$15

    Likely gluten, fish (our guess)

  • Wraps$17

    Likely gluten (our guess)

Breakfast

  • Hash Benny$20

    Poached eggs, spinach, golden hashbrowns with silky hollandaise

    Likely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Bacon and Egg Roll$16

    Double thick-cut bacon, free-range egg, cheese and a slather of aioli on a toasted milk bun

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Breaky Burger$17

    A juicy Angus patty, golden fried egg, and melty cheese, stacked in a soft milk bun

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Eggs on Roti Paratha$19

    Scrambled eggs with chilli oil drizzle and fried shallots served on a soft roti

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Hash Brown$4
  • Toast$9

    Sourdough toast with butter and choice of jam, vegemite or peanut butter. Add sides

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Truffle Mushroom Bruschetta$21

    Trio of mushies cooked in butter garlic thyme, served with truffle mayo, spinach, egg with freshly grated parmesan on a toasted sourdough

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

Burgers

  • Angus Burger$20

    150gm Angus beef patty, cheese, pickles, caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce, beetroot and mustard mayo on milk bun

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Cheese Burger$14

    A juicy Angus patty, mustard, ketchup, and melty cheese, stacked in a soft milk bun

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Chicken Burger$21

    Southern fried chicken, cheese, house made slaw and aioli sauce on milk bun

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Veggie Burger$17

    Pumpkin patty, lettuce, tomatoes, and zesty green chutney nestled in a toasted milk bun

    Likely gluten (our guess)

Lunch

  • Acai Bowl$22

    Frozen açai blended with banana and coconut water, topped with peanut butter, house granola, toasted coconut, and seasonal fruit

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Avo Dish$21

    Smashed avocado, soft feta, pomegranate and house made almond dukkah on toasted rye sourdough

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Burrata Dish$26

    Burrata, caramelised peaches, signature curry leaf chilli oil, served with sourdough

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Corn Fritters$21

    Golden, crispy corn zucchini fritters paired with fresh leafy greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado and finished with a vibrant beet

  • Falafel Toast$18

    Falafels with beetroot hummus, cucumber, avo, tomato, pickled turnips and cream cheese on a toasted sourdough

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Quinoa Salad$18

    Quinoa, cucumber, fresh tomatoes, almonds, mint, pomegranate in a zesty glaze

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • The Author Bowl$24

    Soba noodles, carrots, cabbage, cucumber, edamame, sesame dressing, side of crispy nori and crunchy wasabi peas, topped with a soft egg and

    Likely gluten, egg, soy, sesame (our guess)

  • The Smokehouse Melt$22

    Pulled pork, carrots and cabbage, house dressing, parmesan on a golden toasted sourdough

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

Sweets

  • Almond Croissant$7.90

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Banana Bread$5.70

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Bread & Butter$8

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Brownie$6

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Brownie Bite$2

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Carrot Cake$7.50

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Choc Croissant$7.50

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Chocolate Cake Slice$6.50

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Cinnamon Scroll$7.50

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Cookie$5.50

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • French Toast$20

    Brioche, fresh seasonal berries, mascarpone, warm caramel and pure maple syrup

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Friand$6
  • Honey Bread Man$4.50

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Mars Bar$3.50
  • Mixed Berry Tart$7.50

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Muffin$6

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Orange Cake$7

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Plain Croissant$7

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Portuguese Tart$7

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Red Velvet Cupcake$6.50

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Snail$7.50

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Snickers Bar$3.50

    Likely nuts (our guess)

Kids

  • Kids Cheese Burger$14

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Kids Nuggets and Chips$12
  • Kids Waffle$12

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

Online ordering menu

  • Cappuccino$5.10
  • Flat White$5.10
  • Latte$5.10
  • Mocha$5.70
  • Long Black$5.10
  • Piccolo$4.20
  • Hot Chocolate$5.20
  • Matcha Latte$5.70
  • Chai Latte$5.70
  • Dirty Chai$5.70
  • Macchiato$4.20
  • Espresso$4.20
  • Babycino$3
  • Chai Tea$5
  • Chamomile Tea$6.50
  • Earl Grey Tea$6.50
  • English Breakfast Tea$6.50
  • Green Jasmine Tea$6.50
  • Lemon Grass Ginger Tea$6.50
  • Peppermint Tea$6.50
  • Turmeric Latte$5.70
  • Iced Chai$7.70
  • Iced Chocolate$7.70
  • Iced Dirty Chai Latte$8
  • Iced Latte$7.70
  • Iced Long Black$6.70
  • Iced Matcha Latte$7.70
  • Iced Mocha$7.70
  • Pure Boost Smoothie$12

    Amazon power Acai, Banana, Coconut Water

  • Belly Bliss Smoothie$12

    Banana, Pineapple, Yogurt, Apple Juice

  • Nourish n Fuel Smoothie$12

    Banana, Peanut Butter, Protein Powder, Apple Juice

  • Golden Glow Smoothie$12

    Mango, Yogurt, Ginger, Turmeric, Black Pepper, Apple Juice

  • Caramel Milkshake$8

    Caramel syrup, ice cream and milk

  • Chocolate Milkshake$8

    Chocolate syrup, ice cream and milk

  • Strawberry Milkshake$8

    Strawberry syrup, ice cream and milk

  • Vanilla Milkshake$8

    Vanilla syrup, ice cream and milk

  • Juice of the Day$10
  • Coke$4
  • Coke Zero$4
  • Fanta$4
  • Gatorade$5.50
  • Pepsi$4
  • San Pel Bottle 0.5lt$7
  • San Pel Can$5
  • Solo$4
  • Sprite$4
  • Water$4
  • Sodas$7
  • Kids Juice Popper$3
  • San Pel Bottle 1lt$10
  • Sunrise$9

    Fresh OJ with Espresso

Good to know

Café

  • Kids welcome (6)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Has a kids menu (6)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Seats outsideOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 1 Nov 2026 · source

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

Facts

FactDetail
AddressForestville, NSW
AreaNorthern Beaches
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+61 430 589 304
Websitetheauthor.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.7 from 193 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from theauthor.au
Drinks list51 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours
  • Monday6am–2pm
  • Tuesday6am–2pm
  • Wednesday6am–2pm
  • Thursday6am–2pm
  • Friday6am–2pm
  • Saturday6am–2pm
  • Sunday7am–2pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

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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 The Author

Does The Author have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Author 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.

When is The Author open?

Monday: 6am–2pm. Tuesday: 6am–2pm. Wednesday: 6am–2pm. Thursday: 6am–2pm. Friday: 6am–2pm. Saturday: 6am–2pm. Sunday: 7am–2pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book The Author online?

Yes, through Book online: https://theauthor.simplybook.net/v2/

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