Chef’s Kiss

The Bower Manly

Café · Café & brunch · American & BBQManly3.9 (826 Google reviews)

2 dishes marked gluten free+ 1 can be made gluten free on request

27 dishesmenu read 1 Novthebowermanly.com.au

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What the menu saysMenu notes: 'Please advise of any allergies.' No cross-contact statements printed.
  • Menu notes: 'Please advise of any allergies.' No cross-contact statements printed.

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

  • Bacon & Egg Roll$19

    Served with cheese and your choice of sauce

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (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 cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • Eggs Your Way$19

    Two eggs (poached, scrambled or fried) on sourdough with Pepe Saya butter

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough): 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. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • Vegan Oat Porridge$24

    Vanilla apple compote, tea soaked raisins, cinnamon & candied walnuts

    Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)Likely nuts (our guess). Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists walnut, walnuts): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • Smashed Avocado on Sourdough$28

    Heirloom tomato, marinated feta, dukkha, salsa verde, radish & herbs

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)Contains nuts. Nuts: Venue says: contains nuts. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • Corn & Zucchini Fritters$32

    Three fritters with smoked salmon, fennel & herb slaw, citrus crème fraîche

    Likely dairy, fish (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creme fraiche): likely contains dairy. 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 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • Deluxe Breaky Burger$29

    Double bacon, double egg, hash brown, cheese, spinach, onion relish, chipotle BBQ sauce

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (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 cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • Eggs Benedict$28

    Sourdough, ham off the bone, baby spinach, poached eggs (2), hollandaise

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. 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, benedict): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • Green Goodness Bowl$32

    Sautéed green beans, broccolini, kale, baby spinach, quinoa, edamame, peas, smashed avocado, coconut labneh, nuts & seeds, lemon dressing

    Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)Contains nuts. Nuts: Venue says: contains nuts. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)Likely soy (our guess). Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists edamame): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • The Mexican Skillet$30

    Savoury mince & beans, two eggs baked in spiced tomato sauce, marinated feta, chilli, coriander & lime

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)Likely dairy, egg (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • Soup of the Day$22

    Served with toasted sourdough & cultured butter. Ask for today's offering when ordering

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough): 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. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • Southern Fried Chicken Burger$30

    Fried chicken, chipotle slaw, grilled pineapple, Frank's Red Hot sauce. Served with fries

    Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • Crisp Battered Flathead Fillets$38

    Served with chips, tartare sauce, lemon

    Free of dairy. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)Likely gluten, egg, fish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists battered): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tartare, battered): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flathead): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • The Bower Burger$32

    Angus beef patty, cheese, bacon, fried egg, beetroot, cos lettuce, tomato, onion relish, ketchup. Served with fries

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (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 cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, fried egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • Smoked Trout Pâté$28

    House made pickles, grilled sourdough, watercress salad

    Likely gluten, fish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists trout): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • Affogato$19

    Espresso, Frangelico & vanilla gelato (sub with Kahlúa or Baileys)

    Likely dairy, nuts (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists gelato): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • Toast: Sourdough, Soy & Linseed or Gluten Free$12

    Served with Pepe Saya butter (choice of preserve or spread)

    Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Checked by our reviewer: can be made gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.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 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • Banana Bread$16

    Plain or toasted

    Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • Deluxe Banana Bread$25

    Maple butterscotch, caramelised banana & vanilla gelato

    Likely gluten, dairy (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 gelato): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • Hash Brown$5

    Each

  • Truss Tomato$6
  • Cooked Spinach$5
  • Bacon$7

    Two rashers

  • Grilled Haloumi$6

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists haloumi): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • Smashed Avocado$5
  • Smoked Salmon$12

    Likely fish (our guess). Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

  • Tuscan Leaf Salad$14

    Citrus dressing

  • House Fries$16

    Sea salt, aioli, ketchup

    Likely egg (our guess). Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thebowermanly.com.au)

The menu’s own key: GF = Gluten Free · V = Vegetarian · Vg = Vegan · DF = Dairy Free · CN = Contains Nuts

Good to know

Café

  • Seats outsideOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: outdoor_seating=yes
  • Vegetarian dishes (10)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: 10 vegetarian dishes marked on the menu
  • Vegan dishes (4)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: 4 vegan dishes marked on the menu
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: Online booking link on the venue's site · source for Takes bookings
  • Beach viewvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: The Bower is a local's favourite, serving up some of the best coffee in Manly with arguably the best view of Shelly Beach. · source for Beach view

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

Facts

Facts
FactDetail
Address7 Marine Parade, Manly
AreaNorthern Beaches
KindCafé · Café & brunch · American & BBQ · Modern Australian
Phone+61 451 343 339
Websitethebowermanly.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating3.9 from 826 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from thebowermanly.com.au
Hours
  • Monday7am–3:30pm
  • Tuesday7am–3:30pm
  • Wednesday7am–3:30pm
  • Thursday7am–3:30pm
  • Friday7am–4:30pm
  • Saturday7am–4:30pm
  • Sunday7am–4:30pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

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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 Bower Manly

Does The Bower Manly have gluten-free options?

Yes: 2 dishes are gluten free as served, and 1 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 The Bower Manly coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Menu notes: 'Please advise of any allergies.' No cross-contact statements printed.”. 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 The Bower Manly?

Toast: Sourdough, Soy & Linseed or Gluten Free.

When is The Bower Manly open?

Monday: 7am–3:30pm. Tuesday: 7am–3:30pm. Wednesday: 7am–3:30pm. Thursday: 7am–3:30pm. Friday: 7am–4:30pm. Saturday: 7am–4:30pm. Sunday: 7am–4:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book The Bower Manly online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.thebowermanly.com.au/reservations-1

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