Chef’s Kiss

The Brooks Cafe

Café · Café & brunchLidcombe4.6 (255 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

38 dishesmenu read 3 Novthebrookscafe.com.au

Always confirm with staff

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What the menu saysMenu lists 'GF options' as an add-on for $2, without saying which dishes it applies to.
  • Menu lists 'GF options' as an add-on for $2, without saying which dishes it applies to.
  • Please inform staff of any dietary or allergies.

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

All day brunch menu

Kitchen closes at 2PM
  • Sourdough$6

    2 slices of White/Rye/Soy linseed serve with butter and choice of condiment (jam, vegemite, nutella, peanut butter)

    Likely gluten, dairy, soy (our guess)

  • Croissant$6.50

    Toasted croissant serve with jam & butter. Add ham&cheese (+3), tomato (+1.5)

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Banana Bread$6.50

    Toasted banana bread with butter

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Ham & Cheese Toastie$9

    2 slices of White/Rye/Soy linseed sourdough with Ham & Swiss cheese. Add tomato (+1.5)

    Likely gluten, dairy, soy (our guess)

  • Eggs on Toast$12

    2 slices of sourdough with choice of your eggs (poached, scrambled or fried)

    VegetarianLikely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • B&E Roll$14

    Bacon & fried egg, mixed salad served on soft milk bun with choice of sauce (tomato/BBQ/aioli/chilli aioli)

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Chicken Brekky Burger$16

    House made chicken patty, fried egg, Swiss cheese, caramelised onion, aioli on soft milk bun

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Granola Bowl$16

    House-made granola, served with Greek yogurt, seasonal fruits, shredded coconut, honey

    VegetarianLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Mushroom Toastie$15

    Creamy sautéed mushroom on rye bread, Swiss cheese, chilli aioli, parmesan

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Creamy Mushrooms$22

    Serve with slice of sourdough, sautéed mix mushrooms, fried enoki, poached eggs, parmesan

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Chilli Scramble$21

    Sourdough, tornado scramble, sautéed mix mushrooms, house made chilli oil (on the side), parmesan

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Brooks Big Brekky$26

    Choice of eggs (poached, scrambled or fried), bacon, chorizo, sautéed mushroom, hash brown, roasted tomato, slice of sourdough

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Veggie Big Brekky$24

    Choice of eggs (poached, scrambled or fried), sautéed mushroom, guacamole, roasted tomato, halloumi, hash brown, slice of sourdough

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Zucchini Corn Fritters$23

    Serve with tomato relish, guacamole, poached egg, crispy carrot, cherry tomato, radish. Add cured salmon (+5)

    VegetarianLikely egg, fish (our guess)

  • Benny on You$21

    Sourdough, spinach, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, choice of hash brown or halloumi or bacon (+2) or chorizo (+2) or cured salmon (+5)

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

  • The Brooksmash$22

    Sourdough, guacamole, radish, fried lotus, cherry tomatoes, pomegranate, dukkha, feta cheese, poached eggs

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Authentic Pandan Waffle$23

    House-made pandan waffle served with seasonal fruits, shredded coconut, creamy kaya, side of maple syrup

    VegetarianLikely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • French Toast$23

    Brioche French toast with kaya mascarpone, seasonal fruits and maple syrup

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Acai Bowl$22

    Acai blended with frozen fruits served with house made granola, seasonal fruits, shredded coconut, peanut butter

    VeganLikely nuts (our guess)

  • Chilli Prawn Pasta$26

    Fresh egg linguine tossed in special chilli oil sauce with prawns, cherry tomatoes, parsley, crunchy panko, parmesan

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

  • Chicken & Mushroom Linguine$26

    Fresh egg linguine with signature sautéed creamy mushrooms, grilled chicken, fresh parsley, crunchy panko

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Steak Sandwich$28

    Wagyu sirloin steak with caramelised onion, garlic aioli, crispy fried shallots, fresh tomato slices, and mixed salad in focaccia bread. Ser

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Pastrami Sandwich$24

    Beef pastrami, sauerkraut, cheddar cheese, Brooks special pastrami mayo. Served with side of chips

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Chick-A-Foca$24

    Grilled chicken, mixed salad, avocado, tomato, Swiss cheese & aioli on toasted focaccia. Served with a side of chips

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Brooks Wagyu Burger$23

    Wagyu beef patty, cheddar cheese, fresh tomato, coral lettuce, and Brooks' special burger sauce in a soft milk bun. Served with a side of ch

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Prawn Burger$25

    House made crunch prawn patty, coral lettuce with special tartar sauce, side chips

    Likely gluten, egg, shellfish (our guess)

  • Teriyaki Chicken Burger$23

    Crispy chicken breast, house made teriyaki sauce, slaw, aioli, fried egg, cheddar cheese, serve with side chips

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

  • Teriyaki Bowl$24

    Crispy fried chicken breast, house made teriyaki sauce, brown rice, sliced radish, guacamole, slaw dressing and furikake. Available with gri

    Likely gluten, soy (our guess)

  • Poke-a-Bowl (Prawn or Salmon)$26

    Choice of grilled prawn or house-cured salmon with brown rice, guacamole, cherry tomato, seaweed salad, radish, edamame, corn, slaw, sesame

    Likely soy, sesame, shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Chicken Caesar Salad$23

    Grilled chicken, coral lettuce, crispy bacon, crouton, parmesan, poached egg with Caesar dressing

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

  • Fish & Chips$22

    Hoki fish & chips served with house made special tartar sauce

    Likely gluten, egg, fish (our guess)

  • Cheese Burger Spring Roll$11

    Wagyu cheese burger in spring roll (2) served with special burger sauce

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

Kids menu (The Brooks Kids, 12 years and under)

  • Cheesy Kid$12

    Wagyu beef patty, cheddar cheese, tomato sauce on milk bun

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Jurassic Park Meal$8

    Dino nuggets, chips, and tomato sauce

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Strong Kid$9

    Slice of sourdough, slice of bacon, and choice of 1 egg

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Happy Kid$8

    Granola, yogurt, strawberries

    Likely dairy (our guess)

Brooks Special Deal

Monday to Friday only; Breakfast Deal 7AM–11AM, Lunch Deal 11AM–2PM
  • Brekky Wrap + Free Coffee$15

    Slice of bacon, hash brown, fried egg with choice of sauce (BBQ, tomato, aioli, chilli aioli)

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Grilled Chicken Wrap + Free Coffee$22

    Grilled chicken, guacamole, mixed salad, sliced tomatoes, Swiss cheese, choice of sauce (BBQ, tomato, aioli, chilli aioli) with side chips

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

Coffee & Tea / Cold Drinks

  • Espresso$4
  • Macchiato | Piccolo$4.50
  • Coffee$4.90

    Long black, Latte, Flat white, Cappuccino, Hot chocolate, Chai latte

  • Mocha$5.60
  • Matcha Latte$6
  • Tea$6

    English breakfast, Earl grey, Sencha green, peppermint, Lemongrass ginger, Chamomile, Chai

  • Sticky Chai$8

    Sticky chai brewed with steamed milk serve with honey

  • Babyccino / Puppuccino$3
  • Iced Long Black$7
  • Iced Latte$7.50
  • Iced Coffee$9.50

    2 shots of coffee, milk, ice cubes, ice cream and whipped cream

  • Coffee Frappe$9.50

    2 shots of coffee, milk, blended with ice cubes, ice cream, served with whipped cream on top

  • Cold Brew$8

    Black cold brew serve in tall glass

  • Creamy Cold Brew$8

    Cold brew with vanilla-flavoured hand whipped cream, served in short glass

  • Creamy Saigon$9.50

    Vietnamese style iced coffee with vanilla cream on top

  • Tiramisu Latte$10

    Iced latte with double ristretto, special mascarpone cream on top serve with lady finger biscuit

  • Iced Chocolate$8.50

    Drinking chocolate, milk, ice cubes, ice cream and whipped cream

  • Iced Chocolate Latte$7

    Drinking chocolate, milk, ice cubes

  • Iced Chai Latte$7.50

    Chai powder, milk, ice cubes

  • The Old School Milkshake$8

    Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla or Caramel; flavoured sauce, milk blended with ice cream, whipped cream, sprinkles, maraschino cherry

  • Kids Milkshake$6

    Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla or Caramel; flavoured sauce, milk blended with ice cream, whipped cream, sprinkles

  • Smoothie (Mixed Berry or Mango)$10

    Frozen fruits blended with ice cream, yogurt, honey, ice cubes

  • Acai Smoothie$11

    Acai, mixed berry, banana, mango juice, honey

  • Mango Passion Crush$9

    Mango juice, mango, passionfruit puree blended with ice

  • Lychee Iced Tea$9

    Lychee-flavoured iced tea, lightly brewed with Earl grey

  • Brooks Ade (Yuzu or Passion Fruits)$9

    Fruit puree with iced sparkling water

  • Frappe (Chocolate, Chai or Oreo)$9

    Choc syrup/chai syrup/oreo, milk, blended with ice cubes & ice cream, whipped cream on top

  • Strawberry Cloud$11

    House made strawberry puree, coconut water, vanilla cream

  • Iced Matcha Latte$8.50

    Matcha powder, milk, ice cubes

  • Crushed Ice Matcha$9.50

    Matcha powder, milk, blended with ice cubes

  • Strawberry Matcha Latte$11

    House made strawberry purée, milk, matcha powder, ice cubes

  • Matcha Cloud$11

    Iced coconut water topped with matcha foam

  • Matcha Frappe$10.50

    Matcha powder, milk, blended with ice cubes, ice cream, whipped cream

  • Soft Drinks and Bottled Cold-Pressed Juices

    A variety available in the cold drink fridge

The menu’s own key: HO Halal Option · V Vegetarian · VG Vegan · Spicy (chilli icon) · HO Halal Option V Vegetarian VG Vegan

Good to know

Café

  • Venue says dog friendlyvenue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Kids welcome (4)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026 · source
  • Has a kids menu (4)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026 · source
  • Vegetarian dishes (11)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026 · source
  • Vegan dishes (1)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 3 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
AddressShop 3/17 Brooks Cct, Lidcombe NSW 2141, Australia
AreaCanterbury-Bankstown
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+61 2 8765 8335
Websitethebrookscafe.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.6 from 255 reviews
Menu read3 Nov 2026 from thebrookscafe.com.au
Drinks list34 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours
  • Monday7am–3pm
  • Tuesday7am–3pm
  • Wednesday7am–3pm
  • Thursday7am–3pm
  • Friday7am–3pm
  • Saturday8am–3pm
  • Sunday8am–3pm
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 The Brooks Cafe

Does The Brooks Cafe have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 3 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Brooks Cafe coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Menu lists 'GF options' as an add-on for $2, without saying which dishes it applies to.”. 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 Brooks Cafe open?

Monday: 7am–3pm. Tuesday: 7am–3pm. Wednesday: 7am–3pm. Thursday: 7am–3pm. Friday: 7am–3pm. Saturday: 8am–3pm. Sunday: 8am–3pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book The Brooks Cafe online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.thebrookscafe.com.au/reservations

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