Chef’s Kiss

Tropicana Cafe

Café · Café & brunchDarlinghurst

No dishes marked gluten free11 can be made gluten free on request

73 dishesmenu read 1 Novtropicanacaffe.com

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What the menu saysGluten-free bread is available as a $2 add-on for breakfast and panini. No other coeliac or gluten-free statement is printed.
  • Gluten-free bread is available as a $2 add-on for breakfast and panini. No other coeliac or gluten-free statement is printed.
  • Please advise staff of any allergies or dietary requirements before ordering. For dietary requirements, allergens or group bookings, call (02) 8960 3475.

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

Breakfast

Served until 12pm Monday to Friday, 3pm Saturday and Sunday
  • Toast$8

    Choice of bread, two slices with butter and one condiment: strawberry jam, Vegemite, peanut butter, orange marmalade, honey or ricotta.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Bacon & Egg Roll$10

    Bacon, fried egg, BBQ sauce, milk bun.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Smashed Avocado$22

    Toasted sourdough, avocado, tomato, two poached eggs, feta, balsamic glaze.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Mega Breakfast$30

    Two eggs, bacon, hash brown, sausage, mushroom, avocado, grilled tomato, sourdough.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg (our guess)

  • Eggs Benedict$22

    Two poached eggs, hollandaise, croissant, with your choice of bacon or ham.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon$28

    Two poached eggs, hollandaise, croissant, smoked salmon.

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

  • Tropicana Classic$22

    Three eggs (fried, scrambled or poached), tomato, sourdough, with your choice of sausage or bacon.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg (our guess)

  • Tropicana Classic with Salmon$28

    Three eggs, tomato, sourdough, smoked salmon.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg, fish (our guess)

  • Omelette$22

    Ham, mushroom, spinach, tasty cheese, tomato, grilled onion, sourdough.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Hotcake Stack$22

    Three hotcakes, berry-honeycomb butter, caramelised banana, mixed berries, maple syrup.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • 3 Grain Porridge$18

    Rolled oats, chia seeds, linseed, berry compôte, seasonal fruit, coconut flakes. Add whey protein, $3.

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Granola$18

    Seasonal fruit, granola, yoghurt, honey.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

Lunch & Dinner

From midday. Panini until 3pm, 7 days. Pasta all day. Pizza every night.
  • Zuppa del Giorno$18

    Soup of the day, sourdough.

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Tuna Crudo$26

    Fennel, citrus dressing, capers, herb salad, Aleppo pepper.

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Vongole$32

    Spaghetti, vongole, parsley, lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil.

    Likely gluten, shellfish (our guess)

  • Risotto Pollo$32

    Chicken, peas, mushrooms, arborio rice.

  • Pesce del Giorno$42

    Barramundi, fennel and radicchio salad, grapefruit, orange, mint, chives, pinot grigio dressing.

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Controfiletto$42

    Grilled Angus beef sirloin 300g, MS 2+, fries, veal jus, crispy leek.

  • Trop Burger$28

    150g Angus beef patty, caramelised onion, gruyère, bacon, house sauce, chips.

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Bread & Oil$8

    Sourdough, extra virgin olive oil.

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Garlic Bread$10

    Toasted focaccia, garlic butter.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Bruschetta$20

    Two pieces. Tomato, basil pesto, feta, olives, toasted sourdough.

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Rockmelon & Stracciatella$22

    Coppa, mint, Aleppo pepper. Add sourdough, $5.

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Calamari Fritti$25

    Salt and pepper calamari, lemon, tartare.

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • King Prawns$26

    Grilled king prawns, chilli garlic butter.

    Likely dairy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Aglio e Olio$22

    Spaghetti, garlic, chilli, extra virgin olive oil. Add king prawns, $9.

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Pumpkin & Parmesan Ravioli$25

    Ravioli filled with pumpkin and parmesan, amaretti, brown butter, verjuice, crispy sage.

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Bolognese$25

    Spaghetti, beef and pork mince ragù, parmesan, basil.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Duck Mafaldine$28

    Mafaldine, duck ragù, lemon thyme, Swiss brown mushroom, orange gremolata, pecorino.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Beef Shin Rigatoni$34

    Rigatoni, beef shin ragù, stracciatella, basil.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Pasta con Gamberi$34

    Mafaldine, king prawns, chilli, garlic, white wine, napolitana.

    Likely gluten, shellfish (our guess)

  • Lasagne$28

    Braised beef and pork ragù, napolitana, béchamel, parmesan, basil.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Tropicana Pizza$29

    Prosciutto San Daniele, San Marzano tomato, mushrooms, fior di latte, sour crema.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Diavola$27

    Sopressa salami, fior di latte, Calabrian chilli, San Marzano tomato.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Capricciosa$26

    Olives, artichoke, San Marzano tomato, ham, mushrooms, fior di latte.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Gamberi Pizza$29

    King prawns, fior di latte, Calabrian chilli, rocket, cherry tomato, confit garlic, extra virgin olive oil.

    Likely gluten, dairy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Funghi Tartufo$28

    Mushrooms, truffle oil, fior di latte, parmesan.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Fish & Chips$28

    Beer-battered fish, chips, salad, tartare, lemon.

    Likely gluten, fish (our guess)

  • Chicken Schnitzel$32

    Crumbed chicken breast, chips, Tropicana slaw, mushroom sauce.

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Melanzana$27

    Layers of fried eggplant, basil, tomato sugo, parmesan, mozzarella, toasted sourdough.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Veal Scaloppine$42

    With one side and your choice of sauce: Limone (lemon, white wine, herbs), Pizzaiola (capers, sugo, oregano, olives) or Funghi (mushrooms, c

  • Pollo Panini$20

    Grilled chicken, tasty cheese, avocado, mayo, cos lettuce.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Romana$20

    Prosciutto, basil pesto, avocado, rocket, provolone.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Schnitzel Panini$22

    Chicken schnitzel, cos lettuce, tomato, tasty cheese, caesar mayo.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • The Lot$22

    Salami, ham, antipasto, cos lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion, tasty cheese.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Braccio di Ferro$20

    Ham, provolone, spinach, boiled egg, house mayo.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Vegetarian Panini$19

    Tomato, red onion, cucumber, antipasto, tasty cheese, cos lettuce.

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Puccia$22

    Baked in house to a traditional recipe from Puglia. Mortadella, stracciatella, pecorino crema, rocket, chopped pistachio.

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Chicken Salad$20

    Grilled chicken, potato wedges, tomato, grilled eggplant, avocado, cos lettuce, vinaigrette, house mayo. Small $20, large $25.

    Likely egg (our guess)

  • Tropicana Salad$20

    Tuna, cos lettuce, rocket, tomato, boiled egg, grilled capsicum, sundried tomato, Tropicana dressing.

    Likely egg, fish (our guess)

  • Chicken Caesar Salad$20

    Grilled chicken, cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, grated parmesan, house caesar dressing.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Summer Salad$20

    Bocconcini, boiled egg, tomato, avocado, red onion, walnuts, cos lettuce, rocket, Tropicana dressing.

    Likely dairy, nuts, egg (our guess)

  • Greek Salad$20

    Olives, feta, tomato, cucumber, red onion, rocket, capsicum, cos lettuce, vinaigrette.

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Pear & Rocket Salad$18

    Rocket, pear, shaved parmesan, balsamic.

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Side Salad$8
  • Tropicana Slaw$8
  • Chips$12
  • Mashed Potato$12
  • Broccolini$12

    Chilli almond dressing.

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Potato Wedges$14

Kids

  • Cheese Melt$6

    Toasted white bread, tasty cheese.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Kids Breakfast$13

    Bacon, egg, hash brown, toast.

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Hotcake (Kids)$10

    Maple syrup.

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Kids Pasta$12

    Bolognese, Napoletana, or butter-parmesan.

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Pizzetta$15

    Tomato sugo, mozzarella, ham.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Kids Schnitzel$15

    Chicken schnitzel. Served with chips or salad.

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Battered Fish (Kids)$15

    Served with chips or salad.

    Likely gluten, egg, fish (our guess)

  • Ice Cream (Kids)$9

    Two scoops vanilla, chocolate sauce, whipped cream and sprinkles.

    Likely dairy (our guess)

Cakes & Pastries (Counter)

Made fresh every day
  • Cakes, Pastries & Slices

    Cakes by the slice, Italian pastries, biscotti, cantucci, vanilla slice, tiramisu, and whatever else the kitchen has set out that morning. M

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

Bar Snacks

  • Mixed Olives$8
  • Arancini$15

    Mushroom.

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Prosciutto Snack$15

    Stracciatella, guindilla peppers.

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Anchovies$12

    Roasted capsicum.

    Likely fish (our guess)

Drinks

  • Bambini Milkshake$6

    Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, banana or caramel.

  • Babycino$2.50
  • Espresso$4
  • Latte$4.50
  • Piccolo$4.50
  • Macchiato$4.50
  • Flat White$4.50
  • Cappuccino$4.50
  • Long Black$5.50
  • Chai Latte$5.50
  • Hot Chocolate$5.50
  • Mocha$5.50
  • Matcha Latte$7
  • Affogato$8
  • Iced Latte$6.50
  • Iced Long Black$6.50
  • Iced Coffee$9.50
  • Iced Chocolate$9.50
  • Tea$4.50

    English breakfast, Earl Grey, green, peppermint or chamomile.

  • Açaí$12

    Açaí berries, banana, guarana, cane sugar.

  • Matcha$13

    Matcha, coconut, mango, yoghurt.

  • Mango$13

    Mango, banana, yoghurt, milk.

  • Banana$13

    Banana, honey, yoghurt, milk.

  • Mixed Berry$13

    Mixed berries, banana, yoghurt, milk.

  • Sunrise$12

    Strawberry, kiwi, pineapple, mango.

  • Green$12

    Spinach, pear, apple, pineapple, banana.

  • Tropical$12

    Pineapple, passionfruit, mango.

  • Milkshake$10

    Chocolate, vanilla or caramel.

  • Fresh Squeezed OJ$6

    Small/Large

  • Apple$6
  • Coca-Cola, Coke Zero or Lemonade$4.50
  • Lemon, Lime & Bitters$8
  • Crodino$8
  • San Pellegrino$6

    Limonata, Aranciata Rossa, Melograno & Arancia, Chinotto or Bitter Citrus.

  • Sparkling or Acqua Panna$5

    250ml/750ml

  • Aperol Spritz$18

    Aperol, prosecco, soda.

  • Trop Americano$18

    Campari, rosso vermouth, sparkling blood orange.

  • Garibaldi$16

    Campari, orange juice.

  • Italian Dirty Martini$22

    Vodka, olive brine, vermouth, grapefruit bitters

  • Old Fashioned$18

    Wild Turkey bourbon, bitters.

  • Caffe Tropical$22

    Bacardi oro, mr black, pineapple, almond

  • N8 Spritz$20

    Campari, Skyy vodka, sparkling grapefruit, prosecco.

  • Jasmine Negroni$22

    Gin, martini bitter, dry vermouth

  • Gin & Tonic$15

    Bulldog dry gin, tonic.

  • Maybe Margarita$22

    Tequila, peloton de la muerte mezcal, passionfruit, mango

  • Averna$12

    Amaro, served neat or over ice.

  • Montenegro$12

    Amaro, served neat or over ice.

  • Braulio$12

    Amaro, served neat or over ice.

  • Birra Moretti on Tap$10
  • Stella Artois$11
  • Corona$11
  • Crown Lager$10
  • James Boag's$10
  • Cascade Light$9
  • Trop Chardonnay$12

    Glass 150ml / bottle 750ml

  • Trop Sauvignon Blanc$12

    Glass 150ml / bottle 750ml

  • Trop Rosé$12

    Glass 150ml / bottle 750ml

  • Trop Cabernet Sauvignon$12

    Glass 150ml / bottle 750ml

  • Trop Pinot Noir$12

    Glass 150ml / bottle 750ml

  • Trop Dolcetto$12

    Glass 150ml / bottle 750ml

  • Trop Prosecco$10

    Glass 150ml / bottle 750ml

  • Dinamo Trebbiano 2021$13

    1 litre. Organic Trebbiano, minimal intervention. Fresh citrus, orchard fruit, lightly textured savoury edge.

  • Fonte della Vigna Pinot Grigio ’23$13

    Friuli. Fresh, clean style; crisp pear, citrus zest and delicate floral notes.

  • Sassara Bardolino Chiaretto ’20$14

    Veneto, native varieties. Bright red berries, citrus zest, subtle herbal freshness.

  • Journeys End Shiraz 2018$13

    McLaren Vale, oak matured. Rich dark berries, plum and spice, smooth full-bodied finish.

  • Marina Palusci Senzaniente Montepulciano 2020$14

    Organically farmed in Abruzzo, minimal intervention. Dark cherry, plum, touch of coffee, soft earthy notes.

  • Carpavo Sangiovese 2024$16

    Tuscan, stainless steel aged. Bright cherry, red berry fruit, subtle herbal notes.

  • Ceppaiolo Ceppa Bianco$90

    Blend of indigenous Umbrian grapes incl. trebbiano and malvasia. Bright citrus, ripe orchard fruit, rustic and textured.

The menu’s own key: (A) and (I) are printed against some dishes; no key is printed on the menu.

Good to know

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

Facts

FactDetail
AddressDarlinghurst, NSW
AreaSydney City & Inner East
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Websitetropicanacaffe.com
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from tropicanacaffe.com
Drinks list68 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
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 Tropicana Cafe

Does Tropicana Cafe have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 11 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 Tropicana Cafe coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Gluten-free bread is available as a $2 add-on for breakfast and panini.”. 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 Tropicana Cafe?

Toast (GF bread +$2); Smashed Avocado (GF bread +$2); Mega Breakfast (GF bread +$2); Tropicana Classic (GF bread +$2); Tropicana Classic with Salmon (GF bread +$2); Omelette (GF bread +$2).

Can I book Tropicana Cafe online?

Yes, through OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com.au/widget/reservation/mural?restaurantIds=278660&type=standard&isDarkMode=false&isIframe=true&domain=comau&lang=en-AU&isNewTab=true&otSource=Restaurant+website&font=arial&otLogo=subtle&primaryColor=F4EFE3&primaryFontColor=1F1D1A&buttonColor=E32218&buttonFontColor=FFFFFF&theme=standard

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