At The Grounds, we have a clear dedication to quality and a passion for produce. This is evident throughout this seasonally driven menu jam-packed

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1 At The Grounds, we have a clear dedication to quality and a passion for produce. This is evident throughout this seasonally driven menu jam-packed with original selections and created using the finest ingredients. From our rich, fragrant coffee and superb bakery delights to nourishing breakfast, brunch and lunch offerings, The Grounds team is devoted to pushing the boundaries of ingredients and reinventing the classics to deliver perfect flavour combinations that take your palate to amazing new places. This menu is bursting with rustic, wholesome food, borne of a paddock-to-plate philosophy. It has been created with love; to share with you our unrivalled passion for quality and to celebrate good food bringing people together under one roof. Welcome to our home. Welcome to The Grounds.

2 COFFEE ROASTERY seasonal blend (MILK COFFEE) filter coffee Latte Flat white cappuccino macchiato Piccolo OTHER DRINKS DECONSTRUCTED HOT CHOCOLATE Sm 4 Lrg 5 +50c extra shot single origin coffee (black coffee) All black Coffees are the grounds DECONSTRUCTED MOCHA.5 CHAI LATTE 6 ICY LATTE Seasonal brewed coffee with cold whipped milk AFFOGATO House-made tiramisu ice-cream with milk chocolate crust and espresso, finished with natural popping candy All our milk coffees are made from our Seasonal Blend roast. Coffee picked when the best fruit is in season and blended for consistency of flavor from crop to cup, so you can enjoy it every day. TAKE a Look at our Single Origin SPECIALS MENU for prices and what we've been roasting baristas favourites COFFEE Tasting Board For Two A selection of our Single Origin coffees using a variety of brewing methods. A unique sensory experience for the palate featuring the diversity of our Barista s favourite coffees of the day. DECONSTRUCTED ICED COFFEE House blend coffee shot, cold brewed coffee ice, sugar syrup with milk POUR OVER The pour over filter method results in an incredibly clean cup with superb clarity. Uses a Kalita 102 dripper and a gooseneck kettle to delicately pour over the coffee grounds AEROPRESS A unique hand-operated filter coffee. Using the inverted method, this process produces a clean & deliciously juicy coffee with a rounded body. The Aeropress offers a fresh take on filter coffee French Press This classic plunger delivers a brew full of body & flavour. Using a coarse grind and a long brew time, we can develop boldness & richness in the cup COLD DRIP An ancient Japanese method. Using the Oji cold drip tower, cold filtered water is set to drip over coffee grounds for eight hours to deliver a brew that s syrupy, rich in flavour and very low in acidity 15

3 hot drinks ORganic teas Pot of loose leaf tea 4 Chilled drinks ENGLISH BREAKFAST Blended from high quality single origin leaf, our unique breakfast tea sets a new standard in morning sipping. Bright, high-grown Ceylon, rich & malty Assam and complex Yunnan create this stimulating wake-up cup EARL GREY Our unique blend combines a feisty Assam leaf, Ceylon and Keemun, with essence of bergamot. Bright, citrus notes predominate to give a fresh take on an old classic ORGANIC CHAI This is the authentic recipe for Indian spiced tea, combining both ground and hand crushed whole spices with a robust Assam tea for strength and colour in milk. Warming, tantalising and highly addictive; the ultimate spiced chai LIMITED TEAS Ask our friendly staff to tee up some more refreshing tea time options PEPPERMINT Highest-grade peppermint leaves grown in the pristine organic gardens of Australia s very own country Victoria, with exceptional aromatic qualities. Cleansing, clearing and a digestive LEMONGRASS & GINGER Healing blend of calendula petals, lemongrass, mint and fennel seeds. A delicious, uplifting infusion to strengthen the constitution and restore balance. GUNPOWDER GREEN Gunpowder green tea, or Lo Chu Cha, is the most assertive green tea in the range. Slightly smoky with a full, stimulating flavour and lingering finish. A versatile all-day tea that complements spicy Asian flavours as well as Middle-Eastern sweets Passion fruit and kaffir lime Sweet and exciting combo of these tropical tastes Blueberry and mint Packed with antioxidants and fresh mint pomegranate POP Refreshing pomegranate, molasses and soda Coca-Cola/Diet Coke 4 Ginger beer 6 Hillbilly sparkling apple SHAKES RED VELVET JUST LIKE THE CAKE BUT A SHAKE! Super chocolate & hazelnut KIDS DRINKS Fresh OJ 6 Choccy & 6.5 hazelnut shake The chocciest, hazelnuttiest shake in town FRESHLY SQUEEZED JUICES BEET TO A PULP Carrots, Golden beets and Valencian oranges Einstein s formula Green apples, cucumber, celery, kale, ginger, broccoli and lemon tropic THUNDER Pineapple, watermelon and passion fruit Straight up oj.5 SMOOTHIES ORANGE & Papaya An exciting combo of fruity classics Coco Berry (df ) Enlivening mix of berries, coconut water and frozen coconut yoghurt.5.5 RISE N SHINE.5 Mixed berries with vanilla yoghurt and our Grounds homemade granola The BIG Banana Here since the beginning and here to stay!.5 Add protein powder 2

4 Breakfast UNTIL 11:45AM On the light side SUBSTANTIAL EATS OUR SIGNATURE AVOCADO (add poached eggs ) Avocado, heirloom tomato, feta, pomegranate, za atar, with The Grounds sourdough 1 The Grounds Big brekkie Serrano ham, smoked tomatoes, baby peppers, chorizo, roast pumpkin, avocado, poached eggs, labne and sourdough toast EGGS ON TOAST Two eggs; poached, scrambled or fried with The Grounds signature bread TOAST FROM THE GROUNDS BAKERY Toasted and served with The Grounds seasonal jams Toasted belgium waffles With blackberry & apple compote and cinnamon mascarpone Caramelised French toast Fresh buffalo curd, star anise poached pear and salted pecans CHEF S BREKKIE PAN (gf ) Winter vegetables hash, slow cooked duck, duck sausage, a hens egg and sweet onion relish THE GROUNDS jaffle Toasted sourdough, fontina cheese, smoked wagyu beef, fried egg and tomato relish King crab omelette (gf ) Freshly shelled crab meat, free range eggs and crème fraîche with a zucchini & herb salad 1 mixed grain porridge (df on request) With rhubarb, toasted macadamia, Manuka honey and ricotta WINTER DRIED fruit SALAD (df ) Earl grey marinated figs, dates and other dried fruit with marmalade, crunchy granola and sheep s yoghurt House smoked salmon ON brioche Charred kale and a soft cooked egg with hollandaise GROUNDS BREKKIE BOWL (df ) Avocado, potato, pickled beans, sprouted seeds, torn herbs, pearl cous cous, broken egg and toasted nuts BREAKFAST BURGER Bacon, fried egg, avocado, lettuce, cheese, tomato relish and smoky mayo on a brioche bun with a side of polenta chips 1 1 EXTRAS SOURDOUGH TOAST FROM OUR BAKERY (1 piece) Streaky bacon, maple syrup soft poached egg (each) POLENTA CHIPS Herbed field mushrooms hazelnut crumb HALF A FRESH AVOCADO house-made CHIPOTLE BAKED BEANS Our eggs come from happy birds that are FREE of hormones FREE of antibiotics FREE from the cage!

5 Brunch / lunch Lunch FROM PM OUR SIGNATURE AVOCADO Avocado, heirloom tomato, feta, pomegranate, za atar, with The Grounds sourdough 1 Cornflake chicken burger Cornflake crumbed fillet, sheep s yoghurt, piquilos salsa and cos, served with cabbage & parmesan slaw BREAKFAST BURGER Bacon, fried egg, avocado, lettuce, cheese, tomato relish and smoky mayo on a brioche bun with a side of polenta chips 1 THE GROUNDS SKILLET PIE Braised short ribs & beef cheeks in a rich gravy and puff pastry King crab omelette (gf ) Freshly shelled crab meat, free range eggs and crème fraîche with a zucchini & herb salad seafood Orecchiette Orecchiette pasta with pipis, prawns, roasted tomatoes and baby herbs 21 Smoked mackerel tart With a soft boiled egg, a salad of apple, frisee & capers and lemon hollandaise The Grounds Big brekkie Serrano ham, smoked tomatoes, baby peppers, chorizo, roast pumpkin, avocado, poached eggs, labne and sourdough toast House smoked salmon ON brioche With charred kale, a soft cooked egg and hollandaise smoked lamb baguette Lamb shoulder with labne, zaatar, roasted chick peas, cucumber and mint THE GROUND BURGER Ground beef brisket, cheese, lettuce, dill cornichon and mayo on a toasted brioche bun, served with crunchy battered chips healthy BOWLS quinoa & heirloom beet SALAD (df ) Black and white quinoa, heirloom beets, green apple, roasted cauliflower, toasted hazelnuts and sheep s curd sweet potato & halloumi (gf ) Caramelised sweet potato, red kale, burnt onions, winter melon, fermented garlic, manuka honey & seeds GROUNDS BREKKIE BOWL Avocado, potato, pickled beans, sprouted seeds, torn herbs, pearl cous cous, broken egg and toasted nuts add shredded poached chicken or flaked house smoked salmon 5.0 BRUNCH & LUNCH EXTRAS little ones From pm crunchy battered chips with chilli aioli Mixed leaf salad lemon vinaigrette crispy polenta chips 6 POACHED FREE RANGE EGG (each) 3 Sourdough toast from the bakery (1 piece ) 3 parmesan & cabbage slaw Orecchiette PASTA With tomato, peas and parmesan KIDS CHEESEBURGER Mini beef burger with cheese, tomato sauce & mayo on a brioche bun and served with crunchy chippies crumbed kingfish With crunchy chippies and tartare sauce

6 the goods EAT HERE OR TAKE HOME TO THE FAMILY patisserie BAKERY any loaf for 6 or two FOR 10 CAKES and TARTS all ASH WHITE SOURDOUGH Everybody s favourite white sourdough! With exceptional character & complexity, this sourdough has been left to rise for over 1 hours to allow flavour development BAMBOO CHARCOAL LOAF An innovation of the European sourdough. Bamboo charcoal has been added to this family favourite to give its distinctive jet black appearance OLIVE & ROSEMARY Plump with olives, smooth & round, with rosemary that is picked from The Grounds garden every day. Freshness at its best FIG & WALNUT The ultimate combination of chewy & light. With 20 hours of prep time per loaf, this fave is loaded with sweet figs and contrasted by the crunch of Californian walnuts The Grounds grocer LENTIL DU PUY A versatile loaf, packed with French du puy lentils, yellow mung beans and red lentils. With a thick blonde crust and light crumb, this bread has a warm, earthy flavour PIGEON SEED An aromatic loaf with distinctive & refreshing flavour, hits from fennel. Closely related to the soy bean, pigeon pea gives this fragrant loaf a great dimension WHOLEMEAL BREAD Baked with our own blend of organic wheat flour & wholemeal flour, this low-gi loaf is sturdy in flavour with a chewy dough and tangy undertones Strawberry Tartlet Shortbread base with vanilla custard and fresh strawberries Mixed Fruit Tartlet Shortcrust base with vanilla custard and mixed fresh fruit Lime & Meringue Tartlet Lime crèmeux and shortbread base with Italian meringue Salted Caramel & Chocolate Tartlet Short pastry, salted caramel with milk chocolate ganache Pistachio, olive OIL & polenta cake (gf ) Pistachio, olive oil & polenta gluten free cake with strawberry confit Passionfruit cheesecake (gf ) Polenta & lemon biscuit with passionfruit cream cheese, passionfruit coulis PASTRY TRAY 1 Try three of our all time favourites Royal Cake Hazelnut dacquoise with crunchy almond base and milk chocolate mousse MILLEFEUILLE Vanilla cream sandwich between layers of puff pastry Croquembouche Profiteroles filled with vanilla custard and coated with toffee Amandine Tart Biscuit base with almond cream and fresh seasonal fruit Chocolate brownie Dark chocolate brownie with toasted walnuts, peanuts and dark chocolate ganache TAKE A BOX HOME (OR TRY NOW) for HOUSE-MADE SEASONAL FRUIT Jam (Small/Large) 6.5 / Seasonal Blend Coffee A rich, full flavoured & versatile blend suited to all espresso based applications Single Origin coffee (Filter/Espresso) Carefully selected seasonal varieties, well suited to black coffees 14 MARKET PRICE Grounds gluten free granola 1 Grounds lightly toasted granola 15 PASTries Croissant Chocolate Croissant Almond Croissant Custard filled danish (Seasonal fruits) Brioche (Plain, custard, custard & fruit) Pastry Snails (Cinnamon, plain, hazelnut) Cookies all 5