Our Menu

Our food is extensive - brunch, lunch, salads, pies, sandwiches.  It's nutritious and fresh and made on our premises by our talented staff.  Whether you choose to dine in, or grab takeaway, we have you covered.   

Coffee beans are roasted by Little Marionette. We make our own chai.  It is preservative free, has 7 spices, and organic first flush black tea, sourced from the Assam region of India. 

We also make our own bircher muesli, granola, iced tea, fresh juices and almond milk.

Breakfast

BURNT EGGPLANT & Avocado on Toast (VGN) | 24
Ryde toast with burnt eggplant purée, sliced avocado, pickled beet, herbs salad, zaatar oil
Add poached egg 4
Add halloumi 6

APPLE, ORANGE, FIG & ALMOND BIRCHER (V)(GF)| 26

Dried apple fig and orange, raisins, almond, spices, soaked in apple juice and yoghurt served with fresh fruit & honey

PEAR, PASSIONFRUIT & RICOTTA FRENCH TOAST (V) | 29

Whipped ricotta, poached pear, passionfruit, rhubarb compote, fresh berries, almond crumble

Add bacon 6

AMPERSAND BREAKFAST BOWL (V) | 25

Burnt fig & almond bircher,  berry & apple crumble, coconut & chai spiced Sticky rice, yoghurt & fruits

Add coconut yoghurt 2

HERBED MUSHROOMS ON TOAST (V) | 27

Sautéed seasonal mushrooms, almond pesto, whipped ricotta, semi-dried tomato, baby spinach, poached egg

Add bacon, avocado, halloumi 6
Add smoked salmon 8

COCONUT, BERRY & CHAI SPICED BLACK STICKY RICE (GF, VGN) | 27

Coconut yoghurt, berry compote, caramelised banana, citrus, toasted hazelnuts

TURKISH INSPIRED LABNEH EGGS (V) | 28

Poached eggs, fire roast peppers, bursting cherry tomatoes, sumac & cumin spiked labneh, caramelised paprika butter, dukkha, sourdough

Add bacon, halloumi or avocado 6

Add smoked salmon 8

BREAKFAST YOUR WAY (V) | 16 

2 eggs – poached, fried, scrambled – sourdough

SIDES
Gluten free toast 3
Extra egg/toast 4
Fresh or roast tomato 4
Avocado, bacon, haloumi, feta, whipped ricotta, sautéed spinach, sautéed mushrooms 6
Add smoked salmon or beef brisket 8


SMOKEY HOUSE BAKED BEANS (V) | 28

House-made baked bean ragu, greens, feta, poached eggs & sourdough

Add bacon, haloumi or avocado 6

Add beef brisket 8

SALSA VERDE EGGS & AVO (V) | 25

Poached eggs, avocado, salsa verde, parmesan, lemon, sourdough
Add bacon or halloumi 6
Add smoked salmon 8


AMPERSAND’S BENEDICT MENU (V)
Two poached eggs, hollandaise, spinach, sourdough 20
Add grilled bacon or seasonal mushrooms 6
Add smoked salmon or braised beef brisket 8

FARMHOUSE OMELETTE (V) | 25
Scrambled eggs, folded with field mushroom, tomato, caramelised onions, served with sourdough
Add grilled bacon or seasonal mushrooms 6

Extras

Egg, toast, fresh or roast tomato 4
Avocado, bacon, halloumi, feta, whipped ricotta, sautéed spinach, sautéed mushrooms 6
Tasmanian smoked salmon or pulled BBQ beef brisket 8

Lunch

SLOW COOKED BEEF CHEEK PAPPARDELLE | 28

Slow cooked beef cheek, red wine and tomato ragu, pappardelle pasta, gremolata, parmesan


FALAFEL NOURISHING GRAINS & GREENS (VGN, GF) | 26

Sautéed kale, zucchini, broccoli, quinoa, avocado, hummus, seeds & herbs

Add poached egg 4
Add bacon or halloumi 6
Add smoked salmon 7

GREEN GODDESS CHICKEN SALAD (GF) | 27

Poached chicken breast, salsa verde, gem lettuce heart, green beans, avocado, Parmesan & greens.

Swap chicken for smoked salmon +2

TUNA NIÇOISE SALAD (GF) | 29

Tuna slices, avocado, green beans, hardboiled egg, black olives, gem lettuce heart, sliced cucumber, lemon oil dressing


MISO GLAZED SALMON POKE BOWL  (GF)| 29
House cured salmon, house made ponzu dressing, kale, avocado, radish, edamame and pickles

Burgers & Hot Sandwiches

THE EASY CHEESY BURGER | 26
Beef patty, tasty cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles & chipotle dressing, served with a side of potato chips.

THE CHICKEN BURGER | 26
Grilled chicken breast, avocado, crispy bacon, cheddar, tomato, onion rings on a brioche bun, served with a side of potato chips.

THE VEGGIE BURGER | 26
Veggie patty, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo, on a brioche bun. Served with a side of potato chips.


SLOW COOKED BBQ BEEF BRISKET SANDWICH | 26

Cheese, sliced pickles, coleslaw, Russian dressing, toasted sourdough

Sides

FRIES 12
Bowl of fries, tomato sauce

Bakery and Light Snacks

CROISSANT
Plain | 5
Cheese & Tomato | 10.50
Ham & Cheese | 11.50
Ham, Cheese & Tomato | 13.50


FRUIT LOAF TOAST | 8
Organic dried fig and fruit sourdough loaf with butter
Add jam or honey 1

SOURDOUGH TOAST | 8
Toasted sourdough bread with butter
Add jam, honey, vegemite, peanut butter 1

SEASONAL FRUIT SALAD | 15
House-made mixed fruit salad
Add yoghurt, granola or honey 1

Sweets

Banana Bread | 7.9
Almond Croissant | 7.9
Muffins - fresh daily | 6.9
Caramel Slice | 6.9
Brownie | 6.9
Cinnamon Scroll | 7.9
Carrot cake | 10
Cheesecake | 11
Lemon & Polenta Cake | 12

Light Lunch

TOASTIE
Ham, cheese and tomato 14
Halloumi 15

BACON WRAP | 15
Scrambled egg, sautéed spinach, bacon on a wheat tortilla

MUSHROOM WRAP | 14
Scrambled egg, sautéed spinach, mushroom on a wheat tortilla

CHICKEN WRAP | 17
Grilled chicken, coleslaw, tomato, lettuce, chipotle sauce.

HALLOUMI WRAP | 16
Spinach, sun-dried tomato, fire roast peppers, halloumi, pesto sauce.


BREKKY BRIOCHE
| 16
Poached egg, crispy bacon, tasty cheddar cheese on a brioche bun

BAGEL
Chicken and avocado 16
Salmon 17

PIE | 16
Chicken, beef, or veggie curry
Add salad 4

FILO PIE | 14
Chicken, beef, or pork
Add salad 4

FRITTATA | 14
Add salad 4

QUICHE | 14

Add salad 4

Hot Beverages

COFFEE

Espresso, Ristretto | 4.5

Cappuccino, Flat White, Latte, Macchiato | 5

Mocha | 5.5

Chai latte: house blend | 5.5

Turmeric latte on soy | 6
Iced latte: 6

Igloo: double espresso with dash of milk on ice | 6

Cold drip single origin coffee poured over of ice | 6

Iced chai latte: natural chai, ice, honey, served large | 6.9


HOT CHOCOLATE | 6

Large +1

TEA | 5.5

Chamomile

English Breakfast

Earl Grey

Egyptian Rose

Jasmine
Peppermint

Lemongrass & Ginger
Sencha Green Tea

Hot Lemon & Honey

HOUSE BLEND TEA | 6
Orange Pekoe
Seven Spices Chai


Add:
Large, ice, extra shot I 50c
Soy/almond/oat I 1

Syrup | 1
Vanilla, hazelnut, caramel

Cold Drinks and Juices

CAPI | 5.5

Sparkling mineral water, lemon soda, ginger beer, lemonade, blood orange, cranberry, grapefruit


WATER FILTERED

Spring Water | 5
Sparkling Water | 5.50


BREWED ICED TEA | 9.9

Seasonal house brewed tea with berries


FRAPPE | 9.9

Frozen mango, apple juice


BANANA SMOOTHIE | 9.9

Fresh banana, honey, cinnamon, yoghurt, milk, ice


DOUBLE CHOC SHAKE | 9.9


ICED MOCHA | 9.9

Double espresso, chocolate, ice cream, milk on ice


ICED COFFEE | 9.9

Double espresso, ice cream, milk on ice

ICED LATTE | 6
Double espresso, milk on ice

ICED CHAI LATTE | 6.9


COLD PRESSED JUICES

Orange Juice | 8.9

Ginger Ninja | 9.9

Orange, carrot, fresh ginger 

Beet Boost | 9.9

Beetroot, orange, carrots, ginger

Health Kick | 9.9

Celery, spinach, apple, lemon 

 

* a surcharge of 1% will be added to all credit/debit card payment
* a weekend surcharge of 10% will be added to your bill

* a public holiday surcharge of 15% will be added to your bill