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