The Essence Cafe Menu

Welcome to The Essence Cafe, a cozy culinary gem nestled at 7/49 Mount Barker Rd, Stirling SA 5152, Australia. The Essence Cafe offers an enticing menu brimming with options for breakfast enthusiasts and brunch lovers alike, serving all-day breakfast. Highlights include the mouthwatering buckwheat waffles, complemented by perfectly poached pears and homemade pear ice cream, and southern fried chicken croffles that promise a savory delight. Patrons rave about their deliciously smooth coffee and a selection of sides including avocado and 12hr roasted tomato, ideal for customizing your meal.

• Adorable dog-friendly atmosphere
• Generous outdoor seating
• Seasonal pancake specials to explore

With a vibrant community feel, The Essence Cafe is not just a dining spot but a haven for food lovers seeking quality dishes amidst a friendly ambiance. Experience a delightful meal that captures the essence of local dining.

All Day Breakfast

• Fruit Toast (2 Pieces)

  With your choice of spread: strawberry jam / apricot jam / peanut butter / vegemite / honey / butter.

  A$12.00

• Craters Crumpets (2 Pieces)

  With your choice of spread: strawberry jam / apricot jam / peanut butter / vegemite / honey / butter.

  A$14.00

• Breakfast Burrito

  Tomato & bean salsa, hash brown, scrambled eggs, chorizo, avocado,pico de gallo cheese, sour cream, tortilla

  A$21.00

• Brekky Fritters

  Vegetarian. Gluten Free. Falafel fritters, sumac labneh, haloumi, pickled onions, beansprouts, herbs & dukkah crusted poached egg

  A$25.00

• Chilli Crumpet Scramble

  Craters Crumpet, chilli scrambled eggs,housemade chilli oil, chill and fetta

  A$22.00

• Bacon & Egg Burger

  Gluten Free Available. Bacon, free-range egg, burger cheese & Essence relish. Add halloumi for $5

  A$15.00

• Tofu Riffic

  Vegan. Gluten Free Available. Salt & pepper tofu, baby spinach, sundried tomato, mushrooms, red onion, roasted pumpkin, maple pepitas, togarashi & Chilli oil on rustico sourdough.

  A$21.00

• Breakfast Gnocchi

  House-made gnocchi, mushrooms, bacon, black pepper, parmesan, poached egg & pangrattato with truffle oil

  A$26.00

• The Usual Suspects

  Vegetarian. Vegan Available. Free range poached egg, avocado, baby spinach, roasted pumpkin, crumbled fetta, beet hummus, balsamic reduction & dukkah on rustico sourdough. Add bacon $6

  A$23.00

• Eggs On Toast

  Gluten Free Available. Free range eggs your way with Essence relish on Sourdough. Add some sidekicks

  A$15.00

• Banh Mi Benny

  Gluten Free Available. Caramelise pulled pork, pickled veg, cucumber,maggi hollandaise,poached eggs on sourdough.

  A$26.00

Lunch

• Squiddly Diddly Salad

  Gluten Free. Salt & pepper squid, lettuce, bean sprouts, mint, coriander, cucumber, mango, fried shallots, fresh chilli, lemon & Japanese dressing

  A$23.00

• Crispy Chicken Burger

  Gluten Free Available. Crispy chicken breast, cheese, tomato, lettuce, house-made pickles, Essence Spicy Mayo on a potato bun served with chips

  A$25.00

• Nachos

  Vegetarian, gluten free, vegan available. Corn tortilla chips, house-made salsa, pico de gallo, avocado & cheese. Add Grilled Chicken- $5

  A$19.00

Sidekicks

• Avocado

  A$5.00

• Haloumi

  A$6.00

• Mushroom

  A$6.00

• Hollandaise

  A$4.00

• Ham

  A$5.00

• Bacon(2)

  A$6.00

• Chorizo

  A$6.00

• Scrambled Eggs

  A$6.00

• Harris Smoked Trout

  A$8.00

• Bacon(1)

  A$3.00

• Spinach

  A$4.00

• Hash Brown

  A$3.00

• Fried Free Range Egg

  A$3.00

• Poached Free Range Egg

  A$3.00

• 12hr Roasted Tomato

  A$5.00

Sides

• Chips

  Gluten Free. With herb salt

  A$10.00

Kids Menu

• Kids Grazing Plate

  Gluten Free. Vegan. Tomato, cucumber, corn chips, strawberries, banana, sultanas.

  A$11.00

• Kids Chicken Tenders

  Gluten Free. Crumbed chicken tenders served with house made chips & tomato sauce.

  A$14.00

• Kids Pancakes

  Vanilla ice cream, sprinkles

  A$12.00

• Kids Chips

  Gluten Free. Served with tomato sauce.

  A$8.00

Smoothies

• Banana Smoothie

  Banana, dates, honey, cinnamon, vanilla, yogurt, milk

  A$9.00

• Tropical Smoothie

  Mango, pineapple, mango nectar, banana

  A$9.00

• Pink Pitaya Smoothie

  Dragon fruit, berries, banana, apple juice

  A$9.00

Milkshakes

• Kids Chocolate Milkshake

  A$3.50

• Kids Caramel Milkshake

  A$3.50

• Kids Lime Milkshake

  A$3.50

• Kids Strawberry Milkshake

  A$3.50

• Kids Vanilla Milkshake

  A$3.50

• Kids Coffee Milkshake

  A$3.50

• Kids Honeycomb Milkshake

  A$3.50

• Regular Coffee Milkshake

  A$7.00

• Regular Vanilla Milkshake

  A$7.00

• Regular Strawberry Milkshake

  A$7.00

• Regular Caramel Milkshake

  A$7.00

• Regular Lime Milkshake

  A$7.00

• Regular Chocolate Milkshake

  A$7.00

Thickshakes

• Brownie Thickshake

  A$10.00

• Unicorn Thickshake

  A$10.00

• Salted Caramel Thickshake

  A$10.00

Coffee & Tea

• Iced Latte

  Served with vanilla ice cream

  A$6.00

• Iced Matcha

  Served with vanilla ice cream

  A$8.00

• Iced Chai

  Served with vanilla ice cream

  A$8.00

• Iced Chocolate

  Served with vanilla ice cream

  A$8.00

• Iced Coffee

  Served with vanilla ice cream

  A$8.00

• Iced Long Black

  Served with vanilla ice cream

  A$4.20

• Babycino

  A$2.00

• Matcha

  A$6.00

• Chai

  A$5.00

• Hot Chocolate

  A$5.00

• Black Coffee

  A$4.50

• White Coffee

  A$4.80

Soft Drinks

• Fruit Tingle

  A$9.00

• 310ml Apple Juice

  A$6.00

• 310ml Besa Orange Juice

  A$6.00

• 600ml Bottled Water

  A$3.50

• 500ml San Pellegrino Sparkling Water

  A$5.50

• 375mlCreaming Soda Glass Bottle

  A$5.00

• 375ml Lemonade Glass Bottle

  A$5.00

• 330ml Coke No Sugar Glass Bottle

  A$5.00

• 330ml Coke Glass Bottle

  A$5.00

• 375mlLemon Lime Bitters Glass Bottle

  A$5.00

Specials

• Soup

  A$14.00

Baguettes, Wraps

• Blt Wrap

  Dbl Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Lemon & Herb Aioli

  A$15.00

• Ham Wrap

  Balhannah Leg Ham, Spinach, Swiss cheese, avocado, pesto

  A$15.00

• Veggie Wrap

  Roasted Pumpkin, Roasted Capsicum, Spinach, Pesto, Fetta

  A$13.50

• Turkey Wrap

  Turkey, Brie, Spinach, Cranberry Sauce

  A$15.00

• Ocean Trout Wrap

  Smoked Ocean Trout, Onion, Cucumber, Capers, Lettuce, Lemon & Herb Aioli

  A$15.00

• Breakfast Wrap

  Dbl Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, House-made Tomato Relish

  A$15.00

• Caesar Wrap

  Bacon, Lettuce, Parmesan, Caesar Mayonnaise

  A$14.00

• Chicken Caesar Wrap

  Chicken, Bacon, Lettuce, Parmesan, Caesar Mayonnaise

  A$16.00

• Chicken Avocado Wrap

  Chicken, Avocado, Spinach, Pepper Mayonnaise

  A$14.00

• Chicken Avocado Baguette

  Chicken, Avocado, Spinach, Pepper Mayonnaise

  A$14.00

• Chicken Caesar Baguette

  Chicken, Bacon, Lettuce, Parmesan, Caesar Mayonnaise

  A$16.00

• Caesar Baguette

  Bacon, Lettuce, Parmesan, Caesar Mayonnaise

  A$14.00

• Breakfast Baguette

  Dbl Bacon, Scrambled Eggs House-made Tomato Relish

  A$15.00

• Ocean Trout Baguette

  Smoked Ocean Trout, Onion, Cucumber, Capers, Lettuce, Lemon & Herb Aioli

  A$15.00

• Turkey Baguette

  Turkey, Brie, Spinach, Cranberry Sauce

  A$15.00

• Blt Baguette

  Dbl Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Lemon & Herb Aioli

  A$14.00

• Veggie Baguette

  Roasted Pumpkin, Roasted Capsicum, Spinach, Pesto, Fetta

  A$13.50

• Ham Baguette

  Balhannah Leg Ham, Spinach, swiss cheese, pesto, avocado capsicum

  A$15.00