The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.2

2738 Reviews

$40 and under

Café

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2 people

Dec 20, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 124 times today

Great for brunch
Lively
Charming

The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.

NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Café, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:45 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:45 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–3:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:45 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 9699 2225
Website
http://thegrounds.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Paul McGrath
Catering
From client meetings to personal celebrations, our pick-up & drop-off catering menu offers a selection of sweet and savoury options that can be combined to achieve the perfect offering for your occasion. Order online <a href="https://thegroundscatering.com.au/">here</a>.

Location
7a/2 Huntley St, Alexandria, AU-NSW 2015
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Parking details
To park at The Grounds, please enter via 2 Huntley Street and speak with one of our friendly Grounds Rangers who are on hand to help you find the closest available space. Alternatively, street parking is available.
Public transit
Download the Trip View App from the iTunes store for live information about public transport services and to locate your stop and appropriate transport to The Grounds. <br /> <br />The closest train station is Green Square, once there follow the signs to exit at Bourke Rd. Follow Bourke Rd down for approx 1km and The Grounds is on your right.
Additional
Cafe, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Yoghurt ParfaitA$16.00
Mango, banana, chia, coconut
Freshly Baked Folded PastryA$15.00
Berries, vanilla custard
Overnight OatsA$19.00
Green apple, nectarine, raspberry, golden raisins, almonds, vanilla yoghurt
Housemade Toasted GranolaA$19.00
Greek yoghurt, honey, banana, berries
Hot Smoked Salmon Crumpet (1)A$14.00
Cream cheese, chives
The Grounds Bakery Raisin ToastA$12.00
Raspberry, jam, butter

Free Range Eggs

Chickpea, Corn & Feta FrittersA$24.00
Hummus, roasted cauliflower, poached eggs, pomegranate
Housemade Potato RostiA$25.00
Whipped ricotta, hot smoked salmon, poached eggs, herbed hollandaise
The Cafe BreakfastA$26.00
Cumberland sausage, fried potato, onion & mushroom hash, roasted tomato, poached eggs, hollandaise
Chilli Braised ChickpeasA$25.00
Tomatoes, sujuk, poached eggs, labneh, dill, toast
Open OmeletteA$28.00
Hot smoked salmon, cream cheese, dill, capers
Steak 'n' Eggs on Toasted CiabattaA$32.00
Chimichurri, potato gems, bearnaise

The Classics

Brekkie BurgerA$24.00
Fred egg, bacon, tomato relish, pork sausage, three cheeses, bbq sauce, polenta chips
Avo On ToastA$23.00
Poached egg, heirloom tomatoes, stracciatella, feta, lemon oil, chilli, dukkah
Grilled 3 Cheese, Mortadella & Tomato FocacciaA$26.00
Fried egg, pickles
Chilli Beef, Cheese & Jalapeño ToastieA$25.00
Fried egg, pickles
Caramelised French ToastA$24.00
Fresh stone fruit, raspberries, vanilla mascarpone
3 Stack Buttermilk PancakesA$24.00
Mango, berries, vanilla, maple syrup
Continental BreakfastA$28.00
Egg soldiers, fruit salad, passionfruit yoghurt pot, mini danish pastry with custard
Big BrekkieA$33.00
Huevos rancheros poached eggs, chicken chorizo, turkey bacon, avocado, chilli, halloumi, hollandise, coriander, crisp chips

Sides

HalloumiA$6.00
Honey, sesame
Cherry Tomatoes, Feta & BasilA$6.00
Chilli Baked BeansA$6.00
Hash BrownsA$5.00
Chilli mayo
Fried Polenta ChipsA$7.00
Jalapeño mayo
1/2 AvocadoA$4.00
Lemon oil, mint
Poached EggA$3.00
Sautèed SpinachA$6.00
Pine nuts, parmesan
BaconA$6.00

Kids Menu

Mango & BlueberriesA$14.00
Vanilla Yoghurt
Mini Rainbow PancakesA$14.00
Berries & maple syrup
Scrambled EggsA$14.00
Toast
Avocado & Cream CheeseA$14.00
Toast
OmeletteA$14.00
Mushrooms & Cheese
Kids Brekkie BurgerA$14.00
Bacon, scrambled egg & a hash brown
Sausage & Fried EggA$14.00
Beans & toast

What 2,738 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Sydney
Great for brunch
Sydney
Most Booked
Inner South
Most Booked

Review summary

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The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe offers a vibrant atmosphere and "beautiful decor," making it a perfect spot for celebrations. Guests appreciate the "delicious food" and "attentive staff." The cafe features unique seasonal themes, enhancing the overall experience. Although it can get busy, it's "worth a visit" for its unique charm and "great coffee."

2,738 Reviews

D
Davinia
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had really good time today, food was on point and our waiter was THE BEST.
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Jessica
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful coffee, and great value kids meals. Will be back
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Nina
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience each time - the staff go above and beyond. Love how they check if there are any allergies and will let the chef know! Always a fun and welcoming atmosphere with delicious food each time - also didn’t need to wait long at all for the food especially since they were fully booked! I’ve been coming to the Grounds Alexandria for over 10years and love how there are different themes throughout the year!
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Julia
VIP
London
32 reviews
1.0
32 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I have always really enjoyed the grounds but today it was very disappointing. We had a late lunch booked for a group of 8. When we got there, they had run out of most main meals (literally like 5 out of 8 meals had ‘run out’) and ALL desserts were finished. It was quite embarrassing as I had selected the venue and people were very excited to try certain items on the menu. The service was friendly but food was very average. Will not be back. Wouldn’t expect this at a popular, highly regarded venue.
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Kym
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All just fabulous!! We 3 (84, 65 and 23) loved everything. The 23 yr old had never been and she just loved how everything was set up for the ‘Sugarplum Fsiry’ theme. We all loved our meals and the service was great.
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Ren
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We loved the ambiance and the food, but the experience could be improved if the server were more accommodating and informed us in advance about the sold-out dishes. That way, we could make better choices right away.
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Holly
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. Service was great. The exhibit was pretty cramped and busy; could have had more space or wider walking area. The directions to the restaurants was lacking so had to ask staff where to go and had to walk through a sitting area which was a bit awkward. But the staff were very friendly and helpful despite being busy. All in all I do highly recommend it was a great experience and food was amazing.
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Jess
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food & great value for money. It’s noisey but the atmosphere is great. The installation was unbelievable!
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Brenda
Sydney
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
I booked with 15 days in advance, and when we arrived for our booking at 3 pm, a woman came running, threw herself at the table, and said, "You have 15 minutes to place your order before the kitchen closes." She kept rushing us, and after only 10 minutes, the food arrived, and they brought us the bill right away. They kept coming to the table with the card machine and asked, "Will it be card or cash?" We felt really uncomfortable and didn’t understand why we were being hurried. By 3:40 pm, we were already out, and everything was closed. We couldn’t visit the BBQ area or see the animals because it was all shut down. It was a horrible experience, especially because we were with an elderly person, which made it even more disappointing.
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Shelley
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Was nice to spend the time with friends. However very hard to get waitresses attention for water or more drinks.
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FAQs

The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9699 2225.

The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe is rated 4.2 stars by 2738 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 20, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 124 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

7a/2 Huntley St, Alexandria, AU-NSW 2015

Additional information

Neighborhood
Alexandria
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:45 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:45 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–3:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:45 am–4:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Café, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
To park at The Grounds, please enter via 2 Huntley Street and speak with one of our friendly Grounds Rangers who are on hand to help you find the closest available space. Alternatively, street parking is available.
Public transit
Download the Trip View App from the iTunes store for live information about public transport services and to locate your stop and appropriate transport to The Grounds. The closest train station is Green Square, once there follow the signs to exit at Bourke Rd. Follow Bourke Rd down for approx 1km and The Grounds is on your right.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Paul McGrath
Additional
Cafe, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://thegrounds.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 9699 2225
Catering
From client meetings to personal celebrations, our pick-up & drop-off catering menu offers a selection of sweet and savoury options that can be combined to achieve the perfect offering for your occasion. Order online <a href="https://thegroundscatering.com.au/">here</a>.

The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Quick & Easy

Yoghurt ParfaitA$16.00

Freshly Baked Folded PastryA$15.00

Overnight OatsA$19.00

Housemade Toasted GranolaA$19.00

Hot Smoked Salmon Crumpet (1)A$14.00

The Grounds Bakery Raisin ToastA$12.00

Free Range Eggs

Chickpea, Corn & Feta FrittersA$24.00

Housemade Potato RostiA$25.00

The Cafe BreakfastA$26.00

Chilli Braised ChickpeasA$25.00

Open OmeletteA$28.00

Steak 'n' Eggs on Toasted CiabattaA$32.00

The Classics

Brekkie BurgerA$24.00

Avo On ToastA$23.00

Grilled 3 Cheese, Mortadella & Tomato FocacciaA$26.00

Chilli Beef, Cheese & Jalapeño ToastieA$25.00

Caramelised French ToastA$24.00

3 Stack Buttermilk PancakesA$24.00

Continental BreakfastA$28.00

Big BrekkieA$33.00

Sides

HalloumiA$6.00

Cherry Tomatoes, Feta & BasilA$6.00

Chilli Baked BeansA$6.00

Hash BrownsA$5.00

Fried Polenta ChipsA$7.00

1/2 AvocadoA$4.00

Poached EggA$3.00

Sautèed SpinachA$6.00

BaconA$6.00

Kids Menu

Mango & BlueberriesA$14.00

Mini Rainbow PancakesA$14.00

Scrambled EggsA$14.00

Avocado & Cream CheeseA$14.00

OmeletteA$14.00

Kids Brekkie BurgerA$14.00

Sausage & Fried EggA$14.00

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