About Life in Surry Hills Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • TOAST $4.90
  • Two slices, your choice, with cultured butter
  • - Raw raspberry chia jam
  • - Raw honey
  • - 100% natural nut butters, peanut, almond or cacao almond
  • Toast choices
  • - Organic Bowan Island Sourdough (will be served unless otherwise specified)
  • - Organic Bowan Island Turkish Bread
  • - Charcoal Brioche Bun
  • - Paleo Bread (gluten free) + $2.00
  • PETITE BREAKFAST $7.00
    • Poached of fried free range egg, one slice of free range nitrate free bacon & one slice of toast
  • RIPE SMASHED AVOCADO TOAST $6.50
    • With a squeeze of lemon
  • CHIA'ZY AVOCADO TOAST $8.50
    • Smashed avocado, roasted cherry tomatoes, grilled Spanish onions, fresh coriander & chia seeds
  • Add to Chia'zy Avocado free range nitrate free bacon, smoked salmon or haloumi + $4.00ea
  • BREAKFAST SANDWICHES $10.50
    • Served on Turkish bread unless otherwise specified BLT free range nitrate free bacon, greens, tomatoes & house made garlic aioli
  • Bacon & Egg with raw tomato relish
  • HOUSE VEGAN GRANOLA PARFAIT $10.00
  • With any 2 layers from the below
  • - About Life bush honey yogurt
  • - About Life coconut yogurt
  • - Lemon & passionfruit butter
  • - About Life berry compote
  • - Seasonal fruit (see produce specials board)
  • FREE RANGE EGGS (egg whites only also available) POACHED, FRIED OR SCRAMBLED $10.90
    • Served with toast
  • WHOLEFOODS BREAKFAST $19.50
    • Free range eggs any style, 2 sides, your choice of toast & regular coffee
  • SPECIALITY BREAKFASTS $15.90
  • - PALEO BREAKFAST
    • Kale & sweet potato super hash with free range nitrate free bacon, poached free range eggs & spinach
  • - EGG NOURISHMENT
    • Quinoa & free range egg scramble with raw pesto & flaxseeds, roasted cherry tomatoes & Spanish onion
  • - GREEN BREKKIE PLATE
    • Seasonal greens, broccoli, kale & peas with avocado, poached free range eggs, tahini dressing & pepitas
  • - BANANA & SWEET POTATO HOTCAKES
    • With raw cacao butter, coconut yogurt, banana, walnuts, chia seeds, coconut & cinnamon
  • PANCAKES (3 stacks) MAPLE STACK $12.00
  • WITH 2 SIDES FROM THE BELOW $15.00
  • - About Life vanilla bean ice cream
  • - About Life bush honey yogurt
  • - About Life coconut yogurt
  • - Lemon & passionfruit butter
  • - About Life berry compote
  • - Seasonal fruit (see produce specials board)
BREAKFAST SIDES BREAKFAST SIDES
  • - Free range nitrate free bacon, free range nitrate free ham, smoked salmon, kale & sweet potato super hash, haloumi $4.00ea
  • - Bountiful seasonal garlic mushrooms, sauteed kale, sauteed spinach, avocado, tomatoes with fresh seasonal herbs, seasonal vegetable special, cheddar cheese $3.00ea
  • - Extra free range egg $2.50ea
  • - Ramekin of finely chopped fresh seasonal herbs, lemon wedges, raw probiotic slow fermented veg. raw tomato relish, house made garlic aioli $1.00ea
LUNCH LUNCH
  • BURGERS $10.90
  • Choose your bread
  • - Organic Bowan Island Turkish Bread
  • - Charcoal Brioche Bun
  • - Paleo Bread (gluten free)
  • GRASS-FED LINSEED BEEF BURGER
    • With cheddar cheese, tomato, grilled onions, raw tomato relish & greens
  • PURE CHIA CHICKEN BURGER
    • With raw tahini dressing, tomato, grilled onions & greens
  • PULLED PORK PALEO SANDWICH
    • Free range pulled pork slow cooked in bone broth with raw tahini slaw & greens
  • VEGAN VIBE WRAP
    • Chia lentil patty with tahini slaw, avocado & micro greens
  • SIGNATURE PROTEINS $15.90
  • with any 2 sides
  • - Miso, ginger & sesame barramundi
  • - Huon Tasmanian salmon crusted with dukkah
  • - Free range pulled pork slow cooked in bone broth
  • - Free range chicken breast with oregano, garlic & lemon
LUNCH SIDES LUNCH SIDES
  • - Nourishing brown rice, nourishing quinoa, raw tahini slaw, kale & sweet potato super hash, hand cut sweet potato chips, organic potato fries, salad leaves with apple cider vinegar, pan fried broccoli & cauliflower with lemon olive oil $4.00ea
  • - Bountiful seasonal garlic mushrooms, sauteed kale, sauteed spinach, avocado, tomatoes with fresh seasonal herbs, seasonal vegetable special $3.00ea
  • - Ramekin of finely chopped fresh seasonal herbs, lemon wedges, raw probiotic slow fermented veg. raw tomato relish, house made garlic aioli $1.00ea
  • FROM OUR DELI OPEN TOASTED SANDWICHES (2 slices) THE HEALTHY GRILL! $8.50
  • Choose up to 2 toppings from the below
  • - Nitrate free ham
  • - Nitrate free salami
  • - Tomatoes
  • - Onions
  • - Cheddar Cheese

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Dandelion, ‘legacy of the barossa’. 30 year old pedro ximenez, sa $12 / $50
  • The garden’s baked mac and cheese $9.50
  • Orange blossom panna cotta, strawberries, pistachio crumble $12.50
  • Grilled chorizo, sherry, lemon $10
  • Thai red chicken curry, coconut rice, pineapple, lychee, fresh chilli $32
  • Pan seared barramundi, carrot puree, fennel salad $39
  • Italian sopressa, salami, black olive, artichoke $23
  • Spiced chicken wings, hot sauce $13
  • Club Sandwich - w/ chicken, bacon, lettuce, cheese, sliced egg, honey mustard mayo & chips $16
  • Vegetarian Nachos - w/ corn chips, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, guacamole & sweet chilli sauce $12
  • Homemade Lasagne - Fresh homemade lasagne w/ beef & mozzarella cheese $16
  • Garlic Bread $6
  • Thai Chicken Salad $12
  • Chips - w/ McDonnell’s Irish Curry Sauce $9
  • Kilkenny Battered Fish and Chips - w/ dressed salad & homemade tartar sauce. $18
  • Chips - w/ cheese and garlic mayonnaise $8
  • Bowl of Fries $4.50
  • Grilled Barramundi Fillet - Served with roast tomatoes, a yoghurt mint and garlic sauce and green lentils $18.00
  • 250g char-grilled Lamb Rump - With Swiss brown mushrooms, parsnip puree, potato wafers and red wine jus $20.00
  • Seasoned Potato Wedges - Served with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce $6.00
  • Traditional Margherita - Tomato base with mozzarella, buffalo cheese & fresh basil $15.00
  • Grilled Salmon Steak and Saffron Risotto - Served with peas and shallots $18.00
  • Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel - Served with garden salad and a choice of fries or mashed potatoes. Choice of sauce: red wine jus, peppercorn, mushroom, demi glaze $12.50
  • Grilled Haloumi Salad - Mixed leaf salad with garden peas, picked fresh mint, grapefruit segments tossed in a citrus dressing. Add $2 for grilled chicken $15.00
  • Macaroni $18
  • Tiramisu - coffee, savoiardi layered with mascarpone $12
  • Pork Belly - fried pork belly bites w balsamic glaze $14
  • Prosciutto Croquette - prosciutto fritters with aioli $14
  • Spicy Popcorn Prawn - served with chilli salt & lime $16
  • Calamari - served with chilli salt & aioli $16
  • The Espresso Martini - Accept no pretenders. Real espresso, vodka, sweetened with coffee liqueur $16
  • Torta Melizani - baked eggplant, tomato & buffalo mozzarella $16
  • Crepes Russian style Traditional Russian crepes made in house, served warm with RED CAVIAR and sour cream. $15.95
  • Veal Roulade Tender veal steak rolled with egg omelet, mushroom and spices, buttered in bread crumbs and pan fried. Served with gravy souse, chat potato and green salad on site. $18.95
  • Baltic herring fillet Served with marinated onions, chat potatoe and Spanish olives $10.95
  • Chicken Rasputin Skinned Chicken fillet, filled with herb butter, crumbed, & prepared according to a traditional recipe in house. Served on a bed of chat potato with fried vegetables, and topp $18.95
  • Monastic Prawns Prawn cutlets, baked in ceramic pot together with mushrooms, rice & seasonal vegetables All in a creamy white sauce. $23.95
  • Soup of the Day Chef’s choice $10.95
  • Chicken 'Tabaka' Authentically marinated whole spring chicken, shallow fried to crispy skin Served with chat potatoes, fresh garden salad and tomato chutney. $27.95
  • Potato Dumplings 'Vareniki' Traditional Russian meat dumplings made in house, Served hot in chicken broth,with sour cream $11.95
  • Cheesey Chook – grilled lean chicken breast, tomato, lettuce, tasty cheese, crispy bacon, aioli & nan’s relish $13.50
  • Orange almond and cardamom cakes $5.00
  • Half chicken and chips $12.70
  • Quarter chicken and chips $9.80
  • Rocking Roast Rooster – roast chicken, lettuce, tomato, aioli and gravy $9.00
  • Chocolate brownie $5.00
  • The Foodie – Waygu beef, caramelised onions, crispy prosciutto, gruyere, green apple and beetroot relish & aioli $14.50
  • Rocket, baby beetroot, basil, avocado and feta with dijon mustard dressing N/A
  • Poached egg with crispy bacon, spinach and hollandaise sauce baguette $7.5
  • Chicken Schnitzel Herb crumbed crispy goujons served with coral lettuce, tomato, rocket, and honey mustard mayonnaise. N/A
  • Smoked Salmon Light smoked salmon served with coral lettuce, tomato, cucumber, rocket, Spanish onion and capers with a lemon and chive mayonnaise. N/A
  • Grilled Vietnamese pork chop with steamed rice, salad and carrot and radish pickle $12.5
  • Hanoi pho ga chicken noodle soup $11
  • Pork and fennel chipolatas with caramelised red onion marmalade baguette $7.5
  • Toasted croissant with prosciutto and melted gruyere cheese $6.5
  • Vietnamese crispy pancake filled with fresh prawns, pork mince and refreshing herb and bean sprout salad $15
  • TORTELLINIS DE ZAPOLLO Potato Tortellini filled with Wood Roasted Pumpkin, Fontina & Almonds with Brown Butter & Sheep’s Yoghurt $26
  • PULPO ASADO CON PATATAS PILPIL Grilled Octopus, Potato Pilpil with Garlic, Lemon & Mojo Verde $30
  • ENTRAÑA Kobe Cuisine Wagyu Beef Outside Skirt Grilled Over Charcoal $42
  • CHAUCHAS EN TOMATE CON AJO Snake Beans in a Vine Ripened Tomato & Garlic Sauce with Fresh Herbs $16
  • HUEVOS ROTOS CON QUESO DE CABRA Broken Eggs with Squash, Smoked Potatoes, Cauliflower & Aged Goats Cheese $26
  • CALAMARES ASADOS CON TRES PEPINO Grilled South Australian Calamari with three styles of Cucumber $28
  • LENGUA EN ESCABECHE Pickled Veal Tongue $10
  • REPOLLITOS DE BRUSELA FRITO Crispy Fried Brussel Sprouts with Lentils and Mint $16
  • Thai red chicken curry, coconut rice, pineapple, lychee, fresh chilli $32
  • With lavosh, fruit compote, apple $14.50
  • Sticky date pudding, caramel sauce, vanilla bean icecream $12.50
  • Szechuan bang bangchicken, bean shoot, coriander $21.50
  • Crumbed and fried haloumi, poached pear, asparagus, hazelnut, rocket $22.50
  • Classic caesar salad , with poached chicken $19.5 / $25.5
  • D’arenberg, ‘the noble wrinkled’, riesling 2010, mclaren vale, sa $11.5 / $49
  • Mesculin, tomato, red onion $7
  • Caramelised Onion $1.50
  • The Hot Duet Chicken meatballs & a cheesy pita. $7.95
  • Mushroom Hummusphere Burger Field mushroom, tabbouli, red peppers & creamy hummus. $12.95
  • Tear & Share (1/2 Chicken) Flame-grilled Chicken, toasted pita, African grain salad, cucumber, red capsicum & creamy hummus dip with PERi-PERi drizzle. $24.95
  • Supremo Burger Chicken breast, gourmet lettuce, tomato, light mayo & PERi-PERi chutney on a Portuguese roll. $9.95
  • Red Pepper Strips $1.50
  • Pequeno Mini Chicken Pita $9.95
  • The Tender Lover A toasted open pita topped with 3 mild tenderloins, African grain salad, tomato & creamy coriander mint yoghurt. $13.45
  • Fiesta Menu3 - Marinated Manzanilla Olives w Lemon & Rosemary, Seared Scallops w Pea Purée and Capsicum & Tomato Salsa, Zucchini Flowers w Goats Cheese and Truffle Honey, Croquettes w Romesco Sauce $75pp
  • Churros - Churros Served w Warm Chocolate Sauce and Salted Caramel Sauce (4) $15.00
  • Aceitunas - Marinated Manzanillo Olives, Lemon and Rosemary $8.00
  • Paella Del Mar - Authentic Paella with Calasparra Rice, Prawns, Scallops, Snapper Fillet, Mussels, Calamari, Clams and Chorizo $50 for 2; $75 for 4
  • Vieras - Seared Scallops with Pea Puree and Tomato & Capsicum Salsa  (2) $13.00
  • Ensalada De Garbanzos - Chickpea, Spinach and Cauliflower Salad with Garlic Chips $14.50
  • Fiesta Menu 2 - Crispy Fried Squid w Garlic Aioli, Salt Cod Croquettes, Serrano Jamon with Pickled Baby Vegetables, Grilled Spanish Chorizo with Picon Sauce, Authentic Seafood Paella w Fish of the Day $50pp: Minimum 2 People
  • Pierna De Cordero - Slow Braised Lamb Shanks with Parsnip Purée and Red Wine & Cocoa Reduction (2) $29.00
  • Reef & Beef $25
  • Grilled flathead tails seasoned with lemon & herbs $18
  • T-Bone $25
  • Nuggets & Chips $8
  • Chicken Schnitzel Burger $15
  • Parma & Chips $8
  • Fish & Chips $8
  • Hamburger with the Lot $15
About Life

About Life

location

Address

285A Crown Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2010, Australia

phone

Phone

1300434154

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

Cafe

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Health Food

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Breakfast ,  Brunch

Location
285A Crown Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2010, Australia