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

  • Sticky date pudding, caramel sauce, vanilla bean icecream $12.50
  • Smoked scamorza, sliced potato, rosemary, maple $21
  • Thai red chicken curry, coconut rice, pineapple, lychee, fresh chilli $32
  • Marinated sicilian olives $7
  • Roasted spanish chicken, spiced beans, cauliflower puree $32
  • Spiced chicken wings, hot sauce $13
  • Capsicum, fetta, herb arancini, tomato chutney $13
  • Toasted turkish bread, hummus, tzatziki, balsamic, olive oil $12
  • Kilkenny Battered Fish and Chips - w/ dressed salad & homemade tartar sauce. $18
  • Chicken Parmigiana - w/ chips & Salad $17
  • Beef Nachos - w/ corn chips, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, guacamole & sweet chilli sauce $13
  • Steak Sandwich - w/ bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato relish & chips $16
  • House Salad (See specials board) - Caesar Salad $13 / add Chicken $3
  • Garlic Bread $6
  • Traditional Spaghetti Bolognaise - w/ parmesan cheese shavings $12
  • Herb Bread $6
  • 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
  • New Yorker - Italian pepperoni & mozzarella cheese $15.00
  • Traditional Margherita - Tomato base with mozzarella, buffalo cheese & fresh basil $15.00
  • Seared Lamb Rump Salad - Tender Australian lamb grilled and served in a salad of soft Bulgarian feta, roasted baby beets, sundried tomatoes, Spanish onion & argula leavea $15.00
  • Strawbs’ Burger - Beef patty, lettuce, tomato, Spanish onion, beetroot, sliced cheese, mustard, mayo and tomato sauce $14.50
  • 250g char-grilled Lamb Rump - With Swiss brown mushrooms, parsnip puree, potato wafers and red wine jus $20.00
  • Crumbed Chicken Parmagiana - With eggplant, double smoked ham, Napoli sauce, mozzarella cheese, served with garden salad and choice of fries or mashed potatoes $15.50
  • Bowl of Fries $4.50
  • Sambuca Olives $7
  • Sbagliato - It’s wrong but so right! Campari and Antica Formula lifted with Prosecco, served short and strong $16
  • Roast Duck - w balsamic onion jus and Italian mash $35
  • The Primadonna - A modern take on the Cosmo – vodka, Cointreau, Chambord and cranberry $16
  • Prosciutto Croquette - prosciutto fritters with aioli $14
  • Spiced Chocolate Negroni - Sailor Jerry’s Spiced Rum, Antica Formula and Aperol, spiked with chocolate bitters $16
  • Limoncello Brule - burnt vanilla cream infused w limoncello $12
  • Bread $18
  • Chicken 'Ceaser' salad Cos lettuce mixed with croutons, marinated baked chicken pieces, and homemade Ceaser souse, Topped off with parmesan cheese and boiled eggs. $13.95
  • Grilled Salmon Atlantic salmon fillet marinated with lemon, wine, garlic & herbs. Steamed in own juices. Served with mashed potato and stir-fried vegetables. $25.95
  • Salad 'Stolychnyi' (Traditional Russian Salad) Traditionally popular salad made from boiled potato, eggs, pickled gherkins, carrot, peas and onion With chicken meat, dressed with gourmet mayonnaise $14.95
  • Fried Chat potato Served with dill and garlic dressing $7.95
  • Alaskan Crab’s Claws steamed Served with lemon wedge & specially made tantalizing sauce. Seasonal market price
  • Traditional Pickle Plate Assortment of dill pickled vegetables (Traditional Russian vodka chaser) $8.95
  • Chicken 'Tabaka' Authentically marinated whole spring chicken, shallow fried to crispy skin Served with chat potatoes, fresh garden salad and tomato chutney. $27.95
  • 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
  • Braised lamb shanks with cinnamon, garlic and thyme N/A
  • Twice cooked crispy potatoes with fragrant salt N/A
  • - Quarter chicken $15.90
  • Large $14.50
  • The Tradie – lean beef, bacon, egg, beetroot, cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli and nan’s relish $13.80
  • Semolina, pistachio and coconut cake $5.00
  • 10 hour lamb shoulder with dates, almonds, walnuts and honey N/A
  • Steamed green vegetables with olive oil and lemon N/A
  • Hanoi pho ga chicken noodle soup $11
  • Vietnamese Style Lemongrass Chicken Grilled Chicken marinated in lemongrass served with coral lettuce, tomato and rocket. N/A
  • Chefs Special Daily Baguette Served with matching condiments and salads. N/A
  • Roast Leg of Ham and Gruyere Cheese Roast leg of ham with gruyere cheese, coral lettuce, tomato, rocket and honey mustard mayonnaise. N/A
  • Fresh rice paper rolls with aromatic herbs and dipping sauce Prawns and lettuce $8
  • Chefs curry of the day served with steamed rice or French baguette from the taste bakery $15
  • Pork and fennel chipolatas with caramelised red onion marmalade baguette $7.5
  • Smoked Salmon Light smoked salmon served with coral lettuce, tomato, cucumber, rocket, Spanish onion and capers with a lemon and chive mayonnaise. N/A
  • MORCILLA Blood Sausage with Red Peppers in Garlic $12
  • CHANCHITO A LA CRUZ 8 hour Woodfired Pig $46
  • REPOLLITOS DE BRUSELA FRITO Crispy Fried Brussel Sprouts with Lentils and Mint $16
  • CALAMARES ASADOS CON TRES PEPINO Grilled South Australian Calamari with three styles of Cucumber $28
  • EMPANADA DE CARNE Beef Empanadas $6.5
  • FLORES DE ZAPALLITOS Housemade Fetta & Provolone filled Zucchini Flowers with Grilled Asparagus, Romesco Sauce & Rocket $26
  • POLLITO Free Range Baby Chicken Grilled Over Charcoal $30
  • YUCCA HUANCAINA CON HUEVO FRITO Cassava Chips with Huancaina Sauce & Fried Egg $16
  • Eye fillet beef steak, truffle mash, brussels sprouts, béarnaise sauce $40
  • Spiced chicken wings, hot sauce $13
  • Italian sopressa, salami, black olive, artichoke $23
  • Pumpkin, caramelised onion, fetta, parmesan $22
  • Marinated sicilian olives $7
  • Housemade gnocchi, roasted fieldmushrooms, asparagus, parmesan $22
  • Salt and pepper calamari $15.50
  • Pumpkin, caramelised onion, Chorizo, tomato, fresh basil, parmesan $23
  • The Hot Duet Chicken meatballs & a cheesy pita. $7.95
  • Mushroom Pita Field mushroom, iceberg lettuce, cucumber, tomato & creamy coriander mint youghurt. $9.45
  • Mushroom Hummusphere Burger Field mushroom, tabbouli, red peppers & creamy hummus. $12.95
  • Classic Burger Chicken breast, iceberg lettuce, tomato & light mayo. $8.95
  • The Tender Lover A toasted open pita topped with 3 mild tenderloins, African grain salad, tomato & creamy coriander mint yoghurt. $13.45
  • The Teaser Trio Creamy hummus dip with PERi-PERi drizzle, spicy red capsicum dip, toasted pita & spicy marinated olives. $12.95
  • Thighs & Slaw Pita BBQ basted chicken thighs, coleslaw & caramelised onion in a toasted pita. $11.95
  • PERi-PERi Mixed Nuts $3.95
  • 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
  • Aceitunas - Marinated Manzanillo Olives, Lemon and Rosemary $8.00
  • Pierna De Cordero - Slow Braised Lamb Shanks with Parsnip Purée and Red Wine & Cocoa Reduction (2) $29.00
  • Prago De Pallila - Baby Snapper Fillet with Red Capsicum Jus, Giant Cous-Cous & Ratatouille $28.00
  • Natillas De Chocolate - Chocolate Pannacotta with Almond Crumb and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream $13.00
  • Fiesta Menu 1 - Crispy Fried Squid with Garlic Aioli, Salt Cod Croquettes Serrano Jamon with Pickled Baby Vegetables, Grilled Spanish Chorizo with Picon Sauce, Mixed Wild Mushrooms with Garlic & Lemon $35pp: Minimum 2 People
  • Ensalada De Garbanzos - Chickpea, Spinach and Cauliflower Salad with Garlic Chips $14.50
  • Vientre De Cerdo - Slow Cooked Crispy Pork Belly with Sofrito and Potato Purée $32.00
  • Parma & Chips $8
  • Nachos/Wedges with Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli $10
  • Pizza & Chips $8
  • Garlic Bread $5
  • Fishermans Basket $18
  • Fish & Chips $8
  • Hamburger with the Lot $15
  • Porterhouse $25
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