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

  • Buffalochicken, jalapeno, gorgonzola, ranch dressing $23
  • Housemade gnocchi, roasted fieldmushrooms, asparagus, parmesan $22
  • Capsicum, fetta, herb arancini, tomato chutney $13
  • Dandelion, ‘legacy of the barossa’. 30 year old pedro ximenez, sa $12 / $50
  • Pumpkin, caramelised onion, fetta, parmesan $22
  • Garden fries, aioli $9.50
  • Steak sandwich,house pickles, swiss cheese, tomato chutney, fries $24.50
  • Sticky date pudding, caramel sauce, vanilla bean icecream $12.50
  • Chips - w/ cheese and garlic mayonnaise $8
  • Kilkenny Battered Fish and Chips - w/ dressed salad & homemade tartar sauce. $18
  • BLT Sandwich - w/ chips $11
  • Homemade Lasagne - Fresh homemade lasagne w/ beef & mozzarella cheese $16
  • Beef Nachos - w/ corn chips, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, guacamole & sweet chilli sauce $13
  • Chips $6
  • Herb Bread $6
  • 250g Rump Steak - w/ chips, salad & your choice of sauce: Mushroom, Pepper, Dianne or Gravy $16
  • Oven Baked Eggplant Parma - Sliced eggplant layered with Napoli sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan, served with garden salad $15.50
  • 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
  • Traditional Margherita - Tomato base with mozzarella, buffalo cheese & fresh basil $15.00
  • 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
  • Twice Cooked Pork Belly - Served with roasted chat potatoes, glazed Dutch carrots and apple cinnamon chutney on a bed of braised red cabbage $15.50
  • 250g char-grilled Lamb Rump - With Swiss brown mushrooms, parsnip puree, potato wafers and red wine jus $20.00
  • Bowl of Fries $4.50
  • Strawbs’ Burger - Beef patty, lettuce, tomato, Spanish onion, beetroot, sliced cheese, mustard, mayo and tomato sauce $14.50
  • Rocket Parmesan $9
  • Roast Duck - w balsamic onion jus and Italian mash $35
  • Radicchio - radicchio with orange segments, walnuts & goats cheese $17
  • Soft Greens W Olive Oil and Lemon $14
  • Limoncello Martini - Tangy limoncello tastefully tamed with Hendricks Cucumber Gin $16
  • Lamb Shoulder Roast - pot roast served with potato and baby carrots $29
  • Chicken Cacciatore - leg & thigh cooked in capsicum, eschallot and tomato on soft polenta $29
  • Calamari - served with chilli salt & aioli $16
  • Green Salad Seasoned vegetables served with in house traditional salad dressing $10.95
  • Soup of the Day Chef’s choice $10.95
  • Cabbage Rolls Mince meat stuffed cabbage rolls, cooked in a rich tomatoes sauce served with a sour cream on site $18.95
  • Soup 'Borsh' Famous Russian dish cooked on a hearty meat broth with red beets, cabbage, potato, carrot and tomatoes. Served hot with shallot and sour cream & side of Rye bread $12.95
  • Country Style Steak A 400g tender rib beef fillet in bon, cooked to your taste. Served with stir-fried vegetables and chutney souse. (Allow 30min for preparation please). $32.95
  • Hot Seafood Basket An assortment of market fresh crumbed and fried seafood mix. Served with Homemade Tartar Sauce. $12.95
  • Baltic herring fillet Served with marinated onions, chat potatoe and Spanish olives $10.95
  • Potato Dumplings 'Vareniki' Traditional Russian meat dumplings made in house, Served hot in chicken broth,with sour cream $11.95
  • Small $8.50
  • Family pack - whole roast chicken, large fries or potatoes, large salad of your choice $35.90
  • Pearl barley with sumac, grapes, toasted almonds, shredded chicken and pomegranate N/A
  • Combos available . This includes a can of drink and small chips. $4.20 extra
  • Half chicken and chips $12.70
  • Rocket, baby beetroot, basil, avocado and feta with dijon mustard dressing N/A
  • - Quarter chicken $15.90
  • Mr Pumpkin – roast pumpkin, blue cheese, walnuts, caramelised onion, rocket, aioli and nan’s relish $11.00
  • Crispy Tofu Fried marinated tofu with crisp iceberg, pickled carrot and radish, spring onion, cucumber, coriander and soy dressing. N/A
  • Roast Pork Roasted pork served with brie, coral lettuce, rocket, crackling and honey mustard mayonnaise. N/A
  • Fresh rice paper rolls with aromatic herbs and dipping sauce Prawns and lettuce $8
  • Free range eggs cooked your way with balsamic roast tomatoes or mushrooms and sourdough toast $12
  • Grilled Portuguese Chicken Char grilled Chicken marinated with piri-piri spices, served with coral lettuce, tomato, rocket and our house special chilli sauce. N/A
  • Grilled bacon and fried egg campagne roll $6.5
  • Vietnamese Style Lemongrass Chicken Grilled Chicken marinated in lemongrass served with coral lettuce, tomato and rocket. N/A
  • Hanoi pho ga chicken noodle soup $11
  • TORTELLINIS DE ZAPOLLO Potato Tortellini filled with Wood Roasted Pumpkin, Fontina & Almonds with Brown Butter & Sheep’s Yoghurt $26
  • PAN DE CASA House Baked Bread with Olive Oil & Pork Pate $2 per person
  • VITELLO TONNATO Thinly Sliced Wagyu Girello, Vine Smoked Tuna Preserve, Anchovy Mayonnaise & Capers $30
  • CHAUCHAS EN TOMATE CON AJO Snake Beans in a Vine Ripened Tomato & Garlic Sauce with Fresh Herbs $16
  • 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
  • BIFE ANCHO Ranger Valley Sirloin 350gm Grilled Over Charcoal $40
  • POLLITO Free Range Baby Chicken Grilled Over Charcoal $30
  • Toasted turkish bread, hummus, tzatziki, balsamic, olive oil $12
  • Brocollini, pickled red onion $8
  • Orange blossom panna cotta, strawberries, pistachio crumble $12.50
  • Pan seared barramundi, carrot puree, fennel salad $39
  • Marinated sicilian olives $7
  • D’arenberg, ‘the noble wrinkled’, riesling 2010, mclaren vale, sa $11.5 / $49
  • Mesculin, tomato, red onion $7
  • Pumpkin, caramelised onion, Chorizo, tomato, fresh basil, parmesan $23
  • The Hot Duet Chicken meatballs & a cheesy pita. $7.95
  • Chicken BLT Pita or Burger Chicken breast, 2 rashers of streaky bacon, gourmet lettuce, tomato, light mayo & PERi-PERi chutney. *Only available at selected restaurants. $12.45
  • Espetada Grande (for 2-3 people) Two skewers with a large side. $26.80
  • Seriously Large Chips / PERi-PERi Chips $7.95
  • Portuguese Rolls (6 pcs) $5.70
  • Classic Wrap Chicken tenderloins, iceberg lettuce, tomato & light mayo. $7.95
  • Coleslaw (Regular) $3.95
  • Caramelised Onion $1.50
  • Pudin De Pan - Bread and Butter Pudding with Seasonal Fruit $15.00
  • Flores - Zucchini Flowers w Goats Cheese & Truffle Honey (2) $16.00
  • Pierna De Cordero - Slow Braised Lamb Shanks with Parsnip Purée and Red Wine & Cocoa Reduction (2) $29.00
  • Jamon Serrano - 40g of 18 Month Aged Serrano Ham Served w Pickled Baby Vegetables and Croutons $15.50
  • Prago De Pallila - Baby Snapper Fillet with Red Capsicum Jus, Giant Cous-Cous & Ratatouille $28.00
  • Chorizo A La Parilla - Grilled Chorizo with Pedro Ximinez & Picon Sauce $14.50
  • Croque Senor - Toasted Little Sandwiches of Jamon Serrano with Manchego Cheese and Onion Purée $10.00
  • Churros - Churros Served w Warm Chocolate Sauce and Salted Caramel Sauce (4) $15.00
  • Garlic Bread $5
  • Fishermans Basket $18
  • Porterhouse $25
  • Chicken Parma $15
  • Nachos/Wedges with Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli $10
  • Warm Chicken Salad $15
  • Nuggets & Chips $8
  • Pizza & Chips $8
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