The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.1

2692 Reviews

$40 and under

Café

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 181 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 & Chia ParfaitA$16.00
Citrus salad, macadamia yoghurt, toasted macadamia
Housemade GranolaA$19.00
Vanilla yoghurt, seasonal fruit salad
Oat & Grain PorridgeA$19.00
Roasted apples, pear, date syrup, pomegranate, vanilla yoghurt, toasted almond
Hot Smoked Salmon Crumpet (1)A$14.00
Cream cheese, chives
Toasted Cumpets (2)A$12.00
Raspberry jam, butter
Toasted Banana BreadA$12.00
Macadamia butter, blackberry jam

Free Range Eggs

Breakfast TacosA$24.00
Scrambled egg, spring onion, chicken chorizo, cheese, tomato salsa & chilli mayo
Salmon BenedictA$26.00
Poached eggs, citrus cured salmon, buttered crumpet, sautéed greens, hollandaise sauce
Eggs Your WayA$15.00
Sourdough toast, cultured butter
Turkish Poached EggsA$23.00
Hummus, roasted tomatoes, labneh, chilli oil, Aleppo pepper, sesame bagel
French ToastA$25.00
Scrambled egg, bacon, Swiss cheese, chilli mayo, breakfast radish, maple syrup
3 Egg OmeletteA$28.00
Buttered oyster mushrooms, crème fraiche, wilted greens, parmesan, seeded toast

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
White Bean & Tomato StewA$24.00
Chicken chorizo, charred kale, soft boiled eggs, crème fraiche, salsa verde, toasted ciabatta
Brekkie SaladA$23.00
Roasted Autumn veggies, avocado, farro, labneh, ricotta, pomegranate, fried egg, charcoal bread (add bacon or salmon +$4)
The Grounds McMuffinA$23.00
Smoked chicken, turkey bacon, scrambled egg, cream cheese, tomato chilli jam, hash brown
Sweet Potato & Chickpea FrittersA$24.00
Poached eggs, halloumi, peperonata, hummus (add bacon or salmon +$4)
3 Stack Buttermilk PancakesA$24.00
Orange & rhubarb compote, vanilla yoghurt, pomegranate, maple syrup
Big BrekkieA$33.00
Shakshuka poached eggs, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, chicken chipolatas, turkey bacon, avocado, halloumi, hash brown, hollandaise, chilli, coriander, grilled pita

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 2,692 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

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 is a vibrant hotspot known for its "amazing atmosphere" and "delicious food." The themed decor adds a unique charm, making it perfect for a special occasion. With "friendly staff" and a diverse menu, it's a must-visit for both locals and tourists. However, it can get busy, so reservations are recommended.

2,692 Reviews

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Philip
Sydney
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Kids meals are poor. More effort for the kids meals pizza was all dough barely any topping and under cooked Quesadillas undercooked Kids burger frozen patty awful. Main meals very small and overpriced Drinks are ridiculously overpriced $8 for a soda water !!
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Janet
Sydney
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Grounds food and service never disappoint. Even when crowded the service and quality are not compromised
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Tess
Sydney
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The Affogado that was served didn’t look like the picture on the menu. Also the Braised beef I ordered wasn’t as expected. I dont think there was a mention of noodle as part of the engredient. The noodle was more than the beef. The noodle was also quite hard (half cooked?!)
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Pathum
Singapore
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was not good at all... I had a big breakfast, and it was very disappointing. There's no taste at all, so do not recommend that to anyone.. Drinks we got smoothies and really enjoyed them. Service was ok.. very busy at 8.45, so I can understand. They made an effort to welcome us, but it was a hit and miss situation. The atmosphere is so loud , so be ready to talk very loudly or just text each other. Good clean vibe. Music is a bit too much, but I think that's because we were sitting right under the speakers. Overall experience is ok, but for the dollar amount you spend, it's not the best spot for breakfast.
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lea
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
thank u for a great experience we will definitely return
The Grounds of Alexandria CafeResponded today
Thanks for the great review! See you soon. The Grounds team
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Krissy
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and vibe. Sugar plum theme was exquisite will definitely be back!
The Grounds of Alexandria CafeResponded today
Thanks for the great review! See you soon. The Grounds team
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Courtney
Sydney
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I’m not sure this place is worth going to anymore. It’s so loud, the staff look miserable and it’s impossible to get parking. The food is fine but nothing special. The Christmas exhibit looks a lot better on instagram than in real life.
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Mansa
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the French toast on recommendation from one of the waitresses and it was delicious.
The Grounds of Alexandria CafeResponded today
Thanks for the great review! See you soon. The Grounds team
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Marie Claire
Sydney
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was quick and good staff as well, however the food was not that great.
The Grounds of Alexandria CafeResponded today
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to leave your rating. Would you be willing to provide more information as to where we went wrong? So we can learn from our mistakes and ensure it doesn't happen again. Hope to hear from you soon. The Grounds Team
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Kerrie
Sydney
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Coffee takes too long . Despite ordering before our meals the coffee arrived after we had finished eating and the waitress passed hot drinks over the baby’s in his high chair. And didn’t apologise!!!! This left us feeling annoyed even though food was good.
The Grounds of Alexandria CafeResponded today
Hi Kerrie, We occasionally can get extremely busy on the coffee counter so I apologise for your delays in recieving your hot drinks and the situation with the barista passing over the hot drink infront of your baby. I will be sure to speak with the team to prevent this from happening again. Thank you for your feedback. The Grounds Team
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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 4.1 stars by 2692 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 181 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 & Chia ParfaitA$16.00

Housemade GranolaA$19.00

Oat & Grain PorridgeA$19.00

Hot Smoked Salmon Crumpet (1)A$14.00

Toasted Cumpets (2)A$12.00

Toasted Banana BreadA$12.00

Free Range Eggs

Breakfast TacosA$24.00

Salmon BenedictA$26.00

Eggs Your WayA$15.00

Turkish Poached EggsA$23.00

French ToastA$25.00

3 Egg OmeletteA$28.00

The Classics

Brekkie BurgerA$24.00

Avo On ToastA$23.00

White Bean & Tomato StewA$24.00

Brekkie SaladA$23.00

The Grounds McMuffinA$23.00

Sweet Potato & Chickpea FrittersA$24.00

3 Stack Buttermilk PancakesA$24.00

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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