The soothing scent of Melbourne’s best coffee, the freshest seasonal dishes, the quiet hum of conversation and discreet, attentive service. The café at Self Preservation has earned a reputation as one of the city’s most vibrant and relaxing spaces.
ALL MORNING until 11.30am
Sourdough toast, with your choice of spreads 7.5
Chef’s house made raspberry jam, Vegemite or Cashew & vanilla butter
Gluten Free bread available add $1
Fruit toast with rosemary butter or citrus mascarpone 9.5
Vanilla bean and star anise infused mixed grain Porridge served with house made yoghurt, berry compote, toasted coconut 12
Red quinoa, chia and almond milk bircher muesli with house made yoghurt, strawberry, crushed pistachio 12
Fruit of the day, citrus mascarpone and crushed hazelnut 9
Avocado, goat’s cheese, spring onion, coriander, chilli, ginger and lime on sourdough with a poached egg 18
Cauliflower and green pea fritters, house cured beetroot salmon minted yoghurt 18
Peperonata & feta omelette on sourdough 16
Add Chorizo 4
Summer baked beans, spicy tomato sauce on sourdough 16
Add Chorizo 4
Add poached egg 3
Caramelised banana on Belgian Waffle,walnut and citrus mascarpone 14.50
Sides / Spreads
House cured bacon 6.5
Sauteed chard & kale 4
Roasted tomatoes 5
Avocado 5
Roasted mushrooms 5
House cured beetroot salmon 7.5
Housemade raspberry jam 2
Vegemite 1
Housemade cashew & vanilla butter 2
Homemade chilli jam
Sweet
Cakes and tarts 8
Scones with jam and cream 5.5
Pastries 4.5 – 7.5
LUNCH specials 12 – 3
Sandwiches 10/12.5
Daily Salad 16
Antipasto for one 17
Antipasto for two 22
Savoury tart served with a garden salad 16
ALL DAY
Mount zero marinated olives 6.5
Smoked almonds 6.5
Local and imported cheese served with fruit bread and quince paste.
Please ask staff for details 12/23/33
Grilled baby eggplant, garlic & chilli roasted tomatoes, tzatziki& pinenuts 15
Summer tomato and fresh buffalo mozzarella bruschetta 18
Potted crab & shrimp, avocado & citrus creme fraiche with grilled sourdough 20
Baked camembert, garlic and rosemary, garden salad 18
Hummus, spiced lamb, sumac pickled onion, parsley & pita bread 18
Sticky Thai Pork Meatballs 17
Brussel sprouts, tahini & garlic breadcrumbs 11
Chat potatoes, spicy tomato sauce, jalopeno & parmesan 9
Greens, chilli, lime and ginger 8
Soup of the day 14
Pasta of the day 22
Roasted corn and fine herb risotto with crispy prosciutto 25
Pan fried fish of the day, coconut oil roasted sweet potato,Coriander & chilli salsa 28.5
Northern Indian beef curry with basmati rice 24
Crispy pork belly, asian coleslaw, chilli jam 27
Free range chicken cotoletta, sauce tartors, eggplant caponata, pinenuts 26