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 spread 8.5
Homemade raspberry jam, vegemite or honey GF bread available add 1
Fruit toast with citrus mascarpone 9.5 Gluten free fruit toast 10.5
Vanilla bean and star anise infused mixed grain, coconut milk Porridge served 12
with coconut yoghurt, banana & passion fruit
Red quinoa, chia and almond milk bircher muesli with coconut yoghurt, 12
Blueberry & pomegranate
Chia pudding with housemade granola, kiwi fruit & passionfruit 9
Avocado, feta cheese, spring onions, chilli flakes & poached egg 18
on sourdough
Potato Rosti served with smoked salmon, creme fraiche, red onion & chives 18
Poached egg 3
Broad beans, baked ricotta & pea mash omelette on sourdough 16
Grilled asparagus, grated parmesan, crispy proscuitto & a poached egg on sourdough 16
Spring baked beans, spicy tomato sauce on sourdough 16
Chorizo 4
Poached egg 3
Strawberry, roasted hazelnuts, dulce de leche & mascarpone on
Belgium waffles 14.5
Free range eggs on sourdough toast 9.50
Sides Additional spreads
Roasted tomatoes 5 Homemade raspberry jam 2
Roasted mushrooms 5 Vegemite 1
Bacon 6.5 Honey 1
Smoked salmon 7.5 Homemade chilli jam 2
Sauteed chard and kale 4 Homemade Vanilla cashew butter 3
Avocado 5
Sweet
Scones with jam and cream 5.5 Pastries 4.5 – 7.5
LUNCH specials 11.30 – 3
Sandwiches 13
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 zucchini, garlic & chilli roasted tomatoes, tzatziki& olives 15
Smoked Trout Rillette with radish salad 20
Baked camembert, garlic and rosemary, garden salad 18
Grilled Asparagus, grana padano, crispy proscuitto, truffle oil 16
Broad bean, pea, mint & goat’s cheese bruschetta 16
Hummus, spiced lamb, sumac pickled onion, parsley & pita bread 18
Pork & veal meatballs, pangrattato 17
“Cuca” Sardines with watercress & grilled sourdough 15
Rocket, pear, fennel & shaved parmesan salad 9
Roasted baby potatoes , zaartar, feta 9
Greens, chilli, lime and ginger 8
Soup of the day 14
Pasta of the day 22
Risotto Primavera 25
Thai Rare Beef salad 27
Free range chicken cotoletta, skordalia, tomato & pomegranate 27
Salmon, mussel & prawn fragrant curry, jasmine rice 28