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
with coconut yoghurt, poached apple, blackcurrant & almond flakes 12
Chia pudding with housemade granola, banana & passionfruit 10
Homemade granola, greek yoghurt with baked rhubarb 12
Avocado, feta cheese, pea tendrils & poached egg on sourdough 18
Potato Rosti served with smoked salmon, creme fraiche, red onion & chives 18
Poached egg 3
Caramelised leek, goat cheese & spinach omelette on sourdough 17
Spiced poached pear, pecan & citrus, vanilla mascarpone on Belgium waffles 15.5
Spring baked beans, spicy tomato sauce on sourdough 16
Chorizo 4
Poached egg 3
Free range eggs on sourdough toast 9.50
Sides
Roasted tomatoes 5
Roasted mushrooms 5
Bacon 6.5
Smoked salmon 7.5
Sauteed chard and kale 4
Avocado 5
Additional spreads
Homemade raspberry jam 2
Vegemite 1
Honey 1
Homemade chilli jam 2
Homemade Vanilla cashew butter 3
Sweet
Scones with jam and cream 5.5
Pastries 4.5 – 7.5
LUNCH specials 11.30 – 3
Sandwiches 13
Daily Salad 16 served on week days only
Antipasto for one 17 served on week days only
Antipasto for two 22 served on week days only
Savoury tart served with a garden salad 16
ALL DAY
Mount zero marinated olives 7.5
Smoked almonds 7.5
Local and imported cheese served with fruit bread and quince paste.
Please ask staff for details 16/27/37
Grilled eggplant, garlic & chilli roasted tomatoes, tzatziki 18
& pine nuts
Grilled pear, prosciutto & blue cheese bruschetta 17
Chicken liver pate, crostini with cornichons 17
Baked camembert, garlic & rosemary, garden salad 21
Pork & veal meatballs, pangrattato 18
Hummus, spiced lamb, sumac pickled onion, parsley & pita bread 26
“ Cuca ” Sardines with watercress & grilled sourdough 18
Soup of the day 17
Pasta of the day 27
Mushroom Risotto with white truffle oil 27
Beef rendang, coconut rice 28
Free range chicken breast with warm mexican corn, black bean,
Sour cream & cornbread 26
Crispy skinned Salmon, soba noodle & pickled ginger 31
Greens, chilli, lime and ginger 11
Rocket, pear, shaved parmesan & walnuts 9
Roasted potato, spicy tomato & jalapeno sauce, gruyere 11
Saturday to tuesday night, short menu available