The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.2

2834 Reviews

$A40 and under

Café

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2 people

Mar 21, 2025

10:00 p.m.

Booked 145 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Charming
Good for special occasions

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A40 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
Neighbourhood
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. 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

Experiences

The Glasshouse High Tea
A$89.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Experience private dining with an elegant high-tea for 6-8 people, including: - Poached chicken finger sandwich with almonds, cornichons, lemon mayo, & roquette. - Heirloom tomato finger sandwich, with whipped ricotta & basil. - Pork & pistachio sausage roll with smoked tomato relish. - Tartlet with salmon rillettes & salmon roe. - Bruschetta with stracciatella, asparagus, olive, & radish. - Mini mixed berry cheesecake. - Lychee & raspberry sponge roll. - Passionfruit & caramel profiterole. - White chocolate & strawberry macaron. - A mini scone with chantilly cream & housemade jam. - A cup of tea, coffee, or juice. Items will be plated to share. Menu can only be adjusted for vegetarians. Contact us for other dietary needs: (02) 9699 2225.
The Patisserie High Tea
A$89.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a lavish high tea for 9-20 people, overlooking our working patisserie. - Poached chicken finger sandwich with almonds, cornichons, lemon mayo, & roquette. - Heirloom tomato finger sandwich, with whipped ricotta & basil. - Pork & pistachio sausage roll with smoked tomato relish. - Tartlet with salmon rillettes & salmon roe. - Bruschetta with stracciatella, asparagus, olive, & radish. - Mini mixed berry cheesecake. - Lychee & raspberry sponge roll. - Passionfruit & caramel profiterole. - White chocolate & strawberry macaron. - A mini scone with chantilly cream & housemade jam. - A cup of tea, coffee, or juice. Items will be plated to share. Menu can only be adjusted for vegetarians. Contact us for other dietary needs: (02) 9699 2225.

Yoghurt ParfaitA$16.00
Mango, banana, chia, coconut
Freshly Baked Folded PastryA$15.00
Berries, vanilla custard
Overnight OatsA$19.00
Green apple, nectarine, raspberry, golden raisins, almonds, vanilla yoghurt
Housemade Toasted GranolaA$19.00
Greek yoghurt, honey, banana, berries
Hot Smoked Salmon Crumpet (1)A$14.00
Cream cheese, chives
The Grounds Bakery Raisin ToastA$12.00
Raspberry, jam, butter

Free Range Eggs

Chickpea, Corn & Feta FrittersA$24.00
Hummus, roasted cauliflower, poached eggs, pomegranate
Housemade Potato RostiA$25.00
Whipped ricotta, hot smoked salmon, poached eggs, herbed hollandaise
The Cafe BreakfastA$26.00
Cumberland sausage, fried potato, onion & mushroom hash, roasted tomato, poached eggs, hollandaise
Chilli Braised ChickpeasA$25.00
Tomatoes, sujuk, poached eggs, labneh, dill, toast
Open OmeletteA$28.00
Hot smoked salmon, cream cheese, dill, capers
Steak 'n' Eggs on Toasted CiabattaA$32.00
Chimichurri, potato gems, bearnaise

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
Grilled 3 Cheese, Mortadella & Tomato FocacciaA$26.00
Fried egg, pickles
Chilli Beef, Cheese & Jalapeño ToastieA$25.00
Fried egg, pickles
Caramelised French ToastA$24.00
Fresh stone fruit, raspberries, vanilla mascarpone
3 Stack Buttermilk PancakesA$24.00
Mango, berries, vanilla, maple syrup
Continental BreakfastA$28.00
Egg soldiers, fruit salad, passionfruit yoghurt pot, mini danish pastry with custard
Big BrekkieA$33.00
Huevos rancheros poached eggs, chicken chorizo, turkey bacon, avocado, chilli, halloumi, hollandise, coriander, crisp chips

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 2,834 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Sydney
Great for brunch
Sydney
Most Booked
Inner South
Innovative
Inner South
Healthy
Inner South
Neighbourhood gem
Inner South
Good for special occasions
Inner South
Lively
Inner South
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe offers a vibrant atmosphere with "amazing food," "beautiful decor," and "exceptional service." It's a popular spot for celebrations, offering a variety of dishes and drinks. While it can get crowded and noisy, especially on weekends, many visitors appreciate the "friendly staff" and "great vibe," making it a "must visit" in Sydney.

2,834 Reviews

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Melissa
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We loved the Disney Snow White displays and the coffee was great 😊
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Debra
Sydney1 review
1.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Came to see the Snow White display and have lunch with her. Display was so disappointing. Cafe is too dark and feels really dirty. The two goats I feel sorry for them. Children’s play area is dangerous as it has an opening in the left back corner. Kids can get out and hurt themselves behind there. Have been to a lot of cafes and restaurants and would never go back to the grounds.
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Liza
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is such a cute and amazing cafe! Love how they do different themes in the garden. The food was very delicious and fresh! Highly recommend if you’re visiting or live in Sydney.
The Grounds of Alexandria CafeResponded 3 days ago
Hi Liza, Thank you for leaving us a glowing 5* review! See you soon at the Grounds.
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RK77
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place, amazing food. We absolutely love it!!
The Grounds of Alexandria CafeResponded 3 days ago
Hi Thank you for leaving us a glowing 5* review! See you soon at the Grounds.
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OpenTable Diner
New South Wales10 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the experience but you know it was a hot day. Could have been nice with a fan.
The Grounds of Alexandria CafeResponded 3 days ago
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* rating! See you next time. The Grounds team
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JulieC
Tasmania2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience- love the quality of the food and the atmosphere.
The Grounds of Alexandria CafeResponded 6 days ago
Hi Julie, Thank you for leaving us a glowing 5* review! See you soon at the Grounds.
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Ricky
Hawaii1 review
2.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
My wife’s meal took almost an hour to arrive and after i complained to 4 different wait staff. Totally screwed up the birthday !! They did apologise but this definitely should not have occurred!! They adjusted the bill to compensate but we would rather the service was better. They screwed up our celebration!
The Grounds of Alexandria CafeResponded on March 13, 2025
Hi Ricky, I am so sorry to hear about your dissapointing experience at the Cafe. I have forwarded your feedback and also the managers on duty at the time of your visit have passed on the information into exactly what occured during your lunch. Our Venue Manager will be in contact with you to discuss these matters further. Thank you for your patience. The Grounds Team
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Jenny
Melbourne3 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The cafe was really loud to enjoy the ambiance - but that’s fine, the food offering was average (unless you’re going there for Tea and cakes) the service was ok. I sat there while both my friends meal arrived, two tables beside me who arrived and ordered after me received their food, mine was nowhere to be seen. When I questioned it, with confusion and a wrong meal, my meal came out and it was warm. No apology or explanation. I flew from Melbourne to experience this cafe and I must say, it was a disappointment.
The Grounds of Alexandria CafeResponded 1 day ago
Hi Jenny, I am sorry to hear there was a mixup with your meals arriving at the table and no apology was given, this is not the service we thrive to give in the Cafe. Thank you for your feedback The Grounds Team
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Cat
Sydney1 review
1.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We were so excited for Claris Mouse visit and we went to go inside the entrance and we were ushered straight into the cafe instead of the themed room so the vibe was gone straight away. Then I thought we would walk through the themed area while our breakfast was being ordered only to be stopped and told we need a receipt first before going through. I explained I had children and it was a good time for them to go for a walk while we waited but they wouldn’t budge. So we finally walked through at the end and my kids were tired and had enough. It was overcrowded and the staff made us feel like we were on a time limit and interrupted our conversations to constantly. It was disappointing because we have been here before and loved it
The Grounds of Alexandria CafeResponded on March 11, 2025
Hi Cat, Sorry to hear you had a dissapointing visit on your recent experience. We do have a maximum seating time at the table to ensure all reservations that a pre booked are sat at their allocated time, however this should not effect your experience so I apologise you were interrupted, I will talk to the team regarding these issues so thank you for your feedback. Our laneways are for dining customers so a proof of receipt upon entry is mandatory, sorry to hear this effected your experience with your children. Hope we hit the mark on your next visit. The Grounds Team
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Christopher
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and a big reason why we keep coming back
The Grounds of Alexandria CafeResponded on March 9, 2025
Hi Thank you for leaving us a glowing 5* review! See you soon at the Grounds.
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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 4.2 stars by 2834 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 21, 2025

10:00 p.m.

Booked 145 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

7a/2 Huntley St, Alexandria, AU-NSW 2015

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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
$A40 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

Additional information

The Glasshouse High Tea

The Patisserie High Tea

Quick & Easy

Yoghurt ParfaitA$16.00

Freshly Baked Folded PastryA$15.00

Overnight OatsA$19.00

Housemade Toasted GranolaA$19.00

Hot Smoked Salmon Crumpet (1)A$14.00

The Grounds Bakery Raisin ToastA$12.00

Free Range Eggs

Chickpea, Corn & Feta FrittersA$24.00

Housemade Potato RostiA$25.00

The Cafe BreakfastA$26.00

Chilli Braised ChickpeasA$25.00

Open OmeletteA$28.00

Steak 'n' Eggs on Toasted CiabattaA$32.00

The Classics

Brekkie BurgerA$24.00

Avo On ToastA$23.00

Grilled 3 Cheese, Mortadella & Tomato FocacciaA$26.00

Chilli Beef, Cheese & Jalapeño ToastieA$25.00

Caramelised French ToastA$24.00

3 Stack Buttermilk PancakesA$24.00

Continental BreakfastA$28.00

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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Review summary

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