Elfresco Cafe Menu

Welcome to Elfresco Cafe, your delightful retreat at 458 Centre Rd, Bentleigh, VIC. Nestled in a vibrant locale, this café shines with its warm ambience and friendly staff. The menu is a celebration of classic flavors, focusing on hearty sandwiches and comforting toasties.

• Sandwiches: Delight in options like the Mediterranean, featuring grilled antipasto vegetables and basil pesto, or indulge in the creamy Avoschetta with smashed avocado.
• Toasties: Elevate your lunch with choices like the savory Egg & Bacon Roll or the classic Ham & Cheese Toastie.
• Extras: Customize your meal with delicious add-ons, ensuring maximum flavor in every bite.

Local reviews highlight their exceptional coffee and hot chocolates, with patrons praising the welcoming atmosphere. Whether you seek a quick bite or a leisurely brunch, Elfresco Cafe promises to satisfy your cravings.

ALL DAY BREAKFAST

• Eggs on toast (GFO)

  Eggs your way (fried, scrambled $1 or poached) on Sourdough/ Wholemeal /White.

  A$11.00

• Porridge

  Rolled oats cooked with your choice of milk, banana, fresh seasonal berries, assorted seed mix, housemade compote, & honey.

  A$18.50

• Smashed Avo (V,GFO)

  Poached egg on pumpkin sourdough toast pomegranate reduction, cherry tomatoes, feta, corn salsa & assorted seed mix.

  A$18.00

• Omelette On Toast

  3 fillings of your choice from mushrooms, tomato, ham, cheese, spinach & onion on Pumpkin Sourdough

  A$18.50

• Mediterranean Omelette

  Open omelette with antipasto veg, spinach, feta on Pumpkin Sourdough

  A$19.50

• Big Breakfast (GFO)

  Eggs your way (fried, scrambled or poached) on Pumpkin Sourdough with bacon, sausage, spinach, mushrooms & Hashbrown

  A$21.00

• Eggs Benedict

  Poached eggs with ham/bacon served on Pumpkin Sourdough with hollandaise Swap with Chicken $2

  A$17.50

• Florentine with Spinach

  A$16.50

• Atlantic with Salmon

  A$18.50

• Breakky Burger

  Fried egg, bacon, cheese, chorizo, spinach, hashbrown, tomato relish on Brioche Bun

  A$16.00

• Veggie Breakfast (V,GFO)

  Eggs your way (fried, scrambled or poached) served on Pumpkin Sourdough with mushrooms, tomato, spinach, baked beans & Hashbrown

  A$21.00

• Benedict Yallateef

  Slow cooked pulled lamb with blanched kale, caramelised onion, 2 poached eggs, chipotle hollandaise & Za'atar served on Turkish bread.

  A$21.00

• Chilli Fresco

  Scramble eggs with spinach, bacon and chilli on sourdough toast with house made relish

  A$18.50

• Bacon Rusty

  2 poached eggs on sourdough with tomato relish, bacon, wilted spinach drizzle of olive oil with balsamic glaze

  A$13.50

• Breakfast Bruschetta (V)

  Poached egg with avocado spread, cherry tomatoes, spanish onion, parsley, feta and house made glaze on sourdough

  A$16.00

• Corn & Halloumi Fritters (V)

  Fritter base, served with halloumi, smashed avocado, corn salsa mix, relish & poached egg

  A$19.50

• Plain Pancakes

  2 stacks of pancakes with maple syrup, ice cream & snow dust

  A$12.00

• French Toast

  Made with soft brioche bread, fresh berries, mango coulis, fruit compote, Ice cream, icing & maple syrup.

  A$18.50

SANDWICHES

• Mediterranean (V)

  Grilled Antipasto Vegetables, Baby Spinach, Feta & Basil Pesto

  A$13.50

• Avoschetta

  Smashed avo, Grilled Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Feta, Balsamic Glaze

  A$13.50

• Ham

  Ham, Tasty Cheese, Semidried Tomatoes, Spinach, Mayo

  A$13.50

• Chicken

  Marinated chicken, avocado, mushrooms, semidried tomatoes, tasty cheese & mix lettuce

  A$13.50

• Tandoori Chicken

  Tandoori Chicken, Grilled Capscicum, Onions, Cucumber, Tomato, Fruit Chutney

  A$13.50

• Schnitzel Coleslaw

  Panko Crumbed Schnitzel, Coleslaw, Tasty Cheese, Mayo

  A$13.50

• Pulled Lamb

  Lamb Shoulder, Coleslaw, Tasty Cheese, C. Onion, Chutney, Mayo

  A$15.00

• Pastarami Sandwich

  Pastrami, Tasty Cheese, Dijon Mustard, Gherkins, Coleslaw

  A$14.50

• Mortadella

  Thin Sliced Mortadella, Spinach, Mozzarella, Pesto, Spanish Onion, Sundried Tomatoes

  A$13.50

• Steak Sandwich

  Minute Steak, Grilled Capcicum, Onions, Cheese, Lettuce, Relish

  A$14.50

• Salami Sandwich

  Salami, Ham, Antipasto Veggies, Tasty Cheese, Pesto

  A$13.50

• Salmon

  Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Asparagus, Capers, Spanish Onion

  A$15.00

TOASTIES/ CROISSANTS (+1$)

• Egg & Bacon Brioche

  A$7.00

• Cheese & Tomato Toastie

  A$7.00

• Ham & Cheese Toastie

  A$7.50

• Ham, Cheese & Tomato Toastie

  A$8.50

• Ham & Pineapple Toastie

  A$8.50

• Egg & Bacon Roll (Turkish Roll)

  A$11.00

EXTRAS

• Spinach/ Hashbrown / Feta/ Baked Beans

  A$4.00

• Bacon/ Mushroom/ Tomato/ Avocado

  A$5.00

• Salmon/ Sausage/ Halloumi/Chorizo

  A$5.00

• Toasts w/d spread

  Choose from - Sourdough/ Wholemeal/ Raisin bread Choose 2 Spreads - Butter/Jam/ Vegemite/ Marmalade/Peanut Butter

  A$7.00

MAINS

• Chicken Parma

  Panko Crumbed schnitzel, Ham, Mozarella, House made Napoli Sauce, chips & Garden Salad

  A$20.00

• Steak Sandwich

  Steak, Bacon, Egg, Tasty Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Caramelised Onion, Relish & Chips

  A$22.00

• Club Sandwich (GFO)

  Marinated Chicken Breast, Avocado, Bacon, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo & Chips

  A$18.50

• Porterhouse

  200gm Porterhouse with Chips, Salad & Choice of Sauce (Mushroom/ Peppercorn)

  A$22.00

BURGERS

• The LOT

  House Made Beef Patty, Bacon, Beetroot, Egg, Cheese, Cos Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, Relish, Mayo

  A$13.50

• Beef Burger

  House Made Beef Patty, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Relish, Mayo

  A$12.00

• Southern-fried Chicken

  Southernfried Chicken Breast, Bacon, Cheese Cos Lettuce, Tomato, Sriracha Mayo

  A$13.00

• Veggie Burger (V)

  House Made Veggie Patty, Halloumi, Lettuce Beetroot, Tomato & Relish

  A$12.00

• Schnitzel Burger

  House Made Schnitzel, Cheese, Cos Lettuce, Tomato, Coleslaw & Mayo

  A$12.00

• Grilled Chicken Burger

  House Marinated Grilled Chicken, Grilled Pineapple, Cos Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon & Mayo

  A$12.50

PASTA/ RISOTTO

• Bolognese

  House Made Bolognese Sauce, Served With Choice of Pasta, Parmesan

  A$20.00

• Carbonara

  Cooken in Creamy Garlic Sauce, Bacon, Egg, Mushrooms, Onion, Parmesan

  A$22.00

• Chicken & Mushroom

  Pasta Cooked with Chicken, Mushroom, Semi dried Tomatoes, Spinach in cream sauce with parmesan

  A$22.00

• Pumpkin Gnocchi (V)

  Potato Gnocchi, Pumpkin, Spinach, Olives Semi dried Tomato in Cream Sauce & Parmesan

  A$18.50

• Lamb Ragu

  Gnochhi tossed in Slow Cooked Lamb Ragout, Garlic, Onion & Parmesan

  A$23.00

• Vegetarian Risotto (V)

  Fresh pumpkin, roasted capsicum, spinach, mushroom, peas cooked in house made napoli sauce.

  A$20.00

• Chicken Risotto (GF)

  Marinated chicken, mushroom, semi dried tomato, spinach cooked in cream sauce

  A$22.00

SIDES

• Wedges

  Served with sweet chilli & Sour cream

  A$10.00

• Bowl of Chips

  Served with tomato sauce

  A$8.00

KIDS

• Chicken Nuggets & Chips

  A$12.00

• Kids Bolognese

  A$13.00

• Fried Egg on Toast

  A$8.00

• Kids Pancake w/ Icecream

  A$9.00