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Cauliflower Hotel Food Menu

Our Delicious Food at The Cauliflower Hotel

The Cauliflower Hotel kitchen is open seven days a week and is one of the best places in inner-Sydney’s Waterloo for your traditional pub food at amazingly affordable prices. Alongside staples like burgers, steaks, schnitzels, chips and wings is also a dazzling offering of South American inspired dishes, designed to tempt the more discerning palates.

Offering a mouthwatering mix of South American inspired, Australian and traditional pub fare, The Cauliflower has everything you need for work lunches, family dinners or any other gatherings. Boasting several indoor and outdoor areas where you can sit back with a beer or a glass of wine, and enjoy a relaxing lunch or dinner, The Cauliflower Hotel is open seven days a week and is the place to go in Sydney.

Keep an eye out for our roasts and our Monday to Friday specials.

Download our food menu if you want to have it on hand, and come in for some of the best pub food in Inner Sydney.

Don’t forget to check out our enticing drinks menu.

Food Menu

STARTERS AND SHARES

  • GARLIC AND HERB BREAD (V) $9

    Oven-baked roll with house garlic butter, fresh parsley and sea salt ADD FRESH MOZZARELLA $3

  • WHIPPED FETA & CHARRED PEACH FLATBREAD (V) $16

    House focaccia flatbread smeared with fluffy whipped feta, topped with grilled peaches, hot honey drizzle and fresh mint

  • TOMATO & RICOTTA ARANCINI (V) 4 pieces $16

    Crispy risotto balls filled with whipped ricotta and sun-dried tomatoes, served with honey sriracha mayo, balsamic glaze and grated parmesan

  • CRISPY CAULIFLOWER BITES (V) $16

    Lightly battered cauliflower tossed in honey sriracha mayo, topped with green shallots and served with house blue cheese dipping sauce

  • QUESADILLAS (x2) $16

    Toasted with mixed cheese, sweetcorn and jalapeño salsa, served with avocado lime crema CHOOSE: BEEF CON CARNE, SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN OR MIXED VEGETABLES

  • BUFFALO FRIED CHICKEN WINGS (GF) 10 pieces $18

    Crunchy, buttermilk-fried wings served naked or tossed in your choice of Smokey BBQ or Frank’s Red Hot sauce. Served with house blue cheese dipping sauce

  • DUCK SPRING ROLLS (4 pieces) $18

    House-made duck spring rolls served with spicy hoisin sauce

  • SALT AND PEPPER SZECHUAN SQUID (GF) (I) $21

    Fried in seasoned rice flour with Szechuan seasoning and sea salt. Served with chilled lime-herb aioli and a fresh lime wedge

  • SHOESTRING FRIES (GF) (V) $11

    Served with citrus-garlic aioli

  • SWEET POTATO WEDGES (V) $16

    Served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream

Street Tacos

Served on a vegan flour tortilla or in a lettuce cup (GF option)

  • LOLITA’S CARNITAS PORK (x1) $8

    Slow-braised smoky pulled pork shoulder, wild rocket, guacamole and pineapple salsa with smoked BBQ sauce

  • TEX MEX BEEF (x1) $8

    Spiced ground beef, shredded lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and coriander avocado crema

  • ROASTED CAULIFLOWER (V) (VG) (x1) $8

    Spiced and roasted cauliflower florets, wild rocket, guacamole, corn salsa and garlic aioli

  • MEDITERRANEAN FALAFEL (V) (VG) (x1) $8

    House falafel, wild rocket, guacamole, pineapple salsa, chipotle-lime mayo

  • TACOS DE PESCADO (x1) (I) $8

    House-battered flathead fish, shredded lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and lime-tartare sauce

  • BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN (x1) $9

    Crispy buttermilk chicken thigh, shredded lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and chipotle-lime mayo

  • CARNE ASADA STEAK (x1) $9

    Marinated grilled beef steak, wild rocket, pineapple salsa and a lime wedge

BURGERS & SAMBOS

ADD-ONS: EXTRA PATTY $4, EXTRA CHEESE $2
All served with shoestring fries

  • CLASSIC CHEESE BURGER $22

    Grilled beef patty on a milk bun with American cheese, onion, pickles, house-made burger sauce

  • THE DOUBLE BEEF SMASH BURGER $28

    Two smashed crispy-edge beef patties, double American cheese, baby cos lettuce, tomato, sweet pickled onion and secret truffle-infused burger sauce on a toasted milk bun

  • THE BUTTERMILK CHICKEN BURGER $25

    Crispy golden buttermilk fried chicken thigh, melted American cheese, creamy kale slaw, dill pickles and chipotle-lime mayo on a toasted milk bun

  • THE SUNSHINE GRILLED CHICKEN BURGER $25

    Flamed-grilled lemon & herb marinated chicken thigh, fresh avocado crema, wild rocket, sliced tomato and zesty garlic aioli on a toasted milk bun

  • MEDITERRANEAN FALAFEL HALLOUMI BURGER $25

    Golden house falafel and pan-seared halloumi layered with baby cos lettuce, sliced tomato, pickled red onion, honey sriracha mayo on a toasted milk bun

  • THE BUTCHERS STEAK SAMBO $28

    Grilled sourdough, marinated and tenderised rump steak, sliced tomato, wild rocket, house smoky tomato relish, seeded mustard mayo and fried onion

$17 CURRIES

  • RED THAI CHICKEN (Medium)

    Jasmine rice, mint yoghurt, papadom, tomato and cucumber

  • BEEF VINDALOO (Mild)

    Jasmine rice, mint yoghurt, papadom, tomato and cucumber

Salads

  • BURRITO BOWL (V) $21

    Crispy baby cos, spiced black beans, guacamole, coriander brown rice, corn & jalapeño salsa, served with flour tortilla
    ADD:
    HOUSE FALAFEL $5
    PAN-SEARED HALLOUMI $6
    CHIPOTLE CHICKEN $6

  • CHICKEN SCHNITZEL CAESAR SALAD $23

    Crispy baby cos, panko-crumbed chicken schnitzel, boiled egg, crispy bacon, croutons, house Caesar dressing and shaved parmesan

  • THAI RUMP STEAK & GREEN PAPAYA SALAD (GF) $28

    Grilled black angus rump steak, shredded green papaya, julienne carrots, mixed leaves, fresh mint, coriander, fried shallots and roasted peanuts with tangy garlic-lime dressing

$9 SUMMER SIDES

  • CHARRED BROCCOLINI (VG, GF)

    With herb vinaigrette and lemon wedge

  • MARKET VEGETABLES (V, GF)

    With herbed butter

  • HOUSE MASH (V, GF)

    With lemon truffle oil

  • KALE SLAW (V, GF)

    With herbed aioli

  • GARDEN SALAD (VG, GF)

    Mixed leaves, cucumber, tomato, carrot, Greek salad dressing

$13 KIDS MENU

  • LIL SCHNITTY

    House crumbed panko schnitzel with chips, salad, aioli and a lemon wedge

  • LIL FISH AND CHIPS

    House battered flathead fillet with chips, salad, tartare and a lemon wedge

SOMETHING SWEET

  • MANGO PAVLOVA (V) $15

    Deconstructed meringue with mango slices, passionfruit pulp, whipped cream and berry coulis

  • DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIE (V) $15

    Warm, rich chocolate brownie served with a scoop of premium vanilla gelato and macadamia crumble

  • BISCOFF AFFOGATO (V) $15

    Vanilla bean gelato with nut crumble, crunchy Biscoff with freshly brewed espresso

  • ARTISANAL GELATO (V) PER SCOOP $3

    (Vanilla & Chocolate)

MAINS & PUB CLASSICS

  • CHICKEN SCHNITZEL $24

    House-made, panko-crumbed chicken schnitzel served with lemon, chips, and salad. Swap for mash or vegetables for an extra $2 each. Includes your choice of gravy, mushroom sauce, or pepper sauce

  • THE BRUSCHETTA PARMI $28

    House panko-crumbed chicken schnitzel topped with double-smoked ham, napolitana sauce, melted mixed cheese and finished with a cold, fresh tomato & basil bruschetta mix. Served with fries and salad (swap for mash and veg for an extra $2 each)

  • PAN-SEARED BARRAMUNDI FILLET (GF) (I) $28

    Crispy barramundi resting on garlic potato mash, accompanied by flame-charred broccolini, a light lemon-butter white wine reduction and a lemon wedge

  • BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS (I) $25

    House battered flathead fillets served with fries, salad, house tartare sauce and a lemon wedge

  • CHILLI PRAWN SPAGHETTI (I) $26

    Tiger prawns tossed with garlic, fresh chilli, preserved lemon, cherry tomatoes, wild rocket and a grating of parmesan

  • CHARRED CAULIFLOWER STEAK (V) $26

    Thick-cut roasted cauliflower steak finished with rich house cheddar cheese sauce and mixed cheese topping, served with sweet potato wedges, cauliflower puree and lemon wedge

  • FLAME-GRILLED LAMB KEBABS $27

    Marinated lamb kebab skewers grilled over an open flame, served with a Mediterranean salad (mixed leaves, cucumber, tomato, red onion, feta, Kalamata olives), warm Greek pita bread, a lemon wedge and chilled garlic-cucumber tzatziki dipping sauce

  • NACHOS

    Corn chips topped with melted mozzarella and tasty cheese, served with a choice of Mexican spiced beans (V), pulled pork, con carne (beef) or buttermilk-fried chicken. All served with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and jalapeños
    MEXICAN SPICED BEANS $21
    PULLED PORK $22
    BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN $23
    CON CARNE (BEEF) $23

FROM THE GRILL

Served with chips and salad (or mash and veg for an additional $2 each) and a choice of your sauce: gravy, mushroom or pepper sauce

  • 220-GRAM BLACK ANGUS RUMP STEAK $28

  • 250-GRAM BLACK ANGUS RUMP STEAK $35

  • 350-GRAM BLACK ANGUS T-BONE $42

RUSTIC STONE-BAKED PIZZAS $20

Our 11-inch in house pizzas are stone-baked until blistered and golden

  • THE CLASSIC MARGHERITA (V)

    House tomato-based sauce, loaded with premium shredded mozzarella and finished with fresh torn basil leaves

  • THE CLASSIC PEPPERONI

    House tomato-based sauce, loaded with crispy artisanal pepperoni and melted shredded mozzarella

LATE NIGHT PIZZAS

From 9PM

  • THE CLASSIC MARGHERITA (V) 11 inches $22

    House tomato-based sauce, loaded with premium shredded mozzarella and finished with fresh torn basil leaves

  • THE CLASSIC PEPPERONI 11 inches $22

    House tomato-based sauce, loaded with crispy artisanal pepperoni, and melted shredded mozzarella

$12 LUNCH SPECIAL

Monday to Friday 12-5PM

  • CHICKEN SCHNITZEL BURGER

    House-made panko crumbed chicken schnitzel, slaw, lettuce, chipotle mayo on a milk bun served with shoestring fries

  • ROASTED CAULIFLOWER TACOS (x2)

    Spiced and roasted cauliflower florets, wild rocket, guacamole. corn salsa and garlic aioli

Happy Arvo

Monday to Friday 3-7PM

  • $7 HOUSE BEERS (SCHOONER)
  • SELECTED SPIRITS AND WINES
  • $10 BEER OF THE MONTH (PINTS)

  • $10 TOMMY’S MARGARITAS

WEEKLY SPECIALS

ADD $5 AND MAKE IT A COMBO
Choice of any House beer schooner, house wine, or soft drink

  • MONDAY $15 BURGER DEAL 12-9PM

    Choice of Classic Cheese Burger, Butter Milk Chicken, Grilled Chicken & Mediterranean Falafel & Halloumi Burger

  • TUESDAY $15 CHICKEN SCHNITTY OR BRUSCHETTA PARMI 12-9PM

    Chicken Schnitzel or Brushetta Parmi served with salad and fries

  • WEDNESDAY $6 STREET TACOS 12-9PM

    New seasonal flavors; choose any taco (minimum of 2) ADD $10 FOR A TOMMY’S MARGARITA

  • THURSDAY $15 STEAK, FRIES AND SALAD 12-9PM

    Black Angus Rump Steak, served with chips & salad and your choice of sauce

  • FRIDAY $15 FISH N CHIPS 12-9PM

    House battered flathead fillets served with fries, salad, house tartare sauce and a lemon wedge

WEEKEND SPECIALS

  • $1 BUFFALO WINGS (MIN 5 WINGS) Saturday 12-5PM

    Crunchy, buttermilk-fried wings served naked or tossed in your choice of Smokey BBQ or Frank’s Red Hot sauce. Served with house blue cheese dipping sauce

  • $12 BACON & EGG OR BEEF SAUSAGE & EGG ROLL

    Saturday & Sunday 11AM-3PM Served on a milk bun with rocket, tomato chutney, BBQ & aioli sauce

  • $22 WEEKEND ROAST Saturday & Sunday 12PM until sold out

    Pork roast, roasted seasonal vegetables, apple relish, gravy, and Yorkshire pudding

WEEKEND BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH

11:30AM – 4:30PM. RSA in practice, Drink Responsibly

  • MEXICAN FEAST & BOTTOMLESS MARGYS PER PERSON $89

    Includes a Mexican Set-Menu, bottomless Margaritas, selected wine, beers and non-alcoholic options - all you can drink for 1.5 hrs

  • STEAK & FRITES WITH PAVLOVA PER PERSON $79

    Set Menu - Bottomless fries & drinks for 1.5 hrs. Includes selected wine, beers and non alcoholic options. Spritz Package includes Aperol & Limoncello Spritz -
    UPGRADE TO SPRITZ PACKAGE $20 PER PERSON

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