The Original Ben Gusto
As a venue we can accommodate groups of all sizes for any occasion, be it that Special Birthday, Graduation, Business Breakfast meetings, Mothers & Fathers day – or just an excuse to get together. Depending on the the time of day and size of group, there are multiple options available.
OPEN EVERYDAY
7.30 AM – 5.00 PM
Menu
BREAKFAST ALL DAY – EVERYDAY
The Early Riser Breakfast
Petit Bene Bagel $10.00
Our half sized special bene w one poached egg, 2 rashers of bacon, one hash brown Spinach & hollandaise sauce
Beachside Breakfast $14.50
One poached egg, two rashers bacon, one hash brown, vine tomato, one sausage, Mushrooms, toast
Villagers Toast $10.00
Ben Gusto’s pint sized French toast, one piece of cinnamon brioche, two rashers of bacon, ½ grilled banana, maple syrup
Full On Breakfasts
Toasted Muesli $10.50
Home made w fresh fruit, honey and yoghurt
Eggs any style on Toast $11.00
Served w roasted vine tomato and grain toast
Add Bacon $4.00
Parmesan Waffle $19.00
Melon, prosciutto, asparagus, vincotta, vine tomato
Portobello Waffle (Vege) $18.00
Roasted Portobello, halloumi, spinach, toasted pine nut, pesto, vine tomato
French Toast $18.00
Classic: bacon, grilled banana, maple syrup, cinnamon, Brioche
Salted Caramel Hot Cakes $18.00
Toasted macadamia cobbler, banana, vanilla fraiche, pineapple
Mushrooms on Toast $16.50
Saute of button mushroom & bacon with cream, toasted ciabata& parmesan cheese
Corn & Zucchini Fritter $17.50
Ricotta, bacon, poached egg, avocado, salsa, sour cream
Baked Croissant $18.00
Scrambled eggs w candied champagne ham, vine tomato, snowpea tendrils
Optional: Salmon scrambled $19.50
Livers in the Skillet $18.50
Melon, lardons, Agria, choritzo, Bruschetta
Winter Bubble & Squeak $20.50
Smashed kumera, potato & sweetpea cake w fried onion, candied pork, orchard apple Syrup, poached eggs, snow pea tendrills
Eggs Benedict $15.50
Toasted ciabatta, spinach, poached eggs, vine tomato, hash browns, hollandaise sauce
- Kiwi-ana- Bacon, hash browns $17.50
- The Bays- Smoked Atlantic salmon,hash browns $19.50
- Vegetarian- Portobello, halloumi, avocado, hash browns $17.50
- Hunter- Pulled pork belly, Kumera, orchard apple $19.50
Antipode Breakfast $24.50
Poached eggs, bacon, vine tomatoes, hash browns, mushrooms, Kransky Sausage, Corn cheese dumpy, candied pork, smoked tomato relish
Mid-Day Menu
11:30am – 3:30pm
Long Lunch Selections
Seafood chowder $13.50
Our service staff will advise – Served w toasted ciabata
Barbequed Prawns Kebabs $21.50
Served on steamed rice w garlic, chilli, cilantro, spring onion and winter salad
Scallop Risotto $22.50
Diver bay scallops w streaky bacon, white wine, cream, sweet peas, saffron
Salt & Pepper Squid Salad $18.00
Smoked chipotle mayo, Roasted capsicum, rocket, crouton salad
BLAT $17.00
Bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, basil, tomato flat, aioli, agria
Option: Chicken CLAT $17.00
Pulled Pork Slab $19.50
Toasted flat bread, slaw, tomato, orchard apple, candied kumera
Grilled Chicken Melt $18.00
Roasted vegetables, halloumi, pesto, agria, toasted flat
New York Cut Striploin $25.50
200g Cut sirloin, rustica potatoes, mushrooms, asparagus, bacon
The Bay Burger $21.50
Dusted Bun w lettuce, tomato, avocado, slaw, Swiss cheese, fries
Options: Chicken or Lamb
Bamboo Chicken $19.50
Teriyaki chicken, Coriander, egg noodles, bamboo, baby corn, slaw
Chicken Tandoori Salad $20.50
Warm winter salad of green leaves, cilantro, red onion, snow peas and julienne of vegetables with croutons
Pulled Pork Pie $21.50
Cassoulet of pork belly w kumera, apple, asparagus, truffle mash, poached egg
Fettuccine Carbonara $21.00
Champagne ham, mushrooms, white wine, cream and parmesan cheese
Pasta Marinara $24.50
Seafood pasta w fresh mussel, prawns, squid, scallops, fish, salmon in Napoli with spaghetti
Fish and Chips $21.50
Tempura batter, terakihi fillet, green salad, lemon, tartare remoulade
COFFEE & BEVERAGES
Short Black $3.00
Double shot with rich golden cream
Long Black $3.50
Double shot served with hot water on the side
Americano $3.50
Single shot over a large cup of hot water emulating the softer flavour of filter coffee
Flat White Small $3.80 | Regular $4.30
Double shot espresso textured with velvet milk
Cappuccino Small $3.80 | Regular $4.30
Double shot espresso crowned with textured lush foam with chocolate or cinnamon on top
Latte Glass $4.20 | Bowl $4.50
Double shot textured with lush velvet milk
Mochaccino Glass $4.20 | Bowl $5.00
Double shot blended with Belgian hot chocolate
Hot Chocolate Glass $4.00 | Bowl $4.50
Rich Belgian chocolate blended with lush velvet milk
Chai Latte Glass $4.00 | Bowl $4.50
Choose from Monin sweet chai or Phoenix organic spicy chai
Vienna $4.50
A double shot espresso in a large glass of hot water with whipped cream
Affagato Glass $5.00
A scoop of vanilla gelato with a shot of hot espresso
Tea $3.50
English Breakfast or Earl Grey
Herbal Tea $4.00
Ask for our selection
Extras 60c
Extra shot | Soy Milk | Decaf
Flavoured shot to go with your coffee
(Vanilla, hazelnut, caramel or white chocolate)
Iced Chocolate/Coffee/Mocha $5.50
Smoothies $6.00
Mixed berries, banana, mango or feijoa
Old fashioned Ice Cream Soda $6.00
Your choice of soft drink poured over vanilla ice-cream
Milkshake $4.50
Vanilla, chocolate, caramel, lime, banana or strawberry Extra thick 1.00
Gelato Shake $6.50
Choose from our in-store Gelato selection
SALADS
Chicken & Mango Salad $17.90
Smoked chicken, avocado, red onion, salad greens & a mango dressing topped with crispy noodles
Smoked Salmon Salad $15.90
Tasmanian smoked salmon with avocado, capers, Cucumber & red onions topped with French dressing
Moroccan Lamb Salad $18.90
Sliced Moroccan lamb with cos lettuce, gherkins, olives, roast capsicum, roast egg plant & basil aioli
A LITTLE BIT EXTRA
Preserves (jam, butter & lemon curd) $3.00
2 Eggs any style $4.00
Bacon or smoked salmon $4.00
Mushrooms/avocado/roast tomato $3.00
Cheese & Bacon Chorizo Sausages $3.50
Hash Browns $3.00
Baked Beans $5.00
Mixed green salad $6.50
Fries with aioli $5.50
Curly fries with aioli $5.50
KIDS – UNDER 12
Bacon & scrambled eggs on toast $8.90
French toast with bacon & caramelised Banana $10.50
Mini hot dogs & chips $8.90
Chicken nuggets & chips $8.90
Fish bites & chips $8.90
Chicken burger & chips $10.50
Chicken fettuccini $12.50
WAFFLES
All waffles are served with maple syrup & whipped cream
Belgian Waffle $10.50
Original waffle topped with maple syrup & whipped cream
Waffle & Gelato $14.50
Make your own waffle by choosing any two flavours of gelato
Double Chocolate $14.50
Double scoop of chocolate gelato with various chocolate toppings
Salted Caramel $14.50
Toasted macadamia cobbler, salted caramel gelato and sauce
Mango Tango $14.50
Sliced mango, mango sorbet and kiwifruit
Very Berry $14.50
Double scoop of berry sorbet dressed with berry compote
Banana Nutter $14.50
Topped with fresh banana slices, walnut & a scoop of vanilla gelato
Banana and Bacon $16.50
Topped with caramelised banana & crispy bacon
Location
SAY HELLO
LOCATION
111 CLYDE ROAD
BROWNS BAY
PHONE
09-479 7288

