THE CAFE SYNDICATE Menu

Welcome to THE CAFE SYNDICATE, a charming café nestled in the UnitingSA Building at West Lakes, Australia. This local gem has become a favorite among residents, especially for its exceptional coffee and delightful dishes. The menu showcases a rich array of beverages, from the smooth Macchiato and indulgent Hot Chocolate to innovative Chai Lattes featuring spice, turmeric, and more.

Lunch options are equally enticing, with offerings like the golden Schnitzel served alongside a garden salad and house-made gravy, or the Vegan Falafel bursting with flavor on a soft vegan bun. The salads are fresh and vibrant, providing a crunchy yet satisfying choice.

Every dish reflects the café's commitment to quality, while the welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff make each visit feel special. If you’re searching for a café that balances great food with a community spirit, THE CAFE SYNDICATE is the place to be!

Coffee

• Macchiato

  Small. Short or long.

  A$4.60

• Hot Chocolate (Milk)

  A$5.90

• Latte

  A$5.60

• Cappuccino

  A$5.60

• Flat White

  A$5.60

• Piccolo Latte

  A$4.60

• Vienna (White)

  A$5.90

• Sticky Chai

  A$6.50

• Long Black

  A$5.60

• Cold Brew Coffee

  Iced long black.

  A$6.00

• Espresso

  Small.

  A$4.20

• Hot Chocolate (Dark)

  A$5.90

• Chai Latte

  Spice, turmeric, matcha, or beetroot.

  A$6.00

• Tea

  Chai, English breakfast, Earl Grey, peppermint, chamomile, green tea, or lemongrass & ginger.

  A$4.70

• Ice Chai

  Spice, turmeric, matcha, or beetroot.

  A$6.00

• Affogato

  Small.

  A$5.50

• Ice Coffee Or Ice Chocolate

  Large. With ice cream.

  A$8.50

• Vienna (Black)

  A$5.90

• Frappés Or Milkshakes

  Large. Coffee, chocolate, vanilla, caramel, or strawberry.

  A$8.50

• Dirty Chai

  A$6.50

• Cold Brew Tea

  Large. Peach, strawberry, mango, or citrus.

  A$7.00

• Mocha

  A$6.00

• Ice Latte

  A$5.60

Juices

• Hydrate

  Cold pressed cucumber, mint, strawberry, watermelon.

  A$9.00

• Caribbean

  Cold pressed pineapple, mint, natural coconut water.

  A$9.00

• Detox

  Cold pressed apple, beetroot, carrot, celery.

  A$9.00

• Vitamin C

  Cold pressed oranges.

  A$8.00

• Green

  Cold pressed spinach, kale, pineapple, apple.

  A$9.00

Lunch

• Schnitzel

  Crumbed chicken, garden side salad, house made gravy served with chips.

  A$21.50

• Flathead

  2 pieces of battered flathead fillets, Greek side salad, tartar sauce served with side of chips.

  A$21.50

• Vegan Falafel

  Vegan. Falafel patty, lettuce, roasted capsicum, cucumber, hummus, tomato relish on vegan bun served with side of chips.

  A$19.50

• Philly Steak

  Thinly sliced seasoned ribeye steak, caramelized capsicum, caramelized onion, provolone cheese on crusty roll served with side of chips.

  A$19.50

• Tortiza

  A$16.50

• Buttermilk Chicken

  Southern style chicken fillet, lettuce, tomato, tasty cheese, spicy Mayo on seeded bun served with side of chips.

  A$19.50

• Pulled Beef

  Slow cooked beef brisket, house made coleslaw, manchego cheese, BBQ aioli on toasted panini served with side of chips.

  A$19.50

Sweets

• House Made Pancakes

  A$18.50

• House Made Waffles

  A$18.50

• Toasted Banana Bread

  Served with salted caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream.

  A$13.50

Breakfast

• Eggs Benedict

  2 eggs, bacon, hollandaise sauce, chives served with English muffin.

  A$18.50

• Avo On Toast

  Seasoned avocado smash, fresh herbs served on toast.

  A$13.50

• Smoked Salmon

  2 eggs, smoked salmon, broad bean ricotta smash, baby herbs served with bagel.

  A$20.50

• Chilli Scrambled Eggs

  2 scrambled eggs, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, pickled jalapeños, tomato chutney, feta served with toast.

  A$20.50

• Fritters

  A$18.50

• Omelette

  A$19.50

• Toast

  Butter, jam, Nutella, peanut butter, vegemite, or honey served with toast.

  A$6.50

• Big Breakfast

  A$24.50

• Muesli

  Oats, dried fruits, fresh fruits served with yoghurt.

  A$15.50

• Butternut Pumpkin & Kale

  2 eggs, butternut squash, garlic mushrooms, sautéed kale, feta, pine nuts served with toast.

  A$20.50

• Eggs On Toast

  2 eggs served with toast.

  A$11.50

Smoothies

• Date Shake

  Cashews, dates, banana, nutmeg, cinnamon, milk.

  A$9.50

• Green

  Spinach, avocado, mango, pineapple, vanilla, milk.

  A$9.50

• Breakfast

  Apple, raspberries, yoghurt, porridge oats, milk.

  A$9.50

• Tropical Protein

  Banana, mango, coconut yoghurt, protein powder, milk.

  A$9.50

• Choc Peanut

  Banana, cocoa powder, natural peanut butter, vanilla, milk.

  A$9.50

Snacks

• Nachos

  Bowl of corn chips topped with kidney beans, tomato salsa, shredded mozzarella, guacamole and sour cream.

  A$14.50

• Croquettes

  4 Pieces chicken croquettes served with chipotle lime dip.

  A$14.50

• Sweet Potato Chips

  Bowl of sweet potato chips served with chipotle lime dip.

  A$9.50

• Garlic Bread

  2 pieces sourdough toast with herbed garlic butter.

  A$8.50

• Arancini

  4 Pieces mushroom and cheese arancini balls served with tomato chutney.

  A$14.50

• Chips

  Bowl of chips served with tomato sauce.

  A$7.50

• Onion Rings

  Bowl of onion rings served with ranch dipping sauce.

  A$9.50

Salads

• Crunchy Asian

  Chinese cabbage, snow-peas sprouts, carrots, capsicums, coriander, mint, toasted peanuts, pickled ginger, crunchy noodles with garlic lime dressing.

  A$16.50

• Beetroot & Halloumi

  Beetroot, blood orange, halloumi, radicchio, mixed lettuce, dates, olives, pepitas, sunflower seeds with raspberry orange blossom dressing.

  A$16.50

• Lettuce Bowl

  Leafy greens, corn kernels, Spanish onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado with a mustard vinegar dressing.

  A$16.50

• Couscous Bowl

  Chickpeas, coriander, couscous, parsley, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, rocket, feta with lemon and black pepper dressing.

  A$16.50