Zest in Food Menu

Introducing the Menu at Zest in Food

At Zest in Food, located on Landcox Street in Brighton East, you’ll find a menu bursting with flavors and creativity. This family-owned café specializes in offering fresh, quality ingredients crafted into delightful dishes. Their sides range from savory chutneys to creamy hollandaise, designed to complement any meal perfectly.

• Lunch offerings: Indulge in vibrant salads topped with your choice of smoked salmon or grilled chicken, or savor comforting soups like the classic chicken and vegetable or a spicy Tom Yum.
• Signature Drinks: Refresh with freshly squeezed juices and smoothies made from seasonal fruits and greens, each priced at an approachable A$8.00.
• Specialties: Patrons rave about dishes like the pad thai and homemade carrot cake, highlighting the café's dedication to satisfying flavors and great service.

With a warm atmosphere and friendly staff, Zest in Food is the perfect spot for an all-day breakfast or a cozy lunch.

All Day Breakfast

• Fresh Fruit Salad

  Fruits in season with natural yoghurt.

  A$13.00

• Zest House-Made Bircher Muesli

  House-made bircher muesli with natural yoghurt and fresh fruit.

  A$14.00

• Porridge

  Porridge with fruit in season, honey and flaked almonds.

  A$14.00

• Pancake Stack

  Pancake stack with maple syrup or lemon and sugar. Add fresh berries in season - $5.00. Add ice cream - $5.00.

  A$13.00

• Toast

  Vienna, multigrain sourdough, challah, gluten-free or Turkish pide. Two slices toasted with butter and jam, marmalade, vegemite or peanut butter.

  A$7.00

• Fruit Toast

  Fruit toast with butter and jam or marmalade.

  A$8.00

• French Toast

  French toast made with challah bread, served with maple syrup. Add bacon - $5.00. Add fresh berries in season - $5.00.

  A$13.00

• Corn & Zucchini Fritters

  Corn and zucchini fritters with rocket, chutney and marinated goat's cheese.

  A$16.00

• Eggs on Toast

  Two eggs on toast (we only use free-range eggs at Zest). Poached, scrambled, soft-bolied or fried.

  A$14.00

• Scrambled Eggs with Chilli & Feta on Toast

  Scrambled eggs with chilli and feta on toast.

  A$16.00

• Vegetarian Omelette

  Vegetarian omelette with spinach, feta, tomato and mushroom. Served with toast.

  A$17.00

• Classic Omelette

  Classic omelette with ham, tasty cheese, tomato, and mushroom. Served with toast.

  A$17.00

• Lotti's Avo Smash

  Smashed avocado on your choice of toast with fresh tomato and balsamic dressing. Add a poached egg - $3.50.

  A$12.50

• Pumpkin Smash

  Smashed pumpkin on your choice of toast with goat's cheese, rocket and dukka. Add a poached egg - $3.50.

  A$12.50

• Bacon & Egg Roll

  Bacon, fried egg and chutney or sauce on Turkish pide.

  A$13.00

Sides

• Chutney | Hummus | Hollandaise Sauce

  A$3.00

• Avocado | Roasted Tomato | Spinach | Herb Mushrooms | Feta

  A$4.50

• Bacon | Chorizo | Smoked Salmon | House-Made Baked Beans | Berries

  A$6.00

Lunch - Sandwiches, Wraps & Toasties (served on your choice of bread)

• Ham, Cheese, Tomato, House-Made Mayonnaise & Rocket

  A$14.00

• Salami, Pumpkin, Feta & Spinach

  A$14.00

• Chicken & Avocado with Spinach & House-Made Mayonnaise

  A$14.00

• Chicken, Caramelised Onion, Pesto & Cheese

  A$14.00

• Eggplant, Feta, Pumpkin, Spinach & Pesto

  A$14.00

• Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Avocado, Capers & Red Onion

  On toasted rye with a balsamic dressing.

  A$15.00

• BRAT (Bacon or Chicken, Rocket, Avocado & Tomato Salad)

  A$16.00

• Open Steak Sandwich

  Open steak sandwich with beetroot relish, red onion, rocket, cheese, balsamic dressing and house-made mustard mayonnaise.

  A$22.00

• Bacon & Fried Egg

  Bacon and fried egg on Turkish pide with cheese, spinach and Zest tomato chutney.

  A$16.00

Lunch - Salads & Soups

• Mixed Leaf or Rocket Salad

  Mixed leaf or rocket salad with cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, feta and balsamic dressing. Add smoked salmon, tuna, grilled beef or chicken - $3.00.

  A$13.00

• Soup

  Chicken and vegetable or pumpkin. Served with toast.

  A$14.00

• Tom Yum Soup

  Tom yum soup with chicken and prawns served with rice.

  A$17.00

• Vietnamese Phở

  Vietnamese phở served with hoisin sauce and bean shoots. Served with a choice of beef meatballs and beef strips or chicken strips.

  A$17.00

Lunch - Something More

• Hot Chilli Chicken

  Hot chill chicken, basil and vegetables with steamed rice.

  A$21.00

• Stir-Fried Vegetables with Lemongrass

  Stir-fried vegetables and lemongrass with steamed rice.

  A$18.00

• Green Thai Chicken Curry

  Green Thai chicken curry with steamed rice.

  A$21.00

• Vegetable Pad Thai

  Stir-fried rice noodles with vegetables, egg, peanuts and traditional spices.

  A$18.00

• Combination Pad Thai

  Stir-fried rice noodles with vegetables, egg, peanuts and traditional spices. Served with a choice of chicken and fish cakes - $21.00, or prawns - $23.00.

  A$21.00

• Fried Rice

  Fried rice with crab, chicken or bacon.

  A$18.00

• Grilled Barramundi

  Grilled barramundi with steamed vegetables or garden salad. Served with tartare sauce.

  A$25.00

Fresh Juices & Smoothies

• Orange, Pineapple, Watermelon, Carrot, Celery, Spinach, Ginger & Lemon

  A$8.00

• Green Juice

  Spinach, celery, ginger and cucumber.

  A$8.00

• Berry or Banana Smoothie

  A$8.00