The Hydrant Foodhall is a leading café destination located within a Ballarat heritage laneway. Surrounded by lush greenery, polished concrete, unique warehouse brick and an original Grinnell sprinkler system, the warehouse holds its own history and will have you wondering where to look next. Serving an innovative seasonal menu and aromatic specialty coffee by day, and private functions by night, under the festoon lighting, enjoy dining in a vibrant, yet relaxed atmosphere.
ALL DAY MENU
| TOAST Sourdough / Rye / Fruit toast with butter, choice of spread VEO GFO 1.5 | 10.5 |
| GRANOLA Hydrant’s Granola, Raspberry Greek Yoghurt, Pomegranate, Fresh berries, Lemon Curd V VEO contains nuts | 19.5 |
| CHIA PUDDING Chia pudding, Seasonal fruit, Cacao nibs and Honey | 22.5 |
| EGGS BENEDICT 2 eggs, Hash brown, Pulled pork, Pickled cabbage, Smoked paprika, Hollandaise (Surf & Turf – Add Prawns 4) GF VO | 27 |
| FRENCH TOAST Sweet brioche, dark chocolate soil, berries, mascarpone, lemon curd, fairy floss V | 26 |
| EGGS ON TOAST Free range eggs your way, fried or scrambled, sourdough V DFO GFO | 16.5 |
| BIG PIPE Sausage, sourdough, Roast Tomato, mushrooms, poached eggs and bacon GFO Add hash brown 5 | 30 |
| WHIPPED AVOCADO Whipped avocado, poached egg, heirloom tomatoes, radish, feta, tomato relish, pistachio, with toasted rye & poached egg | 26 |
| EGG & BACON ROLL Brioche bun, Herb mayo, tomato relish, bacon, fried egg, American cheddar and wedges Add sausage pattie 6 | 24 |
| CHILLI SCRAMBLE Eggs scrambled with salsa macha, served over fresh croissant with Meredith’s goat cheese with salad GFO 1.5 contains peanuts | 26.5 |
| MISO SALMON SALAD 200g baked salmon, healthy grains, avocado, beetroot, edamame, orange segment, quinoa crisp, cider vinaigrette | 32 |
| SMOKED SALMON Toast, Dijon mustard, creme fraiche, capers, pickled shallots, dill lemon, rocket salad GFO 1.5 DFO Add avocado 6 / Add mushrooms 5 | 28 |
| BATTERED FISH BURGER Battered fish, lettuce, tomato, tartare sauce, cheddar cheese, potato chips, herb sauce | 25.5 |
| OPEN STEAK SANDWICH Herb marinated porterhouse, swiss cheese, fried egg, cos lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, herb mayo, sourdough, served with chips | 28 |
| EXTRAS | |
| Meredith’s goat cheese, tomato relish | 2.5 |
| Extra Egg, Sausage (2pcs) | 3 |
| Hash brown, Confit mushrooms, Roasted tomato, Sauteed spinach | 5 |
| Bacon (2pcs), Smoked salmon, Sliced avocado | 7 |
| SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN BURGER Crispy fried chicken breast, chipotle coleslaw, pickle, American cheese, chips Add Bacon 3 | 28 |
| SMOKED PORK ADOBO BURGER Braised pork in adobo sauce, pickled cucumber & cabbage, egg tartare, chips | 26 |
| GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH Marinated chicken breast, grilled peppers, romesco sauce, rocket, parmesan, stoned baked Turkish bread, Chips (contains nuts) | 26 |
| REUBEN SANDWICH Sourdough, mustard, sauerkraut, pastrami, and swiss cheese. Served with salad and chips | 28 |
| POTATO CHIPS choice of sauce (garlic, tomato, chipotle mayo, BBQ) | 11 |
| SPECIALS BOARD Please see our specials board for today’s specials |
TO START
| BEEF CHEESEBURGER SPRING ROLLS Crispy golden rolls filled with seasoned beef and melted cheese, served with signature Hydrant sauce | 16 |
| GOLDEN SEAFOOD BOAT Battered calamari and prawn twisters served with rich harissa aioli | 18 |
| BEETROOT FALAFEL Earthy beet falafel with a crisp bite, served alongside avocado tahini | 15 |
MAINS
| CEYLON CHICKEN & CHEESE KOTTU Chopped roti tossed with spiced chicken, fresh vegetables, melted cheese, and street-style heat | 28 |
| SRI LANKAN NASI GORENG SURF & TURF Smoky wok-fried rice cooked with herbs and spices, served with chicken, prawns, calamari,a fried egg, prawn crackers | 28 |
| TOKYO BEEF SOBA BOWL Crispy beef over soba noodles with fresh greens, tonkatsu glaze, mixed herbs, and a soft-boiled egg | 28 |
| MANILA PORK SISIG BOWL Sizzling chopped pork with bold, tangy heat, served over jasmine rice with a fried egg | 28 |
| SRI LANKAN FEAST OF THE WEEK Our weekly chef’s selection featuring either Sri Lankan biryani or a traditional rice & curry feast (changes weekly) | 28 |
| CHICKEN PARMIGIANA LINGUINE Crispy chicken schnitzel over arrabbiata linguine, topped with melted cheese | 30 |
| SMOKED PORK ADOBO BURGER Braised pork in authentic adobo sauce with pickled cucumber, cabbage, and egg tartare, served with chips | 28 |
| SWEET FINISH | |
| LECHE FLAN Silky caramel custard | 15 |
| WARM BROWNIE Rich chocolate brownie with a warm, soft centre, served with vanilla ice cream | 15 |
| EGG & BACON Choice of egg, bacon, sourdough | 14 |
| NUGGETS & CHIPS | 14 |
| RAINBOW PANCAKES Fresh fruit, mini marshmallows, maple syrup V GFO DFO + Fairy floss 4 | 14 |
| FRENCH TOAST Brioche, strawberries, maple, sprinkles, vanilla ice cream | 14 |
| Espresso| The Hydrant Food Hall Blend | |
| Coffee (Extra shot – 0.6) | 5.5 / 6.25 |
| Batch Brew – Ask staff for today’s brew | 6 |
| Mocha | 5.5 / 6.25 |
| Iced Latte Espresso, milk, ice | 5.5 / 6.25 |
| Iced Coffee Espresso, vanilla ice-cream, milk | 8.5 |
| Affogato Vanilla ice-cream, espresso, Kahlua | 16 |
| Syrup Vanilla, Caramel, Hazelnut | 0.7 |
| Chocolate & Chai | |
| Chai Latte | 5.5 / 6.25 |
| Hot Chocolate | 5.5 / 6.25 |
| Iced Chocolate / Iced Chai | 7.5 |
| Babycino Served with marshmallow | 2.5 |
| Tea | |
| Southern Sweet Iced Tea House made | 6 |
| Love Tea (Loose Leaf) (English Breakfast, Honey Spiced Chai, French Earl Grey, Peppermint, Lemongrass & Green Tea) | 6 |
| Juices | |
| Orange Juice (Freshly squeezed) | 6 / 10 |
| Apple Juice (Harcourts) | 6 / 10 |
| Daily Greens Apple, celery, pear, silverbeet, lemon, ginger | 6 / 10 |
| Sublime Pine Pineapple, pear, green apple, lemon, mint | 6 / 10 |
| Smoothies & Shakes | |
| Mixed Berry / Banana Mango / Tropical Green | 6 / 10 |
| Classic Milkshakes Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla | 5/9 |
| Malted Thickshake Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla | 9.5 |
| Spider Blue Heaven flavour, vanilla ice-cream, lemonade | 9 |
| Cold Drinks | |
| Sparkling Natural Mineral Water | 4.5 |
| Lemon Mineral Water, Sparkling Blood Orange | 5 |
| Lemon lime & bitters, Coke, Diet Coke, Lemonade | 6 |
| Iced Tea (Peach or Lemon) | 6 |
(V) Vegetarian (VEGO) Vegetarian Option (VE) Vegan (VO) Vegan Option (DF) Dairy Free (DFO) Dairy Free Option
(GF) Gluten Free (GFO) Gluten Free Option (NF) Nut Free (NFO) Nut Free Option *Gluten may be present
OUR CHEFS TAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE GF DISHES ARE GLUTEN FREE, HOWEVER, PLEASE BE AWARE THERE IS GLUTEN IN OUR KITCHEN
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