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 Seed & Sprout – Fruit – Sourdough House Lemon Curd – Strawberry Jam – Peanut Butter – Vegemite – Honey (VO) (GFO 1.5) | 7.5 |
| EGGS ON TOAST Free range poached, fried or scrambled, toast (V) (DFO) (GFO 1.5) | 13 |
| BREAKFAST BOARD Granola, smashed avocado & feta on toast, mini almond croissant, seasonal fruit, refresher juice (V) (VO) (DFO) + egg 3 Upgrade juice 5 | 22 |
| GRANOLA Granola, coconut yoghurt, saffron poached apple (V) (VE) | 15 |
| BLOOD ORANGE BIRCHER MUESLI Oats, dried coconut, cinnamon, coconut yoghurt, blood orange, chopped pistachio, cacao nibs, mint (V) (VE) (DF) | 16.5 |
| PITAYO SMOOTHIE BOWL Mango, dragon fruit, nut butter, mango sorbet, ginger crumble (V) (GF) (DF) (VE) | 19.5 |
| EGGS BENEDICT Homemade hash brown, poached egg, salt kitchen maple bacon, house hollandaise, paprika, pickled red cabbage (GFO) | 21 |
| PESTO EGGS Basil scrambled eggs, capsicum salsa, parmesan, croissant, fresh herbs (V) (DFO) (GFO 1.5) + bacon 5 | 17.5 |
| FRITTER STACK Cumin & broccoli fritters (x3), pickled red cabbage, rocket, paprika yoghurt, tortilla crisps, paprika oil (V) Add egg 3 Add Salmon 5 | 19 |
| PROSCUITTO TOAST Sourdough toast, ricotta & chives spread, spicy gold raisin puree, prosciutto, sliced pear, crispy prosciutto, radish, micro herbs, chives (GFO) | 18 |
| THE HYDRANT 4.0 Seed & Sprout bread, smashed avocado, target beetroot, creamy carrot puree, celeriac remoulade, grilled asparagus, beetroot, cucumber, ancient grain mix, edamame, fried carrot strips, pistachio (V) (VO) (DFO) (GFO 1.5) + egg 3 | 19.5 |
| HOTCAKE Fluffy pancake, pistachio ice-cream, chopped pistachio, citrus compote, dehydrated mandarin, citrus zest, crumb, micro herbs (V) | 22 |
| THE BIG PIPE Bacon, eggs your way, thyme mushrooms, roasted tomato, house beans, spinach, halloumi, sourdough + scrambled eggs 3 No alterations | 27 |
| EXTRAS Thyme mushrooms, roasted tomato, spinach, house beans, homemade hash brown (GFO), house potato rosti, hollandaise (ALL GF) | 4 |
| Bacon, chorizo, smashed avocado, smoked salmon, halloumi (ALL GF) | 5 |
| ENERGY SALAD Ponzu marinated egg plant, mint, pomegranate, summer squash, house baba ganoush, grain mix, rocket, spinach, grilled peach, cashews, balsamic dressing (V) (VE) (GF) (DF) (NFO) | 21 |
| SLIDER BOARD Mini pulled pork burger, slaw, BBQ sauce / Mini southern fried chicken burger, slaw, cheese, chipotle mayo / Mini cheeseburger, tarragon burger sauce / Sweet potato crisps (NF) + Burger alterations 1.5 Per change | 25 |
| GNOCCHI Broccoli puree, onion, garlic, tomato, capers, olives, seasoned breadcrumbs, fried rosemary & capers (V) (VO) (DFO) | 19 |
| BUCKWHEAT NOODLE SALAD Steamed chicken, marinated tomato, cucumber, pickled red cabbage, marinated mushrooms, sesame seaweed cracker, chives, pea shoot, edamame, fried enoki, buckwheat noodle, sesame dressing (VEGO) (VO) (DF) (GFO) | 23 |
| MIDDLE EASTERN MEZZE Grilled zucchini, pickled onion, Moroccan stir fried mushrooms, capsicum, cherry tomatoes, red onion, house falafel, couscous grain salad, house baba ganoush, olives with house dukkha, fried curry leaf, pita bread (V) (VO) (DF) + chorizo 5 | 25 |
| CHILLI DOG ROLL Hot dog, chilli beans sauce, jalapenos, mozzarella cheese, chopped gherkins, piccalilli, hand cut chips | 19 |
| PRAWN TACOS Ancho chilli marinated prawns, grilled pineapple salsa, avocado puree, lime wedges, garlic chilli sauce, corn tortillas (x3 tacos) (GF) (DF) | 27 |
| HAND CUT CHIPS Potato chips, rosemary & garlic salt, garlic mayo (V) (VO) (DFO) | 11 |
| CROQUETTES Mushroom croquettes w/ black garlic aioli (x3 croquettes) (V) | 12 |
| HALLOUMI BITES Fried crumbed halloumi, red radish, chives (x5 pieces) | 12 |
| POPCORN CHICKEN Fried chicken served w/ chips and choice of sauce | 12 |
| AFFOGATO Vanilla Ice-cream, espresso, Kahlua | 14 |
(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
OUR CHEFS TAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE GF DISHES ARE GLUTEN FREE, HOWEVER, PLEASE BE AWARE THERE IS GLUTEN IN OUR KITCHEN
