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 – Cashew Nut Butter – Vegemite – Honey (VO) (GFO 1.5) | 7.5 |
| EGGS ON TOAST Free range poached, fried or scrambled, toast (V) (DFO) (GFO 1.5) (NF) | 13 |
| BREAKFAST BOARD Granola, smashed avocado & feta on toast, mini almond croissant, seasonal fruit, refresher juice (V) (Vegan option) (DFO) + egg 3 Upgrade juice 5 | 25 |
| SPICED PORRIDGE Stewed rhubarb, aple, prunes, dates and dried apricots, toasted hazelnuts, coconut yoghurt, maple, cinnamon (V) (Vegan option) (DFO) | 18 |
| BANANA BREAD WAFFLE with caramelised banana, orange mascarpone, pecan praline, cajeta (V) | 20 |
| CHILAQUILES Corn tortilla crisps, spicy tomato sauce, fried egg, avocado puree, sour cream, pickled onion, feta, baby coriander sprouts, radish (VO) (VEGO) + chorizo or chicken 6.5 | 19.5 |
| EGGS BENEDICT Homemade hash brown, poached egg, salt kitchen maple bacon, house hollandaise, paprika, pickled red cabbage (GFO) | 22 |
| PESTO EGGS Basil scrambled eggs, capsicum salsa, parmesan, croissant, fresh herbs (V) (DFO) (GFO 1.5) + bacon 6.5 | 18.5 |
| PROSCUITTO TOAST Sourdough toast, ricotta & chives spread, spicy gold raisin puree, sliced pear, crispy prosciutto, radish, micro herbs, chives (GFO) | 18 |
| THE HYDRANT 4.0 Smashed avocado, target beetroot, creamy carrot puree, celeriac remoulade, grilled asparagus, beetroot, cucumber, ancient grain mix, edamame, fried carrot strips, pistachio, sourdough (V) (VO) (DFO) (GFO 1.5) + egg 3 | 23 |
| 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) | 5.5 |
| Bacon, chorizo, smashed avocado, smoked salmon, halloumi (ALL GF) | 6.5 |
| HARISSA ROASTED PUMPKIN SALAD with black lentil & grilled mushroom salad, spinach, turmeric cauliflower, coriander yoghurt (V) (Vegan option) (GF) (DFO) (NF) | 23 |
| RAMEN Egg noodles, steamed chicken, Naruto, edamame, grilled mushroom, asparagus, boiled egg, wake, bamboo shoots, spring onion (VEGO) (DF) | 23 |
| BEEF TACOS Confit beef skirt, Padilla sauce, salsa verde, chorizo, caramelised onion, radish, pasilla crisp, corn tortillas (x3 tacos) (GFO) (DF) (NF) | 25 |
| 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) (NF) + Chorizo 6.5 | 22 |
| 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 6.5 | 25 |
| HAND CUT CHIPS Potato chips, rosemary & garlic salt, garlic mayo (V) (VO) (DFO) (NF) | 11 |
| CALAMARI w/ lemon, aioli, rocket (DF) (NF) | 15 |
| CROQUETTES Mushroom croquettes w/ black garlic aioli (x3 croquettes) (V) (NF) | 12 |
| HALLOUMI BITES Fried crumbed halloumi, red radish, chives (x5 pieces) (NF) | 12 |
| POPCORN CHICKEN Fried chicken served w/ chips and choice of sauce (DF) (NF) | 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
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