Armchair Collective

Café · Café & brunchMona Vale4.3 (583 Google reviews)

2 dishes marked gluten free

34 dishesmenu read 9 Novthearmchair.com.au

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Breakfast

Served all day
  • Armchair Breakfast$28

    Shakshuka, two poached eggs, avo, hash

    Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Eggs Your Way on Sourdough$14

    Scrambled, poached or fried eggs on sourdough. Add hashbrown +3.5.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

Lunch

Food served all day. Kitchen closes 2:15pm; toasties / chips available until 2:30pm.
  • Corn Fritters$24

    Streaky bacon, avo, heirloom cherry tomato, feta, pea puree, sesame seeds & poached egg

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Chilli Scrambled Eggs$22

    Sambal, roasted cherry tomato, feta, spinach, crispy kale, charred sourdough

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, scrambled): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Eggs Benedict$23

    Two poached eggs, sauteed mushrooms & spinach, crispy kale, English muffin, sesame seeds, hollandaise

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists muffin): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hollandaise): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, benedict): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Halloumi Stack$23

    Halloumi, poached egg, avo, sundried tomato pesto, spinach, pine nuts, pickled onion, herbs, focaccia

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists halloumi): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pine nut, pine nuts, pesto): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Avo Salsa on Toast$22

    Two poached eggs, feta, heirloom cherry tomato, sourdough, sesame seeds

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Turkish Eggs$23

    Two poached eggs, yoghurt, dukkah, spinach, sundried tomatoes, focaccia & chilli butter

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter, yoghurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Smoked Salmon Rösti Stack$26

    Sweet potato röstis, smoked salmon, poached egg, crème fraîche, avo, capers

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creme fraiche): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Armchair Bacon & Egg Roll$16

    Streaky bacon, two fried eggs, tomato relish, rocket, aioli, milk bun

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists milk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, fried egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Granola Bowl$17

    Organic ironbark honey & spice granola with walnuts & almonds, yoghurt & seasonal fruits

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yoghurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond, almonds, walnut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Porridge$19

    5 grain oats, poached pear, almond & maple granola, blueberry compote & seasonal fruit

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Acai Bowl$21

    Kiwi, strawberry, passionfruit, banana & granola with walnuts & almonds

    Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond, almonds, walnut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Tom Yum Prawn Pasta$29

    Prawns, fettuccine, tomatoes, mushrooms

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pasta, fettuccine): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Angus Beef Burger & Chips$24

    Streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, relish, house sauce, caramelised onion, American cheese, pickles, milk bun, sesame seeds

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, milk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Chicken Burger & Chips$24

    Fried chicken fillet, coleslaw, chipotle mayo, sesame seeds

    Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Grilled Barramundi Tacos$25

    Barramundi, avo, corn & jalapeño salsa, pickled cabbage, salsa verde, tortillas

    Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists barramundi): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Spicy Salmon Poke Bowl$25

    Spicy salmon tartare, avo, cucumber, pickled cabbage, baby spinach, tobiko, seaweed salad, radish, carrot, edamame, brown rice, sesame…

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy, edamame): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon, tobiko): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Soba Chicken Salad$24

    Warm soba noodles, greens, papaya, cherry tomato, carrot, cashews, miso-sesame vinaigrette

    Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cashew, cashews): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Roasted Veg Salad$23

    Roasted beetroot & carrots, peas, edamame, kale, spinach, avo, mixed seeds, feta, pomegranate, lemon dressing

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists edamame): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Rainbow Buddha Bowl$23

    Falafels, avo, quinoa, pomegranate, almond dukkah, beetroot hummus, kale, carrots, red cabbage, green goddess dressing

    Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond, dukkah): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Chicken Toasted Sandwich$18

    Grilled chicken, red cabbage, rocket, fresh tomato, lettuce, sundried tomato pesto, chipotle mayo

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

Sweet

  • Pancakes$22

    Berries, vanilla bean ice cream, biscuit crumble, maple syrup. Served until 11am Mon–Fri, enjoyed all day on weekends.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists biscuit, pancake, crumble): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pancake): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • French Toast$22

    Apple, strawberry & rhubarb compote, crumble, salted caramel, vanilla bean ice cream

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast, crumble): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

Sharing / Bites

  • Bowl of Chips$10.50

    Chipotle mayo

    Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Sweet Potato Chips$11

    With aioli

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Banana Bread with Butter$9

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Mixed Ham & Cheese Toastie$13

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Preserved Ham & Cheese Croissant$10

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists croissant): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Fruit Toast with Honey & Ricotta$9

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ricotta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Sourdough Toast$7.50

    With jam, vegemite or peanut butter

Kids

Under 12 years
  • Kids Bacon & Egg Roll$11

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Kids Brekkie Plate$14.50

    Berries, toast, scrambled eggs. Add hashbrown +3.5. Country style white bread also available.

    Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists scrambled): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

  • Kids Cheeseburger and Chips$16

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thearmchair.com.au)

Menu

Coffee by Single O

  • Espresso$4.50
  • Macchiato$4.80
  • Piccolo$4.80
  • Flat White$5
  • Cappuccino$5
  • Latte$5
  • Long Black$5
  • Mocha$5

Other Hot Drinks

  • Chai Latte$5
  • Turmeric Latte$5
  • Hot Matcha$5.50
  • Premium Hot Chocolate$5
  • Dirty Chai$5.80
  • Babyccino$2.50
  • Puppuccino$2

Loose Leaf Teas

  • Loose Leaf Teas$5.50

    English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Peppermint, Tulsi & Rose, Chamomile, Green Tea, Rooibos

  • Prana Chai Tea with Milk$7
  • Fresh Lemon & Ginger Tea$7

Jiva Probiotic Kombucha

  • Jiva Probiotic Kombucha$6.50

    Watermelon & Mint, Superberry, Pomegranate, Pineapple

Bundaberg

  • Bundaberg$6.50

    Lemon Lime Bitters / Ginger Beer / Lemonade

Iced Drinks

  • Blended Iced Coffee/Mocha$9.50
  • Blended Iced Chai$9.50
  • Blended Iced Chocolate$9
  • Affogato$8
  • Iced Latte$7
  • Iced Long Black$6.50
  • Iced Matcha$7.50
  • Strawberry Iced Matcha$8.50
  • Cold Brew Sticky Chai$9

Smoothies

  • Smoothies$10

    Mixed Berry / Banana / Salted Caramel Peanut Butter / Mango / Acai (+0.5)

Frappe (Dairy Free)

  • Mixed Berry Frappe$8.50
  • Mango Frappe$9

Milkshakes

  • Milkshakes$9

    Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Caramel

Cold Pressed Fresh Juice

  • Refresher$10

    pear, apple, cucumber

  • Energiser$10

    apple, carrot, celery

Iced Teas

  • Lemon & Black Tea$7.50
  • Sparkling Passionfruit & Mint$9
  • Sparkling Mango Tango$9.50

    made with ice cream

Wine

  • Sauvignon Blanc$12

    Jules Taylor, Marlborough

  • Chardonnay$12

    Allandale, Hunter Valley

  • Rose$12

    Trentonham, Murray Darling

  • Pinot Noir$12

    Holm Oak Protege, Tas

  • Prosecco$12

    See Saw

  • Mimosa$13

    Prosecco and Orange Juice

Beer

  • Young Henry Pale Ale$10
  • Peroni$10
  • Corona$10

Bottled Water

  • Sparkling Water$4.50
  • Mineral Water$4.50

Fruit Juice

  • Fruit Juice$7

    Apple, Orange, Pineapple

The menu’s own key: GF gluten free · GFO gluten friendly option +1 · VEGAN · i = imported · GFO gluten friendly option +1 · GFO gluten friendly option · i = imported

What the menu says*Our dishes are created in a kitchen that handles allergens such as nuts, gluten etc. While we try our best, we cannot guarantee that our dishes are completely allergen free.
  • *Our dishes are created in a kitchen that handles allergens such as nuts, gluten etc. While we try our best, we cannot guarantee that our dishes are completely allergen free.

Good to know

Café

  • Venue says dog friendlyvenue menu, read 9 Nov 2026. Evidence: ….8 6.6 Prosecco and Orange Juice extra scoop ice cream +1 Babyccino 2.5 Puppuccino 2 SMOOTHIES BEER Mixed Berry*/ Banana*/ Young Henry Pale Ale 10 strong… · source for Venue says dog friendly
  • Kids welcome (3)venue menu, read 9 Nov 2026. Evidence: Kids menu: 3 dishes on the “Kids” menu · source for Kids welcome (3)
  • Has a kids menu (3)venue menu, read 9 Nov 2026. Evidence: 3 dishes on the “Kids” menu · source for Has a kids menu (3)
  • Vegetarian dishes (2)venue menu, read 9 Nov 2026. Evidence: 2 vegetarian dishes marked on the menu · source for Vegetarian dishes (2)
  • Vegan dishes (1)venue menu, read 9 Nov 2026. Evidence: 1 vegan dish marked on the menu · source for Vegan dishes (1)
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: Online booking link on the venue's site · source for Takes bookings

Not known yet: outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
FactDetail
AddressMona Vale, NSW
AreaNorthern Beaches
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+61 2 9999 2871
Websitethearmchair.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.3 from 583 reviews
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from thearmchair.com.au
Drinks list50 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours
  • Monday6:45am–2:30pm
  • Tuesday6:45am–2:30pm
  • Wednesday6:45am–2:30pm
  • Thursday6:45am–2:30pm
  • Friday6:45am–2:30pm
  • Saturday6:45am–2:30pm
  • Sunday6:45am–2:30pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Armchair Collective

Does Armchair Collective have gluten-free options?

Yes: 2 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Armchair Collective coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “*Our dishes are created in a kitchen that handles allergens such as nuts, gluten etc.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Armchair Collective open?

Monday: 6:45am–2:30pm. Tuesday: 6:45am–2:30pm. Wednesday: 6:45am–2:30pm. Thursday: 6:45am–2:30pm. Friday: 6:45am–2:30pm. Saturday: 6:45am–2:30pm. Sunday: 6:45am–2:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Armchair Collective online?

Yes, through Book online: https://bookings.thearmchair.com.au/

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