Cafe Tara

Café · Café & brunchThe Gap4.5 (262 Google reviews)

1 dish marked gluten free

43 dishesmenu read 9 Novcafetara.com.au

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All Day Breakfast

Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm; Saturday & Sunday 7am - 2pm
  • Avocado Smash$11.90

    Smashed avocado on toasted sourdough with crumbled fetta cheese, Middle Eastern dukkah & fresh rocket.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bacon & Egg Roll$10.90

    Crispy bacon & fried eggs in a toasty turkish bun with either BBQ or tomato sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Belgian Waffles$11.90

    Served with cookies & cream ice cream, whipped cream & maple syrup.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Eggs Benny$14.90

    Poached egg on toasted turkish bread, fresh spinach with avocado, hollandaise sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Country Chicken Smash

    Tandoori marinated with pinenuts, cranberry sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh lettuce & our homemade mayo on a lightly toasted turkish bun.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Pumpkin and Walnut Smash$15.90

    Roasted butternut pumpkin served on toasted sourdough with crumbled fetta, crushed walnut & crunchy chickpeas, fresh rocket & our house…

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Grilled Mushroom$16.90

    Vegetarian

  • Ham$16.90
  • Bacon$17.90
  • Smoked Salmon$19.90

    Likely fish

  • Eggs, Tomato & Toast$10.90

    Your choice of either poached, fried or scrambled eggs, grilled tomato and toasted turkish bread.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Pancake Stack$12.90

    Served with maple syrup, berry compote, toasted coconut flakes, vanilla ice cream & whipped cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Big Breakfast$21.90

    Your choice of poached, fried or scrambled eggs with toasted turkish bread, grilled tomato, haloumi, bacon, mushroom, chipolata & a hash…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Mushrooms On Toast$15.90

    Slow-roasted mushroom with grilled tomato, served on toasted turkish bread & topped with fresh rocket.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Paleo$21.90

    Poached eggs, bacon, grilled mushroom, crunchy chickpeas & avocado, with spinach sautéed in coconut oil.

    Likely egg

  • Veggie Burger$16.90

    Plant-based masala veg pattie with char-grilled capsicum, beetroot, tomato, rocket & vegan chipotle mayo on a toasted turkish bun, with a…

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Veggie Big Breakfast$21.90

    Your choice of poached/fried/scrambled eggs with toasted turkish bread, grilled tomato, haloumi, avocado, mushroom, our homemade beans & a…

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • B.l.t$15.90

    Served on a toasted turkish bun with our homemade mayo & a side of chips.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

All All Day Breakfast

  • Veggie Delight$14.90

    Avocado, semi-sundried tomato, pineapple, mozzarella cheese & fresh lettuce on a lightly toasted turkish bun.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

Light Meals

  • Toasted Croissant (Strawberry Jam & Butter)$6.50

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Toasted Croissant (Ham & Cheese)$7.50

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Gourmet Fruit Loaf$3.50

    VegetarianLikely gluten

Kids Club

  • Kid's Brekky$7.50

    A poached/fried/scrambled egg, bacon & toast.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Kid's Waffle$8.90

    With maple syrup, vanilla ice cream & whipped cream.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken Nugget & Chips$7.90

    Likely gluten

  • Battered Fish & Chips$7.90

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

Gourmet Sandwiches

  • Dirty Harry$14.90

    Bacon, egg, tomato, onion, mozzarella cheese & fresh lettuce on a lightly toasted turkish bun.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Mama Mia$14.90

    Grilled eggplant, char-grilled capsicum, semi-sundried tomato, pesto, mozzarella cheese & fresh lettuce on a lightly toasted turkish bun.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

To Share

  • Tara Salad$19.90

    Chilli & lime skinless chicken with char-grilled capsicum, fresh baby spinach, mixed lettuce & carrot, tossed in a sweet chilli dressing.

  • Nachos$17.90

    A bed of crispy tortilla chips topped with tomato salsa, house beans mix & mozzarella cheese, served with fresh guacamole & sour cream.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Thick Cut Chips$6.90

    Small / Large

    Vegetarian

Cafe Tara Classics

  • Chicken Burger$16.90

    Grilled soy marinated chicken with tomato relish, fresh tomato, rocket, swiss cheese & homemade mayonnaise, served on a toasted turkish…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely soy

  • Lamb Burger$16.90

    A homemade lamb patty with tomato relish, fresh tomato, beetroot & rocket, served on a toasted turkish bun, with a side of chips.

    Likely gluten

  • Haloumi Burger$16.90

    Grilled haloumi with avocado, char-grilled capsicum, beetroot, tomato relish, lettuce & homemade mayo, served on a toasted turkish bun…

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Whiting$18.90

    Tempura whiting fillets and thick cut chips served with a garden salad & tartare sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely fish

Frozen Meal Menu

Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm; Saturday & Sunday 7am - 2pm

Bollywood at Home

  • Mushroom Dhal$18

    Light lentil curry made with tomato, coriander, curry leaves & lemon.

    Vegan

  • Roti Canai$18

    Yellow curry with chickpea, zucchini, capsicum, spinach & coconut milk, served with roti.

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Garam Masala Pumpkin$18

    Golden butternut pumpkin curry made with a blend of aromatic spices.

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Butter Chicken$19

    Braised chicken in a rich and creamy butter sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Fijian Lamb Curry$19

    Lamb shoulder, kept on the bone and braised with warm Fijian spices until meltingly tender and perfectly infused with a taste of the…

  • Coconut Fish Curry$19

    Seared barramundi fillets in a yellow curry made with tomato, basil, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves & coconut milk.

    Likely fish

  • Rice$4

    Serves two (2).

    Vegan

  • Roti$3

    One (1) flat bread.

    VeganLikely gluten

The menu’s own key: (V) = vegetarian. Ask about our vegan and Gluten-free options. · (V) = vegetarian (VE) = Vegan

What the menu saysAsk about our vegan and Gluten-free options.
  • Ask about our vegan and Gluten-free options.

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Facts

FactDetail
Address988 Waterworks Rd, The Gap QLD 4061, Australia
AreaBrisbane City
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+61 7 3300 1966
Websitecafetara.com.au
Google rating4.5 from 262 reviews
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from cafetara.com.au
Hours
  • Monday6:30am–3pm
  • Tuesday6:30am–3pm
  • Wednesday6:30am–3pm
  • Thursday6:30am–3pm
  • Friday6:30am–3pm
  • Saturday7am–1:30pm
  • Sunday7am–1:30pm
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What diners say

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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 Cafe Tara

Does Cafe Tara have gluten-free options?

Yes: 1 dish is 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 Cafe Tara coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Ask about our vegan and Gluten-free options.”. 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 Cafe Tara open?

Monday: 6:30am–3pm. Tuesday: 6:30am–3pm. Wednesday: 6:30am–3pm. Thursday: 6:30am–3pm. Friday: 6:30am–3pm. Saturday: 7am–1:30pm. Sunday: 7am–1:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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