Chiaos cafe

Café · Café & brunchWaterloo

2 dishes marked gluten free+ 1 can be made gluten free on request

34 dishesmenu read 11 Novchiaoscafe.com.au

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All day menu

7AM–3PM weekdays | 7AM–4PM weekends

All day breakfast

  • Eggs Benedict$24

    Choice of ham, bacon or smoked salmon, with avocado, baby spinach, hollandaise sauce, thick milk loaf

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists milk, hollandaise): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.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 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Eggs on Toast$14

    Choice of scrambled, poached or fried eggs with grilled tomatoes, thick milk loaf

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists milk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.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 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Smashed Avocado Toast$20

    Smashed avocado, tomatoes, feta, thick milk loaf, 1 poached egg

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta, milk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.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 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Bruschetta Bread$20

    Smashed avocado, diced tomatoes, basil, red onion, balsamic glaze, extra virgin olive oil, thick milk loaf

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists milk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Chilli Scrambled Eggs$24

    With seasonal vegetables, chilli jam, thick milk loaf, beetroot purée, salsa verde

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists milk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.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 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Bacon & Egg on Brioche Bun$12

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche, bun): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, brioche): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Omelette$22

    Choice of: ham, cheese, tomatoes; or spinach, mushrooms with thyme, feta cheese

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists omelette): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Halloumi Stack$24

    Poached egg, smashed avocado, seasonal vegetables, hummus

    Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free bread option). Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists halloumi): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.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 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hummus): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Mango Coco French Toast$20

    Mango chunks, shredded coconut, mango purée and ice-cream

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

Lunch

  • Spicy Fried Chicken Sando$18
  • Honey Soy Fried Chicken$20

    Asian slaw, homemade honey soy sauce, aioli

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy sauce): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy, soy sauce): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Caesar Salad$20

    Baby cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, poached egg, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing (anchovies, garlic)

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crouton): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, poached, caesar): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists anchovies, caesar): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Risotto$22

    Napoletana sauce, parmesan cheese & wild mushroom. Choice of chicken (22), prawns or Hokkaido scallops (28), short rib (32)

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.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 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Prawn Sando$22

    Coleslaw, yuzu mayo, fish roe

    Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish, roe): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Thick Toast$8

    2 slices thick milk loaf with choice of peanut butter or jam

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists milk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists peanut, peanut butter): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Poke Bowl$22

    Choice of halloumi or smoked salmon, smashed avocado, mixed salad, brown rice, wild mushrooms

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists halloumi): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Halloumi Burger$22

    Grilled halloumi, grilled veggies, tomato, lettuce, brioche bun, sweet chilli sauce, shoestring chips

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche, bun): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists halloumi): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Fried Chicken Burger$24
  • Portuguese Chicken Burger$24

    Lettuce, tomatoes, American cheese, homemade chilli sauce, aioli, shoestring chips

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Beef Burger$24

    Beef patty (160g), tomato, red onion, bacon, American cheese, baby cos lettuce, cucumber pickles, BBQ sauce, aioli, brioche bun, shoestring…

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche, bun): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli, brioche): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Prawn Burger$26

    Prawn patty, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, tartare sauce, shoestring chips

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche, bun): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche, tartare): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Chilli Chicken Meal$24

    Grilled marinated chicken thigh, homemade chilli sauce, side house salad, shoestring chips

  • Chicken Schnitzel Meal$24

    Chicken schnitzel, side house salad, yuzu aioli, shoestring chips

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists schnitzel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli, schnitzel): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Chicken Parmigiana Meal$28

    Chicken schnitzel, ham, cheese, napoletana sauce, shoestring chips, house salad

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists schnitzel, parmigiana): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists schnitzel): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Grilled Barramundi (200g)$28

    Free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists barramundi): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Seafood Pasta$32

    Linguine, squid, fish, tomato, garlic, chilli, white wine, lime juice, salsa verde, capers

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pasta, linguine): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists squid): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Classic Italian Creamy Pasta$22

    Spaghetti, mushroom, onion, cheese, rich egg yolk sauce. Choice of bacon or grilled chicken

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pasta, spaghetti): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, yolk): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Napoletana Pasta

    Spaghetti, napoletana sauce, parmesan cheese

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pasta, spaghetti): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

Snacks

  • Corn Fritters$24

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Garlic Bread$6

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Cheesy Garlic Bread$8

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Garlic Prawns (6pc)$20

    Chilli, garlic, thick milk loaf

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists milk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.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 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

  • Bowl of Chips$8
  • Loading Fries$12

    Shoestring chips, okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese chilli powder, aioli

    Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (chiaoscafe.com.au)

What the menu saysCorn fritters and grilled barramundi are printed GF and the barramundi GF/DF; halloumi stack has a printed gluten free bread option. No venue-wide coeliac statement.
  • Corn fritters and grilled barramundi are printed GF and the barramundi GF/DF; halloumi stack has a printed gluten free bread option. No venue-wide coeliac statement.

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FactDetail
Address101/15 Lachlan St, Waterloo, 2017
AreaSydney City & Inner East
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Websitechiaoscafe.com.au
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from chiaoscafe.com.au
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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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 Chiaos cafe

Does Chiaos cafe have gluten-free options?

Yes: 2 dishes are gluten free as served, and 1 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Chiaos cafe coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Corn fritters and grilled barramundi are printed GF and the barramundi GF/DF; halloumi stack has a printed gluten free bread option.”. 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.

What can be made gluten free at Chiaos cafe?

Halloumi Stack (Gluten free bread option).

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