Lil-Ego Cafe

Café · Café & brunchOrmeau4.8 (734 Google reviews)

4 dishes marked gluten free+ 11 can be made gluten free on request

20 dishesmenu read 7 Novlilegocafe.com.au

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Cafe Menu

Mon–Fri 5:30am–2pm, Sat 7am–12pm, Sun closed

Breakfast

  • The Big Ego Breakfast Board$75

    Our signature share platter featuring mini versions of your Lil-Ego favourites including smashed avo, eggs bene, fruit, granola and hot…

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • The Perfect Slice$5

    Slice of sourdough or fruit toast with choice of condiment: house-made jam, peanut butter, honey or Vegemite.

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Seasonal Fruit Bowl$14.50

    A selection of seasonal fruits.

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Acai Bowl$25.50

    Banana, raspberries and acai, fresh seasonal fruit and house-made granola.

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Eggs Your Way$16.50

    Two eggs served either scrambled, poached or fried on two pieces of sourdough, with house-made TCG jam (Tomato, Chilli, Ginger).

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Breakfast Burger$20

    Breakfast burger with crispy bacon, soft fried egg, chipotle mayo, cheese, served on a milk bun.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Ego House-Made Baked Beans$23

    House-made baked beans on Turkish bread served with a smokey red sauce, halloumi, gremolata drizzle and runny poached eggs.

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Rosti Stack$25.50

    Potato rosti stacked with bacon, spinach, mushrooms and a fried egg with house-made TCG jam (Tomato, Chilli, Ginger).

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely egg

  • Chilli Scramble$27.50

    Silky chilli infused scrambled eggs, served with greens on either a buttery toasted croissant or sourdough, with choice of bacon or…

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Smashed Avocado$26

    Smashed avocado on buttered Turkish with basil gremolata, sliced tomato and whipped fetta and poached eggs.

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Lil-Ego Benny$27.50

    Two poached eggs with wilted spinach on Turkish bread, served with hollandaise with your choice of bacon or halloumi.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Lunch

  • Chicken Burger$22.50

    Garlic marinated chicken breast, lettuce, pickled red onion, fresh tomato, chipotle mayo, served on a milk bun.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • C.b.l.t.$22

    Garlic marinated chicken, bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich on Turkish bread, with aioli.

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Grill & Thrill Beef Burger

    Angel Bay beef patty with cheese, pickles, pickled red onion, lettuce, tomato and chipotle mayo on a milk bun.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Tofu Temptation Wrap$16.50

    Mushrooms, avocado, spinach, vegan mayo, lemongrass and ginger with miso marinated tofu dressing.

    VeganCan be made free of glutenLikely soy

  • Wakame Wonder Salad$24

    Choice of tofu or chicken, topped with wakame seaweed, pickled onion, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, edamame beans, sesame sprinkle and peanut…

    VeganFree of dairyLikely nutsLikely soyLikely sesame

Kids Menu

Lil-Legends

  • Ham And Cheese Toastie$10.50

    A classic favourite.

    Likely dairy

  • Cheese Burger$12.50

    Beef patty with cheese and tomato sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Breakfast Buddy$12.50

    Eggs poached, fried or scrambled, with bacon, tomato sauce and sliced sourdough.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Mini Waffle Bliss$14.50

    With maple syrup, whipped cream and banana.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Catering menu

Catering: ordered ahead for groups, often priced per person. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Breakfast Boxes

  • Breakfast Box Small$52

    Combination of our best-selling on-the-go breakfast options with bacon & egg muffins, breakkie wraps & ham & cheese croissants all cut and…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Breakfast Box Medium$99

    Combination of our best-selling on-the-go breakfast options with bacon & egg muffins, breakkie wraps & ham & cheese croissants all cut and…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Breakfast Box Large$175

    Combination of our best-selling on-the-go breakfast options with bacon & egg muffins, breakkie wraps & ham & cheese croissants all cut and…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Mixed Sandwich & Wrap Boxes

  • Mix Of Sandwiches & Wraps

    Likely gluten

  • BLT Wrap Or Sandwich

    Bacon, lettuce, tomato and aioli.

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken Caesar Wrap

    Chicken, cos lettuce, bacon, aioli and cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Ham & Cheese Salad Wrap Or Sandwich

    Ham, cheese and salad.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Egg Salad Sandwich

    Curried egg, lettuce and aioli.

    Likely egg

  • Halloumi Avocado Wrap

    Halloumi, avocado, tomato, spinach, marinated mushrooms and aioli.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Reuben Sandwich

    Silverside beef, mustard, pickles, sauerkraut and swiss cheese.

    Likely dairy

  • Pesto Chicken Wrap

    Pesto chicken, sundried tomato, capsicum, cheese and spinach.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cajun Chicken Sandwich

    Cajun chicken, spinach, bacon, chipotle mayo and cheese.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

Salads

  • Chicken Caesar Salad

    Lettuce, chicken, bacon bits, egg, croutons, parmesan, house-made caesar dressing.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Pesto Chicken Salad

    Chargrilled capsicum, sundried tomato, fresh rocket, cheese and creamy pesto chicken.

    Likely dairy

  • Garden Harvest Salad

    With choice of either chicken or halloumi.

Grazing Boxes

  • Grazing Box Medium$120

    A generous grazing selection featuring fresh fruit, cheeses, cold meats, homemade dips, olives, sundried tomatoes, crackers, veggie sticks…

    Likely dairy

  • Grazing Box Large$180

    A generous grazing selection featuring fresh fruit, cheeses, cold meats, homemade dips, olives, sundried tomatoes, crackers, veggie sticks…

    Likely dairy

Seasonal Fruit Boxes

  • Seasonal Fruit Box Small$46

    A vibrant assortment of freshly cut seasonal fruit, ideal for a refreshing addition to any catering order. Serves 4–6.

  • Seasonal Fruit Box Medium$95

    A vibrant assortment of freshly cut seasonal fruit, ideal for a refreshing addition to any catering order. Serves 8–10.

  • Seasonal Fruit Box Large$155

    A vibrant assortment of freshly cut seasonal fruit, ideal for a refreshing addition to any catering order. Serves 12–14.

Muffins

  • Large Muffins (6)$60

    A selection of freshly in-store baked sweet muffins. Choose from: Raspberry & White Chocolate, Banana, Orange and Poppy Seed, Blueberry…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Mini Muffins (6)$33

    A selection of freshly in-store baked sweet muffins. Choose from: Raspberry & White Chocolate, Banana, Orange and Poppy Seed, Blueberry…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Sweet Slice Boxes

  • Small Slice Platter$50

    A selection of decadent slices. 6 pieces.

  • Large Slice Platter$135

    A selection of decadent slices. 16 pieces.

Corporate Packages

  • The Morning Meeting$249

    1x medium breakfast box, 1x medium fruit box, 10x mini sweet muffins. Serves 10.

  • The Team Lunch$369

    1x large sandwich & wrap box, 1x medium garden salad, 1x small sweet slice platter. Serves 10.

    Likely gluten

  • Full Day$745

    1x large breakfast box, 1x large sandwich & wrap box, 1x large fruit box, 15x mini muffins, 15x bottled beverages. Serves 15.

    Likely gluten

Desserts

  • Lemon Baked Cheesecake Whole$75

    Freshly baked in house. Serves 6–8.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Good to know

Café

  • Seats outsideOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026
  • Wheelchair accessible, limitedOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026
  • Vegetarian dishesOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address15/18 Blanck St, Ormeau QLD 4208, Australia
AreaGold Coast
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+61 7 5549 3351
Websitelilegocafe.com.au
Google rating4.8 from 734 reviews
Menu read7 Nov 2026 from lilegocafe.com.au
Hours
  • Monday5:30am–2pm
  • Tuesday5:30am–2pm
  • Wednesday5:30am–2pm
  • Thursday5:30am–2pm
  • Friday5:30am–2pm
  • Saturday7am–12pm
  • SundayClosed
MapOpen in Google Maps

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 Lil-Ego Cafe

Does Lil-Ego Cafe have gluten-free options?

Yes: 4 dishes are gluten free as served, and 11 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 7 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Lil-Ego Cafe coeliac friendly?

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 Lil-Ego Cafe?

The Big Ego Breakfast Board; Eggs Your Way; Breakfast Burger; Ego House-Made Baked Beans; Chilli Scramble; Smashed Avocado.

When is Lil-Ego Cafe open?

Monday: 5:30am–2pm. Tuesday: 5:30am–2pm. Wednesday: 5:30am–2pm. Thursday: 5:30am–2pm. Friday: 5:30am–2pm. Saturday: 7am–12pm. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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