Spice of Life Cafe & Deli

Café · Café & brunchTamborine Mountain4.3 (1,106 Google reviews)

7 dishes marked gluten free+ 8 can be made gluten free on request

57 dishesmenu read 10 Novspiceoflifetamborine.com.au

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Breakfast Menu

Available from 6.45am to 12 noon

Breakfast

  • Big Daddy Breakfast$24.90

    Eggs, bacon, grilled tomato, mushroom, hash brown and chipolata sausages served on toast

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Eggs Benedict$17.90

    Two poached eggs, grilled tomato and home-made hollandaise sauce served on turkish toast with a choice of bacon OR salmon ($4 extra)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Charred Vegetable Halloumi Stack$17.90

    Chargrilled pumpkin, zucchini, eggplant, capsicum and pesto on sourdough rye toast smeared with beetroot babaganoush

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Brekky Wrap$17.90

    Bacon, fried egg, spinach, tomato relish, danish feta, aioli

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Chilli Scrambled Eggs$17.90

    With grilled chorizo, tomato relish and sourdough rye toast

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Smashed Avocado$17.90

    With spinach, feta crumble, basil and roasted tomato on sourdough rye toast

    VegetarianContains nutsLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Kumara Zucchini Fritters$18.90

    With mushrooms, halloumi, spinach and sunflower seeds topped with a poached egg

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Just Want Eggs on Toast$10.90

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Pancakes$16.90

    With berry compote and ice cream

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Quinoa Porridge$16.90

    With oats, oat milk and berry compote

    VegetarianFree of dairyLikely gluten

  • Toast$5.90

    Choice of white vienna, mixed grain, turkish, sourdough rye or gluten-free with either honey, The Grainge raspberry jam, vegemite or…

    VegetarianCan be made free of gluten

  • Door Stop Fruit Toast$4.90

    Served with The Grainge raspberry jam

    VegetarianLikely gluten

Lunch Menu

Available from 6.45am to 4pm; some items available from 12noon to 4pm

Lunch

  • Soup of the Day$12.90

    Ask our staff for today's selection served with toast

    Likely gluten

  • Lamb's Fry$18.90

    Fried lamb's liver in red wine sauce with bacon and sourdough rye toast

    Likely gluten

  • Traditional Beef Lasagne$17.90

    Served with your choice of salad from our display cabinet

    Likely gluten

  • Quiche of the Day$15.90

    Served with your choice of salad from our display cabinet

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Toastie$8.90

    2/3 toppings, served on toasted bread with either ham, cheese, tomato or onion

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Salad – Two Varieties$9.90

    Two varieties from our display cabinet

  • Salad – Three Varieties$13.90

    Three varieties from our display cabinet

  • Gourmet Sandwich – Chicken$12.90

    Chicken, swiss cheese, tomato relish, salad

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Gourmet Sandwich – Salmon$14.90

    Salmon, brie, tomato relish, salad

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

For the little ones

  • Bacon and Egg Roll$11.90

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Fried Egg with Toast$7.90

    Add bacon $6; add sausage $3; add hash brown $3; add baked beans $3

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Pancake$10.90

    With ice cream and maple syrup; served before noon

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fish and Chips$15.90

    Served with tartare sauce

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Cheeseburger$10.90

    Add chips $6.9

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Available from 12noon to 4pm

  • Salt & Pepper Calamari$15.90

    Served on a bed of salad with chilli plum dipping sauce

    Likely shellfish

  • Nasi Goreng$16.90

    Indonesian fried rice served with fried egg and fried shallots. Add chicken satay with peanut sauce $6

    VegetarianFree of dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Pulled Pork Mexican Bowl$19.90

    Pulled pork, rice, street corn, salsa, guacamole & corn chips

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Moroccan Chickpea Lentil Stew$16.90

    Red lentils, chickpeas, leeks, sweet potato, cauliflower, almonds served with turkish bread

    Vegan optionCan be made free of glutenLikely nuts

  • Roast Vegetable Melt$16.90

    Turkish toast, mixture of roast vegetables, swiss cheese, balsamic glaze. Add chicken $6; add bacon $6; add halloumi $4; add egg $3

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Ruben Sandwich$17.90

    Toasted rye, silverside, gherkins, sauerkraut, russian sauce, swiss cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Grilled Barramundi$22.90

    Served with salad, fries & home made tartare sauce

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Gourmet Beef Burger$17.90

    With mixed lettuce, tomato, cucumber, caramelized onion, our beetroot orange chutney & BBQ sauce. Add chips $6.9; add egg $3; add bacon $6

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Gourmet Veggie Burger$19.90

    Chickpea and lentil burger with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, caramelized onion, our beetroot orange chutney & tomato relish. Add chips $5.9…

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Chips$6.90

    Served with a choice of aioli, BBQ or tomato sauce

Cake Menu

Cakes

  • Black Forest$119

    Chocolate sponge layered with cherry kirsch filling & cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Carrot Cake$99

    Layered with cream cheese frosting & topped with seeds & flowers

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hummingbird Cake$99

    Layered with cream cheese frosting & topped with mango

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Orange Almond Cake$99

    Layered with cream cheese frosting & topped with orange slices, almonds & mint

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Death by Chocolate$119

    Chocolate sponge layered with chocolate mousse

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Cheesecakes

  • New York Cheesecake$109

    Baked cheesecake topped with edible flowers & seasonal fruit

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pecan Caramel Cheesecake$109

    Baked cheesecake topped with caramel & pecans

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • White Chocolate Orange Cheesecake$109

    Cold-set cheesecake

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Mango or Strawberry Cheesecake

    Cold-set cheesecake

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Peanut & Salted Caramel Cheesecake$109

    Topped with sea salt, Lindt balls & peanut brittle

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Oreo Cheesecake$109

    Topped with meringue, chocolate ganache & Oreos

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Tortes & Tarts

  • Mandarin Torte$109

    Nut pastry shell with Greek yoghurt & lemon filling, topped with seasonal fruits

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Apple Chardonnay Tart$89

    Baked apple & wine custard tart topped with cream & cinnamon

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Pear Custard Tart$89

    Creamy pear tart

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Plum Tart$79

    Tangy rhubarb & raspberry tart

    Likely gluten

Individual Cakes

  • Cherry & Almond Tarts$7.90

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Lemon Ginger Cookies$5.50

    Likely gluten

  • Lemon Almond Cookies$5.50

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Citrus Tarts$7.90

    Coconut pastry shell with lemon curd filling

    Free of gluten

  • Brownies$7.90

    Rich & gooey, best slightly warmed

    Free of gluten

  • Mini Cakes Platter$55

    Assortment of mini cakes. 24pc $55, 30pc $65, 55pc $119

    Likely gluten

The menu’s own key: V = Vegan / GF = Gluten Free / DF = Dairy Free

What the menu saysBreakfast menu: Gluten-free bread $1 extra. Cakes catering menu: any enquiries regarding vegan or gluten free requirements, wedding cakes and other specialty cakes: contact us and the pastry chef will get back to you.
  • Breakfast menu: Gluten-free bread $1 extra. Cakes catering menu: any enquiries regarding vegan or gluten free requirements, wedding cakes and other specialty cakes: contact us and the pastry chef will get back to you.
  • The breakfast legend reads 'V = Vegan', yet several V-labelled dishes list eggs or dairy; V is copied as printed and veg is set from the listed ingredients.

Catering menu

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

Cakes Catering Menu

Orders must be placed in advance

Cheesecakes

  • Raspberry Lime Cheesecake$89

    GF layered cheesecake topped with edible flowers & seasonal fruits. 26cm serves 18 to 20

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • New York Cheesecake$89

    GF baked cheesecake topped with edible flowers & seasonal fruit. 26cm serves 18 to 20

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Pecan Caramel Cheesecake$89

    GF baked cheesecake topped with caramel & pecans. 26cm serves 18 to 20

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Oreo Cheesecake$89

    GF topped with meringue, chocolate ganache & oreos. 26cm serves 18 to 20

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Peanut & Salted Caramel Cheesecake$89

    GF topped with seasalt, lindt balls & peanut brittle. 26cm serves 18 to 20

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Tarts

  • Caribbean Lime Tart$59

    Nut pastry shell with Greek yoghurt & lemon filling topped with seasonal fruits. 23cm serves 10 to 12

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Apple Chardonnay Tart$69

    Baked apple & wine custard tart topped with cream & cinnamon. 26cm serves 16 to 18

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Pear Custard Tart$59

    26cm serves 10 to 12

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Rhubarb Raspberry Tart$59

    23cm serves 10 to 12

    Likely gluten

Raw Cakes

  • Raw Coconut Mango$99

    Nut & date crust with coconut lime filling topped with mango & passionfruit pulp. 23cm serves 10 to 12

    VeganFree of gluten, dairyLikely nuts

  • Raw Turkish Delight$99

    23cm serves 10 to 12

    VeganFree of gluten, dairy

  • Raw Rhubarb Berry Crumble$79

    Nut & date crust with rhubarb berry filling and nut & seed crumble. 23cm serves 10 to 12

    VeganFree of gluten, dairyLikely nuts

  • Raw Blueberry Lemon Marble$99

    Nut & date crust with blueberry & lemon raw filling topped with seasonal fruits. 23cm serves 10 to 12

    VeganFree of gluten, dairyLikely nuts

  • Raw Peanut Butter Chocolate$99

    Cacao, nuts & date crust with peanut & banana filling topped with vegan chocolate. 23cm serves 10 to 12

    VeganFree of gluten, dairyLikely nuts

Cakes

  • Black Forest Cake$89

    Chocolate sponge layered with Black Forest cherry kirsch filling & cream. 26cm, serves 18 to 20

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Death By Chocolate$89

    Chocolate sponge layered with chocolate mousse. 26cm, serves 18 to 20

    Likely gluten

  • Carrot Cake$69

    Layered with cream cheese frosting & topped with seeds & flowers. 21cm serves 14 to 16 $69; 26cm serves 18 to 20 $89

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hummingbird Cake$69

    Layered with cream cheese frosting & topped with mango. 21cm serves 14 to 16 $69; 26cm serves 18 to 20 $89

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Orange Almond Cake$79

    Layered with cream cheese frosting & topped with orange slices, almonds & mint. 21cm serves 14 to 16 $79; 26cm serves 18 to 20 $89

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Individual Cakes

  • Citrus Tarts$33

    Coconut pastry shell with lemon curd filling. Box of 6

    Free of gluten

  • Brownies$33

    Rich & gooey, best served slightly warmed. Box of 6

    Free of gluten

  • Brookies$33

    Box of 6

    Likely gluten

  • Lemon Meringue Tartlets$30

    Bite-size tartlets. Box of 12

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Mini Cakes Platter$39

    Assortment of four mini bite-size cakes. 24 pc

    Likely gluten

Catering Menu

Fingerfood Platters

  • Dip & Nibbles Platter$85

    Dip, olives, semi-dried tomatoes, spicy meat balls, chutney, cheddar, nuts and crackers

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Cheese & Fruit Platter$85

    Selected Australian cheeses with crackers, fresh and dried fruits

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cheese & Pate Platter$85

    Australian cheeses, pates, crackers, dried fruit & nuts

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Mixed Crostini Platter$109

    3 varieties, 36 items in total

    Likely gluten

  • Cold Gluten-free Platter$119

    3 varieties, 36 items in total. Wasabi chicken bites, rice paper rolls, gluten-free crostini

    Free of gluten

  • Cold Fingerfood Platter$119

    40 items in total. Salmon on pumpernickel, cucumber wasabi chicken bites, corn fritters, Mediterranean tartlets

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Cold Vegetarian Platter$109

    3 varieties, 40 items in total. Crostini, corn fritters, fig & cumin scones with camembert

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Sushi Platter – 40 Pieces$79

    Three different varieties, soy, wasabi & pickled ginger

    Likely soy

  • Cold Asian Platter – 36 Items$109

    Vietnamese rice paper rolls, chicken peanut cakes, Thai beef cucumber cups

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Fruit Platter$69
  • Sandwiches$9.90

    Mix of traditional and gourmet fillings on wholemeal, multigrain & white

    Likely gluten

  • Hot 80's Platter – 40 Items$119

    Ham & cheese mini croissants, cheese & asparagus vol-au-vents, devils on horseback, marin chicken wings

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Mini Quiche Platter$119

    3 varieties, 36 items in total

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Mini Filo Triangle Platter$109

    3 varieties, 36 items in total

    Likely gluten

  • Hot Gluten-free Platter$129

    3 varieties, 40 items in total. Tandoori chicken sticks, Thai fish cakes, devils on horseback

    Free of glutenLikely fish

  • Hot Fingerfood Platter$129

    40 items in total. Tandoori chicken sticks, pizzawheels, Moroccan lamb tartlet, mini Thai fishcakes (varieties may vary at times)

    Likely gluten

  • Hot Vegetarian Platter$129

    3 varieties, 40 items in total. Lentil cakes, asparagus vol-au-vents, veget quiches

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Bacon, Cheese, Shallot and Potato Frittata$69

    6 items in total

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Vegetable Samosa$25.90

    6 items in total

    Likely gluten

Cakes

  • Baked Cherry Cheesecake$109

    Serves 18

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Mango Cheesecake$109

    Serves 18

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Flourless Orange & Almond Cake$99

    Serves 16

    Likely nuts

  • Blueberry Crumble$79

    Serves 12

    Likely gluten

  • Gluten-free Brownie$55

    6 pieces

    Free of gluten

  • Pavlova$89

    Serves 12–14

    Likely egg

  • Mini Cake Platter$55

    24 pieces

    Likely gluten

  • Macadamia Toffee Tartlets$3.50

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Rumballs$3.50
  • Death by Chocolate$119

    Serves 18–20

    Likely gluten

  • Black Forest Cake$109

    Serves 18–20

    Likely gluten

  • Apple Chardonnay Tart$89

    Serves 16

    Likely gluten

  • Carrot Cake$99

    Serves 18–20

    Likely gluten

  • Hummingbird Cake$99

    Serves 18–20

    Likely gluten

Lasagnes etc

  • Meat Lasagne$119

    Serves 12–14

    Likely gluten

  • Vegetarian Lasagne$119

    Serves 12–14

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Goats Cheese & Red Pepper Frittata$79

    Serves 8

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Spinach & Fetta Frittata$79

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Salmon Frittata$89

    Serves 8

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Moussaka$119

    Serves 12

  • Chicken & Camembert Pie$99

    Serves 8–10

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pumpkin, Chive & Spinach Pie$79

    Serves 12

    Likely gluten

  • Quiche Lorraine or Vegetarian Quiche$75

    Serves 8

    Vegetarian optionLikely glutenLikely egg

Mains

  • Nasi Goreng$150

    Serves 10

  • Moroccan Chickpea Lentil Stew with Rice$150

    Serves 10

  • Mexican Beef with Rice & Sour Cream$190

    Serves 10

    Likely dairy

  • Butter Chicken with Rice$190

    Serves 10

    Likely dairy

  • Moroccan Lamb & Prune$220

    Serves 10

  • Macaroni and Cheese$79

    Serves 8–12

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fried Rice$79

    Serves 8–12. Add chicken $15

    Free of glutenLikely egg

Salads

  • Greek Salad$49

    Small serve (5–7 people)

  • Tabouli$49

    Small serve (5–7 people)

  • Pumpkin, Pinenuts & Feta Salad$49

    Small serve (5–7 people)

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Kachumba$49

    Small serve (5–7 people)

  • Mediterranean Roast Vegetables$49

    Small serve (5–7 people)

  • Bean, Mushroom & Sesame Salad$49

    Small serve (5–7 people)

    Likely sesame

  • Potato Salad$49

    Small serve (5–7 people)

  • Oriental Rice & Mango Salad$69

    Medium serve (8–10 people)

  • Moroccan Spinach & Chickpea Salad$69

    Medium serve (8–10 people)

  • Waldorf Salad$69

    Medium serve (8–10 people)

  • Mediterranean Penne Salad$69

    Medium serve (8–10 people)

    Likely gluten

  • Vietnamese Chicken & Mango Salad$69

    Medium serve (8–10 people)

  • Tuna, Potato & Beans Salad$89

    Large serve (10–14 people)

    Likely fish

  • Thai Asian Noodle Salad$89

    Large serve (10–14 people)

    Likely gluten

  • Nicoise Salad$89

    Large serve (10–14 people)

    Likely egg

  • Caesar Salad$89

    Large serve (10–14 people)

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Coleslaw$89

    Large serve (10–14 people)

Good to know

Café

  • Kids welcomevenue website, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Has a kids menuvenue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Seats outsidevenue website, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 3 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, wheelchair access, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address28 Main St, Tamborine Mountain QLD 4272, Australia
AreaScenic Rim
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+61 7 5545 3553
Websitespiceoflifecafedeli.com
Google rating4.3 from 1,106 reviews
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from spiceoflifetamborine.com.au
Hours
  • Monday6am–5pm
  • Tuesday6am–5pm
  • Wednesday6am–5pm
  • Thursday6am–5pm
  • Friday6am–5pm
  • Saturday6am–5pm
  • Sunday6am–5pm
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 Spice of Life Cafe & Deli

Does Spice of Life Cafe & Deli have gluten-free options?

Yes: 7 dishes are gluten free as served, and 8 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Spice of Life Cafe & Deli coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Breakfast menu: Gluten-free bread $1 extra.”. 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 Spice of Life Cafe & Deli?

Big Daddy Breakfast (Gluten-free bread +$1); Eggs Benedict (Gluten-free bread +$1); Charred Vegetable Halloumi Stack (Gluten-free bread if bread is substituted; add half chorizo $6; add egg $3); Chilli Scrambled Eggs (Gluten-free option available); Just Want Eggs on Toast (Gluten-free option available); Toast (Choose gluten-free bread).

When is Spice of Life Cafe & Deli open?

Monday: 6am–5pm. Tuesday: 6am–5pm. Wednesday: 6am–5pm. Thursday: 6am–5pm. Friday: 6am–5pm. Saturday: 6am–5pm. Sunday: 6am–5pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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