Substance Espresso

Café · Café & brunchRunaway Bay4.8 (667 Google reviews)

3 dishes marked gluten free+ 9 can be made gluten free on request

46 dishesmenu read 10 Novsubstanceespresso.com.au

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Menu

  • Protein Bircher$20

    Coconut, apple, chia seed & Amazonia vanilla protein bircher w/ lemon curd, berries & housemade granola

    VegetarianVegan optionFree of glutenCan be made free of dairy

  • Acai Bowl$24

    Scooped acai w/ coconut maple granola & seasonal fruit

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Bacon and Egg Roll$16.50

    Bacon, fried egg, cheese & tomato relish on a toasted milk bun

    Vegetarian optionCan be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • B.l.a.t$18.50

    Bacon, cos lettuce, avocado, tomato & aioli on a poppyseed bagel

    Vegetarian optionFree of dairyCan be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Blueberry & Ricotta Hotcake$26

    W/ lemon curd, vanilla bean ice cream, fresh berries, shortbread crumble, basil

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Corn and Capsicum Fritter$24

    W/ bacon, avocado, poached eggs & chilli jam

    Vegetarian optionLikely egg

  • Chilli Beef & Beans$25

    Slow cooked beef, tomato and bean ragu, topped with melted cheese, poached eggs & sour cream with toasted sourdough

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Croissant Benedict$26

    W/ streaky bacon, poached eggs, fresh spinach & housemade hollandaise on a toasted croissant

    Vegetarian optionCan be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Chilli Cheese Scrambled$19.90

    On a poppyseed bagel w/ sriracha & cheese scrambled eggs, sesame chilli oil, fresh chilli, spring onion & crispy shallots

    VegetarianCan be made free of gluten, dairyLikely eggLikely sesame

  • Eggs on Toast$13

    Two eggs on thick cut sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Loaded Hash$24

    Crispy hash & melted cheese topped w/ bacon, poached eggs, rocket, caramelized onion, housemade hollandaise & chives

    Vegetarian optionLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Salmon Bruschetta$28

    Smoked salmon, cherry tomatoes, avocado, basil, dill + citrus cream cheese on toasted sourdough

    Vegetarian optionCan be made free of gluten, dairyLikely fish

  • Nourish Bowl$24

    Avocado, cherry tomatoes, fried haloumi, garlic butter mushrooms, rocket, turmeric cauliflower, poached egg, lime cured onions, capsicum…

    VegetarianVegan optionFree of glutenCan be made free of dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Crispy Pork Belly Salad$27

    Soba noodles, edamame, Japanese slaw, pickled ginger, coriander, fried onion, tonkatsu creamy dressing & a fried egg

    Free of dairyLikely eggLikely soy

  • Steak Sandwich$28

    Rib fillet, caramelised onion jam, streaky bacon, rocket, crispy onion rings & housemade hollandaise on turkish toast

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Spicy Texas Smash Burger$22

    Double smash patties, American cheddar, dill pickle, cos lettuce, chipotle burger sauce on a toasted milk bun

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Korean Chicken Burger$18.50

    Crispy chicken, slaw, dill, pickled cucumber, aioli & gochujang glaze, on a toasted milk bun

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Smashed Avocado$18

    On toasted sourdough w/ whipped feta, sun-dried tomatoes, macadamia dukkah & balsamic glaze

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Crispy Fried Onion Rings$7.50

    W/ aioli

    Likely egg

  • Fries$5

    W/ aioli

    Likely egg

  • Sweet Potato Fries$6

    W/ aioli

    Likely egg

Sides

  • Egg$3.50

    Likely egg

  • Whipped Feta$3

    Likely dairy

  • Avocado$4
  • Spinach$4
  • Garlic Butter Mushrooms$5

    Likely dairy

  • Housemade Hashbrowns$6
  • Chorizo$6
  • Ham$5
  • Fried Haloumi Cubes$5

    Likely dairy

  • Sourdough Thick Toast$6

    Likely gluten

  • Bacon$7
  • Crispy Chicken$8
  • Salmon$8

    Likely fish

  • Hollandaise$2

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Relish$1
  • Aioli$1

    Likely egg

Lighter options & kids meals

  • Banana Bread$8

    Likely gluten

  • Toasted Croissant w/ Butter + Jam$8

    Butter + jam

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bagels w/ Butter + Spreads$7

    Butter + spreads (add cream cheese +1), poppyseed or gluten free

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Ham and Cheese Toasted Croissant$14

    W/ tomato relish

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Kids Waffle$13

    W/ banana, nutella & maple syrup

    Likely glutenLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Kids Pancake$13

    W/ fairy sprinkles pancake, strawberries, maple syrup & ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Kids Cheeseburger$12

    Single smash pattie, American cheddar w/ tomato sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Kids Nuggets & Fries$13

    W/ tomato sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Kids Platter$13

    Ham, cheese, fruit, sourdough, corn chips & marshmallows

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

The menu’s own key: GF = gluten free | GF bread will add $1.5 | V = vegetarian | VE = vegan | DF = dairy free | O = option

What the menu saysOur cafe stocks products that contain gluten, dairy products, meat and nuts - please specify any intolerances so we can do our best to minimise any contact.
  • Our cafe stocks products that contain gluten, dairy products, meat and nuts - please specify any intolerances so we can do our best to minimise any contact.

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Restaurant

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

Facts

FactDetail
AddressBeside Samsara Gym, Shop 2 10/12 Lae Dr, Runaway Bay QLD 4216, Australia
AreaGold Coast
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+61 431 815 339
Websitesubstanceespresso.com.au
Google rating4.8 from 667 reviews
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from substanceespresso.com.au
Hours
  • Monday6am–2:30pm
  • Tuesday6am–2:30pm
  • Wednesday6am–2:30pm
  • Thursday6am–2:30pm
  • Friday6am–2:30pm
  • Saturday6am–2:30pm
  • Sunday7am–2:30pm
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 Substance Espresso

Does Substance Espresso have gluten-free options?

Yes: 3 dishes are gluten free as served, and 9 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 Substance Espresso coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Our cafe stocks products that contain gluten, dairy products, meat and nuts - please specify any intolerances so we can do our best to…”. 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 Substance Espresso?

Bacon and Egg Roll (Gluten free option available); B.l.a.t (Gluten free option available); Chilli Beef & Beans (Gluten free option available); Croissant Benedict (Gluten free option available); Chilli Cheese Scrambled (Gluten free and dairy free options available); Salmon Bruschetta (Gluten free and dairy free options available).

When is Substance Espresso open?

Monday: 6am–2:30pm. Tuesday: 6am–2:30pm. Wednesday: 6am–2:30pm. Thursday: 6am–2:30pm. Friday: 6am–2:30pm. Saturday: 6am–2:30pm. Sunday: 7am–2:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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