The Balkan Butler

Café · Café & brunchMascot

No dishes marked gluten free

25 dishesmenu read 11 Novbalkanbutler.com

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Breakfast Menu

Breakfast

  • Sourdough Toast With Preserves$6.50

    Freshly baked daily

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

  • Toasted Granola$11

    With yoghurt, strawberries & honey

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

  • Banana Bread$6.50

    Baked by Mama with lashings of love

    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 (balkanbutler.com)

  • Palanchinki Crepes$18.50

    With candied oranges, orange mascarpone, plum brûlée

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

  • Rustic Fried Piperki With Eggs, Feta & Sourdough$16.50

    Balkan scrambled eggs with sweet, spicy or finely capsicums and bell peppers

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

  • Smashed Avocado With Piperki, Goats Cheese & Sourdough$15

    The Balkan interpretation to the Aussie favourite. Add eggs: +$4

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

  • Gevrek Three Cheese Melt With Fresh Tomato & Cucumber$17.50

    The Balkan bagel smothered in cheese with fried egg, ajvar

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

  • Bacon & Egg Roll$10.50

    The classic breakfast roll

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

  • Butler's Bacon & Egg Roll$12.50

    The Balkan alternative with ajvar, a smoky rich condiment prepared with roasted red peppers, and kashkaval, Balkan cheddar cheese with a…

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

  • Tavche Gravache With Kolbasi & Sourdough$21

    Slow cooked smoky beans with Balkan chorizo, smoky and spicy

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

  • Village Breakfast$20.50

    The big one with roasted piperki, feta, fresh tomato, cured meats, boiled egg and sourdough

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

  • Burek$12

    With cheese, cheese & spinach, meat, or the Butler's creation. Our signature dish: alternating golden layers of thin handmade pastry and…

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

  • Eggs How You Like It$13.50

    With roasted tomato & sourdough

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

  • Butler's Baked Eggs$20

    Eggs baked in the Butler's Balkan sauce with kolbasi, eggplant & sourdough

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

Lunch Menu

Lunch

  • The Butler's Chicken Schnitz$19

    Served with shopska salad: tomatoes, cucumber, onion and grated feta

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

  • The Butler's Bean Burger$18.50

    With kashkeval cheese, cos, red onion, Butler's chilli sauce, served with fries or Balkan salads

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

  • The Butler's Pork Burger$20

    With cabbage salad, onion rings, chilli mayo and house pickles, served with fries or Balkan salads

    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 (balkanbutler.com)

  • The Butler's Chicken Burger$18.50

    Grilled paprika chicken with cos, tomato, mustard mayo, served with fries or Balkan salads

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

  • The Butler's Pleskavica Burger$19.50

    Juicy meat pattie stuffed with a layer of kasheval cheese, cos, parmesan crisp, house pickles, Butler's chilli sauce, served with fries or…

    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 (balkanbutler.com)

  • Burek$19

    Balkan favourite, made with alternating golden layers of thin handmade pastry and filled with cheese, cheese and spinach, meat or the…

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

  • Kebapi With Balkan Salads$20

    Balkan spicy skinless sausage served with Balkan salads

  • Pickled Cauliflower & Cabbage Salad$17.50

    With carrot, shallots, toasted almonds, buckwheat kernels

    Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond, almonds): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (balkanbutler.com)

  • Warm Potato & Chicken Salad$18

    With bacon, rocket, roasted tomatoes

  • Mixed Grill Plate$22

    With Balkan salads, bread, dipping sauce

    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 (balkanbutler.com)

  • Loaded Fries$12.50

    With ajvar, goats cheese, shallots

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

Catering menu

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

Catering

  • Burek$9.50

    Our Balkan house special!

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

Sliders + Rolls

  • Sliders + Rolls$6.50

    Beef / chicken / pork / veg sliders + kebabi rolls

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

Bakes

  • Bakes$4.50

    Muffins + pastries: mixed plate of muffins, pastries and fruit bread

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

Toasties

  • Toasties + Brekkie Wraps$7.50

    Bacon + egg rolls, toasties + brekkie wraps

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

Museli Pots

  • Muesli Pots$6.50

    Mixed berry + yogurt + muesli or bircher

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

Sandwiches + Wraps

  • Sandwiches + Wraps$9

    Mixed selection

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

Salad + Protein

  • Salad + Protein$13.50

    Individual serves: cabbage / coleslaw / shopska / potato / garden PLUS a protein: kebapi, paprika chicken, schnitzel, pork, tavce gravce…

Hot Finger Food

  • Hot Finger Food$4

    Mini sausage rolls / cheese + spinach parcels / tavce gravce (bean patties) / kebabi (2 pcs) / mini chicken schnitzel

    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 (balkanbutler.com)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 (balkanbutler.com)

Mixed Fruit Box

  • Mixed Fruit Box$46.50

    Selection of freshly cut seasonal fruit

Mezze Box

  • Mezze Box$50

    Cured meats + cheese + piperki + dips + bread

    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 (balkanbutler.com)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 (balkanbutler.com)

Cheese Box

  • Cheese Box$50

    Selection of cheeses + crackers + dried fruit

    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 (balkanbutler.com)

Sweets Box

  • Sweets Box$6.50

    Cakes, brownies + assortment of Balkan sweets

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

Good to know

Café

  • Seats outsideOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: outdoor_seating=yes
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 11 Nov 2026. Evidence: Online booking link on the venue's site · source for Takes bookings

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

Facts

Facts
FactDetail
Address1 Chalmers Crescent, Mascot
AreaSt George & Bayside
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+61 2 8021 4449
Websitebalkanbutler.com
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from balkanbutler.com
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 The Balkan Butler

Does The Balkan Butler have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Balkan Butler 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.

Can I book The Balkan Butler online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.balkanbutler.com/contact

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