The Cunning Culinarian Menu

245 High St, Maitland NSW 2320, Australia
$$$ Cafe , Breakfast restaurant , Coffee shop
(185 Reviews)
Price Range $20–40

The menu at The Cunning Culinarian features a variety of options primarily suited for breakfast and all-day dining. It includes a selection of breakfast rolls and all-day dishes that combine classic and contemporary ingredients.

Food offerings are organized around several groups:

  • All Day Dining: This section includes breakfast rolls such as the Bacon & Egg Roll with relish and smoked honey aioli, as well as the Ultimate Brekky Roll featuring herbed eggs, streaky bacon, avocado, rocket, relish, and smoked honey aioli.
  • Egg and Breakfast Plates: These include dishes such as herbed scrambled eggs served with streaky bacon, pan-fried mushrooms, roast tomato, and hash brown, as well as eggs benedict-style options like Eggs Benny Croissant with shaved ham, fried egg, and homemade hollandaise.
  • Fritters and Specialty Bowls: Corn and feta fritters served with maple bacon, avocado, sour cream, relish, and salad greens are available, alongside paleo and gluten-free granola bowls with fresh fruit and coconut yogurt, suitable for vegan diets.
  • Other Breakfast Items: Additional options include roasted field mushrooms with tahini coconut cream on sourdough, chocolate coconut overnight oats with Nutella and berries, and a big breakfast plate featuring jumbo local eggs and streaky bacon.

The menu is suited for casual dining occasions, particularly breakfast and brunch, as well as light all-day meals. Visitors typically use the menu to select from quick breakfast options or fuller plate meals. Beverage options are not specified in detail but can be expected given the brand’s focus as a café and coffee shop.

All Day Dining

  • Bacon & Egg Roll With Relish & Smoked Honey Aioli
  • Ultimate Brekky Roll With Our Herbed Eggs, Streaky Bacon, Avo, Rocket, Relish & Smoked Honey Aioli
  • Paleo Gf Granola Bowl With Fresh Fruit And Coyo. Vegan
  • Herbed Scrambled Eggs, Streaky Bacon, Pan- Fried Mushrooms, Roast Tomato & Hash Brown
  • Corn & Feta Fritters, Maple Bacon, Avocado, Sour Cream, Relish & House Dressed Salad Greens
  • Smashed Avo, Creamy Feta & Roast Tomato On Sourdough
  • Daily Salad Bowl & Sourdough
  • Tempura Eggplant Burger With James & Rose Brinjal, Homemade Tzatziki And Sweet Potato Wedges
  • Homemade Waffles With Nutella, Berries And Hazelnuts, Or With Banana And Homemade Caramel
  • Banana & Honey Or Mango & Coconut Smoothie

Others

  • Bacon & Egg Roll With House Relish & Smoked Honey Aioli
    A$2.00
  • Eggs Benny Croissant With Shaved Ham, Fried Egg & Homemade Hollandaise
    A$18.00
  • Corn & Feta Fritters, Bacon, Avo, Sour Cream & Relish
    A$22.00
  • Roasted Field Mushrooms With Tahini Coyo Creme On Sourdough
    A$18.00
  • Choc-Coconut Overnight Oats With Nutella And Berries
    A$18.00
  • Big Brekky Of Fried Jumbo Local Eggs, Streaky Bacon. Chorizo, Spinach & Relish On Thick Toast
    A$20.00
  • Avocado, Feta, Pistachio, And Beetroot & Gin Relish On Sourdough
    A$19.00
  • Belgian Waffles With Bacon, Banana, Maple & Ice-Cream
    A$18.00
  • Daily Salad
    A$18.00
  • Daily Panini, Toasties, Frittata & Wraps
  • Homemade Slices
  • Cinnamon Toast, Danishes, Bagels & Pastries
    A$6.00
  • Bacon And Egg Roll, With Our Delish Relish & Smoked Honey Aioli
  • The Ultimate Brekky Roll With Herbed Scrambled Egg, Bacon, Avo, Relish And Smoked Honey Aioli
  • Chorizo And Scrambled Egg Brekky Burrito
  • Corn & Feta Fritters With Bacon And Avo
  • Wholemeal Flapjack, Berry Sauce, Yoghurt & Maple
  • Homemade Smoky Beans, Fried Egg, Sourdough
  • Avo On Sourdough Rye, Crispy Fried Egg, Lulu's Remedy
  • Tempura Eggplant Burger Feat. J&R Brinjal, Tzatziki & Papadums
  • Belgian Waffles, Banana, Bacon & Icecream
  • Daily Toasties
  • Daily Salad Bowl
  • The Ultimate Brekky Roll
  • The Fritters Are Back
  • Paleo Granola, Seasonal Fruit, Steamed Coconut Milk
  • Sourdough Avo Toast Feat. Lulu's Remedy
  • Belgian Waffles, Maple Bacon, Banana, Ice Cream & Syrup
  • Vanilla Ricotta, Apricots, Honey & Thyme On Sourdough
  • Daily Baguettes & Ciabbata
  • Salad Bowl
  • Our Ultimate Brekky Roll, With Herbed Scrambed Eggs, Avo, Streaky Bacon, Relish & Smoked Honey Aioli
  • Homemade Smoky Beans W/ Bacon Or Avo
  • Our Iconic Corn & Feta Fritters With Avo, Bacon, Sour Cream & Relish
  • Seasonal Salad
  • Crispy Whiting Tacos (3) With Aioli & Pineapple Mint Salsa
  • Flat Fries With Relish & Aioli
  • Paleo Granola, Fresh Fruit And Berries, Coconut Milk
  • Lemon Ricotta Hot Cakes With Berries, Cream And Honeycomb Butter