Rust n Gold Cafe Ballarat – Best Coffee & Restaurant Experience

🎄 Christmas 4-Course Feast – $39.99 per person

Celebrate this festive season with a gourmet 4-course menu!
Minimum 6 people per booking.

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From fresh Eggs Benny to our Big Aussie Breakfast — start your day the Rust n Gold way.

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Starters & Share Plates

Homemade Truffle & Mushroom Arancini
Golden-fried risotto balls with truffle and sautéed mushrooms, topped with shaved Parmesan and served with a zesty herb aioli.
$14.00
Lemon Pepper Calamari
Lightly fried calamari tossed in lemon and cracked pepper, served with a side of aioli.
$15.00
Crispy Potato Wedges
Classic potato wedges seasoned and fried to perfection, served with sour cream and sweet chili sauce.
$10.00
Haloumi Fries
Sticks of crispy, fried haloumi cheese drizzled with honey.
$14.00

Breakfast

Toast with Spreads
Two slices of toasted sourdough with butter and your choice of Vegemite, jam, peanut butter, or honey.
$6.50
Bacon, Egg & Hash Brown Roll
Crispy bacon, fried egg, golden hash brown, and our Signature House Sauce on a toasted milk bun.
$10.90
Two Eggs on Toast
Eggs cooked your way—fried, scrambled, or poached—served on toasted sourdough.
$10.90
Classic Porridge
Creamy rolled oats topped with seasonal berries, a drizzle of honey, a spoon of nut butter, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
$12.90
Croissant French Toast
Fluffy, buttery croissants soaked in vanilla-cinnamon custard, griddled to golden perfection, and served with berries, maple syrup, and icing sugar.
$11.90
Meat Lovers Omelette
Fluffy three-egg omelette loaded with crispy bacon, shaved leg ham, spicy salami, and melted cheese, served with toasted sourdough.
$16.90
Veggie Omelette
Light and flavourful three-egg omelette filled with baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, and sautéed mushrooms, served with toasted sourdough.
$15.90
The Big Aussie
Two eggs your way, crispy bacon, juicy chipolata sausages, grilled tomato, sautéed mushrooms, golden hash browns, and toasted sourdough.
$21.50
The Veggie Brekkie
Two eggs your way, grilled halloumi, smashed avocado, grilled tomato, sautéed mushrooms, wilted spinach, baked beans, golden hash browns, and toasted sourdough.
$19.90
Chilli Scramble
Creamy scrambled eggs infused with house-made chilli oil, topped with crumbled feta and crispy fried shallots, served on toasted sourdough.
$15.90
Classic Eggs Benny
Two poached eggs with wilted spinach on a toasted English muffin, topped with rich hollandaise sauce and your choice of leg ham or bacon.
$16.90

Mains

Grilled Salmon Fillet
A succulent grilled salmon fillet served with tender asparagus and a delicate lemon dill butter sauce.
$28.00
Angus Scotch Fillet (300g)
Grilled to your liking and served with your choice of chips or creamy mash, seasonal vegetables, and your choice of sauce: mushroom, peppercorn, red wine gravy, or garlic.
$32.00
Slow-Braised Lamb Shank
Tender, slow-cooked lamb shank falling off the bone, served on a bed of creamy mash with rich gravy and seasonal vegetables.
$26.00
Roast Pork
A hearty plate of tender roast pork with crispy crackling, roasted vegetables, warm apple sauce, and rich pork gravy.
$24.00
Chicken Skewers
Two grilled chicken skewers served on warm pita bread with a fresh garden salad and our house-made white garlic sauce.
$26.00

Famous Chicken Parmas

The Classic Parma
Our signature parma topped with premium ham, melted mozzarella, and fresh Parmesan. Served with chips & salad.
$22.00
Hawaiian Parma
Topped with leg ham, melted mozzarella, and sweet pineapple. Served with chips & salad.
$24.00
Meat Lovers Parma
Loaded with smoky bacon, spicy salami, and ham, all topped with melted mozzarella and a drizzle of barbecue sauce. Served with chips & salad.
$26.00
Seafood Sensation Parma
Topped with fresh prawns, melted mozzarella, and a creamy garlic sauce. Served with chips & salad.
$26.00
Vegetarian Parma
Crumbed eggplant topped with fresh tomatoes, red onions, crumbled feta, and melted mozzarella. Served with chips & salad.
$26.00

Burgers, Wraps & Sandwiches

House Beef Burger
A juicy house-made beef patty, melted cheddar, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato, and pickle, finished with our signature house sauce.
$22.00
Southern Fried Chicken Burger
A crispy southern fried chicken fillet with creamy slaw, melted cheese, and garlic aioli.
$24.00
Steak Sandwich
Tender grilled steak with caramelized onion, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and a savory relish.
$24.00
The Reuben
Thinly sliced pastrami with Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on toasted rye bread.
$20.00
Spicy Prosciutto Sandwich
Prosciutto and fresh mozzarella with a zesty kick of red pepper chili jam and rocket on toasted sourdough.
$20.00
Grilled Chicken Wrap
Marinated grilled chicken with fresh salad and garlic aioli, wrapped in a warm tortilla.
$22.00
Vegetarian Haloumi Wrap
Grilled haloumi, fresh tomatoes, onion, and mixed greens with our creamy garlic sauce, wrapped in a warm tortilla.
$18.00