Follow The Leader Cafe Menu

Welcome to Follow The Leader Cafe, nestled in the heart of Ripponlea, where culinary creativity meets warm hospitality. This charming cafe dazzles with a menu that balances indulgence and health.

• Entrees offer delights like Sherry Baked Mushrooms and the Duck Taster, a harmonious blend of flavors—from light duck soup to cinnamon-sugar pumpkin pastries.
• Mains shine with Roasted Chicken breast featuring confit leg roulade and a vibrant Sweet Corn "Panna Cotta" for vegans, showcasing imaginative use of ingredients.
• The side dishes complement beautifully, with warm baked bread and vibrant salads rounding out your meal.

Patrons rave about the consistently superb coffee and generous portion sizes. Each visit promises a delightful atmosphere, friendly service, and a menu that appeals to all tastes. Join the community of satisfied diners at Follow The Leader Cafe, where every dish is crafted with passion and care.

Dessert

• Tapioca Pudding, Pineapple, Peach Sauce, Salted Caramel Rice Crispies, Açaí Whipped Yogurt

  (Vegan/Gluten-Free)

  A$16.00

• Devil's Chocolate Swiss Roll, Tiramisu Cream, Kahlua Glaze, Dehydrated Raspberry

  A$15.00

• Strawberry Duo

  strawberry, rose and white chocolate petite eclairs and a fresh strawberry "spider" fairy floss

  A$14.00

Entrees

• Sherry Baked Mushrooms, Crispy Polenta Squares, Marinated Feta

  Vegetarian.

  A$11.00

• Smoked Almond Skordalia, Pickled Veg, Crunchy Bread

  Vegan.

  A$11.00

• Duck Taster

  Light Duck soup, crispy Duck salad with cherry gastrique and to finish pumpkin pastries topped with smoked duck breast, yogurt and dusting of cinnamon sugar.

  A$18.00

• Prawn And Crab Cocktail

  Blow-torched harbor prawns, crab mayo, avocado, iceberg and palm heart salad, Marie Rose (prawn crackers)

  A$17.00

• Jerusalem Artichoke Soup

  With roasted Moreton Bay bug tails, bacon lardon and fried bread

  A$19.00

• Chicken Parfait "Yoyo"

  With kumquat jelly, sable biscuit, (Pedro) roasted pear, marron glace and truffle honey.

  A$16.00

Mains

• Roasted Breast Of Chicken

  With confit leg roulade, sauteed vegetables, glazed baby onions, mustard dumpling and finished with a chicken veloute

  A$38.00

• Sweet Corn "Panna Cotta", Black Bean, Cauliflower And Pine-Nuts Press, Mushrooms And Finished With A Roasted Pumpkin 'Velvet' Sauce

  Vegan.

  A$34.00

• Roasted Pork Belly, Caramelized Scallops, Corn Puree, Pea And Broad-Bean Crush, Lemon Spinach And Madeira Sauce

  Gluten-Free

  A$38.00

• Braised Beef Cheek, Poached Veal Fillet, Cauliflower Puree, Sauteed Veg With Shimeji Mushroom And Black Truffle Sauce

  Gluten-Free

  A$42.00

• Pan-Fried Pumpkin Gnocchi, Vanilla Parsnip Puree, Beetroot Fondant, Rainbow Chard, Asparagus And Dill

  Vegetarian.

  A$29.00

• Fillets Of Red Mullet, Spring Onion And Pearl Barley Risotto, Caramelized Fennel, White Asparagus, Orange And Pistachio

  A$36.00

Sides

• Warm Baked Bread, French Butter

  Each.

  A$3.00

• Roasted Potato, Smoked Yogurt, Chives

  A$9.00

• Dressed Leaves, Red Shallot Dressing

  A$7.00

• Glazed Market Vegetables

  Vegan.

  A$7.00

• Pear, Rocket And Parmesan Salad, Balsamic Vanilla

  A$9.00