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Exploring Boundaries: The Story Behind Our Annual Caviar Menu

Every year, we embark on a culinary adventure that invites our community to experience something truly unique—our caviar menu. For some, the word “caviar” conjures images of opulence and exclusivity, a delicacy more suited to fine dining restaurants or glamorous soirees than the familiar comfort of a local cafe. But we believe that food is not just about sustenance—it’s a language that speaks to our senses, emotions, and even our perceptions of what a humble cafe can be.


The Lion & Buffalo Cafe
The Lion & Buffalo South Coogee

The decision to introduce a caviar menu at our cafe wasn’t about luxury for luxury’s sake. It’s about celebrating creativity and pushing the boundaries of what cafe food can represent. We wanted to challenge the conventional notions of what a cafe should offer and invite our patrons to explore new flavours, textures, and combinations in a setting that feels both approachable and unexpected.


Our thought process starts with a simple question: how can we take something so iconic, like caviar, and use it to redefine casual dining? We experiment with different elements to create a dialogue between familiarity and innovation. Perhaps it’s a reimagined eggs benedict, where the soft, poached egg is accompanied by the delicate brine of caviar. Or maybe it’s a dish inspired by our coastal surroundings, blending the fresh, clean flavours of the sea with comforting cafe classics.


Ricotta Dumplings with Caviar
Ricotta Dumplings

We want this menu to tell a story of contrasts—where the extraordinary meets the everyday. It’s not just about impressing the palate; it’s about breaking the mould. By bringing caviar into a cafe setting, we’re saying that great food experiences aren’t confined to certain spaces or price points. The joy of tasting something beautiful and rare can be part of anyone’s day.


This is also a tribute to our customers, who trust us to surprise them, year after year, with something different. We want you to feel like you’re part of a culinary experiment that’s not just about food, but about discovery and conversation. For us, the caviar menu is less about exclusivity and more about inclusivity—an opportunity for everyone to savour something exceptional in a familiar space.


Fried chicken sandwich with caviar
Caviar Fried Chicken Sandwich

So, as we prepare to unveil this year’s caviar offerings, we invite you to join us with an open mind and an adventurous spirit. Our hope is that each dish evokes curiosity, excitement, and maybe even a touch of whimsy. Because, at the end of the day, it’s not just about what’s on the plate, but about the shared experience and the conversations that follow.


We look forward to welcoming you to our cafe, where every bite tells a story and each meal has the potential to transform the ordinary into something unforgettable.


Caviar Ice Cream
White chocolate Saffron & Caviar Gelato



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