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Polo Grounds cafe

The card · Spring 2026

Espresso, breakfast, lunch through to three.

Prices in honest dollars. Coffee is from a small regional roaster. Pastry is laminated by us at the start of the week, call ahead Friday afternoon if you want to be sure of the chocolate croissant.

I.

The bar

- espresso · single-origin · seasonal -

  1. Single espresso

    Small-batch roaster · house blend.

    $3.50

  2. Double espresso

    A proper, slightly indulgent shot.

    $4.00

  3. Macchiato

    Double shot, a kiss of foam.

    $4.50

  4. Cortado

    Equal parts espresso & steamed milk.

    $4.75

  5. Flat white

    Eight ounces, velvet microfoam.

    $5.25

  6. Latte

    Twelve ounces, full milk, no syrups by default.

    $5.50

  7. Cappuccino

    A proper one, six ounces, foam in thirds.

    $5.25

  8. Cold brew

    Steeped 18 hours. Decaf available on request.

    $5.50

  9. Pour over

    Single-origin Friday, ask about today's.

    $6.50

  10. Drip coffee

    Bottomless after 11a.

    $4.00
II.

The morning

- served until 11:00a, monday, friday -

  1. Stable-bench egg sandwich

    Two eggs, smoked cheddar, bacon, hot honey, brioche.

    $11 house favourite

  2. Soft-set scramble & toast

    Cultured butter, sourdough, herbs from the cafe garden.

    $10

  3. Hunters' grain bowl

    Farro, soft egg, pickled chard, parmesan, lemon.

    $14

  4. Steel-cut oats

    Brown sugar, cream, fruit of the morning.

    $8

  5. Tartine of fruit & ricotta

    Whipped ricotta, sourdough, honeycomb, sea salt.

    $12
III.

The midday

- served from 11:00a until close -

  1. Roast turkey & brie

    Apple butter, watercress, sourdough.

    $13

  2. Cured ham & gruyère

    Whole-grain mustard, pickled shallot, baguette.

    $13

  3. Garden salad with herbs

    Bibb lettuce, soft herbs, vinaigrette, parmesan.

    $12 vegetarian

  4. Tomato & ricotta toast

    Heirloom tomato, ricotta, basil oil, salt. Summer only.

    $13 vegetarian

  5. Daily soup & bread

    Pulled from a small chalkboard. Always seasonal.

    $10

  6. Cheese board for one

    Three cheeses, honey, fruit, bread.

    $16
IV.

Patisserie

- baked monday for the week -

  1. Madeleine, warm

    Brown butter, lemon zest. Two for $5.

    $3

  2. Croissant

    Plain or almond. Friday: chocolate.

    $4.50

  3. Pain au chocolat

    Single bar of dark chocolate, laminated dough.

    $5

  4. Lemon olive oil cake

    A slice. Holds well in your bag.

    $6

  5. Sea-salt chocolate cookie

    Brown butter, sea salt, dark chocolate chunks.

    $4

- a kindly note -

Tipping is appreciated, never expected. The team shares the till evenly each shift. Thank you for sitting down with us.