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Girdlers Café - Manly

Short St Plaza, Manly NSW 2095, Australia

Recommended by 30 people

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Short St Plaza, Manly NSW 2095, Australia

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+61 427 332 914
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Girdlers Café - Manly

Tucked off the main boardwalk on Short Street Plaza, Girdlers delivers a gut-friendly brunch that never compromises on satisfaction. The kitchen crafts crisp buckwheat crepes, savory breakfast bowls, and proper gluten-free bacon and egg rolls alongside house cashew cream and golden lattes. Out on the sun-dappled pedestrian terrace, mornings run at an unhurried pace—complete with specialty flat whites and plates of savory prosciutto crepes.

  • Wholesome, Gut-Friendly Menus: Crisp buckwheat flour crepes, spelt recipes, and dedicated gluten-free and vegan breakfast options.
  • Quiet Laneway Terrace: Sheltered outdoor seating set back from the beachfront strip on Short Street Plaza.
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Key Reasons to Visit Girdlers Café

Why diners choose Girdlers Café in Manly for wholesome food and relaxed plaza dining

  • Gut-Friendly Organic Fare

    Recipes focus on gut-friendly bases such as buckwheat and spelt alongside organic ingredients, making nourishing brunch choices effortless.

    I love that everything is organic or made with buckwheat and spelt and is good for the gut.

    Natalie Tsilikas

  • Dedicated Gluten-Free Choices

    Extensive gluten-free accommodations include dedicated rolls for morning classics without compromising taste or texture.

    the only place that serves a good proper gluten free roll with the gluten free bacon and egg roll

    Valentina Mikrut

  • Sheltered Laneway Terrace

    Situated just off the beachfront in Short Street Plaza, the cafe provides a tranquil side-street outdoor terrace with music.

    you still feel like you’re in the middle of it all but tucked away in a side street listening to relaxing amazing music.

    Vanessa Vlandis

  • Peaceful Plaza Sanctuary

    Located in a quiet plaza away from oceanfront foot traffic, it offers a peaceful morning retreat with comfortable seating.

    It‘s located on a quiet side streets in Manly featuring a big outdoor terrace and thus the perfect spot to start your day.

    Lorenz Fendes

  • Family-Friendly Plaza Setting

    High chairs and adjacent open green space in the plaza provide an unhurried, comfortable environment for dining with children.

    And the have high chairs and a nice big green space right out front for children.

    Barry Gordon

  • Effortless Group and Solo Gatherings

    The venue accommodates both solo diners and larger groups smoothly with attentive service and inviting communal seating.

    Great for big groups as well as being solo. Perfect location to meet and enjoy yummy food.

    Kaya Marcs

Signature breakfast and brunch favorites praised by visitors

  • bacon and egg roll

    Best bacon and egg roll I had during my one month stay in Sydney, with the absolute best bacon, and had it twice during my trip.

    Valentina Mikrut

  • Signature Burger

    The Signature Burger was honestly one of the best burgers I’ve had in a long time.

    Javier Godoy Carmona

  • buck wheat pancake

    The buck wheat pancake was exceptional.

    Barry Gordon

  • prosciutto buckwheat crepe

    Had a cauliflower shakshouka and prosciutto buckwheat crepe.

    Nebojsa Utvic

Other favorites

Specialty wellness drinks and handcrafted refreshments

  • golden latte

    I had a golden latte and the food was unbelieveable!!

    M L

  • sticky chai

    We love the sticky chai, chaga hot choc, pancake dream, ruby rose and all the raw treats.

    Kate Mitchell

  • chaga hot choc

    We love the sticky chai, chaga hot choc, pancake dream, ruby rose and all the raw treats.

    Kate Mitchell

  • tropical smoothie

    I would recommend the tropical smoothie.

    Valerie Jacquard

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches that make dining in Short Street Plaza welcoming and easy.

  • Intentional Plant-Based Crafting

    Menu items are intentionally adapted with thoughtful house substitutions like cashew cream rather than simply removing components for plant-based orders.

  • Personalized Regular Recognition

    Team members make an effort to learn regulars' names, remember past orders, and create genuine personal connections.

  • Helpful Curated Menu Guidance

    The printed menu includes helpful curated suggestions and tips to guide guests through healthy selections and specialty drinks.

  • Child-Friendly Plaza Setting

    High chairs are provided alongside an immediate open green lawn space right in front of the terrace, offering a relaxed setup for families with toddlers.

Before you head over

Practical advice for getting the most out of your visit to Short St Plaza

  • Escape the Beachfront Crowds

    Head away from the crowded beachfront into Short Street Plaza for sheltered outdoor seating that stays pleasantly shady throughout most summer mornings.

  • Navigate Dietary Adaptations

    Look for buckwheat flour crepes, spelt recipes, and dedicated gluten-free rolls alongside thoughtful dairy-free cashew cream substitutions.

  • Visiting with Young Children

    Families with young kids can make use of on-site high chairs and the wide pedestrian green space situated directly outside the cafe.

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