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The Natural Choice Cafe

541 High St, Penrith NSW 2750, Australia

Recommended by 12 people

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541 High St, Penrith NSW 2750, Australia

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+61 2 4708 2001
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Natural Choice Cafe

Penrith’s unpretentious sanctuary pairs strict allergen vigilance with equal parts plant-based comfort and omnivore classics. High Street regulars stop by for total peace of mind—the kitchen takes coeliac safety seriously, fetching gluten-free cake slices straight from the freezer to rule out cross-contact. Mixed groups spread out over generous breakfast boards, vegan pancakes, and crispy pork belly bowls, lingering over fresh açai topped with fruit and nuts.

  • Rigorous Coeliac Care: Staff follow strict allergy handling, retrieving gluten-free baked goods directly from the freezer to prevent cross-contact.
  • Dual Vegan & Omnivore Menu: Plant-based diners and meat eaters share an all-day menu of vegan French toast, poke bowls, and eggs with bacon.
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Why Diners Choose The Natural Choice Cafe

How The Natural Choice Cafe solves dietary safety, inclusive group dining, and relaxed hospitality

  • Rigorous Coeliac & Cross-Contact Protocols

    The kitchen maintains careful allergen management and coeliac procedures, including retrieving gluten-free desserts directly from the freezer to prevent any cross-contact.

    They were happy to get a slice of cake from the freezer for me, to ensure no risk of cross contact.

    Dom

  • Extensive Menu for Multiple Food Intolerances

    Guests navigating complex allergies or multiple food intolerances find a diverse menu offering dedicated gluten-free and allergy-safe savoury plates.

    An absolutely fantastic place for lunch as someone with multiple food intolerances! They have a great menu with lots of gluten free options.

    Kimberly Matthews

  • Harmonious Dining for Vegans and Omnivores

    The kitchen caters across dietary boundaries with equal care, serving substantial plant-based dishes alongside generous omnivore options so mixed groups can dine comfortably.

    This is my go to for going out for lunch or breakfast as they have fantastic vegan food as well as great dishes for omnis.

    Zoe

  • Family-Sized Shares for Mixed Dining

    Groups and families with varying dietary needs and substantial appetites can share generous breakfast and lunch spreads where all preferences are covered.

    We had the breakfast board for 2, easily fed myself, my mum and my dad. All the food on it was phenomenal.

    Taylor Miller

  • Complete Peace of Mind for Coeliac Diners

    Staff provide reassurance and active care, allowing patrons with severe celiac condition or restrictive diets to dine out completely free from anxiety.

    Go there at least once per week, as it's the only place a ceoliac is safe and so delishious

    Natasha v

  • Unpretentious Atmosphere and Warm Reassurance

    The venue creates an unpretentious, down-to-earth atmosphere with welcoming hospitality that offers a genuine escape from commercial street noise.

    rips up the book of pretension and opens the novel on a genuinely welcoming aura that feels like a bit of escapism from the outside.

    Robert Williams

Substantial cafe staples catering to mixed-diet groups and dietary requirements

  • Vegan big breakfast

    Vegan big breakfast is absolutely the best and I highly recommend it, filling and well priced.

    nzfamily / Archie

  • Breakfast board for 2

    We had the breakfast board for 2, easily fed myself, my mum and my dad. All the food on it was phenomenal.

    Taylor Miller

  • Vegan french toast

    The french toast - perfectly caramelized. Melt in your mouth poached bananas and the most incredible variety of apples.

    Daniel Naoumenko

  • Vegan pancakes

    I’m not even vegan but the vegan pancakes are to die for!

    Reagan Steyn

Other favorites

Complementary sides, sweet bakes, and dietary-specific protein choices

  • Apple crumble

    The sweet food is great too - I LOVE the apple crumble 🤤🤤

    Marleigha Gomez

  • Zucchini fritters

    The zucchini fritters were tasty and filling.

    Claire Johnston-Hall

  • Almond crumbed chicken

    I loved the almond crumbed chicken!

    Kimberly Matthews

  • Cashew sausage

    The cashew sausage was so full of flavour and moist. Not dry at all.

    Kelly B

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful dietary safeguards and attentive hospitality at The Natural Choice Cafe

  • Freezer-Protected Coeliac Baking

    For diners managing severe coeliac disease, staff will proactively retrieve fresh gluten-free cakes straight from the freezer to guarantee zero risk of counter cross-contact.

  • Proactive Allergen Swaps

    Kitchen staff readily customize meal components to accommodate multi-allergy requests, such as swapping out halloumi for house-made cashew sausage for dairy-free diners without fuss.

  • Remembered Coffee Orders

    Team members recognize regular patrons right away, consistently memorizing specific coffee orders before they even need to be requested.

  • All-Day Flexible Ordering

    The cafe offers an all-day menu format where savory lunch bowls and breakfast platters are available interchangeably regardless of the hour, including flexible build-your-own plates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the menu safe for coeliac diners and gluten-free diets?

Yes. The cafe is noted for catering safely to coeliac diners and guests with food intolerances. Staff are experienced with cross-contact prevention—such as retrieving gluten-free cake slices directly from the freezer—and offer multiple gluten-free savoury dishes like zucchini fritters and almond crumbed chicken.

What vegan and dairy-free options are available?

Yes. There is an extensive range of plant-based dishes, including a vegan big breakfast with cashew sausage, vegan pancakes, French toast, and vegan poke bowls. The kitchen is also happy to accommodate dairy-free adjustments.

Can you order lunch dishes during breakfast hours?

Yes. The cafe serves its menu all day, allowing you to order lunch items during morning hours or breakfast favourites anytime. Dishes are generously portioned, including shared options like the breakfast board for two.

Can the cafe accommodate groups and outdoor seating?

Seating is available both indoors and outdoors. Tables are primarily configured for two to four guests, though tables can be moved together for larger parties. Reservations are accepted if you plan to visit with a group.

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