I’m not sure why the café is called Ouroboros, but history tells me it is a symbol that has morphed amongst cultures (Greek, Egyptian) and later adopted into other cultures too. Broadly speaking it represents infinity. The fact that this wholefoods café is called Ouroboros might have something to do with it being a healthy and organic wholefood place which potentially this world would be in fitting with lasting longer. But that’s just a theory.
Wow, are busy just before closing time.
I’m buying piccolo and I saw this cute jar on the counter, the flu tonic.
I have intrigued with “flu tonic” all the goodness such as ginger, turmeric, orange, lemon, cayane pepper, honey in small jar for $5.
Really soothing and give your body warm.
My piccolo was 👌🏿
Service also warm and full of smiles
Friendly staff n awesome food! Cute setting, great for studying and meetings...... absolutely love this place, very humble and cozy . Price is moderate
The food was above average, and the prices were the same as nonorganic food, worth. Can't get enough on the difference which organic foods provide a much richer flavor :) They also had cold press juices which you could make your own combination, pretty rare usually cold press juices are pre-made bottles.
Great location and layout. Having a fancy Bacon and egg - a little on the pricey side but it was very well made, bacon and sauce was definitely on point. Nice range of juices and pretty good coffee.
As I’ve said before, Sydney’s a tough place to open a restaurant or cafe. It’s not enough to have good food, or a good idea. It has to be the right vibe for the right place as well. So, it’s great to see that the corner of Devonshire and Holt Street is hopping busy at the Ouroboros Organic Wholefoods Cafe.
Just dropped in for a quick coffee whilst I was in Surry Hills. Very friendly staff and cool mural painted by some famous Mexican hip hop guy apparently! Very good coffee and from what I could see lots of colourful lunch dishes being consumed! The specials board included such healthy options as Smoked Ocean Trout salad, Barramundi salad, Roasted Vegan salad and Prawn Risotto. The list of specialty teas and cold pressed juices is also quite impressive! Look forward to coming back to eat!
Bloody fantastic Cafe which is so close to work and yet I only visited today. Lovely staff and a great menu. I got the Spanish chorizo eggs which were so goood. Turmeric latte was fab too.
Does My Bomb Look Big In This
+3.5
The Surry Hills lunch trade is a fickle and highly competitive beast. You’ve only got one chance to impress; one misstep and there’s plenty of other places vying for diner attention. This goes to explain how I came to be writing about Ouroboros so late in the piece. At first I dismissed the light and airy space as relentlessly hipster – a triumph of on-trend typography and illustration over substance – after eating a meal that lacked flavour with a drink served in a jam jar.More than a year on, craving something healthy, I give Ouroboros it a second chance. Ordering a Haloumi Burger ($18) from the specials board, purported to contain lentils, kale, quinoa and broccoli, I’m surprised to receive a particularly juicy and delicious wagyu burger adorned with a grilled piece of haloumi cheese. Brought to my senses by this rather fortuitous order mix up, I devour the Haloumi Wagyu Burger ($19) with particular relish. Oozing sriracha mayonnaise and draped pickles, this slightly too tall burger contains...
Really tasty food, and wonderful cakes. Been here twice, the burgers has such amazing dressing, all gluten and dairy free AND organic. A rare find! The owner is there most of the day and goes above and beyond for his costumers, his goal being to improve peoples health and awareness not to make a big buck, his actions support his words. They even have free alkalised water!
I also tried the macadamia gluten free brownie and it was sooo delicious.
Their teas are created by a naturopath.
only minus is the chai latte which is made by powder which include sugar. Doesn't really fit in wit the rest of the health focus. Hope they change this, in the mean time you can ask for a chai latte made with their own organic chai tea blend.
Good place to have lunch with a small to medium sized group.
Plenty of cafe favourites and healthy versions of pub favourites.
Friendly and helpful staff, willing to adjust the menu for specific dietary requirements.
I suggest you check the specials board as they’re probably the better menu options.
The cafe is nice and clean and overall has a good feel about it.
Thumbs up from me.
We decided to try it as we have passed by on many occasions and it has been packed each time.
The coffee is good but the teas are fragrant and delicious. The food we have tried is flavour packed and delicious - nicely balanced. Alas the poached eggs are over cooked - the yolk is solid instead or being runny.
Service is a little stop start early in the day but gets going after that. Food service can be a little slow but the presentation is good.
Sarah charles (Thewhereto)
+4
Ouroboros Wholefoods
I’m not sure why the café is called Ouroboros, but history tells me it is a symbol that has morphed amongst cultures (Greek, Egyptian) and later adopted into other cultures too. Broadly speaking it represents infinity. The fact that this wholefoods café is called Ouroboros might have something to do with it being a healthy and organic wholefood place which potentially this world would be in fitting with lasting longer. But that’s just a theory.
When devised, the owners simply wanted a healthy haven. That’s certainly what you’ll find. Upon walking in, you see beautifully painted walls, hanging greenery and it does feel like a little oasis amidst Surry Hills.
Using locally sourced produced and home-made meals, the menu is fabulous, for it suits a range of diners, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free. A menu with breakfast options, salads, more substantial meals like omelettes, paleo bowls and fritters or risotto to name a few. I loved their charred broccoli salad with crispy warm chickpeas, feta, lemon, sunflower seeds, both a vegan and gluten free dish.
On a subsequent visit, when I was hungrier, the Nourish Bowl with freekeh, quinoa, tofu, kale, sumac, corn, avo, enoki mushrooms, pumpkin and sweet potato hummus was also a tasty dish and a generous serve.
Complement your meal with a loose leaf coffee, cold pressed juice, coffee or even a glass of wine since they’re licensed !
They even have some guiltier pleasures like some amazing freshly baked muffins on the counter top. In the take-away counter, there’s freshly made sandwiches or vegan and refined sugar free desserts if you’re just grabbing something out of the office.
Staff here have been friendly and super efficient on each occasion I visited. They also seem not to mind the business meeting or individual working away on the laptop or reading for more extended periods.
The only downside is that it is only open weekdays. I can only visit when on holidays. But, see you then!
Ouroboros
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Great place to catch up with friends. We enjoyed breakfast here - great coffee and amazing stacks!! We had the Corn Fritters and also the Dukkha Stack.
The food at this cafe is outstanding. We have been visiting for some time for breakfast and every dish I have ordered is delicious. This morning I had the breakfast gnocchi which melted in my mouth (homemade!!!). If you like Greek flavours you will love the food. The owners and staff are all delightful and genuinely nice.
Both times I have eaten here I have been astounded by how a simple collection of ingredients can be made to taste so incredible! I ate beautifully presented, nourishing vegan bowls on both visits, served by an absolutely lovely waiter. Can not reccomend strongly enough!
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