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Blackbird Cafe restaurant in Cockle Bay Wharf Darling Harbour
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Blackbird Cafe

The food, lunch-specials, and dessert menus mark individual dishes with (gf) and a legend reading 'GF = gluten free'. GF bread is available as a breakfast add-on (+$3), and GF pasta and pizza bases can be substituted (+$5). Two FindMeGlutenFree entries for this venue rate it 'No GF Menu', consistent with the absence of a dedicated GF menu section. No dedicated prep area, dedicated fryer, or cross-contamination controls are mentioned in any source.

AddressWheat Road Balcony Level 1, Cockle Bay Wharf Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
CuisineBrunch · Seafood · Steak · Pizza
Price€€
Hours
Mon8:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue8:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed8:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu8:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Fri8:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat8:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun8:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Websitewww.blackbirdcafe.com.au/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=mybusiness
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Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.65 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

The food, lunch-specials, and dessert menus mark individual dishes with (gf) and a legend reading 'GF = gluten free'. GF bread is available as a breakfast add-on (+$3), and GF pasta and pizza bases can be substituted (+$5). Two FindMeGlutenFree entries for this venue rate it 'No GF Menu', consistent with the absence of a dedicated GF menu section. No dedicated prep area, dedicated fryer, or cross-contamination controls are mentioned in any source.

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Cited references

[1] aggregatorGluten-Free Breakfast Places in Sydney , FindMeGlutenFreeFMGF Sydney breakfast list: Blackbird Cafe ranked #17 with 'No GF Menu'; GF items listed as Pizza, Toast, Seafood; 4 reviews, 2 safety ratings.fetched 2026-05-11[2] officialBreakfast at Blackbird Cafe | Darling Harbour Waterfront , Blackbird Cafe (official menu)Marks vegetarian dishes (v); GF bread available +$3 as add-on; no per-dish GF codes on individual breakfast items.fetched 2026-05-10[3] aggregatorGluten-Free Milkshakes in Sydney Olympic Park, Australia , FindMeGlutenFreeFMGF milkshakes list: same Darling Harbour venue (place ID 5094274490302464) with 'No GF Menu'; GF items: Pizza, Toast, Seafood; milkshakes mentioned in comments.fetched 2026-05-11[4] officialBlackbird Cafe Menu | Modern Australian at Darling Harbour , Blackbird Cafe (official menu)Marks dishes (gf), (v), (vg); legend: 'GF = gluten free, V = vegetarian, VG = vegan'; GF pasta +$5, GF pizza base +$5.fetched 2026-05-10[5] officialDessert Menu | Blackbird Cafe Darling Harbour , Blackbird Cafe (official menu)Marks one dessert '(Vegan, GF)': Red Velvet Bliss described as plant-based; no other per-dish dietary codes on this page.fetched 2026-05-10[6] officialLunch Specials at Blackbird Cafe Darling Harbour | From $25 , Blackbird Cafe (official menu)Marks Chicken Quinoa Salad (GF); consistent with food menu GF coding convention; no other allergen marks on this page.fetched 2026-05-10

Vegan

confidence 0.65 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

The food menu marks vegan dishes with (vg) — Vegan Lasagne is explicitly vegan and Chimichurri Fettuccine is marked '(vg-optional)' — supported by a legend reading 'VG = vegan'. The dessert menu also labels 'Red Velvet Bliss (Vegan, GF)' as plant-based. HappyCow lists the venue as vegan-friendly with two diner reviews confirming vegan options. This is a shared kitchen serving meat; no dedicated vegan prep area is mentioned.

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Vegetarian

confidence 0.70 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Vegetarian dishes are marked (v) across the food, breakfast, and lunch-specials menus with a legend reading 'V = vegetarian'. Options span all meal periods: Vegetarian Breakfast, Halloumi Heaven, Organic Smashed Avo, Arancini Balls, Sweet Potato Burger, Tomato Bruschetta, and several pizzas (Margherita, Veggie Delight, La Patana, Garlic Pizza). HappyCow corroborates vegetarian availability. This is a shared kitchen serving meat.

marked menu

Cited references

[1] aggregatorBlackbird Cafe - Council Of The City Of Sydney New South Wales Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow lists venue as vegan-friendly; confirms vegan lasagne and sweet potato burger (vegan optional); one GF reviewer noted vegan options were not also GF-suitable.fetched 2026-05-11[2] officialBreakfast at Blackbird Cafe | Darling Harbour Waterfront , Blackbird Cafe (official menu)Marks vegetarian dishes (v); GF bread available +$3 as add-on; no per-dish GF codes on individual breakfast items.fetched 2026-05-10[3] officialBlackbird Cafe Menu | Modern Australian at Darling Harbour , Blackbird Cafe (official menu)Marks dishes (gf), (v), (vg); legend: 'GF = gluten free, V = vegetarian, VG = vegan'; GF pasta +$5, GF pizza base +$5.fetched 2026-05-10[4] officialDessert Menu | Blackbird Cafe Darling Harbour , Blackbird Cafe (official menu)Marks one dessert '(Vegan, GF)': Red Velvet Bliss described as plant-based; no other per-dish dietary codes on this page.fetched 2026-05-10[5] officialLunch Specials at Blackbird Cafe Darling Harbour | From $25 , Blackbird Cafe (official menu)Marks Chicken Quinoa Salad (GF); consistent with food menu GF coding convention; no other allergen marks on this page.fetched 2026-05-10

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