Blackbird Cafe
Vegetarian dishes are marked with a (v) on the food, breakfast, and lunch-specials menus.
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Vegetarian dishes are marked with a (v) on the food, breakfast, and lunch-specials menus. The legend reads 'V = vegetarian'. Options appear across all meal periods. These include Vegetarian Breakfast, Halloumi Heaven, Organic Smashed Avo, Arancini Balls, Sweet Potato Burger, Tomato Bruschetta, and several pizzas such as Margherita, Veggie Delight, La Patana, and Garlic Pizza. HappyCow confirms that vegetarian options are available. The kitchen is shared with meat preparation.
[1] Aggregator Blackbird Cafe - Council Of The City Of Sydney New South Wales Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
HappyCow lists the venue as vegan-friendly and confirms the presence of vegan lasagne and a sweet potato burger with a vegan option. One gluten-free reviewer noted that the vegan options were not also suitable for a gluten-free diet.fetched May 11, 2026[2] Official Breakfast at Blackbird Cafe | Darling Harbour Waterfront, Blackbird Cafe (official menu)
Vegetarian dishes are marked with a (v). Gluten-free bread can be added for $3, though individual breakfast items carry no per-dish gluten-free codes.fetched May 10, 2026[3] Official Blackbird Cafe Menu | Modern Australian at Darling Harbour, Blackbird Cafe (official menu)
The restaurant marks dishes with (gf), (v), and (vg) and provides a legend stating "GF = gluten free, V = vegetarian, VG = vegan". A surcharge of $5 applies to gluten-free pasta and a surcharge of $5 applies to a gluten-free pizza base.fetched May 10, 2026[4] Official Dessert Menu | Blackbird Cafe Darling Harbour, Blackbird Cafe (official menu)
The source marks one dessert, the Red Velvet Bliss, as "(Vegan, GF)" and describes it as plant-based. No other per-dish dietary codes appear on this page.fetched May 10, 2026[5] Official Lunch Specials at Blackbird Cafe Darling Harbour | From $25, Blackbird Cafe (official menu)
The Chicken Quinoa Salad carries a GF mark, consistent with the food menu's GF coding convention. No other allergen marks appear on this page.fetched May 10, 2026Individual dishes across the food, lunch-specials, and dessert menus carry the marker (gf), alongside a legend reading 'GF = gluten free'. GF bread is available as a breakfast add-on at +$3, and GF pasta and pizza bases can be substituted at +$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.
[1] Aggregator Gluten-Free Breakfast Places in Sydney, FindMeGlutenFree
FMGF Sydney breakfast list: Blackbird Cafe ranked #17 with 'No GF Menu'; GF items listed as Pizza, Toast, Seafood; 4 reviews, 2 safety ratings.fetched May 11, 2026[2] Official Breakfast at Blackbird Cafe | Darling Harbour Waterfront, Blackbird Cafe (official menu)
Vegetarian dishes are marked with a (v). Gluten-free bread can be added for $3, though individual breakfast items carry no per-dish gluten-free codes.fetched May 10, 2026[3] Aggregator Gluten-Free Milkshakes in Sydney Olympic Park, Australia, FindMeGlutenFree
The FMGF milkshakes list references the same Darling Harbour venue, place ID 5094274490302464, noting it has no GF menu. GF items include pizza, toast, and seafood, with milkshakes mentioned in the comments.fetched May 11, 2026[4] Official Blackbird Cafe Menu | Modern Australian at Darling Harbour, Blackbird Cafe (official menu)
The restaurant marks dishes with (gf), (v), and (vg) and provides a legend stating "GF = gluten free, V = vegetarian, VG = vegan". A surcharge of $5 applies to gluten-free pasta and a surcharge of $5 applies to a gluten-free pizza base.fetched May 10, 2026[5] Official Dessert Menu | Blackbird Cafe Darling Harbour, Blackbird Cafe (official menu)
The source marks one dessert, the Red Velvet Bliss, as "(Vegan, GF)" and describes it as plant-based. No other per-dish dietary codes appear on this page.fetched May 10, 2026[6] Official Lunch Specials at Blackbird Cafe Darling Harbour | From $25, Blackbird Cafe (official menu)
The Chicken Quinoa Salad carries a GF mark, consistent with the food menu's GF coding convention. No other allergen marks appear on this page.fetched May 10, 2026The 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.
[1] Aggregator Blackbird Cafe - Council Of The City Of Sydney New South Wales Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
HappyCow lists the venue as vegan-friendly and confirms the presence of vegan lasagne and a sweet potato burger with a vegan option. One gluten-free reviewer noted that the vegan options were not also suitable for a gluten-free diet.fetched May 11, 2026[2] Official Blackbird Cafe Menu | Modern Australian at Darling Harbour, Blackbird Cafe (official menu)
The restaurant marks dishes with (gf), (v), and (vg) and provides a legend stating "GF = gluten free, V = vegetarian, VG = vegan". A surcharge of $5 applies to gluten-free pasta and a surcharge of $5 applies to a gluten-free pizza base.fetched May 10, 2026[3] Official Dessert Menu | Blackbird Cafe Darling Harbour, Blackbird Cafe (official menu)
The source marks one dessert, the Red Velvet Bliss, as "(Vegan, GF)" and describes it as plant-based. No other per-dish dietary codes appear on this page.fetched May 10, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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