Welcome to Cafe Memento


Cafe Memento Established at Bronte Beach, Sydney in 1995 now relocated to the heart of Blackheath since 2001. Quiet location, ample parking, great coffee, wholesome food, all cooked with love on the premises. Memento has become a firm favourite with locals and a must do visit whilst travelling in the area. Our Ricotta Stollen, Black Forest Gateau, Russian Caramel Cake and Lentil Stack, are just a few of our trademark creations. The food style is modern Australian with a European influence. We chose our ingredients carefully with an emphasis on natural and wholesome produce. This includes open range eggs, organic wholewheat flour, fresh juices, home made soft drinks, along with several vegetarian, vegan and dairy/gluten free options. Our open courtyard overlooking Wentworth Street is facing east and makes it a great spot to catch the morning sun. Feel free to bring your favourite drop. We are BYO. Our warm and friendly atmosphere makes for a memorable experience. Friendly dogs on a lead are welcome. Water bowls are provided in the courtyard.

e Trading Hours Thursday 8.30am - 4pm Friday 8.30am - 9pm Saturday 8.30am - 9pm Sunday 8.30am - 4pm Closed on Public Holidays Breakfast 8.30am - 11.45 am Lunch 12.00pm - 3.30 pm Cakes & coffee all day until 4 pm Friday & Saturday Dinner 6pm - 8.30pm. Bookings recommended for dinner. About Memento Our Food Is free from MSG and flavour enhancers. No stock cubes or powders are used. We aim for natural ingredients in our cooking that are GE free, sourced largely from Australia or countries with a trustworthy reputation for clean and safe food standards. We use fresh herbs, raw or brown sugar, organic wholewheat flour, localy baked organic wholemeal/rye sourdough bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, Open Range (grassland) eggs, Australian virgin olive oil, butter pure cream and GE free Australian canola oil, organic soy drink, organic tofu organic Australian brown rice. We focus on tasty and healthy vegetarian foods that are more sustainable for the planet than meat. We cannot support cruel animal farming or cruel live animal processing practices by buying meat or meat products. Individual dishes are served on one plate, except for children under 6yo, elderly persons or people with a disability. All other split meals, extra cutlery, etc. incur an "extra plate charge". Please see the menu. Some minor change to a dish is usually possible, but no dissecting of meals please. Our Staff Are paid NSW rates or their equivalent, including weekend loadings, superannuation and are covered by NSW Workers Compensation Insurance. Our Service We are not a fast food restaurant and operate on a first come first served basis. However, we will get the orders to you as fast as possible. If you move tables after ordering, your order may be delayed as we do not have a GPS on you, especialy during busy times. Splitting itemized bills results in slower service. During busy times, this may not be possible. Children are great. Please keep them effectively supervised for OHS reasons. If you are pressed for time, during quite times we usually can accomodate your request. If you want to eat in a hurry, don't. It is bad for your health. Tap water is available. Please help yourself at the water station next to the cake fridge. The Tourist Information Centre is located at the end of Govetts Leap Road, however we are happy to help with local information where possible. Our Environmental Footprint More than 70% of our waste is recycled (by estimate) Memento is powered by 100% renewable energy (wind power) except for our gas cookers. Most paper products we use are made from recycled waste paper. We have very little food waste in our kitchen and note with a smile plates that come back empty. Thank you for respecting food in the Land of Plenty. Our Gourmet & Gift Rack is stocked with pure Tasmanian Honey, Mugs, and our Cow Milk Jugs. Part of our profit goes to: Greenpeace Australia Amnesty International Australia Australian Wilderness Society Blue Mountains Conservation Society PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals)