Overhead spread of colourful plant-based dishes, smoothie bowls, tacos, pancakes and tropical drinks at The Cardamom Pod

Plant Based · Clean Eating

Our Menu

Fresh, seasonal & plant-based dishes made daily.

Everything at The Cardamom Pod is 100% vegetarian and plant-based, cooked fresh with heart and the best ingredients available — with a cow-milk option for your coffee should you choose it.

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Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce of the day. Below is a taste of dishes we love serving. Please confirm today’s full menu, prices and availability in-store or by phone — and let our team know about any dietary needs.

Most Loved

Signature dishes

The plates our regulars keep coming back for.

Pod Special Açaí at The Cardamom Pod

Pod Special Açaí $19

Açaí blended with banana and blueberries, topped with mango mousse, house-made granola, fresh fruit, a protein ball and blue spirulina crème.

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Pumpkin Pie Pancakes at The Cardamom Pod

Pumpkin Pie Pancakes $22

Fluffy pancakes with native wattleseed cashew cream, house-made choc-hazelnut sauce, gingerbread soil, crushed meringue, choc bark and fresh berries.

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Tropical French Toast at The Cardamom Pod

Tropical French Toast $23

Chia-crusted French toast with pineapple-ginger jam, house-made mango ice cream, passionfruit coconut yoghurt, kaffir lime pearls and coconut cream foam.

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Flourish Bowl at The Cardamom Pod

Flourish Bowl $23

Coconut, carrot and corn quinoa pilaf with tempeh, sautéed spinach and broccoli, beetroot yoghurt, avo, roast sweet potato and kimchi sauerkraut.

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The Menu

Breakfast, bowls & lunch

🍳 Breakfast & Brunch

Pumpkin Pie Pancakes$22

Native wattleseed cashew cream, choc-hazelnut sauce, gingerbread soil, crushed meringue, choc bark and fresh berries.

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Tropical French Toast$23

Chia-crusted French toast, pineapple-ginger jam, mango ice cream, passionfruit coconut yoghurt, kaffir lime pearls.

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Blinged Avo Benny

The Pod’s signature dressed-up avocado benedict — a weekend favourite.

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Indian Street Waffle

A savoury weekend special inspired by Indian street food.

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Gluten-Free Dosa Crepe

Light, crisp fermented rice-and-lentil crepe with fillings.

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🥛 Açaí & Smoothie Bowls

Pod Special Açaí$19

Banana, blueberry açaí, mango mousse, house granola, fresh fruit, protein ball, blue spirulina crème.

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Salted Caramel Açaí$21

Açaí bowl with house salted-caramel, granola and fresh fruit.

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Snickers Açaí (to share)$32

The showstopper — a loaded, dessert-style açaí bowl made for sharing.

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🥬 Lunch

Porcini Arancini$22

Crispy risotto balls, saffron aioli, grilled zucchini, roasted baby carrots and lavash bread.

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Bollywood Burger$22.50

Soft Turkish bun, vegetable cutlet patty, mango chutney, crispy kale fritter, tomato, avocado, lettuce, cucumber raita, curry aioli.

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Okinawa Longevity Platter$23

Sashimi-style ‘tuna’, avo, cucumber & sea greens, teriyaki tofu, edamame, purple sweet potato rice, wasabi mayo, nori.

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Gourmet Toasties

Sourdough with pesto, bocconcini, grilled zucchini and seasonal fillings.

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Coffee & Drinks

Something to sip

Organic coffee, specialty lattes and plant-powered blends — poured with oat, soy, almond or coconut milk (and a cow-milk option if you prefer).

Organic Coffee

Espresso, flat white, latte, cappuccino and more — your milk of choice.

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Pistachio Latte

A silky signature latte with real pistachio.

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Strawberry Matcha

Ceremonial matcha layered with fresh strawberry.

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Iced Matcha with Boba

Iced matcha with chewy tapioca pearls.

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Green Smoothie

A fresh, leafy-green blend to power your day.

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Fresh Juices & Smoothies

Seasonal cold-pressed juices and fruit smoothies.

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Loved a dish? Take a look through our food gallery to see more.

Come dine with us

Book a table, give us a call, or drop in and see us at The Brickworks in Southport.

Good to Know

Visiting & dietary info

Opening Hours

Open 8:00am – 3:00pm, 7 days.
Kitchen closes 2:30pm.
3/3 Brolga Avenue, Southport QLD 4215.

Dietary & Allergens

Our kitchen is fully plant-based. Many dishes are vegan and gluten-free — just ask our team about any allergies or dietary needs and we’ll guide you.

Gift Vouchers & Enquiries

Treat someone with a Cardamom Pod gift voucher, or get in touch for group bookings and enquiries.