Little Sparrow Kitchen

Now open in the Melbourne Emporium

About us

Each dish is a masterpiece!

Located in Melbourne Emporium and renowned for our distinctive all-day breakfast and lunch menu, each dish is a masterpiece, thoughtfully prepared with creativity and care. Whether you’re savouring a leisurely morning with our award-winning specialty coffee or indulging in a delightful lunch paired with a carefully curated wine selection, every moment is designed to delight. Step away from the city’s bustle and unwind in our serene and inviting atmosphere. Let us provide you with an unforgettable dining experience, where exceptional flavour meets tranquillity.

Breakfast

ALL DAY
  • Eggs on Toast (GFO)

    Two free-range eggs, (the way you like) on sourdough toast.

  • Lobster Chilli Scramble (GFO)

    Lobster, house made sambal, coriander on sourdough toast.

  • Smashed Avocado & feta (V)

    Two poached free-range eggs, avocado, whipped feta, kale, fennel, drizzled with honey on sourdough toast.

  • Gourmet Duck Benedict (GFO)

    Braised duck, sauteed leeks, two poached free-range eggs, hollandaise on English muffins.

  • Pork Belly Breaky (GFO)

    Two scrambled free-range eggs, pork belly, fresh cayenne chilli, coriander, pickled green papaya on sourdough toast.

  • House of Salmon (GFO)

    Two poached free-range eggs, house cured salmon, avocado, pickled cucumber, dill hollandaise, avruga caviar on sourdough toast.

  • Corn and Zucchini Fritters Stack (3)

    Rocket and cherry tomatoes, poached egg, pesto.

  • Purple Pancakes

    Pandan syrup, purple yam butter, young coconut preserve, seasonal fruit, and candy floss.

  • Morning Harvest Bowl

    Greek yoghurt, chia seeds, almonds, granola clusters, seasonal fruit and honey.
    Add – Milk.

  • Big Sparrow (GFO)

    Breakfast steak, chorizo, two free-range eggs (the way you like), shimeji mushrooms, kale, hash brown on sourdough toast.

Lunch

Available From 11:30am
  • American Beef Sliders (2)

    Angus beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, tomato relish. served with Sparrow fries.
    Add – bacon.

  • Salt & Pepper Calamari

    Sparrow seasoned calamari, coriander, served with Lime and garlic aioli with Sparrow fries.

  • The Sparrow Club (GFO)

    Smoked chicken, egg salad, Parma ham, Swiss cheese served with Sparrow fries.

  • Miso Glazed - Duck Confit (GF)

    Duck Maryland, creamy mash potato, kale and sesame-miso glaze.

  • Soft Shell Crab Tower

    Crunchy soft-shell crab on a buttered brioche disc, creamy Southern slaw, pineapple tomato salsa, romesco sauce with Sparrow Fries.

  • Crispy Asian Chicken Sliders (2)

    Crispy marinated chicken, Sparrow sweet chilli sauce, Asian slaw on brioche served with Sparrow fries.

  • Seafood & Chorizo Bucatini

    Prawn, mussels, chorizo, saffron sofrito & goat cheese.

  • Cubano Sandwich (GFO)

    Pork belly, prosciutto, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard sauce, grilled bread and Sparrow fries.

  • Lobster Sando (GFO)

    Lobster, prawns, Sparrow dressing, chives, shallots, avruga caviar, cucumber on brioche, with Sparrow fries.

  • Signature Sparrow Salad (GF)

    Leafy mixed greens, pickled vegetables, compressed watermelon, avocado, edamame with maple-mustard & sesame dressing.
    Add – Cured Salmon.
    Add – Prawns.
    Add - Chicken.

Dinner

From 5:00pm
Share Plates / Small Plates
  • Pita Bread (2) (V) $9.00
  • Warm Marinated Olives (GF) (V) $8.00

    With rosemary, garlic, and lemon rind.

  • Chefs Taramasalata $14.00

    Fish roe dip with pita bread.

  • Char Grilled Melitzanosalata $14.00

    Eggplant dip with pita bread.

  • Village Tzatziki $14.00

    Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill & garlic with pita bread.

  • Three Islands Dips $28.00

    Tzatziki, melitzanosalata & taramasalata with pita bread.

  • Saganaki $19.90

    Pan fried kefalograviera with fig salsa.

  • Grilled Haloumi $19.00

    Served with quince jam and balsamic pearls

  • Feta Cigars $21.90

    Creamy feta wrapped in filo pastry drizzled with Greek honey and toasted almonds

  • Lobster Rolls (2) $29.90

    Creamy lobster tail with bell pepper, spring onion and chives served in toasted buttery brioche

Share Plates / Large Plates
  • Kadaifi Prawns (3) $36.00

    U8 Mooloolaba King Prawns marinated and shallow fried wrapped in angel hair pasta.

  • Calamari (GF) $24.00

    Pan seared with Greek salt and pepper with garlic aioli and grilled lemon.

  • Kinkawooka (SA) Mussels Saganaki (GF) $24.00

    Tossed in white wine and shallots finished with Napoli, fresh herbs & feta.

  • Char Grilled (WA) Octopus (GF) $28.00

    Confit tomatoes, green olives with pepper and onion relish, salsa Verde with grilled lemon

  • Deconstructed Pork Souvlaki (GF) $28.00

    Free range pork fillet, Greek salsa, village tzatziki with grilled lemon.

  • Lamb Backstrap (GF) $34.00

    Char grilled with dehydrated kalamata olives, pomegranate salsa with red wine and rosemary jus.

  • North QLD Barramundi Fillet (GF) $32.00

    Pan fried w fresh herbs, lemon zest and caper berries in a light bearnaise sauce.

  • Thelassino $38.00

    Pan seared King Prawns, Mussels. Barramundi, Calamari, with Rissoni pasta in a slow cooked Greek marinara sauce with grilled lemon and fresh herbs.

  • Char Chicken Breast (GF) $26.00

    Oregano & lemon zest, sous vide then chard with confit tomato.

  • Souzoukakia $24.00

    Clay pot baked baby meatballs slow cooked in rich Napoli.

  • Gemista (V) $24.00

    Ripen tomatoes stuffed with arborio rice, dill, parsley, and mint with grilled lemon.

  • Traditional Veg Moussaka (V) $28.00

    Layers of char-grilled eggplant, zucchini & potatoes with Napoli & Greek bechamel.

Bookings

Call (03) 9000 5855

Melbourne Emporium
Shop 2 – 041, Level 2, 287,
Lonsdale St,
Melbourne 3000
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