Protagonist Menu

Welcome to Protagonist, a charming café nestled in Southbank, Melbourne. Here, you can indulge in a diverse menu that offers something for every palate. From satisfying sandwiches like the classic Ham, Cheese & Tomato Toastie to the fresh and vibrant Italian Roasted Vegetable Wrap, every dish is thoughtfully prepared. The crispy Chicken Schnitzel Turkish Roll stands out with its succulent flavors, while the Breadless Falafel and Quinoa Wrap caters perfectly to the health-conscious.

Beverages at Protagonist elevate the experience—don’t miss their exceptional coffees praised by customers as the best in town. Pair your meal with a refreshing Charlie's Orange Juice or a selection of wines, including the delightful Shadowfax Minnow Rosé. With a friendly ambiance, excellent service, and a perfect location across from the Arts Centre, Protagonist is the ideal spot for a light breakfast or a quick snack after a show.

Breakfast

• Croissant

  A$7.50

• Almond Croissant

  A$9.00

• Bircher Muesli Yoghurt

  A$8.00

• Fruit Salad

  A$9.50

• Baked Bean Jaffle

  A$8.00

• Bacon, Egg, Cheese Toastie

  A$12.50

Soft Drinks

• Charlie's Orange Juice

• Charlie's Apple Juice

  A$6.00

• Cool Ridge Water

  A$5.00

• Sparkling Water

• Pepsi

  A$5.00

• Pepsi Max

  A$5.00

• Solo

  A$5.00

• Schweppes Lemonade

Freshly Baked Goods

• Freshly Baked Muffin

  A$7.00

• Red Velvet Cookie

  A$6.50

• Brookie

  A$6.50

• Smartie Cookie

• Banana Bread

  A$6.50

• Flourless Chocolate Cake

  A$8.00

Curatif Cocktails

• Tommy's Margarita

  A$17.00

• Archie Rose Espresso Martini

  A$17.00

• Limoncello Sour

  A$17.00

Beer, Cider & Seltzer

• 4 Pines Pacific Ale

  A$11.00

• Pirate Life South Coast Pale Ale

  A$13.00

• Mountain Goat Very Enjoyable Beer

  A$11.00

• Mountain Goat Hazy Apple Cider

• Moon Dog Summer Pash Seltzer

  A$11.50

Toasties, Sandwiches & Wraps

• Tomato, Cheese Toastie

  A$10.00

• Ham, Cheese, Tomato Toastie

  A$11.00

• Reuben Sandwich

  A$16.50

• Mushroom, Truffle & Fior Di Latte Sandwich

  A$16.50

• Chicken Schnitzel Supremo Sandwich

  A$16.50

• Five Spiced Vegan Wrap

  A$12.00

Hot Food

• Classic Sausage Roll

  A$12.00

• Spinach & Ricotta Roll

Coffees

• Small Coffee / Choc/Chai

  A$5.00

• Large Coffee / Choc / Chai

  A$6.00

• Babycino

  A$1.90

• Magic

  A$5.00

• Iced Coffee

  A$6.00

• Chai Latte

  A$5.00

• Selection Of T2 Teas

  A$5.00

• Syrups

  A$1.00

• Alternative Milk

  A$1.00

• Byo Cup

Rosé & Red Wine

• Shadowfax Minnow Rosé

  A$13.50

• Fat Bastard Pinot Noir

  A$12.00

• Head Heart & Home Shiraz

  A$12.50

Alcohol-Free

• Alcohol-Free Beer

• Heaps Normal Quiet Xpa

  A$9.00

• Alcohol-Free Wine

  A$8.00

Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads

• Tomato & Cheese Toastie

  A$8.50

• Ham, Cheese & Tomato Toastie

  A$9.00

• Egg, Bacon, Cheese Toastie

  A$9.00

• Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Turkish Roll

  A$15.00

• Salami, Basil, Cheese Sub

  A$13.00

• Avocado, Tomato, Feta, Baguette

  A$12.50

• Italian Roasted Vegetable Wrap

  A$11.00

• Breadless Falafel, Quinoa Wrap

  A$12.00

• Prosciutto, Bocconcini Wrap

  A$12.00

Beer

• Grand Ridge Pale Ale

  A$11.00

• Grand Ridge Almighty Light

  A$9.00

• Two Bays Lager

  A$9.00

• Twisted Sister Apple Cider

  A$11.00

White Wine

• Mount Avoca Sauvignon Blanc

• Bull Ant Chardonnay

Red Wine

• Helens Hill Lana's Rose

  A$13.50

• Ingram Road Pinot Noir

  A$15.00

• Mount Avoca Shiraz

  A$11.00

• Hanging Rock Shiraz

  A$11.00

• Tempranillo Grenache

Others

• Munro Valley Sparkling Brut

  A$13.00

• Taittinger Brut Reserve

  A$30.00

• En Vie Sparkling

  A$25.00

• Forget-Brimont Brut Nv

  A$11.00