Detour Cafe Menu

Detour Cafe at 41 King St W, Dundas, offers a thoughtfully crafted café menu centered around specialty coffee, seasonal ingredients, fresh baking, and comforting breakfast and lunch favourites. Known as the original home of Detour Coffee Roasters, the café pairs carefully roasted coffees with a rotating selection of sandwiches, brunch-inspired plates, pastries, and house-made treats. The menu highlights quality ingredients, including fresh sourdough from Dear Grain, locally inspired produce, and carefully balanced flavours.

Signature choices include the Breakfast Sandwich, Avocado Toast, Pesto Chicken Sandwich, and house-baked pastries, offering excellent value with generous portions and premium ingredients. Prices are approachable for a specialty café experience, with many popular items ranging around the $7-$11 range, making Detour a welcoming choice for casual breakfasts, lunches, coffee dates, and relaxed gatherings.

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-friendly options are available, including creative plant-forward dishes and baked goods. The menu suits a variety of occasions, from a quick morning coffee and pastry to a leisurely weekend brunch or daytime meal with friends and family.

Menu Highlights

Breakfast Sandwich
A satisfying morning favourite featuring a fried egg, aged cheddar, arugula, house ketchup, and a choice of bacon, sausage, or avocado on a soft Dear Grain bun. It delivers a comforting balance of savoury, creamy, and fresh flavours.

Avocado Toast
A vibrant open-faced dish served on Dear Grain country sourdough with avocado, radish, pickled turnip, herbs, arugula, lemon dressing, and feta. The combination of creamy, tangy, and crisp textures makes it a standout lighter option.

Pesto Chicken Sandwich
A hearty sandwich featuring tender chicken, house pesto, garlic mayonnaise, sundried tomato, red onion, and arugula on fresh sourdough. Its layered flavours and satisfying texture make it a popular lunch choice.

Smoked Turkey Sandwich
House-smoked turkey is paired with Swiss cheese, apple, cabbage and carrot slaw, lemon garlic aioli, and arugula for a fresh and balanced sandwich with contrasting textures.

Morning Glory Granola
A wholesome breakfast option combining yogurt, fruit compote, and house-made granola. It offers a refreshing mix of creamy, fruity, and crunchy elements.

Buckwheat Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Cookie
A gluten-free and vegan-friendly treat featuring rich dark chocolate and a hint of sea salt. Its chewy texture and balanced sweetness make it a favourite alongside coffee.

Grilled Cheese
A simple yet elevated café classic made with white cheddar on Dear Grain sourdough. The crisp bread and melted cheese create a warm, satisfying comfort-food experience.