The Thirsty Koala Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing The Thirsty Koala, an Australian gastropub in Astoria, NY, offering a variety of breakfast and brunch options. This women-owned establishment provides vegan and limited vegetarian choices, with a focus on fresh, quality ingredients. Customers rave about the delicious dishes, like the corn fritters and shepherd's pie, as well as the friendly service and cozy ambiance. The menu features authentic Aussie cuisine, including favorites like grilled octopus, lamb lollies, and organic gnocchi with truffle cream sauce. Don't miss out on their happy hour specials and free Wi-Fi, making it a great spot for groups, families, and dinner outings. The Thirsty Koala's dedication to providing an enjoyable dining experience with unique flavors and attentive service sets it apart from other restaurants in the area.
Appetizers BrunchAppetizers Brunch
Saganaki
flash fried strips of Cypriot halloumi cheese, lemon, mint, sesame (gluten free)
Crispy Fried Calamari
sweet chili, Thai basil yoghurt, lemon (gluten, dairy and soy free)
Corn And Jalapeno Fritters
corn, jalapeno, red onion, Manchego cheese (gluten free, contains egg, dairy)
Truffle Fries (Reg) (GF)
Two Eggs
Two Eggs Any StyleTwo Eggs Any Style
The Brekkie SangaThe Brekkie Sanga
The Brekkie Sanga
Folded eggs, and cheddar with applewood bacon, turkey sausage, or Canadian bacon, kewpie mayonnaise and ketchup on a toasted brioche roll. (gf prep is available)
th Anniversary Ned Kelly
Todman Avenue Organic Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Grilled Chicken Sando
Organic chicken breast, dredged in our flour blend and fried to crispy perfection and finished with our homegrown yuzu kosho habanero aioli, slaw, kimchi and Bloody Mary pickles on toasted brioche. (Gluten free prep is available) Complete your meal with your choice of a side. (Halal)
Wagyu Bonzer Burger
Brunch Sangas & BurgersBrunch Sangas & Burgers
Avocado ToastAvocado Toast
Avocado Toast
Beni Spinach
Beni Applewoof Bacon
Beni Salmon
BenedictBenedict
Pain PerduePain Perdue
Pain Perdue
Creme Brulee Buttermilk Pancakes (GF)
PancakesPancakes
Steak and EggsSteak and Eggs
Steak & Eggs
Fresca Omelette
Three egg omelette, Dodonis feta, tomato, spinach, garlic, shallots, Z'atar with baby greens, home fries or hand cut fries, and sourdough toast. (gluten free toast add )
Blue Lake Omelette
three egg omelette, goat cheese, smoked trout, capers, chives, dill with baby greens, home fries or hand cut fries and sourdough toast (gluten free toast add )
Alice Springs Heat
Three egg omelette, jalapeno chorizo, ricotta, Nardello pepper, yuzu kosho, cilantro, shiso, shichimi (contains sesame) with baby greens, home fries or hand cut fries and sourdough toast (gluten free toast )
OmelettesOmelettes
Brunch Salads & BowlsBrunch Salads & Bowls
Golden Kale
Kale, julienned beets, red onions, julienned granny smith apple, house goat cheese, pepitas, champagne vinaigrette (vegetarian)
The Good Onya
organic mesclun, heirloom cherry tomato, red onion, Persian cucumber, ricotta, julienned mango, avocado, pecans, EVOO, lemon (GF, vegetarian)
Heaps Good "Kale Halloumi"
organic quinoa, mesclun, charred kale, avocado, pomegranate, grilled haloumi, fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice (vegetarian)
House Side Salad (GF)
mesclun, tomato, Persian cucumber, mango, champagne vinaigrette (vegan)
Canadian Bacon
Jalapeno Chrorizo
Home Fries
Shoe Strings Fries
Grilled Vegetables
Organic Smoked Bacon
Grilled Tomato
Avocado
Charred Lemon Kale With Feta Brunch
Organic Sausage Of The Day
One Egg
One Organic Egg
Toast Side
Gluten Free Toast Side
Brekkie SidesBrekkie Sides
Grilled ChickenGrilled Chicken
Grilled Chicken And Grilled Vegetables
Saganaki (GF)
flash fried strips of Cypriot halloumi cheese, melon, lemon, mint, sesame (gluten free)
Crispy Fried Calamari (GF)
Floured squid tubes and tentacles, flash fried and served with fennel, cara cara, sweet chili, Thai basil yoghurt, and fresh lemon (gluten free)
NZ Lamb Tenderloin App (GF, Halal)
Pastured wattle seed and herb seasoned Australian lamb tenderloin, English pea puree, pomegranate, chimichurri, organic beet root dust.
Theas Meatballs (GF, Halal)
Pastured beef, garlic, onions, tomato, and herb mince, Thai Basil yoghurt on the side (gluten free, soy free). Are dairy free without the Thai Basil yoghurt
Corn And Jalapeno Fritters (GF)
Fritters of corn made with jalapeno, red onion, Manchego cheese and fresh herbs (gluten free, contains egg, dairy)
Chicken Wings (Organic, GF, Halal)
Truffle Fries (Reg) (GF)
Fish Tacos (Two) (GF)
Two cod tacos. Artisanal corn tortillas, fresh cabbage, pico de gallo, avocado, daikon, house made aioli, charred salsa verde, fresh coriander
Pastured Beef Short Rib Barbacoa Tacos (Two )(GF Halal)
Two pastured beef short rib tacos, cooked low and slow barbacoa style with the right amount of heat, sweet and smoky, on artisanal soft corn tortillas, fresh cabbage, pico de gallo, guacamole, caramelized cippolini onions, radish,, house made coriander aioli,, fresh cilantro and limes
Grilled Octo Wth Hummus And Shirazi (GF, Keto, DF Without Feta)
Grilled Spanish octopus, hummus, shirazi, extra virgin olive oil, Dodoni feta, zatar, lemon (GF, keto, DF without feta)
Crab Cake Bites, Corn Salsa, Garlic Aioli (Mildly Spicy, GF, DF)
Clam Chowder
Aussie Beef Short Rib Pies (Halal)
AppetizersAppetizers
Lunch Salads and BowlsLunch Salads and Bowls
Golden Kale (GF)
Kale, julienned beets, red onions, julienned granny smith apple, house goat cheese, pepitas, champagne vinaigrette (vegetarian)
The Good Onya (GF)
arugula, mesclun, heirloom cherry tomato, red onion, Persian cucumber, Dodoni feta, Kalamata olives, anchovies, EVOO, fresh lemon, oregano, crouton (vegetarian, GF)
Heaps Good "Kale Halloumi" (GF)
organic quinoa, mesclun, charred kale, avocado, seasonal fruit, kimchi, grilled haloumi, fresh herbs, lemon vinaigrette (vegetarian, can be prepared vegan)
House Side Salad (GF)
mesclun, tomato, Persian cucumber, mango, champagne vinaigrette (vegan)
Organic Pasta (GF And Vegan Prep Available On Request)
Jail Island Sesame Salmon (GF)
King salmon filet mixed citrus, tamari, honey, fresh ginger, garlic, toasted sesame seeds, with braised baby bok choy (gluten free, contains seeds, DF)
Wild Beer Battered Cod (GF)
(gluten, dairy, soy free)
Barramundi Citrus Beurre Blanc (Australian Sea Bass) (GF)
baked filet, with confit tomatoes, preserved lemon, capers, samphire choose a side (GF, nuts/seeds, contains dairy)
Oz Pastured NY Strip Steak (New Zealand, GF, Halal)
Caramelized cippolini onion, chimichurri (gluten free dairy free, soy free)
Organic Gnocchi With White Truffle Cream Sauce, Portobello, Spinach, Garlic, Shallots, Parmesan (Gf)
Penne with our white truffle cream sauce, Portobello, spinach, garlic, shallots, parmesan and fresh herbs (gluten free, can be prepared dairy free)
Organic Pasta With Vodka Sauce (Gluten Free, Can Be Prepared Vegan Upon Request)
(Organic, gluten free , can prepare a vegan option upon request).
Eggplant Parma (GF)
breaded garden eggplant, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, shallot, onion, garlic, Pomodoro, fresh basil. (gluten free, vegetarian, contains dairy)
Organic Chicken Marsala (GF, Halal)
Organic chicken breasts, cremini mushrooms, Marsala beurre rouge, herbs choose a side (GF, contains dairy, Halal)
Organic Shepherds Pie
NZ Lamb Lollies Entree (GF, Halal)
Shepherds Pie (GF, Halal)
warm spiced organic Australian lamb ragu, parmesan, baked with garlic mashed potatoes, topped with fresh mozzarella choose a side (GF, Contains Dairy, Halal)
EntreesEntrees
Sangas and BurgersSangas and Burgers
The Ned Kelly (Halal, GF Prep Available)
Pastured NZ tri-tip steak, sauteed portobello, red bell pepper, miso glazed blistered cippolini, shoe string fries, Dodonis feta, Australian bush tucker seasoning on grilled ciabatta, choose a side (Halal, gluten free prep available)
Wagyu Bonzer Burger (Halal, GF Prep Available)
Wagyu ground beef, cheddar, miso glazed cippolini, applewood bacon, mesclun, Bloody Mary pickles, kewpie mayo, ketchup, brioche, choose a side (Halal without bacon, gluten free prep available upon request)
The TK Organic Grilled Chicken Sando (Halal, GF Prep Available)
Organic chicken breast, dredged in our flour blend and fried to crispy perfection and finished with our homegrown yuzu kosho habanero aioli, slaw, kimchi and Bloody Mary pickles on toasted brioche. (Gluten free prep is available) Complete your meal with your choice of a side. (Halal)
Grilled Beyond Burger (GF Prep Available)
Grilled Beyond Burger patty, grilled portobello mushroom, caramelized cippolini onions, bib lettuce. fresh tomato, red onion, vegan cheesy viz sauce, house made pickles, ciabatta (gluten free prep available)
The Todman Avenue Organic Grilled Chicken Sandwich (Halal, GF Prep Available)
Grilled Mennela's chicken marinated in our house made asada, with cheddar, avocado, romaine, sliced fresh tomato, sliced red onion. (Gluten free prep is available.) Complete your meal with your choice of a side. (Halal)
Lemon Myrtle Rice (Vegan, Gf)
Garlic Mashed Potato (Vegetarian, G)
Charred Lemon Kale With Feta (Vegetarian With Feta, Vegan Without, Gf)
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables (Vegan, Gf)
Shoestring Fries (Vegan, Gf)
Side Salad (Vegan, Gf)
Maple Glazed Pumpkin (Vegan, Gf)
SidesSides
Kids MenuKids Menu
Kids Pastured Steak And Brisket Beef Hamburger (Halal, Can Be Prepped GF)
Organic Chicken Strips (Grilled) (GFk, Halal)
(gluten free)
Organic Chicken Strips (Fried) (GF Halal)
Kid's Organic Pasta
Kids Drinks
Pavlova (GF, Eggs, Dairy, Berries)
A lightly fluffy meringue cake topped with fresh cream, berries and blackberry coulis. (Gluten Free)
Lamington (GF Prep Available, Coconut, Dairy, Can Be Served Dairy Free)
Salted Caramel Slices (GF)
Coconut shortbread, caramel, Valrhona dark chocolate, Maldon sea salt (gluten free prep available, made with dairy)
Koala Chocolate Truffles (GF Contains Dairy)
DessertsDesserts
Salads and BowlsSalads and Bowls
Golden Kale (GF)
Kale, julienned beets, red onions, julienned granny smith apple, house goat cheese, pepitas, champagne vinaigrette (vegetarian)
The Good Onya (GF)
arugula, mesclun, heirloom cherry tomato, red onion, Persian cucumber, Dodoni feta, Kalamata olives, anchovies, EVOO, fresh lemon, oregano, crouton (vegetarian, GF)
Heaps Good "Kale Halloumi" (GF)
organic quinoa, mesclun, charred kale, avocado, seasonal fruit, kimchi, grilled haloumi, fresh herbs, lemon vinaigrette (vegetarian, can be prepared vegan)
House Side Salad (GF)
mesclun, tomato, Persian cucumber, mango, champagne vinaigrette (vegan)
Saganaki (GF)
flash fried strips of Cypriot halloumi cheese, melon, lemon, mint, sesame (gluten free)
Crispy Fried Calamari (GF)
Floured squid tubes and tentacles, flash fried and served with fennel, cara cara, sweet chili, Thai basil yoghurt, and fresh lemon (gluten free)
NZ Lamb Tenderloin App (GF, Halal)
Pastured wattle seed and herb seasoned Australian lamb tenderloin, English pea puree, pomegranate, chimichurri, organic beet root dust.
Theas Meatballs (GF, Halal)
Pastured beef, garlic, onions, tomato, and herb mince, Thai Basil yoghurt on the side (gluten free, soy free). Are dairy free without the Thai Basil yoghurt
Corn And Jalapeno Fritters (GF)
Fritters of corn made with jalapeno, red onion, Manchego cheese and fresh herbs (gluten free, contains egg, dairy)
Chicken Wings (Organic, GF, Halal)
Truffle Fries (Reg) (GF)
Fish Tacos (Two) (GF)
Two cod tacos. Artisanal corn tortillas, fresh cabbage, pico de gallo, avocado, daikon, house made aioli, charred salsa verde, fresh coriander
Pastured Beef Short Rib Barbacoa Tacos (Two )(GF Halal)
Two pastured beef short rib tacos, cooked low and slow barbacoa style with the right amount of heat, sweet and smoky, on artisanal soft corn tortillas, fresh cabbage, pico de gallo, guacamole, caramelized cippolini onions, radish,, house made coriander aioli,, fresh cilantro and limes
Grilled Octo Wth Hummus And Shirazi (GF, Keto, DF Without Feta)
Grilled Spanish octopus, hummus, shirazi, extra virgin olive oil, Dodoni feta, zatar, lemon (GF, keto, DF without feta)
Crab Cake Bites, Corn Salsa, Garlic Aioli (Mildly Spicy, GF, DF)
Clam Chowder
Lunch AppetizersLunch Appetizers
$. Lunch Sangas and Burgers$. Lunch Sangas and Burgers
Turkey Til Christmas (GF Prep Available)
The Ned Kelly Lunch Special (Halal) (GF Prep Available)
The Wagyu Beef Bonzer Burger Lunch Special (Halal And GF Prep Available)
The TK Organic Grilled Chicken Sando Lunch Special (Halal) (GF Prep Available)
Grilled Beyond Burger Lunch Special (Vegan) (GF Prep Available)
Beer Battered Cod (GF)
Jail Island Sesame Salmon (GF)
Simply Grilled Salmon Filet (GF)
Organic Chicken Marsala (Halal) (GF)
Simply Grilled Organic Chicken Breast (Hala) (GF)
Fried Chicken Breast (Halal) (GF)
Shepherds Pie (Halal) (GF)
$ Lunch Entree Specials$ Lunch Entree Specials
DessertDessert
Pavlova (GF, Eggs, Dairy, Berries)
A lightly fluffy meringue cake topped with fresh cream, berries and blackberry coulis. (Gluten Free)
Salted Caramel Slices (GF)
Coconut shortbread, caramel, Valrhona dark chocolate, Maldon sea salt (gluten free prep available, made with dairy)