Restaurant
Sarni
143 Racecourse Rd, Ascot QLD 4007, Australia
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143 Racecourse Rd, Ascot QLD 4007, Australia
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Ascot’s sandwich counter bakes its bread fresh on-site daily, loading thick focaccia with chef-driven cuts and balance. Locals flock in for hefty lunch builds—from mortadella layered with parsley stracci and hot honey to tender smoked brisket and crispy chicken cutlets. Rotating specials keep things interesting, but the sides hold their own weight: thick potato chips fried in beef tallow and crunchy chicken salt hash browns. Wash it down with a salted Vietnamese iced coffee or an iced Earl Grey matcha sunrise.
- In-House Baked Sandwiches: Stacked focaccia baked fresh on-site and loaded with combinations like mortadella with parsley stracci, smoked brisket, or crisp chicken cutlets.
- Beef Tallow Chips & Sides: Thick chips fried crisp in beef tallow and golden chicken salt hash browns.
- Specialty House Drinks: Distinct morning quenchers spanning salted Vietnamese iced coffee, Mont Blanc espresso, and citrus-spiked matcha.
What's On at Sarni
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Choose Sarni
Why sandwich lovers and locals choose Sarni for gourmet lunches and specialty drinks.
Daily In-House Bread Baking
Each sandwich is built on bread baked fresh in-house daily, achieving a balanced bread-to-filling ratio and tender texture.
They bake their own bread. Come on!!! It is so fresh and the bread-to-filling ratio has been perfected.
Vin Beef Tallow Fried Chips
Hand-cut chips and fries are fried in rich beef tallow, creating a distinctively crisp and savory side.
When we have visitors we always send them to sarni, the tallow fries are a must.
Joshua Kiehne Inventive Rotating Specials
Rotating weekly specials and monthly menu updates introduce creative chef-driven sandwich builds beyond traditional cafe staples.
The weekend specials are such a hit, as well as the vodka chicken and the mortadella but really…. I have yet to be disappointed!!!
K D Artisanal Beverage Program
A signature beverage lineup pairs gourmet sandwiches with bespoke drinks like Mont Blanc, Earl Grey matcha, and salted Vietnamese iced coffee.
Sarni also features a range of different drinks, including their earl grey matcha, salted vietnamese iced coffee, the best mont blanc in Qld
Dom Hype Validated by Quality
High social media expectations are matched by culinary craft, delivering genuine satisfaction for visitors traveling near and far.
One of those places you see all over socials that has finally lived up to its hype!!!!!
Emma Cruickshank Warm and Energetic Hospitality
Friendly, attentive service delivers fast turnaround during peak lunch hours while creating an authentic community connection.
The service was super friendly and the food came out incredibly fast.
Bec
Most popular items
Chef-Crafted Sandwiches
Smoked Brisket Sandwich
The brisket was melting in my mouth and the tangy sauce complemented the meat perfectly. The buns were so spongey and soft.
Đức HẢi Nguyễn Vodka Parm
I had their Vodka parm! Incredible! The sauce is to die for! So creamy, tangy, umami - perfectly balanced.. I can’t describe it well enough.
Vin Mortadella
My partner got the mortadella which was also amazing, loved the parsley stracci and hot honey!
Bec Chicken Caeser
The chicken caeser was exactly what I felt like. The chicken cutlet was so crisp yet so juicy!
Bec
Other favorites
Sides & Specialty Drinks
Beef Tallow Chips
But a quiet achiever I'd like to mention were the chips. Whatever the process for them is and oil etc, keep it up.
Luke Senbruns Mont Blanc
the coffee ( the Mont Blanc is outstandingly delicious - a must try )
Matt Ward Vietnamese Salted Iced Coffee
I also got the Vietnamese salted iced coffee and it was incredible
Matthew James Oxlade Chicken Salt Hash Browns
We were both obsessed with the chicken salt hash browns, could have had a whole plate of them!
Bec
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the chips and sides unique?
Sarni fries its chips in beef tallow rather than vegetable oil, producing an intensely rich side that customers note is exceptionally crisp, savoury, and seasoned with chicken salt.
What specialty drinks are offered beyond regular coffee?
Alongside standard coffee, Sarni serves an inventive craft beverage menu featuring creations like salted Vietnamese iced coffee, ceremonial grade and flavoured matchas (such as salty earl grey), and Mont Blanc citrus cold coffee.
Are there good vegetarian sandwich options available?
Yes. While known for hearty meat sandwiches, the kitchen regularly features thoughtfully crafted vegetarian and vegan creations—such as house-made falafel, katsu tofu, and saucy eggplant—rather than basic processed meat substitutes.
Should you expect a wait or line during busy times?
Sarni is frequently busy—particularly on weekends when popular weekly specials drop—and queues can form. However, staff manage orders through a swift system, with food typically arriving within 10 minutes even during peak rushes.
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