Newtown has long been a hotspot for exciting food concepts, and its latest addition is no exception.
Butterleaf, a brand-new salad bar in the heart of Sydney’s Inner West, is set to redefine the way we think about healthy eating. With a focus on fresh, vibrant, and indulgent flavours, Butterleaf is proving that nourishing meals don’t have to compromise on taste.
Behind this fresh-faced eatery are husband-and-wife duo Rawad and Reem, who left their corporate careers to pursue a passion project that’s been two years in the making. Their goal? To create a menu that feels just as indulgent as it is nutritious, offering salads that are crafted with premium ingredients, packed with bold flavours, and made fresh daily from scratch.
A Menu That’s Anything But Boring
At Butterleaf, salad is anything but an afterthought. The menu features a range of thoughtfully curated signature bowls, each designed to deliver a perfect balance of textures and flavours. Among the standout options is the Butter Steak bowl, a warm, protein-packed dish featuring grass-fed flame-torched steak slathered in Pepe Saya butter, paired with rocket, sweet potato, avocado, radish, pistachio crumble, and house-made caramelised shallots, all tied together with a rich black garlic dressing.
For those who like a bit of heat, the Buffalo Ranch salad delivers with a mouth-watering combination of grilled chicken, cos lettuce, charred corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parmesan, freshly baked rosemary croutons, buttermilk ranch, and buffalo hot sauce—a winning combination for spice lovers.
If you’re after something a little different, the Apple Praline salad offers a sweet and savoury twist, combining roasted chicken, sweet potato, goat’s cheese, pink lady apples, shredded kale, baby spinach, salted praline, and cranberry maple dressing. It’s an unexpected flavour combination that works beautifully, offering a hint of crunch and natural sweetness in every bite.
Beyond the salads, Butterleaf also serves up a range of house-made drinks, including their signature Blueberry Basil Lemonade, made fresh every morning as a refreshing complement to their nourishing bowls.
Quality Ingredients, No Compromises
At Butterleaf, every ingredient is carefully chosen to ensure the highest quality. The team exclusively uses extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, and avocado oil for cooking, steering clear of seed oils. Their proteins are top-tier, featuring grass-fed steak and locally sourced free-range chicken, and every dressing is made in-house, ensuring no hidden nasties or unnecessary additives.
A Fresh Take on Fast Casual Dining
Butterleaf isn’t just about healthy food—it’s about creating an experience. With an open kitchen, customers can watch as their meals are prepared fresh before them, adding to the excitement and transparency of the process. The space itself is bright, inviting, and designed to make grabbing a wholesome meal an easy, enjoyable experience.
As the Sydney dining scene continues to embrace fresh, innovative food concepts, Butterleaf is a welcome addition to Newtown’s thriving culinary landscape. Whether you’re a health-conscious eater or simply someone who loves big, bold flavours, Butterleaf is making sure that salads are never an afterthought again.
