Garry Rodakis
Garry Rodakis is the founder of the Sycamore Group, a collection of six Melbourne-based venues inspired by the music and style of singer-songwriter Butch Walker. Alongside his business partner, Garry has built these venues to blend American hospitality with Melbourne’s vibrant café culture, creating unique and welcoming spaces.
With more than 15 years in hospitality and a decade of experience in retail before that, Garry brings a deep understanding of both customer experience and business operations. His ability to create engaging, community-driven venues has made Sycamore Group a staple in the local food and coffee scene.
Under Garry’s leadership, Sycamore Group continues to thrive, offering unforgettable dining experiences that fuse American and Australian café culture.
11:45am - 12:30pm
Thursday 20th March 2025 Day 1
How to create the ultimate Café Menu
Hear from some of the country’s leading café chefs about current menu trends, how to balance price point and customer expectations, maximise menus on a budget, learn when to change a menu, new ingredients on the rise, and whether it’s time for the ‘smahed avo’ to make a move.
