Ilex in Christchurch Menu

SANDWICHES SANDWICHES
  • Th Ruben sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut. whole grain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
  • Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft greens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
  • Triple smoked ham with cheddar. relish, whole grain dijon noise and lettuce $7.00
  • Quinoa Falafel wrap with hummus. smoked yoghurt, cucumber. Lettuce and tomato salsa $ 9.00
BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Fresh fruit salad with granola $8.00
  • Toasted muesli. yoghurt and poached fruits $8.00
  • Chia seeds $9.00
    • with almond milk, coconut cranberries, granola rhubarb, pecans and almonds
  • Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli, seeds, pistachio, black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
  • Cured local bacon $22.00
    • poached eggs. rosti. confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs (V) (GF)
  • Corn fritters with poached eggs avocado, tomato Kasumi, avocado creme. chilli and soft herbs(V)(GF) $19.00
  • Brioche burger $18.00
    • with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served with hash browns and relish
  • Waffles with hazelnut caramel poached pears, berries, cream and toasted hazelnuts $19.00
PASTRY PASTRY
  • Local beef and Kapiti cheddar pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00
  • Free range chicken and almond pie $9.00
    • with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts. currants and radish
SMALL PLATES SMALL PLATES
  • French fries with garlic aioli(V)(GF) $7.00
  • Salad greens. hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad(V)(GF) $6.00
  • Seasonal soup of the day served with ciabatta $9.50
  • Green pea, feta and mint croquettes with roast hazelnuts, dehydrated olive, soft herbs and parmesan aioli(V) $11.00
  • Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavish, dried pear. pickled red onion and olives(V) $14.00
  • Kids pack $9.00
    • with mini ham and cheese roll, biscuit dried fruit and juice
  • Kids ‘fish and chips’ with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
MAINS MAINS
  • Hot smoked Akaroa salmon $22.00
    • with house pickled beets, horseradish crème Fraiche, avocado, chives. Croute and soft herbs
  • Sous vide local chicken breast $21.00
    • with harissa, Pearl cous cous salsa, lemon, pancetta and pickled red onion(GF)
  • Grilled Canterbury steak sandwich $19.00
    • with streaky bacon, onion, jam, chimichurri, soft leafs, French fries and aioli
CABINET SELECTION CABINET SELECTION
  • Please see counter staff to make your selection

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Sweet treats n/a
    • variety of cakes, slices and raw vegan cheesecakes are made daily
  • Nori wrap $16.95
    • kimchae, salad, cashew mayo and activated spicy seeds wrapped in a toasted nori sheet
  • Pizza $14.00 - $25.00
    • made with locally sourced seasonal produce, organic where possible. vegan and gluten free options
  • Sun burger $12.95 - $16.95
    • a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheddar, mayo, house chutney, gherkins, tomato and lettuce
  • Curry of the day $14.95 - $16.95
    • served with basmati rice. gluten free
  • Dal $9.95/$13.95
    • blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection (cup/bowl)
  • Nori wrap $12.95
    • spicy fermented kimchee, salad, vegan mayo and activated spicy seeds, wrapped in nori
  • Curry dosa $15.95
    • today's curry served with a freash dosa and house chutney. vegan and/or onion and garlic free options available
  • Quiche of the Day with Daily Salad $22.50
  • Bacon / Potato Fritter / Eggs / Sausage / Mushrooms / Sauteed Spinach / Sourdough / 5 Grain Bread $5.00
  • Beer Battered Fries with Aioli
  • French Toast with Banana & Yogurt $16.50
  • Beetroot Bruschetta with Feta, Honey & Walnuts $20.50
  • Bagel with Smoked Salmon, Beetroot & Horseradish Pesto $18.50
  • Cookies / Biscotti $3.50
  • Small $12.50
  • Cromwell Crumble $16.50
    • Rhubarb and apple crumble served with vanilla ice cream and anglaise.
  • Sausages and Mash** $25.00
    • Locally made sausages served on creamy mash with onion jam, Ale House gravy and a side of bread.
  • 400 Grams Rump Steak $41.00
    • Cooked to your liking and served with golden fries, grilled tomato, a field mushroom and your choice of sauce.
  • Shearer's Shank $28.00
    • A lamb shank slowly braised in rosemary, thyme, juniper berries and Old Dark beer. Served on creamy mash potato with our homemade gravy and steamed vegetables.
  • Mash and Gravy $5.50
  • Marlborough Mussels** $20.50
    • Freshly steamed in a garlic cream and served with a big slice of toasted bread.
  • Shark and Taties $12.00
    • Lightly battered fish fillet served with crisp golden fries, petite salad and tomato sauce.
  • Grandma's Lambs Fry $21 Sm / $30 Med
    • Thinly sliced lambs liver pan-seared with bacon, mushrooms and onions in our rich Ale House gravy.
  • Beef sliders 2 $9.00
    • Mini cheese burgers with bite
  • Nacho $17.00
    • House made corn chips topped with cheese sauce spicy ground beef , salsa roja and sour cream
  • Enchilada $14.50/ $19.50
    • Flour tortilla filled with cheese, chili and your choice of pulled chicken or pulled pork, Smothered in Enchilada sauce and grilled cheese, Served with Mexi corn salad, corn chips and sour cream. (Single/ Double)
  • Onion rings $6.00
  • Kids quesadilla $9.00
    • 2x6" Tortilla filled with cheese and your choice of pulled pork or pulled chicken . Served with salsa and sour cream
  • Burrito $18.50
    • Large flour tortilla filled and wrapped with cheese rice , Re-fried beans, and your choice of: Vegetarian, pulled chipotle pork, chicken tinga, carne asada (marinated BBQ Beef) Served with salad, salsa, guacamole and sour cream
  • Salsa $3.00
  • Devilskins $17.50
    • Spicy potato wedges topped with jalapeno cheese sauce. Spicy ground beef, salsa roja and sour cream
  • Steak Fried Rice $9.50
  • Chicken Foo Young $9.50
  • Roast Pork Pineapple on Rice $11.00
  • Extra Serving of Meat $3.00
  • Steak Mushroom on Rice $10.50
  • Steak Oyster Sauce $11.00
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.50
  • Chicken Mushroom on Rice $10.50
  • Beef Burger $16
    • beef, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, gherkins served with fries add extra – cheese, egg, pineapple $1 each bacon $2 each
  • Deluxe Wedges $16
    • seasoned wedges topped with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Tempura Battered Prawns $16
    • served with sweet chilli, salad garnish & fries
  • Red Plate Special $10
    • bacon, fried egg, hash brown, spinach & ciabatta, plus regular size hot beverage. No substitutions
  • Club Sandwich $15
    • deluxe ham, lettuce, tomato, cheese & mayonnaise with fries
  • Fries $6
  • Chicken and Bacon Stack $16
    • grilled chicken, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli, served on ciabatta with fries
  • upgrade to large coffee $1
  • Piggy Burger $19
    • crispy bbq pork belly, smoked cheddar, gherkins, lettuce, avo, salsa & mustard aioli. Served w fries
  • Eye Fillet Steak $27
    • w garlic & jalapeno chimmichurri on the side served w fries & small green salad
  • Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms $15
    • w sundried tomato ,chilli, spinach & crumbled feta served on mixed greens
  • Eggs Benedict $17
    • w either spinach, bacon or hot smoked salmon
  • Homemade Blueberry Waffles $17
    • w crushed hazelnuts, caramelized banana & vanilla bean gelato
  • Gluten Free $0.50
  • Avo Smash $16
    • w a poached egg, feta, chilli flakes, pumpkin seeds, tomato salsa salt & pepper served on multigrain toast
  • The Pretender Burger $19
    • halloumi, plum relish, avo, mixed leaves, aioli
  • Thai Honey Chicken $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • seared chicken marinated in sweet chilli, honey, garlic and sesame seeds with green beans, baby corn, red capsicum and red onion (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Chicken, Cranberry & Brie $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • lashings of smoked chicken on a cranberry base and topped with brie and rosemary. a winnie's favourite (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Vegetali $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • basil pesto, mushroom, broccoli, green beans, sundried tomatoes, roast pumpkin, kumara, feta, thyme, garlic, red onions and topped with garlic aioli (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Con le Patate $18.00 / $21.00
    • rosemary infused galette of potatoes, sundried tomato and anchovy fillets (Medium / Large)
  • Salmon Caper $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • Akaroa hot smoked salmon, capers, green capsicum, fennel, kalamata olives and cream cheese (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Jalapeno Bites $12.00
    • a perfect blend of jalapenos and cream cheese encased in a golden panko-crumbed shell
  • Prawns and Chorizo $18.00 / $21.00
    • seared garlic prawns and chorizo (Medium / Large)
  • Caesar $17.00
    • crisp cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, crispy bacon and croutons, served with the famous winnie's caesar dressing
  • Brave Beef $5.00
  • Roast Beef Salad $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
  • Breakfast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Steak Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Cookie Fix $2.00
  • Cheeky Chicken $5.00
  • Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
  • Hawker Roll Pulled Sticky Pork $14
    • pickled cucumber
  • Served with coconut rice (gf)
  • Roti Canai (v) $5
  • Prawn & Coriander Dumplings (4 pieces) $11
  • Turmeric Chicken (gf) $14
  • Shredded Duck & Cabbage Salad (gf) $19
    • spiced duck, cucumber, white cabbage, peanuts, chilli & lime dressing
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice (v, gf) $3
  • Soy, Sesame Eggplant (v) $14
    • red chilli dressing
  • Croissants
  • Eggs on Toast $9.50
    • Poached, scrambled or fried
  • Porridge $8.50
    • Spicy fruit porridge with brown sugar & cream
  • Bacon & Apple $12.00
  • Butter and Jam $6.50
  • Bacon & Mushroom $12.00
  • Gorilla Burger $17.90
    • Double meat, egg, tomato, lettuce, bacon, cheese, mayo, tomato sauce, hashbrown & coleslaw
  • Big Breakfast $18.50
    • Bacon, eggs, sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, hashbrowns & toast
  • Basket Case $9
    • Lose the plot in this basket of hot potato bites with tomato sauce & mayo.
  • Light Bites $3
    • Peanuts
  • Light Bites $12
    • Cheese & crackers
  • Sacramental Salad $19 / $16
    • Available in beef or vegetarian
  • Martyr Mix $20
    • 2 x loot bags, spring rolls, prawn twisters & chicken skewers.
  • Spring Roll Call $12.50
    • Hands up who wants hot spring rolls! In chicken or vege (4).
  • The Bread Of Christ $10
    • Fresh European bread with spreads.
  • Light Bites $7
    • Olives
  • Serious Fries $6.00
  • Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
  • The Breakfast Bap $13.50
  • Serious Slaw $8.00
  • Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
  • Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
    • Contains peanuts
  • The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
  • Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
  • Prawn/fish malabari $17.99
    • Curry made with freshly ground coconut an array of masterfully blended spices.
  • Taj mix platter $15.99
    • Selection of 5 entrees:- tandoori chicken, seekh kebabs, chicken tikka, a veg samosa and onion bhajis.
  • Palak paneer/Aaloo $14.50
    • Fresh leafy spinach and cottage cheese/potato cooked in a mild gravy straight from north india.
  • Tandoori chicken
    • Chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in tandoor.
  • Non-veg platter $16.99
    • Assorted spring rolls, wontons and cocktail samosa, served with sweet chili sauce or plum sauce.
  • Aaloo/Paneer/Onion paratha $4.50
    • Stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes/cottage cheese.
  • Keema/Kashmir/Vegeterian naan $4.50
    • Stuffed with lamb mince/mixed dried fruits/mixed vegetables.
  • Veg manchurian $13.50
  • Beef & Seasonal Salad Wrap (2 half wraps) $10.50
    • Fresh seasonal salad filled wrap with lean braised beef & Pure's own made dressing
  • Paleo Banana & Salted Caramel Muffin $4.40
    • These muffins are nutition packed! Made with almond meal so also high in protein, other healthy ingredients include; linseeds, sunflower seeds, coconut flour, apples, carrots, eggs, spices & date
  • Fruit Platter - Fresh Seasonal Fruit Skewers & Organic Honey Yoghurt $7.00
    • A selection of in-season fresh fruit served with local organic honey yoghurt for dipping (2 skewers per person)
  • Energy Ball *Raw $3.00
    • Made raw with fruit, nuts & seeds, coconut
  • Chef's Medium Salad Box (per person) variety of fresh seasonal & local produce $8.50
    • Salad is fresh/seasonal & changes daily
  • Chef's Large Salad Box (per person) seasonal variety of fresh local produce $12.50
    • Salad is fresh/seasonal & changes daily - tofu is made locally with water
  • Lean Chicken Wrap (2 halves, serves 1-2 people) $10.00
    • Lean wrap filled with seasonal fresh salad, sous vide lemon & thyme chicken & Pure's own made hummus
  • Mini Lean Vegetarian Wrap $3.50
    • Bite sized lean wrap filled with fresh seasonal salad, feta, quinoa & Pure's own made hummus
Ilex

Ilex

location

Address

5/887 New North Road, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand

phone

Phone

039415556

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegetarian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
5/887 New North Road, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand