The Caffeine Laboratory in 1 New Regent Street Menu

BREAKFAST - until 3pm BREAKFAST - until 3pm
  • Toast with Spreads $10.00
    • served with butter and your choice of spread
  • Eggs Your Way $10.00
    • free range with toast
  • Porridge $15.00
    • cooked in kaffir lime & vanilla coconut milk with rhubarb & a pistachio brittle
  • Breakfast Burger $15.00
    • with refried beans, chipotle bacon, greens, fried egg and relish + smoked mushrooms $4.50 + haloumi $4.50
  • Beans $18.00
    • spiced beans with poached eggs, smoked paprika creme fraiche & toast + black pudding $5.00
  • Hotcakes $19.00
    • raspberry & lime mascarpone, vanilla marshmallow and a citrus curd
  • Smoked Salmon $20.00
    • roast baby beets, sorret, walnuts, honey lemon & sumac dressing & horseradish cream
  • Creamy Mushroom $19.00
    • smoked mushrooms, creamy tarragon sauce, micros, roasted hazelnuts with grain toast + poached eggs $4.50 + bacon $5.00
  • Baked Omelette $19.00
    • seasonal veges, dressed greens and feta + toast $2.00 + chorizo $5.00
  • Scrambled Tofu $19.00
    • wilted spinach, smoked mushrooms, sassy sauce & toasted cashews + poached eggs $4.50
SIDES SIDES
  • Chorizo $5.00
  • Black Pudding $5.00
  • Bacon $5.00
  • Chipotle Bacon $5.00
  • Smoked Salmon $5.00
  • Halloumi $4.50
  • Beans $4.50
  • Spinach $4.50
  • Smoked Mushrooms $4.50
SAUCES SAUCES
  • Hollandaise $3.50
  • Paprika Creme Fraiche $3.50
  • Smoked Tomato Salsa $3.50
  • Pesto $3.50
LUNCH - 11am - 5pm LUNCH - 11am - 5pm
  • Soup POA
    • served with crusty bread and cafe de paris butter
  • Pan Fried Fish $21.00
    • wilted greens, red curry sauce, spiced peanuts and coriander
  • Mushroom Risotto $20.00
    • braised lamb shoulder, gremolata
  • Goat Cheese & Caramelised Onion Tart $18.00
    • pear & date chutney, walnuts, rocket salad
  • Beef Burger $19.00
    • beef rump patty, caramelised onion, cheese, cress and mustard mayo with chips + blue cheese $2.00
BURGERS - from 5pm BURGERS - from 5pm
  • Beef $14.00
    • beef patty, caramelised onion, cheese, cress and mustard mayo
  • Chicken $14.00
    • spicy fried chicken, red onion & carrot pickle, smiracha mayo, grilled pineapple
  • Quinoa $14.00
    • quinoa patty, basil pesto, smoked mushroom, cheese, rocket, aioli and relish
  • Pork $14.00
    • chipotle pulled pork, bourbon bbq sauce, slaw and aioli
  • Lamb $14.00
    • moroccan lamb patty, harissa, baba ganoush and lettuce
  • Fish $14.00
    • pan fried fish dipped in red coconut curry, lettuce, thai slaw
SIDES / EXTRAS SIDES / EXTRAS
  • Bacon / chipotle bacon / halloumi / smoked mushrooms $5.00
  • Beef cut agria chips $7.00
SHARING PLATES - from 5pm SHARING PLATES - from 5pm
  • Fish Bites $12.00
    • tempura fish bites, aioli and relish
  • Profiterole $10.00
    • goat cheese stuffed profiterole, blueberry sauce, spicy almonds
  • Chicken Wings $10.00
    • buffalo chicken wings, spicy sauce and blue cheese dressing
  • Braised Lamb $12.00
    • braised lamb, beans, breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese
  • Charred Vegetables $10.00
    • charred cauliflower, broccoli and bacon, coated with mornay sauce and gremolata
  • Arancini $10.00
    • arborio rice balls, stuffed with pumpkin and blue cheese, smoked paprika creme fraiche
DESSERTS - from 5pm DESSERTS - from 5pm
  • Black Doris Plum Tart $10.00
    • warmed with a plum sauce and yoghurt
  • Walnut & Butterscotch Tart $10.00
    • with vanilla ice-cream
  • Ice Cream Sundae $10.00
    • vanilla ice-cream, chocolate sauce & toasted almonds
  • Vanilla Panna Cotta $10.00
    • with rhubarb compote

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Mushroom, 2 eggs, spinach $5
  • Risotto $27.5
    • choice of either waitoa free range chicken, or wild mushroom. both finished with parmesan
  • Chunky Chips $7.5
    • with tomato sauce or aioli
  • Terra Viva Smoothie Bowl $15.50
    • mixed berry smoothie topped with terra viva muesli and spiced rhubarb and apple compote
  • The French Dip $14
    • grass fed braised beef with mozzarella grilled baguette served with jus
  • Chocolate crackles $2
  • Jam & lemon curd, cream cheese, honey, homemade peanut butter and crab apple jelly $3
  • Eggs Terra Viva $24
    • with mushroom and feta, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
  • American cheese burger (GFA) $20.00
    • Beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles with Marie Rose sauce in a toasted Brioche bun
  • Builder’s platter $40.00
    • BBQ bacon beef sliders x4, crispy chicken sliders x4, battered fish sliders x4, beer battered fries with tomato sauce & aioli
  • -400g Beef Sirloin $35.00
  • -Add chicken $4
  • Hawaiian $15
    • Smoked ham, juicy pineapple, red onion & mozzarella
  • Arancini $13.00
    • Crumbed & fried bacon mozzarella balls with spicy aioli
  • -Add egg $1.50
  • Kakanui calamari $15
    • Salt & pepper crispy squid tossed with chili & lemon aioli
  • Black forest sundae $12.00
    • Berry sorbet, vanilla ice cream, chocolate brownie pieces, berry compote, chocolate ganache with cream & nuts
  • Homestyle pork ribs $24.00
    • Tender pork ribs, basted in our homemade bbq sauce, served with slaw & a side of mash, wedges or fries
  • Garlic chilli prawns $6.00
  • Caesar salad (GF) $15.00
    • Mixed with coutons, a soft poached egg, anchovy dressing & shaved parmesan
  • Beer battered fries $8.00
  • Crispy chicken & brie $18.50
    • Southern style crispy chicken & brie with seasonal salad vegetables in a honey & mustard vinaigrette
  • Butcher's block $POA
    • Direct from the butchers to your plate, check our specials board for todays carnivorous creation
  • -Add bacon $1.50
  • Bacon $4.50
  • Lemongrass and Ginger Risotto $24
    • A risotto infused with lemongrass and ginger served with chargrilled eggplant and seasoned tofu then finished with coriander.
  • Ploughman Pork Belly $31
    • Twice cooked pressed pork belly with a tamarind glaze, served on a kumara and coconut rosti with a smoked pineapple salsa, crunchy crackling and a rich jus.
  • Humpty Dumpty scrambled egg on toast. $11
  • Beef Cheeks $29.50
    • Tender beef cheeks slowly braised with winter vegetables in Speight’s Old Dark and served on creamy mash.
  • Kakanui Calamari $16.50
    • Fried golden then tossed in our homemade salt & pepper seasoning, served with chilli lime aïoli and salad greens.
  • The Pig Hunter (Small/Large) $25/$32.50
    • Pork ribs briefly roasted in a spicy rub then slowly braised in a BBQ sauce until they fall off the bone, served with coleslaw and fries.
  • Extra Gravy $4
  • BANANA AND COCONUT $4.00
  • PANEER SHIMALA MIRCH $18.00
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a vegetable gravy with herbs and spices, fresh tomatoes, capsicum and finished with cream.
  • CHICKEN VINDALOO $20.00
    • A hot dish. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum, spices and coriander. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • POPADOM (4 PIECES) $2.00
    • Seasoned dough made from peeled black gram flour, cooked in the Tandoor.
  • CHICKEN KORMA $20.00
    • Small chunks of chicken cooked in the Tandoor and simmered in a creamy sauce with herbs and spices.
  • CHICKEN DO PAYAZA $21.00
    • Cubes of chicken tossed with chunks of onion, in a vegetable gravy along with herbs and spices and cream.
  • LAMB JALFREZEE $22.00
    • Lamb pieces cooked with fresh herbs and spices, capsicum, coconut milk and tomatoes. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • LAMB POSHT $23.00
    • Tender cubes of lamb sauteed in onions, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander and tomato, then cooked with poppy seeds and spices.
  • Black Tiger Prawns (7 pieces) $18
  • Black Tiger Prawns (7 pieces) $18
  • Combination Meat $16.50
  • Chicken, beef or Pork $16
  • Mixed Seafood $18
  • Combination Meat $16.50
  • 3. Vegetarian Thai Wontons (6 pieces) $9
    • Deep Fried wontons- contains corn, pumpkin & carrot served with sweet chili sauce
  • 12. Homemade Peanut Sauce Noodles
    • fried with egg noodles
  • Large $13.40
  • Rice (180gm) $3.00
  • Tempura Prawn
    • (Ebi) Bowl
  • Chicken Kushiage $4.50
  • L/combo $15.10
    • with miso or green tea
  • Ali chicken bowls served with steamed rice or salad (optional) and Japanese mayo and pickles
  • Large $13.40
  • Mixed Seafood & Udon Noodles $9.90
  • Omelette $20.50
    • Smoked salmon, red onion with dill & lemon cream fraiche or Spinach, caramelised onion and feta. Served with a petite salad
  • Garlic Loaf $12.00
    • With spread of pesto, sundried tomato tapenade and balsamic & olive oil
  • Open Chicken Sandwich $21.50
    • Crumbed chicken breast with lettuce and tomato on house-made vienna. Served with fries and aioli
  • Toasties $11.00
    • Ham, cheese and tomato; or Spinach, mushroom and caramelised onion; or Chicken, cranberry and brie; Served on house-made vienna or multigrain bread
  • Hash Browns $5.00
  • Flatbread $18.50
    • With pesto, cream cheese and parmesan, topped with tzatziki & sundried tomato tapenade
  • Warm Lamb Fillet Salad $26.50
    • With herb roasted pumpkin, caramelised walnuts, feta, red onion and rocket with a mint & honey dressing
  • BLT Bagel $19.00
    • With bacon, lettuce, tomato and aioli served with fries
  • Red Curry (Gang Daeng)
  • Egg Noodles (Pad Mee Leung)
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and Tofu $10.00
  • Garlic & Pepper (Pad Gra Tiam Prik Thai)
  • Prawns $15.00
  • Panang Curry (Gang Panang)
  • Prawns OR Squid $13.00
  • Tom Yum Noodle Soup
  • Bambini only please. Choose your pasta dish. Ice cream sundae to finish.
  • Polenta Chips $10.50
    • Crispy, soft-centred golden polenta chips served with our classic aioli
  • Arancini Siciliani $14.50
    • We crumb then lightly fry our taleggio & roasted red pepper risotto balls. Deliziosi! Served with smoky-tomato aioli.
  • Gnocchi Puttanesca One size ~ $24.90
    • House-made gnocchi tossed with olives, anchovies, capers, chilli & garlic. Served in Napoli sauce with basil & shaved parmesan
  • Pollo al Chianti $37.50
    • Succulent free-range chicken leg sautéed with smoked bacon, mushrooms, onion, garlic and thyme then braised in chianti vino rosso
  • Cannelloni Fiorentina $20.50 / $26.50
    • Filled with spinach, house ricotta & parmesan then baked with Napoli sauce. Served with chargrilled vegetables
  • T-Bone $39.50
    • 500 gram classic T-Bone (what more can we say)
  • Prosciutto e Melone $17.50
    • Sweet rock melon, salty San Daniele prosciutto and rocket ~ ‘Mamma Mia!’
  • Salmon Sashimi Regular $ 29
  • EBI Tempura Roll $ 18.00
    • prawn, cucumber, avocado, tempura flake, trüffle oil, flying fish roes
  • Kids Teppan Set $ 25.00
    • Comes with steamed rice. (for under 12 year olds) Gyoza (3pcs). A choice of:
  • Omakase Sushi Regular $ 26
  • Petit Kids Set (under 6 years old) $15.00
    • Comes with Gyoza (3pcs), Chips, Kara-age(4pcs)Steamed white rice
  • Teriyaki Chicken Don $ 12.00
    • Teriyaki chicken, cucumber, shichimi, spring onion, sesame seed, mayo, egg
  • • Prawn
  • Soft Shell Crab Tempura Roll $ 22.00
    • spicy crab meat, pickled radish, avocado
  • Savouries $1.60
  • Mince & Cheese
  • Lamb & Mushroom Pie
  • Cottage pie
  • Steak Pie
  • Steak & Tomato
  • Steak, Cheese 7 Bacon
  • Sausage Rolls $2.20
  • Frenchman's Lunch Platter $68.00
    • Contains a mixture of plain croissants, ham & cheese croissants, fresh salad mixture, cheeses and a selection of cold meats. A mixture of fresh cut fillings, sauces, mayo & relish to fill the croissants with. Note: You may need a sharp knife on hand to cut the croissants. Feeds 10 people. Comes with plastic cutlery & napkins
  • French Stick Bites (Christine's) $29.40 / $41.40
    • Small - Approx 20 + pieces / Large - Approx 35+ pieces
  • Sports Pack $11.80 / $11.20 / $10.80
    • Contains: 1 Sports Drink, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Piece of Fruit, 1 Sweet Treat (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
  • Club Sandwiches $26.50 / $36.50
    • Small Club Sandwich platter - 16 pieces / Large Club Sandwich platter - 32 pieces
  • Work Shout Platter (Small) $37.40
    • Contains: Club Sandwiches, Slices and Fresh Fruit - For Approx 5 People
  • Work Shout Platter (Extra Large) $64.80
    • Contains: Club Sandwiches, Quiche Bites, Custard Twist Pieces, Fresh Fruit, Cracker and Dip Assortment - For Approx 12 People
  • Fruit Platters $29.00 / $37.00
    • Small Fruit Platter / Large Fruit platter (Fruit platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices)
  • Sweet Treats Platters $39.00 / $56.00
    • A selection on our famous sweet treats cut into finger / bite sizes (Small - 22 piece / Large - 32 piece)
  • Central park $29.00/ $17.00
    • Ham, egg plant, olives, tomato, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Wellingtonian $10.20
    • Roast beef, pate, onion marmalade, spinach and tomato
  • BLT $4.30
  • Ham & cheese $4.30
  • Donald trump $29.00/ $17.00
    • Italian fennel sausage, mushrooms, red onion, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Reuben $10.20
    • Pastrami, sauerkraut, russian dressing and cheese
  • Bacon $7.20
  • Tuna $9.20
  • Grilled mushrooms on toast with poached egg, truffle oil, mascarpone and soft herbs $15.00
  • DIY bagel with Akaroa smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, red onion and soft leaves $ 14.00
  • Steak sandwich with onion jam, crispy bacon wild roquette, hollandaise and fries $17.00
  • Tomato, avocado and poached egg with slow roasted tomato, cherry tomatoes, olive cheeks and ricotta served on toast $15.00
  • French fries with garlic aioli $6.00
  • Available until 2:30pm
  • Bircher muesli with poached rhubarb, diced coconut, Jordan dates, paw paw , macadamia with bio dynamic yogurt $6.00
  • Fresh fruit salad with toasted granola and yogurt $5.50
The Caffeine Laboratory

The Caffeine Laboratory

location

Address

1 New Regent Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

0211049498

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Coffee and Tea , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Seating ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
1 New Regent Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand