Best Cafe in Dunedin City Menu

SEAFOOD $17.00 SEAFOOD $17.00
  • (served with coleslaw, lemon wedge, tartar sauce and golden fried chips)
  • Sole Fillets
  • Flounder Fillets
  • Grouper Fillets
  • Blue Cod Fillets
  • Brill Fillets
  • Flounder or Sole on the Bone $18.00
  • Oyster natural 1 dozen $34.00
  • Oyster deep fried 1 dozen $36.00
  • Whitebait Pattie $23.00
  • Scallops $22.00
  • Fish & Oysters $34.00
GRILLS GRILLS
  • Porterhouse Steak $19.00
  • Hawaiian Ham Steak $16.00
  • Bacon & Eggs $10.00
  • Sausages & Eggs $10.00
  • Eggs & Chips $6.00
EXTRAS EXTRAS
  • Egg $1.00
  • Onions $1.50
  • Tomatoes $2.00
  • Chips $2.50
  • Bluff Oyster Single $3.50
  • Pacific Oyster single $1.80
  • Scallops $2.50
  • Whitebait Pattie $6.50
  • Sausage $1.80
  • Hot Dog $2.20
  • Curry Roll $2.20
  • Spring Roll $2.20
  • Mussels $0.60
  • Squid Rings $0.60
ENTREES ENTREES
  • Best Cafe Chowder $13.50
    • this is our special seafood chowder made with fresh blue cod shrimp calamari clams mussels and a few other bits and pieces
  • Squid & Shrimp Bites $8.50
    • our own freshly made treats served with seafood sauce and tartare sauce
  • Scallops $14.50
    • half dozen battered scallops served with fresh lemon wedges
  • Shrimp Cocktail $8.00
    • a good old fashion shrimp cocktail served in a lettuce basket with our homemade Thousand Island dressing
FISH MEALS 3PCS/2PCS/1PCS FISH MEALS 3PCS/2PCS/1PCS
  • Sole $18.50/$14.50/$8.90
    • mild flavor with delicate texture
  • Gurnard $18.50/$14.50/$8.90
    • mild flavor with med firm texture
  • Flounder $19.50/$15.00/$9.50
    • strong flavor with delicate texture
  • Elephant $19.50/$15.00/$9.50
    • mild flavor with Firm texture
  • Brill $20.50/$15.50/$10.00
    • med flavor with Firm texture
  • Groper $21.50/$16.00/$10.50
    • strong flavor with Firm Flakey texture
  • Blue Cod $22.50/$17.50/$11.50
    • med flavor with medium flakey texture
  • Mixed $21.00/$15.50
    • single pieces fish
SINGLES SINGLES
  • Oyster Bluff $4.00
  • Oyster Pacific $2.00
  • Scallops pacific $2.50
  • Whitebait Pattie pacific $7.50
BEST CAFE OLD SCHOOL BEST CAFE OLD SCHOOL
  • (this is a mixture of seafood consisting of)
  • 3x Scallops
  • 3x Pacific Oyster
  • 4x Squid Rings
  • 1x Whitebait Pattie
  • 1x Piece of fresh of your chossing
  • Chips and Coleslaw
  • (this meal is subject to availability $29.50)
  • (if you would like Bluff oyster $35.00)
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Ice Cream Sundae $7.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Beef Schnitzel $27.90
    • 300gm Ribeye Steak, Crumbed, Fried and topped with a Mushroom Sauce.
  • Salmon $19.90
    • Hot Smoked New Zealand Salmon Fritters with Spinach and Feta served with Salad only.
  • Corn Fritters $17.90
    • Served with Field Mushrooms and a Tomato Chutney. Served with Green Salad.
  • Chicken Burger $16.90
  • Tiramisu $8.50
    • Decadently rich and dreamy… coffee-soaked layers of ladyfingers, smooth mascarpone and chocolate sweetness - a classic Italian delight.
  • Soup of the Day $12.90
  • Souffle Omelette (Unbelievable) $17.90
    • Choose from any or all of the following fillings: Bacon, Onion, Tomato, Cheese and Mushrooms. Served with Salad and Fries.
  • Souffle Omelette (Unbelievable) $17.90
  • Pork foo young eggs
  • Sweet & sour delight
  • For 2 people
    • Sweet and sour pork, chicken cashew nuts
  • Donut
  • Chicken curry fried rice
  • Supreme beef satay
  • -Medium
  • fried noodles
  • Hawaiian Delight $2.00
  • Seafood Stick $1.20
  • Pepper & Onion Gravy
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $7.50
  • 2 Hot Dogs
  • Steak Fried Noodles $9.00
  • Plain Donut $1.50
  • Lemon Chicken $10.00
  • Roast pork $10.00
  • Donut $1.80
  • Roast pork $10.00
  • Steak cashew nuts $13.00
  • Sausage $2.00
  • Spring Roll $2.50
  • Chicken patty $2.50
  • Combination $11.00
  • Cheese Platter (GF) $15.00
    • Wedge of brie, crackers, quince paste.
  • Bread ‘N’ Dips $15.00
    • Fresh ciabatta with pesto, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic
  • Antipasto Platter $30.00
    • Sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, cornichous salami, pesto, chorizo, served with fresh ciabatta.
  • Middle Eastern $20.00
    • Toasted flatbreads, hummus, kalamata olives, dukkah, extra virgin olive oil.
  • Vegetarian Antipasto $25.00
  • Chinese Sausage Fried Rice $11.50
  • Prawn Egg Foo Yung $12.00 / $14.00
  • Peking Sauce Pork $13.00 / $15.00
  • Spicy Fried Beef $13.00 / $15.00
  • Vegetarian Satay $8.00 / $10.00
  • Sichuan Style Spicy Chicken $12.50 / $14.50
  • Ginger & Garlic Chicken in Oyster Sauce $13.00 / $15.00
  • Fried Squid with Fungus $13.00 / $15.00
  • Gluten free Wraps $3.00
  • Humus and bread $8.00
    • Chickpea and tahine dip served with hot pita bread
  • -Small $13.00
  • BBQ Sauce
    • Smoking bbq sauce
  • Lamb Doner Kebab
    • Spiced mince lamb cooked on the open spit
  • Mixed salad plate $10.00
    • Choose from the selection in our salad bar, served with haydari, humus, dolma, olives and pita bread
  • Chips
    • with or without salt
  • Dolma
    • Vine leaves stuffed with rice and spices, served with a salad garnish and a minted garlic yoghurt sauce
  • Bowl of steak-cut fries $7.70
    • Served with tomato sauce or roasted garlic aioli
  • Pasta of the day $14.50
    • See specials board
  • Kids’ size steak-cut fries $4.50
    • Served with tomato sauce
  • Free-range eggs benedict $12.00
    • On toasted ciabatta bread, topped with hollandaise, served with your choice of lightly-grilled bacon or baby spinach.
  • Fries and things $7.70
    • Choose one of the following with your fries: chicken nuggets,mini hot dogs or fish bites; salad can be substituted for fries.
  • Available 11am–2pm
  • Middle eastern seven spice lamb kebabs $15.00
    • Three lamb skewers served with crispy hummus, mesclun greens and tahini yoghur.T
  • Soup of the day $12.50
    • See specials board; served with toasted ciabatta bread.
  • Prawn fried rice $9.00
  • Salmon Lover's Sushi $8.50
    • salmon 4p big roll, 6p small roll, 2 nigiri
  • Teriyaki Chicken Sushi with avocado $3.50 / $6.50
  • Nigiri Sushi (salmon/prawn) $5.00 / $10.00
  • Fresh Salmon Sushi $3.50 / $6.50
    • salmon, avocado
  • Beef with black bean sauce $8.50
    • with rice
  • Salmon Sushi Roll $3.50 / $6.50
    • fresh salmon lover's roll
  • Satay Vegetables with rice $8.00
  • ∙Cold
  • Filled rolls $5.00
  • HOURS Mon – Friday 6AM - 4:30PM Saturday 7AM - 4:30PM Sunday 7AM - 4:30PM
  • Toasted (two fillings) $4.50
  • Hot BLT $7.00
  • Club $2.90
  • Bacon and eggs / Sausages and eggs / French toast $15.90
  • Toast and spreads $5.00
  • Pud Prik Chilli ( Chicken / Beef / Pork or Vegetarian / Seafood or Tofu / Prawn $19.50/$21.00/$22.50
    • Stir fried fresh seasonal vegetables with our own HOT
  • Pud Se Ew ( Chicken / Beef/ Pork or Vegetarian / Seafood or Tofu / Prawn) $11.50/$12.50/$14.00
    • White Rice Noodles cooked with vegetables & soy sauce , one of our Asian favourites
  • Pork Spare Ribs $9.00
    • Marinated in a succulent mixture of spices & Sauces
  • Massuman Curry ( Chicken / Beef / Pork or vegetarian / Seafood or Tofu / Prawn $19.50/$21.00/$22.50
    • A Mild Curry cooked in coconut cream, potatoes, vegetables, ginger and peanuts
  • Oyster Sauce Stir Fried (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetarian, Saefood or Tofu, Prawn) $19.50/$21.00/$22.90
    • Fresh vegetables stir fried with added Mushrooms & oyster sauce
  • Fresh Mussels $13.00
    • Green lipped mussels steamed in the shell with fresh lemongrass and fresh basil in a Tom Yum style soup base,topped with fresh coriander, and sweet chilli dipping sauce
  • Ginger Stir Fry ( Chicken, Beef, Pork or vegetarian,Seafood or Tofu, Parawn) $12.00/ $13.50/$14.50
    • Fresh ginger root fried in the work with fresh vegetables
  • Chilli and Fresh Basil ( Chicken/ Beef / Pork or Vegetarian) $19.50
    • Fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with generous
  • Fish & Chip Pack $25.00
    • 6 Fish, 2 1/2 Scp
  • Fish & Chip Pack $40.00
    • 10 Fish, 2 1/2 Scp
  • Mixed Pack $6.00
    • 3 Fishbites, Mini Hotdog, 1/2 Scp, with sauce of own choice
  • Fish & Chip Pack $30.00
    • 8 Fish, 2 1/2 Scp
  • Pack $20.00
    • 4 Fishbites, 2 Oysters, 2 Mussels, 2 Squid Rings, 2 Mini Crab Sticks, 1 Scp
  • Pack $12.00
    • 2 Fishbites, 1 Oyster, 1 Mussel, 1 Squid Ring, Mini Crab Stick, 1/2 Scp
  • Mixed Pack $50.00
    • 7 Fish, 4 Saveloy, 4 Sausage, 3 1/2 Scp
  • Fishbite Pack $6.00
    • 5 Fishbites, 1/2 Scp, with 50c sauce of own choice
  • Eggs on toast $11
    • Free Range Eggs Any Style on Five Grain or Ciabatta
  • Smashed avo 1 $13
    • Smashed avocado and cherry tomatoes on five grain toast w/ wedge of lemon.
  • - Full serving $12
  • - Half serving $8
  • Bacon eggs benedict $17
    • The classy classic.. Bacon, wilted spinach and hollandaise
  • Smashed avo 2 $17
    • Smashed Avo 1 plus 2 poached eggs. Amaze.
  • - Full serving $12
  • House made muesli
    • Toasted Muesli w/ Unsweetened Yogurt, Honey, & Seasonal Fruit.
  • PULLED PORK TORTILLAS $18.00
    • served with a bean salsa, guacamole and sour cream
  • CLASSIC BIG BREAKFAST $20.00
    • free range eggs on Ciabatta to your liking. With slow roasted tomato, bacon, mushrooms, kransky, spinach and hash browns
  • MUESLI $10.00
    • served with honey yogurt, milk and berries
  • -Aioli, Hollandaise $2.00
  • - SALMON $18.50
  • -TOMATO
  • FREE RANGE EGGS $8.50
    • scrambled/poached/fried on Ciabatta or 5 grain
  • CHICKEN CURRY $18.5
    • with rice and roti
  • Smoked Chicken and Brie
    • Smoked Chicken w melted Brie
  • -Bacon and Eggs
    • Served on home-made foccacia
  • Bacon, Banana and Maple
    • Crispy bacon and fried bananas drizzled with maple syrup and topped in icing sugar.
  • Vegetarian/Vegan $15.00
    • Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Capsicum, Brie Cheese, served on a toasted bagel with cream cheese, sundried tomato and basil mayo. Topped with our own honey roasted nuts.
  • -Bagel w Cream Cheese and Jam
    • Great for the kids, or a light breakfast
  • Filo Parcel w Chutney $15.00 / $8
    • Spinach and Feta Filo Parcel served with or without Salad
  • B.L.T $13.00
    • Bacon Lettuce and Tomato
  • Baked Potato
    • One or two big potatoes served with a healthy helping of sour cream, sundried tomato, and cheese. With or without Salad.
Best Cafe

Best Cafe

location

Address

30 Stuart Street, Dunedin City Centre, Dunedin, Dunedin, Otago, 9016, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034778059

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Sunday: Closed
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

British , Cafe Food , Fish & Chips , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Seafood

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  BYO ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Fish n Chips ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Quick Bites ,  American Express ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly

Location
30 Stuart Street, Dunedin City Centre, Dunedin, Dunedin, Otago, 9016, New Zealand