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

  • Thai Beef Salad $19.90
  • Fish of the Day (Chef's Recommendation) $23.90
    • Fresh, locally caught Fish Fillets seasoned with Lemon Pepper and grilled.
  • Chicken Burger $16.90
    • Grilled Chicken Breast topped with Camembert Cheese and Cranberry Jelly. Served with Lettuce, Tomato and Fries on the side.
  • Calamari Rings $9.90
    • Crumbed Calamari Rings on a Bed of Lettuce with Aioli dipping sauce
  • Soup of the Day $12.90
  • Pancake Stack $14.90
  • Cafe Style Muesli $12.90
  • Prawn Cocktail $11.90
    • The Classic Old Fashioned Dish
  • Bacon & egg
  • Pork fried noodles
  • Squid ring
  • Curry Roll
  • Supreme beef satay
  • -Fried rice
  • human chicken & shrimps
  • -Add crispy chicken
  • Chicken Chow Mein with Cashew Nuts $12.00
  • Chinese Sausage Fried Rice $10.00
  • Chicken Curry Fried Rice $10.00
  • Chicken Combination Satay $7.00
    • Grilled marinated chicken pieces on a bed of steamed rice and salad topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Satay Noodle Soup $9.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and chicken pieces
  • Seafood Fried Noodle $10.00
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $8.00
  • Shrimp Egg on Rice $10.00
  • Bread ‘N’ Dips $15.00
    • Fresh ciabatta with pesto, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic
  • Vegetarian Antipasto $25.00
  • 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.
  • Cheese Platter (GF) $15.00
    • Wedge of brie, crackers, quince paste.
  • Chicken with Mushroom and Pineapple $12.50 / $14.50
  • Fried Scallops with Broccoli $18.00
  • Fried Tofu with Pork and Vegetables $11.00 / $13.00
  • Satay Burger $4.50 / $8.50
  • Tofu in Garlic Chilli Sauce $11.00 / $13.00
    • (Chou Zhou Style)
  • Mixed Seafood $11.50
  • Combination Chew Kua Teaw $9.80 / $11.80
    • Or Fried Egg Noodle
  • Satay King Prawn $18.00
  • Eggs benedict w /bacon (gf*) $18.50
  • - w/bacon $16.00
    • Two eggs cooked to your liking, served on toasted ciabatta.
  • (v ) vegetarian (gf* ) gluten free on request – add $2.00
  • Big breakfast $22.00
    • Eggs cooked to your liking; bacon, breakfast sausage,hash-brown, roasted tomatoes & mushrooms served on toasted ciabatta.
  • Corn fritters $17.50
    • Served with bacon, salad & relish
  • Caesar salad $17.50
  • Wedges $9.50
    • Sour cream & sweet chilli
  • (v ) vegetarian (gf* ) gluten free on request – add $2.00
  • Teriyaki Vegetables with rice $8.00
  • Prawn fried noodles $9.50
  • Sweet sour pork $9.50
    • with rice
  • Roasted Tofu $8.50
  • Vegetarian fried noodles $8.50
  • Salmon Sushi Roll $3.50 / $6.50
    • fresh salmon lover's roll
  • Chicken fried noodles $9.00
  • Combination fried noodles $9.00
  • HOURS Mon – Friday 6AM - 4:30PM Saturday 7AM - 4:30PM Sunday 7AM - 4:30PM
  • Panini $6.90
  • Vegetarian $3.90
  • Cheese rolls $2.00
  • Mince / bacon and egg $3.00
  • Hot BLT $7.00
  • Mince and cheese $3.20
  • Club $2.90
  • Seafood Platter $45.00
    • A selection of our finest seafood including calamari, mussels, in-house smoked salmon, queen scallops, fresh crumbed fish fillet and garlic prawns, served with fries.
  • Crumbed Sole with fries, salad and tartare sauce
  • Seafood Chowder served with toasted ciabatta
  • Steamed green lipped mussels tossed in a lemon, sage and caper butter served with toasted ciabatta
  • Mini Spring rolls & Samosas served with fries, salad & sweet Thai chilli dipping sauce (v)
  • Shared Platters $18.50/$32.00
    • A selection of toasted breads, gherkins, feta, sundried tomatoes, olives, chorizo, marinated mussels, prawns and in-house smoked salmon.
  • Home smoked salmon served with fresh green salad all $15.50
  • Garlic Prawns $28.50
    • Black tiger prawns skewered and grilled with garlic butter, served in their shells with fries and a fresh green salad.
  • Mushroom Sabji - Button mushrooms with crisp capsicum and diced onions in a tangy masala sauce $14.50
  • Chutney and Pickles - Mango Chutney and Pickle (Price is per item) $2.50
  • Chicken Tikka - Lean chicken, marinated in spicy yoghurt, tender baked in the Tandoor (5 pieces) $12.50
  • Seasonal Vegetables - Crispy fresh vegetables flash fried in the khadai $5.50
  • Chicken Afghani - Mildly marinated, tandoor roasted, and simmered in a delicate sauce with crushed cashews $15.50
  • Tandoori Roti - Unleavened wholemeal bread $2.50
  • Lamb Dhansak - Popular delicious Parsi lamb dish with lentils, soaked overnight and slow cooked, with a selection of spices. $16.50
  • Chicken or Lamb Vindaloo - A powerful curry with ground chilli, garam masala and fresh tomatoes $15.50, Lamb: $16.50
  • Delicious Homemade Scones, Muffins and Cakes N/A
  • Muesli Pot $8.50
    • with peaches and yogurt.
  • Southern Breakfast $18.50
    • bacon, eggs, tomato, hash brown, mushroom, sausages on toast
  • Omelette $16.00
    • ham, tomato, cheese, onion , mushroom on toast
  • Pasta Salad N/A
  • Kid's Lunch Box N/A
  • Toasted Sandwiches N/A
  • Soup N/A
  • Toast and spreads $5.00
  • Steak and mushroom $3.30
  • Filled rolls $5.00
  • Bacon and egg slice $4.00
  • Mince and cheese $3.20
  • Mutton $4.20
  • Chicken $4.20
  • Steak and onion $3.30
  • Mixed Pack $40.00
    • 6 Fish, 3 Saveloy, 3 Sausage, 2 1/2 Scp
  • Pack $12.00
    • 2 Fishbites, 1 Oyster, 1 Mussel, 1 Squid Ring, Mini Crab Stick, 1/2 Scp
  • Chicken Nugget Pack $6.00
    • 5 Chicken Nuggets, 1/2 Scp, with 50c sauce of own choice
  • Fishbite Pack $6.00
    • 5 Fishbites, 1/2 Scp, with 50c sauce of own choice
  • Mixed Pack $50.00
    • 7 Fish, 4 Saveloy, 4 Sausage, 3 1/2 Scp
  • Fish & Chip Pack $10.00
    • 3 Fish, 1/2 Scp
  • Mixed Pack $6.00
    • 3 Fishbites, Mini Hotdog, 1/2 Scp, with sauce of own choice
  • Mixed Pack $15.00
    • 2 Fish, 1 Saveloy, 1 Sausage, 1 1/2 Scp
  • Chicken and avocado salad $11.50
  • Fruit pudding $7.90
  • Spaghetti Bolognaise $8.90
  • Beef casserole (with steamed vegetables) $12.50
  • Panini with salad $10.50
  • Choose from pumpkin, pea, tomato, or lentil $6.90
  • Falafel and salad in pita bread $8.90
  • Scones $2.50
  • Baked Potato
    • One or two big potatoes served with a healthy helping of sour cream, sundried tomato, and cheese. With or without Salad.
  • Royale Fry Up $18.50
    • Eggs, bacon, grilled tomatoes, potatoes and mushrooms served on home- made foccacia bread
  • Smoked Salmon $15.00
    • Smoked Salmon
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $18.00
    • Fresh garden salad, served with Smoked Salmon and honey roasted nuts.
  • Bacon and Egg $11
    • Bacon and Egg bagel with cream cheese, red onion, capsicum and basil mayo. A winner with regulars.
  • -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
  • -Bacon and Eggs
    • Served on home-made foccacia
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