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

  • Seafood Chowder $15.90
  • Salmon $19.90
    • Hot Smoked New Zealand Salmon Fritters with Spinach and Feta served with Salad only.
  • Salmon Benedict $19.90
  • Chocolate Mousse $8.50
    • Classically smooth and rich: an indulgent chocolate mousse topped with fresh orange slices and candied orange zests. A chocolate-lover’s dream.
  • Smoked Chorizo Sausages $5.00
  • Corn Fritters $17.90
    • Served with Field Mushrooms and a Tomato Chutney. Served with Green Salad.
  • Souffle Omelette (Unbelievable) $17.90
  • Lasagne $15.90
  • Spanish eggs $17.00
    • spanish eggs, kranksy sausage, red peppers, feta cheese, toasted ciabatta, fresh herbs(gf)
  • -Brunch: add bacon $3.00
  • Classic eggs benedict $17.00
    • house made hollandaise, toasted ciabatta with either streaky bacon, hot smoked salmon, or tomato & mushroom(gf)(v)
  • -Lunch: add fries $3.00
  • Luna’s tomato & herb based mince, toasted ciabatta, fresh herbs $15.00
    • luna's tomato & herb based mince, toasted ciabatta, fresh herbs (gf)
  • Panko crusted corn fritters $16.00
    • tomato relish, feta cheese salad, cherry tomatoes (gf)
  • house made sandwich, see blackboard for today’s creation(gf) $20.00
  • Brunch $18.00
    • house made french toast, streaky bacon, brulee banana, maple syrup
  • Vegetarian - 5 pieces/8pieces $4.50/$7.00
  • Extra Meat $3.00
  • Chicken Katsu $12.00
  • Chicken Curry $10.00
  • Udon $9.50
    • with Egg, Fish Cake
  • Edamame $4.50
  • Teriyaki Beef $11.00
  • Chicken Karaage - 5 pieces $7.50
  • BEEF DOLSOT $16.00
    • ONE OF KOREA'S MOST FAMOUS DISH WITH RICE. MARINATED BEEF IN SESAME OIL, SOY SAUCE, ONION & CARROT
  • BARBECUED CHICKEN $15.00
  • KIMCHI BEEF FRIED RICE $10.00
  • CHICKEN CASSEROLE $16.00
    • STEW WITH CHICKEN, POTATO CHUNKS, ONIONS, CARROTS & CHILLI PASTE SOUP
  • GAMJATANG $15.00
    • PORK SPARE-RIBS, POTATO CHUNKS & VEGIES IN A WHOLESOME BROTH SPIKED WITH KOREAN SOY BEAN PASTE
  • BEEF BONE STEW $15.00
    • STEW WITH SLICED BEEF, ONION, NOODLE & BEEF BONE BASED SOUP
  • DUMPLING CASSEROLE $15.00
    • STEW WITH SEASONED VEGES, DUMPLINGS & MILD SOY SAUCE
  • Seafood $15.00
  • Curry Roll $2.50
  • Chicken nuggets $0.80
  • Bacon $4.00
  • Chicken $10.00
  • Chicken $4.50
  • Cheese $4.00
  • Chicken patty $2.50
  • Chicken $10.00
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Steak sandwich (gf*) $22.00
    • Grilled minute steak; lettuce, tomato, aioli, mushrooms & beer battered onion rings, served with fries
  • Caesar salad $17.50
  • Eggs benedict w /bacon (gf*) $18.50
  • Fries (v) $8.00
    • Our chunky seasoned fries, served with aioli & tomato sauce,
  • Pancakes (v) $17.90
    • Served with your choice of bacon & banana or berries & yogurt,
  • (v ) vegetarian (gf* ) gluten free on request – add $2.00
  • -w/smoked salmon (gf*) $19.50
    • Two poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with spinach & hollandaise.
  • Fish of the day (gf*) $24.00
    • Cooked beer battered or pan fried; served with fries, side salad & tartare sauce,
  • Grilled fish burger $15.50
    • Our own special patty of blue cod and salmon, with new zealand saffron mayo and lettuce on a house-baked bun served with steak-cut fries or salad.
  • Available11am–2pm
  • Bowl of steak-cut fries $7.70
    • Served with tomato sauce or roasted garlic aioli
  • Cheese and onion toastie $7.70
    • Served with salad or fries
  • Chicken cheese sandwich $15.50
    • Sliced grilled chicken breast roasted with sautéed onions, jalapeños and cheese in a torpedo roll, served with steak-cut fries or salad.
  • Free-range eggs benedict $12.00
    • On toasted ciabatta bread, topped with hollandaise, served with your choice of lightly-grilled bacon or baby spinach.
  • Soup of the day $12.50
    • See specials board; served with toasted ciabatta bread.
  • Middle eastern seven spice lamb kebabs $15.00
    • Three lamb skewers served with crispy hummus, mesclun greens and tahini yoghur.T
  • Teriyaki Chicken Sushi $3.50 / $6.50
    • with cucumber, pepper
  • Prawn fried rice $9.00
  • Teriyaki Beef with rice $8.50
  • Surimi Sushi $3.50 / $6.50
    • surimi,pepper,Avocado,mayo
  • Rainbow Sushi $5.00 / $10.00
    • prawn, fresh salmon, avocado on the california sushi
  • Crispy Chicken, Avo, Mayo Sushi $3.50 / $6.50
  • Omelet,beef in tomato sauce $8.50
  • Singapore noodles $10.00
  • Mince and cheese $3.20
  • Steak and cheese $3.30
  • Extra fillings $0.50
  • Filled rolls $5.00
  • Bacon and egg slice $4.00
  • Panini $6.90
  • Toast and spreads $5.00
  • Sausages and eggs $15.90
  • Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve Particuliere N.V. - / $125.00
  • Man O’ War Waiheke 2008 - / $47.00
  • * Gluten-free meal/option available -
  • Soup of the day served with fresh homemade bread and butter * $10.5
  • Ribeye Steak - Grilled to your liking, served on fondant potatoes with Portobello mushrooms, caramalised onions and a red wine jus* $31
  • A Trio of Vanilla Pannacotta served with stewed Rhubarb, Champagne Rhubarb Jelly and Boysenberry Sorbet * $12
  • Coal Pit Central Otago 2008 - / $44.00
  • Coriole McLarin Vale Shiraz South Australia 2007 - / $55.00
  • Mixed Pack $10.00
    • 2 Fish, 1 Saveloy or Sausage, 1/2 Scp
  • Mixed Pack $30.00
    • 5 Fish, 4 Saveloy or Sausage, or 2 of each, 2 Scp
  • Fish & Chip Pack $30.00
    • 8 Fish, 2 1/2 Scp
  • Mixed Pack $15.00
    • 2 Fish, 1 Saveloy, 1 Sausage, 1 1/2 Scp
  • Fishbite Pack $10.00
    • 10 Fishbites, 1 Scp, with $1 sauce of own choice
  • 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
  • Fish & Chip Pack $20.00
    • 5 Fish, 2 Scp
  • -OPTION 2 : Toasted Ciabatta, Avocado OR Mushroom (season dependent), Hashbrowns, Grilled Tomato and a Poached Egg with Pesto and Creamy Hollandaise $16
  • High five breakfast stack $16
    • -OPTION 1: Toasted Ciabatta, Bacon, Hashbrowns, Grilled Tomato and a Poached Egg with BBQ Sauce and Creamy Hollandaise
  • -OPTION 3 : (VEGAN) Toasted Ciabatta, Grilled Tomato, Mushrooms, Wilted Spinach, w/ hummus, chili jam & toasted seeds. $16
  • - Full serving $12
  • Salmon eggs benedict $18
    • Indulge in the richness and the goodness. Smoked Salmon, wilted spinach & hollandaise
  • French toast $18
    • Sweet and sour and delicious with Bacon, Banana & Maple Syrup
  • Vege eggs benedict $17
    • The earthy version.. Served with Grilled Mushrooms and Wilted Spinach and, of course, delicious hollandaise
  • - Full serving $12
  • Kadai Paneer - Cubes of homemade cheese cooked with chopped onions, garlic and Indian spices $13.00
  • Kadai Lamb or Beef - Diced pieces of lamb or beef cooked in fresh cream with ground almond-sand cream $14.00
  • Chicken Tikka (5 Pcs) - Tender boneless chicken marinated in sauce and roasted in the tandoor $9.00
  • Onion Bhajia (4 Pcs) - Crispy mixed vegetable and onion fritters $5.00
  • Butter Beef - Pieces of beef cooked in creamy sauce, oriental spices and chopped tomatoes in butter $14.00
  • Tandoori Prawns (8 Pcs) - Tiger Prawns marinated upon order and served with tamarind chutney $12.00
  • Balti Chicken - Cubes of juicy chicken pieces cooked in ginger and garlic in a fenugreek flavored sauce $14.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala - Pieces of chicken tikka cooked in a tangy sauce with tomatoes and oriental spices $14.00
  • Iced chocolate N/A
  • Smoothies N/A
  • Falafel and salad in pita bread $8.90
  • Fruit salad sundae $7.50
  • Devonshire tea $7.00
  • Toasted sandwich (double layer with 3 fillings chosen from ham, cheese, onion, pineapple, egg, tuna) $6.90
  • Liquor coffees N/A
  • Hot chocolate N/A
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