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

  • Affogato $8.90
    • Simple but exotic! Scoops of vanilla and chocolate ice-cream served with Kahlua coffee liqueur and a shot of simple, creamy espresso coffee on top.
  • Bacon & Eggs on Toast $11.90
  • Lasagne $15.90
  • Chicken Burger $16.90
    • Grilled Chicken Breast topped with Camembert Cheese and Cranberry Jelly. Served with Lettuce, Tomato and Fries on the side.
  • Prawn Cocktail $11.90
    • The Classic Old Fashioned Dish
  • Breads and Dips $17.90
    • (for two people) A selection of Dips and Breads
  • Tiramisu $8.50
    • Decadently rich and dreamy… coffee-soaked layers of ladyfingers, smooth mascarpone and chocolate sweetness - a classic Italian delight.
  • Caesar Salad $16.90
  • Batter onion sausage
  • human chicken & shrimps
  • Crispy skin chicken
  • Kung pao prawn
  • -Fried noodles
  • Wonton
  • Chicken
  • Vegetable fried noodles
  • Special Salmon - 6pcs/9pcs $7.00/$10.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken with Curry $14.00
  • Gyudon $11.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken $11.00
  • Premium Mixed 30 Pack $26.00
  • Chicken Karaage with Curry $16.00
  • 60 pieces $47.00
  • Satay Vegetables $10.00
  • Chicken Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Chicken Chow Mein $9.00
  • Pork and Vegetables $9.00
  • Seafood Chow Mein $10.00
  • Combination Fried Rice $10.00
  • Supreme Satay $7.00
    • Marinated beef stir -fry with oriental style vegetables on a bed of steamed rice topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Combination Seafood $9.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and chicken, beef, squid, prawns and crab stick
  • Shrimp Fried Rice $10.00
  • Vege Ramen $6.00
    • with vegetable
  • Hot, Spicy Chicken on Rice $8.00
  • Fresh Salmon Sushi $5.50/$7.00
    • 6pcs/8pcs
  • Chicken Curry on Rice $7.00
    • Japanese style mild curry
  • Sweet Chilli Chicken Sushi $5.00/$6.50
    • 6pcs/8pcs
  • Vege Miso Soup $4.00
    • with Veges
  • Chicken Katsu $10.00
    • with curry on rice
  • Mini Spring Rolls - 6 pieces $4.00
    • sweet chilli sauce
  • Fries (v) $8.00
    • Our chunky seasoned fries, served with aioli & tomato sauce,
  • Big breakfast $22.00
    • Eggs cooked to your liking; bacon, breakfast sausage,hash-brown, roasted tomatoes & mushrooms served on toasted ciabatta.
  • Soup of the day $11.50
  • (v ) vegetarian (gf* ) gluten free on request – add $2.00
  • Pancakes (v) $17.90
    • Served with your choice of bacon & banana or berries & yogurt,
  • Eggs your style (gf*) (v) $12.00
  • Corn fritters $17.50
    • Served with bacon, salad & relish
  • (v ) vegetarian (gf* ) gluten free on request – add $2.00
  • Middle eastern seven spice lamb kebabs $15.00
    • Three lamb skewers served with crispy hummus, mesclun greens and tahini yoghur.T
  • Dunedin clam chowder $15.00
    • Our own special blend, with local clams, bacon, onions, celery, potatoes and cream, served with toasted ciabatta bread.
  • Available 11am–2pm
  • 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.
  • Kids’ size steak-cut fries $4.50
    • Served with tomato sauce
  • New zealand green-lipped mussels $16.00
    • Steamed with white wine and our own harissa blend paste,served with toasted ciabatta bread.
  • Salad of the day $14.00
    • See specials board.
  • Bbq pork arancini $14.00
    • Served with bourbon and butter mashed pumpkin, apple slaw and barbeque sauce.
  • 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.
  • Garlic Prawns $28.50
    • Black tiger prawns skewered and grilled with garlic butter, served in their shells with fries and a fresh green salad.
  • Steamed green lipped mussels tossed in a lemon, sage and caper butter served with toasted ciabatta
  • Reef & Beef $37.00
    • Rib-eye, chargrilled to your liking, topped with prawns, in-house smoked salmon, garlic butter, served with fries and fresh green salad. >>
  • Open Steak Sandwich $28.50
    • Pan seared medium rare, with fresh salad greens and caramelised onions. Served with fries and aioli
  • Linguine $28.50
    • In-house smoked salmon and prawn or chorizo linguine pasta, simmered in a tomato, basil and olive sauce
  • Seafood Chowder served with toasted ciabatta
  • Garlic bread
  • Panang Curry ( Chicken / Beef / Pork or Vegetarian / Seafood or Tofu / Prawn $12.00/$13.50/$14.50
    • A Spicy curry cooked with creamy coconut cream, kaffle
  • Pork Spare Ribs $5.00
    • Marinated in a succulent mixture of spices & Sauces
  • Guri Puffs $5.00
    • Sweet Potatoes & Vegetables wrapped in fluffy pastry served with dipping sauces
  • Musuaman Curry ( Chicken / Beef / Pork or Vegetarian / Seafood ot Tofu / Prawn $12.00/$13.50/$14.50
    • A Mild Curry cooked in coconut cream, potatoes, vegetables, ginger and peanuts
  • Fried Rice (Chicken / Beef or Pork Vegetarian / Seafood / Combination or Tofu / Prawn $11.50/$12.50/$14.00
    • A traditional Asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine
  • Vietnamese Spicy Fried Noodle with Basil ( chicken, Beef, Pork orVegetarian, seafood or Tofu ) $19.50/$21.50
    • Flat white rice noodles stir fried with seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli, and our spicy paste
  • Honey or Lemon Chicken ( Honey Chicken,Lemon Chicken) $12.00
    • Battered Chicken pieces stir fried with a tangy lemon sauce or sweet honey sauce . Served with thin slices of crispy kumara, fresh salad and steamed jasmine rice
  • Yum Neua ( Chicken Or Beef) $19.50
    • Wok fried beef or chicken slices, mixed with Thai herbs, coriander, lime juice and chilli
  • Chutney and Pickles - Mango Chutney and Pickle (Price is per item) $2.50
  • Tandoori Chicken - Half Chicken - Exotic chicken barbeque – Indian style $13.00
  • Chicken Jalfrezi - Sweet & Sour chicken curry with seasonal vegetables $15.50
  • Chicken Naan - Naan with a stuffing of medium spiced chicken, with onions, chilies and coriander $6.00
  • Lamb or Chicken Vegetable Biryani - A wholesome blend of lamb or chicken, basmati rice, and seasonal vegetables – served with raita $14.90, Lamb: $16.50
  • Ginger Chicken /Lamb - Onion and tomato based exotic curry simmered with fresh ginger $15.50, Lamb: $16.50
  • Tandoori Chicken - Whole Chicken - Exotic chicken barbeque – Indian style $19.50
  • Chicken Rassa - Boneless chicken pieces cooked with Chef’s secret spices with crushed tomato and onion in a homestyle sauce. $15.50
  • Kid's Lunch Box N/A
  • French Toast $15.80
    • bacon, bananas, maple syrup
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries N/A
  • Breakfast Bagel $6.50
    • cream cheese, raspberry jam
  • Mini Hot Dogs & Fries N/A
  • Toasted Sandwiches N/A
  • Club Sandwiches N/A
  • Bacon and Eggs $10.50
    • poached, scrambled or fried.
  • Baked beans or spaghetti on toast $8.00
  • Gourmet rolls $5.80
  • Panini $6.90
  • Sausage rolls $2.30
  • Toasted (two fillings) $4.50
  • Scrambled eggs $10.90
  • Hot BLT $7.00
  • Cheese rolls $2.00
  • - Tomato (1)/ Avocado (1/2)/ Chorizo Sausages (2) $4
  • Vege eggs benedict $17
    • The earthy version.. Served with Grilled Mushrooms and Wilted Spinach and, of course, delicious hollandaise
  • Smashed avo 1 $13
    • Smashed avocado and cherry tomatoes on five grain toast w/ wedge of lemon.
  • -OPTION 3 : (VEGAN) Toasted Ciabatta, Grilled Tomato, Mushrooms, Wilted Spinach, w/ hummus, chili jam & toasted seeds. $16
  • - Half serving $8
  • Bacon eggs benedict $17
    • The classy classic.. Bacon, wilted spinach and hollandaise
  • Bacon buttie $10
    • In ciabatta, loaded w/ free range bacon and choice of sauces
  • High five breakfast stack $16
    • -OPTION 1: Toasted Ciabatta, Bacon, Hashbrowns, Grilled Tomato and a Poached Egg with BBQ Sauce and Creamy Hollandaise
  • SHAKSHUKA $10.00
    • eggs baked in a herb tomato sauce with Ciabatta
  • MUESLI $10.00
    • served with honey yogurt, milk and berries
  • -MUSHROOMS
  • - SALMON $18.00
  • -KRANKSY
  • SIDES $4.00
  • -AVOCADO
  • OPEN STEAK SANDWICH $15.00
    • served on Ciabatta with salad, onion rings and a creamy mushroom sauce
  • Meaty Balls For You (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Mozzarella, homemade meat balls, tomatoes & onions
  • Chicken Cranberry And Bree (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Mozzarella, roasted chicken, cranberry sauce & brie cheese
  • Chicken Apricot (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Chicken, red onions, capsicum, mozzarella & apricot sauce
  • Chicken Nuggets $5.9
  • Pepperoni Shot (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Pepperoni more pepperoni & mozzarella on the rockxx
  • Kit For Kat $8.90
    • Kit Kat chocolate with chocolate sauce
  • Lolly Molly $8.90
    • Gummy lollies with strawberry & chocolate sauce
  • Sneaky Snicker $8.90
    • Crushed, roasted peanuts, homemade chocolate & caramel sauce
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