Nova Cafe in Otago Menu

EARLY EARLY
  • BAGELS $6.5
    • Fix + Fogg peanut butter
  • BAGELS $6.5
    • Provisions ‘many berry’ jam’
  • BAGELS $15
    • smoked salmon, cream cheese, hard-boiled egg, cucumber + capers
  • GINGERBREAD $12
    • Rewarewa honey + soft butter
  • TOASTED GRANOLA $12
    • berry compote + yoghurt
  • HARRAWAY OAT PORRIDGE $11 (DF)
    • toasted pecans, apple + maple syrupchoose almond / coconut / soy milk
  • 2 EGGS + CIABATTA $12 (DF)
    • fried / scrambled / poached
  • EGGS ANY STYLE $19
    • rimu smoked bacon, slow roasted tomato + ciabatta
  • GRILLED HALOUMI $18 (GF)
    • slow roasted tomato, Nova hash + smoked beans
  • NOVA BREAKFAST $24 (DF)
    • poached eggs, bacon, apple + pork sausage, slow roasted tomato, Nova hash, smoked tomato jalapeno jam + ciabatta
  • FRENCH TOAST $17/+bacon $22
    • vanilla bean mascarpone, Provisions pinot noir marinated cherries + maple syrup
  • EGGS FLORENTINE / EGGS BENEDICT / EGGS MONTREAL $16
    • spinach
  • EGGS FLORENTINE / EGGS BENEDICT / EGGS MONTREAL $20
    • bacon
  • EGGS FLORENTINE / EGGS BENEDICT / EGGS MONTREAL $21
    • salmon
  • BREAKFAST BURRITO WRAP $18
    • spinach wrap, smoky beans, sour cream, avocado, rocket, scrambled egg, sweet corn + coriander salsa
  • ADD $5
    • bacon / black pudding / haloumi / hash brown / tomatoes
  • ADD $3
    • hollandaise / gluten free bread
MORNING / DAY FRESHLY BAKED MORNING / DAY FRESHLY BAKED
  • SWEET OR SAVOURY MUFFINS $4.20
    • (ask for flavours)
  • CINNAMON PINWHEELS $5.50
  • SAVOURY PINWHEELS $5.50
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • CHAI CRÈME BRÛLÉE $14
    • pistachio + rose water shortbread
  • ORANGE PARFAIT SANDWICH $14
    • chocolate crumble, candied mandarin + orange powder
  • SALTED CARAMEL + CHOCOLATE CONE $14
    • vanilla bean crème anglaise + peanut brittle(GF)
  • TIRAMISU $14
    • finished with Allpress coffee bean praline
  • RUM BABA $14
    • vanilla bean ice cream, molasses brandy snap + spiced sugar
ENTREES ENTREES
  • ARANCINI $10
    • roasted pumpkin, pine nut, feta + sage aioli
  • PORK RILLETTE $14
    • slow braised pork shoulder with BBQ plum relish + sesame lavash
  • SOUP OF THE DAY + toasted focaccia $13
  • WOOD + TEA SMOKED SALMON $14
    • steamed gourmet potatoes + salsa verde
  • CURRIED PRAWN BROTH $15
    • panko prawns, julienne vegetables, rice noodles + green curry broth
  • SHARING PLATTER $22
    • arancini, Evansdale cheese, toasted focaccia bread, soup tasters, olive oil, dukkah + hummus
MAINS MAINS
  • PORK BELLY $34
    • celeriac puree, pickled fennel relish, smoked bacon roasted shallots + apple cider jus (GF)
  • DUCK CASSOULET $32
    • confit duck legs, white bean + pork sausage stew, crisp pork skin + smoked paprika oil
  • BEEF FILLET $35.9
    • 250g eye fillet with hand cut fries + sauce béarnaise
  • BATTERED FISH $27
    • marinated slaw, paprika salt shoestring fries + tartare sauce
  • SLOW BRAISED BEEF CHEEKS confit garlic mash potato, roasted baby vegetables + lentil jus (GF) $33
  • MAPLE SALAD rimu smoked bacon, blue cheese, shaved pear, toasted walnuts + maple vinaigrette (GF) $18
  • CAESAR SALAD parmesan$19+chicken $22
    • cos lettuce, rimu smoked bacon, croutons, anchovies, poached egg +
  • CHICKEN BURGER $21
    • marinated chicken breast with bacon, smoked paprika cotija, harissa dressing, aioli, lettuce + shoestring fries
  • PO’BOY $19
    • French baguette, slow braised pork + pickled slaw
  • BEEF BURGER $23
    • 150g beef pattie, smoked cheddar, double crumbed onion, celery remoulade, bourbon BBQ sauce, lettuce + shoestring fries
  • EGGPLANT KASUNDI $22
    • spiced sweet tomato + eggplant, grilled haloumi + coconut ginger rice(GF)
  • WOK VEGETABLES $23
    • steamed jasmine rice + toasted cashew nuts $18 + chicken (GF) (DF)
  • RISOTTO $24
    • arborio rice, wild mushrooms, pine nuts, spinach + parmesan $18 + meat (GF)
  • CRAB LINGUINI $23
    • gremolata crumb, preserved lemon, cherry tomatoes + cured egg yolk
  • TOM YUM CURRY $24
    • spicy/sour curry broth served with prawns, chicken, steamed vegetables + rice noodles
SIDES SIDES
  • CAULIFLOWER GRATIN $10
    • curry sauce, panko bread crumbs + parmesan cheese
  • DOUBLE CRUMBED ONION RINGS $8
    • harissa aioli
  • HAND CUT FRIES $8/+poutine $12
    • twice cooked fries
  • SIDE SALAD $7
    • lettuce, cherry tomatoes + lemon vinaigrette (GF)
  • CROQUETTES $8
    • ham + cheese
  • SHOESTRING FRIES + aioli $6half/$9whole
  • SEASONAL VEGETABLES $10

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Banoffee Pie $9.95
    • A crunchy biscuit crust, layered with bananas & caramel, topped with whipped cream, sprinkled with chopped nuts, coconut & chocolate
  • Butter/Garlic Butter $2.00
  • Chocolate Mousse $9.95
    • Served with whipped cream, chocolate sauce & chocolate shavings
  • Warm Vegetable Salad $16.95
    • Roasted seasonal vegetables with grated cheese, tossed through a fresh garden salad, drizzled with an aioli dressing
  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich $19.95
    • Grilled chicken breast, bacon, brie cheese, lettuce, plum sauce & mayo in toasted brown bread, served with fries
  • Chicken & Bacon Salad $19.95
    • Seasoned crumbed chicken bites & bacon, crispy noodles, roasted cashew nuts on a fresh garden salad, coated in a delicious BBQ & mayo sauce
  • Egg $2.00 each
  • Garlic Bread $9.95
    • Toasted loaf with creamy garlic butter
  • Licorice Gelato $5.00
    • 2015 Silver Award winning Gelato from Gellicious Gelato. If you are Hell bent on Licorice - this is for you. Contains Gluten and Dairy. 180ml tub - share it or smash it yourself
  • Prawn Horns $7.50
    • 6 whole Prawns seasoned with coriander and green onions rolled in a crispy wonton style pastry..with your choice of dip
  • Free Range Chicken Tenders $8.00
    • 6 Crumbed and deep fried Chicken Tenders, served with your choice of dip
  • Pandemonium $18.50 / $9.00
    • Chicken, Cranberry Sauce and Camembert. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Chicken Salad $7.00
    • All the Essentials as well as Free Range Chicken, Bacon & Avocado - with your choice of dressing on the side
  • Pride $16.00 / $8.00
    • Onions, Mushrooms, Capsicum, Tomatoes and Pineapple. Optional Kalamata Olives, Garlic, Jalapeno Peppers (Double / Snack)
  • Wrath $16.00 / $8.00
    • Pepperoni, Onion, Capsicum, Tomatoes, Chilli. Optional Kalamata Olives, Jalapeno Peppers and Anchovies. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Greek Salad $7.00
    • All the Essentials as well as Kalamata Olives & Feta
  • Eggs Florentine $16
    • Poached Eggs on Sourdough with Spinach & Hollandaise (G.F.o)
  • The Dog’s Breakfast $24
    • Poached Eggs, Sourdough, Beans, Pork, Apple, & Herb Sausage, Streaky Bacon, Hash Brown & Roasted Tomato (G.F.o)
  • Omelette of 3 eggs - with today’s special fillings & Salad Greens (G.F.) $16
  • Fish of the Day (G.F.) $21
    • Today’s Fresh Fish served with Chef's Rustic Mash, Spinach & Seasonal Vegetables
  • Seafood Chowder (G.F.O) $18
    • with Green Lipped Mussels, Salmon & Sourdough
  • Falafel Burger (V., G.F.O) $17
    • Spicy Chickpea Patty with Dressed Red Slaw, Chimichurri & Chili Jam
  • Spinach, Sourdough, Chili jam, Hashbrown $3
  • Organic Lamb Salad (G.F.) $19
    • marinated in Moroccan spices, with Tabouli, Cherry Tomatoes, Salad & Caramelised Red Onion Dressing
  • Blue Cod Fillets M $26.50 / L $33.00
    • Homemade Beer Baxter OR Pan-fried W lemon butter. Served W French fries A salad & Tartare sauce.
  • S= Single D = Double
  • Rib Eye Steak $29.00
    • Served W French Fries & Salad. Grilled to your liking.
  • Buffalo Wings $15.90
    • Chicken Mini Drums served in our homemade BBQ sauce with blue cheese dip( optional)
  • Prawn Twisters & Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce $12.50
    • Prawn meat wrapped in Wonton paper & lightly deep fried.
  • -Add Mushroom Sauce, Garlic Butter OR Peppercorn Sauce $3.00
  • Mixed Grill $26.50
    • Bacon,Sausages, Eggs, Onions, Peppered Tomato,Schnitzel, Mushrooms & French fries
  • Chicken. Mushroom & Bacon Fettuccine. $19.50
    • Combined in a light creamy white wine sauce ( Vegetarian option available)
  • Bombay Aloo (No Rice) $6.00
    • diced potatoes lightly tossed in butter with cumin and mustard seeds with a tempering of curry leaves
  • Chicken Naan $5.00
    • naan bread with a stuffing of coarsely chopped chicken tikka
  • Taste of Tandoor Special Chicken Curry $16.00
    • rustic style light curry with bone, as we eat at home
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 Pcs) $6.00
    • flaky pastry, filled with diced potatoes, peas and cumin seed, then fried golden brown
  • Aloo Pakoda (6 Pcs) $6.00
    • bite size pieces of potatoes crisp fried in a light chickpea batter
  • Butter Chicken $14.00
    • boneless pieces of chicken cooked in butter, coriander, tomato and ginger to produce the most popular dish served from the kitchen
  • Barra Kebab Masala $17.00
    • char grilled lamb tenderloin cooked in a light tangy sauce
  • Palak Paneer $13.00
    • fresh Indian cottage cheese cooked in an aromatic spinach sauce
  • Venison and blue cheese $22
    • Tender Venison Loin served Medium Rare with Black Cherry and Red Wine Reduction, nestled on a Roast Vegetable Medley and accompanied by a Deluxe Garden Salad and homemade vinaigrette. (GF)
  • Venison and blue cheese $34
    • Tender Venison Loin served Medium Rare with Black Cherry and Red Wine Reduction, nestled on a Roast Vegetable Medley. Accompanied by a Deluxe Garden Salad and homemade vinaigrette, ( GF)
  • Blue cod $28
    • Stewart Island Blue Cod, Deep or Pan Fried with Homemade Tartare Sauce, served with either a Deluxe Garden Salad or Fries. Pan Fried (GF )
  • -steak $10
    • Steak, Tomato, Melted Cheese, Greens, BBQ Sauce. Served with Fries.
  • Chicken burger $19
    • Juicy Lemon Thyme Chicken, Avocado, Streaky Bacon, Melted Brie, Fresh Tomato, Baby Spinach and Homemade Aioli in a Gourmet Sourdough Bun. Served with Fries.
  • -fish $10
    • Fish Bites, Tomato, Melted Cheese, Greens and Tartare Sauce. Served with Fries.
  • Blue cod $20
    • Stewart Island Blue Cod, Deep or Pan Fried with Homemade Tartare Sauce, served with either a Deluxe Garden Salad or Fries. Pan Fried( GF).
  • Bok Bok salad (chicken) $11
    • Juicy Chicken Strips and Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette. ( GF).
  • Chocoholic $15.00
    • Rich chocolate brownie, white chocolate sauce, dried raspberries and Wanaka pure roasted white chocolate and dark chocolate ice cream
  • Two eggs on toasted ciabatta $9.00
    • (Served poached, fried, or scrambled)
  • Green side salad $8.50
  • Fresh catch of the day $29.00
    • Ask our staff for details
  • Tasting Cheese Platter $32.00
    • A selection of 3 international and New Zealand Cheeses, only the best has been selected by our team. Please ask our staff for the current choices Served with quince membrillo, fig chutney, walnuts,grapes and a selection of crackers
  • Asparagus ice cream $16.50
    • Homemade asparagus ice cream in a filo basket with rocket, sauteed market mushrooms and jamon serrano crisp
  • Duck liver pate $17.50
    • Homemade potted duck liver pate served with toasted breads, crackers, port wine jelly and pickles
  • Potato gratin $8.50
  • Venison with Ginger & Spring Onion $38.00
  • Sliced Fish with Seafood Sauce M $18.00 /L $30.00
  • Honey Chicken M $18.00/L $30.00
  • Deep Fried Ice Cream $7.00
  • Scallops & Vegetables M$23.00/L$39.00
  • Chicken Fried Noodles M $16.00 /L $24.00
  • Hot & Sour Soup $6.00
  • Crispy Chicken M $18.00/L $30.00
  • Big Bro $14.90
    • I guess if we had a Kiwi Burger this would be it, Its good times. Beef Pattie, Salad, Bacon, Egg, Portobello Mushroom, Beetroot, Cheese with Aioli, and Velvet Relish.
  • Animal Rights $12.50
    • We believe this is the most versatile vege burger in town. It’s a kumara & coriander pattie, salad, beetroot, a minty yoghurt sauce, Aioli and Velvet Relish. Also available with a mushroom or falafel pattie.
  • Mini Animal Rights $9.90
    • 1/2 size Kumara & Coriander Pattie, Salad, Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Mini Squawk Dawg $7.40
    • 1/2 size Beef Pattie, Salad, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Manburger $22.90
    • Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
  • Gluten Free Bun $2.5
  • Manburger $22.90
    • Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
  • Squawk Dawg $8.90
    • This one is named after the guy who came up with most of these burgers. Its got a Beef Pattie, Salad, Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Quail $29
    • Pancetta wrapped leg and roasted breast of Canter Valley Quail, fennel puree, pickled grapes, dukkah, pommegranite hollandaise.
  • Paua $24
    • Hand picked West Coast abalone ravioli, confit garlic cream, parmesan crumb, baby watercress, parmesan croute. -
  • Duck $39
    • Roulade of Canter Valley duck breast, manchego, smoked tomato, pine nut and cavalo nero, puy lentils, sauteed vegetables, Madiera jus.
  • Fish $39
    • Your server will inform you of today's dish
  • Pork $42
    • Confit Airendale farm pork belly, ginger buttered Stewart Island scampi, sauteed bok choy, peanut praline, orange caramel glaze.
  • Mozzarella $22
    • Buffalo mozzarella, textures of tomato, quinoa crisp, baby herbs, garlic oil.
  • Salmon $39
    • Sea run Stewart Island salmon fillet, sauteed cloudy bay clams, buttered asparagus, new potatoes, watercress emulsion.
  • Parfait $19
    • Duck liver parfait, tamarillo chutney, house pickles, toasted brioche.
  • Cheese Board $14.00
    • A selection of cheese served with crackers a pumpkin chutney
  • Fush & Chups $12
    • Lunch sized portion of tempura battered fish served with a pub tartare sauce & a handful of fries
  • Kids Strawberry & Choco Ice Cream Sundae
  • Mediterranean Pasta $14
    • Pappardelle pasta tossed with sundried tomato, mushrooms, spinach, pumpkin seeds & ciabatta croutons
  • Beef Nachos $14
    • Chilli mince mix served on corn chips with cheese, sour cream & guacamole topped with jalapenos
  • Kids Spider: White or Black
  • Vegetarian Frittata $18.00
    • Roast capsicum, courgette & goats cheese frittata, served with pub & potato wedges
  • BBQ Pork Ribs $20
    • Tender slow cooked ribs coated in a sticky Bourbon BBQ sauce, served with pub slaw & potato wedges
  • Chicken or Lamb Palak - Creamy spinach cooked with tomato, whole and ground spices, and a hint of garlic $15.50
  • Prawn or Shrimp Malabari - Sautéed with onions and capsicum. Cooked in a cashew and coconut sauce $19.50, Shrimp: $15.90
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan - Leavened bread with a generous sprinkling of crushed garlic & cottage cheese stuffing $6.00
  • Tandoori Chicken - Whole Chicken - Exotic chicken barbeque – Indian style $19.50
  • Pakora Wedges - Crispy battered potato wedges served with tamarind chutney (6 pieces) $5.00
  • Palak Paneer - Homemade cottage cheese tempered with cumin seed, then cooked with tomato and fresh creamy spinach $14.90
  • Mushroom Sabji - Button mushrooms with crisp capsicum and diced onions in a tangy masala sauce $14.50
  • Chicken Tikka - Lean chicken, marinated in spicy yoghurt, tender baked in the Tandoor (5 pieces) $12.50
  • Pie of the Day - Your Server will advise. Your choice of Mash or Fries $20
  • Flat Bread - Caramelised Onions, Rock Salt, Garlic and Olive Oil $10
  • Chicken Sandwich - Ciabatta Bread Lightly Toasted with Fresh Salad, Chicken Breast, Bacon, Caramelised Onion and Brie. With Fries $15
  • Calamari & Chorizo - Grilled Chorizo & Salt & Pepper Calamari served on Top of a Fresh Mixed Salad with Balsamic Dressing $22
  • Rump Steak - 150gr Fully Trimmed, Cooked how you like it. Served with Fries, Coleslaw and Gravy $15
  • Surreal Salad - Pear, Walnut & Blue Cheese Salad $9.50
  • Vegie Wrap - Roast Pumpkin, Spinach, Feta, Sun Dried Tomatoes & Hummus $12, With fries, add $3
  • Poutine - Chunky Fries with Melted Cheese and Gravy $9
  • -Fruit preserves $7
  • Monday to Friday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm Saturday 8:00am-2:00pm
  • Everyday Breakfast $17.50
    • -toast with 2 eggs (served any way)with 3 sides-choose from potato rosti,sauteed potatoes,bacon,sausages,tomatoes
  • Caesar Salad $14.50
    • -served with ciabatta croutons,parmesan & poached egg.
  • -Spinach
  • Half Portion $12.50
    • Choose one of the following: bacon, caramelised banana & maple syrup. Cheese, bacon, tomatoes & fresh herbs.
  • -House-smoked salmon
  • -Basil pesto $7.50
  • Avocado and fresh tomato on house seed toast (g.f.) (d.f.) (vegan) $12.5
  • Sauteed chorizo, potato and spinach, poached free range eggs and hollandaise (g.f.) $18
  • gluten free bread $3
  • Full breakfast w two free range eggs poached or scrambled on ciabatta w free range bacon, house baked beans, roasted field mushrooms and tomato $21
  • Roasted field mushrooms, basil pesto and balsamic reduction on house seed toast (g.f.) $14
  • Banana, date and walnut toast, cashew butter and banana (g.f.) (d.f.) (paleo) $10.5
  • French toast, banana and maple syrup $14
  • add haloumi $3
Nova Cafe

Nova Cafe

location

Address

29 The Octagon, Dunedin, Dunedin, Otago, 9058, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034790808

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Desserts and Bakes ,  Local cuisine ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
29 The Octagon, Dunedin, Dunedin, Otago, 9058, New Zealand