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

  • Chicken on Fried Rice
  • Steak
  • Chicken Noodle Roll $3.50
  • Medium Size $15.00
  • Chicken
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu $4.50
  • Steak on Fried Rice
  • Chicken Tender $2.00
  • Butter Naan $4.50
    • Traditional Indian leavened multi-layered bread drenched in butter.
  • Chicken Afghani $18.00
    • Chicken cooked in cashew sauce with cream.
  • Shrimp Malabari $19.00
    • Shrimps tempered with curry leaves cooked with onion and capsicum.
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $18.00
    • Spiced lamb curry prepared with yoghurt, tomatoes and spices. Best enjoyed with garlic naan.
  • Onion Kulcha $6.00
    • Leavened bread with stuffing of spices and onion.
  • Korma Chicken or Lamb $18.00
    • Chicken or lamb cooked in a creamy sauce made of cashew gravy. Best accompanied with chicken or keema naan bread.
  • Whole Tandoori Chicken $22.00
    • Chicken with bones marinated in tandoori special masala and cooked in tandoor. Served with mint sauce.
  • Butter Chicken $18.00
    • Boneless chicken cooked in cashew, creamy, and tomato sauce mixed with Indian spices. Tastes even better with plain or garlic naan bread.
  • Chicken Salad $8.00
  • Seafood Noodle Soup
  • Steamed Rice Paper Rolls with Grilled Marinated Pork $ 8.00
  • Namvang Style Noodle Soup
  • -L $9.00
  • Grilled Pork Chop, Shredded Pork & Steamed Pork Cake On Rice $12.00
  • Stir- Fried Chicken With Lemongrass & Chilli $12.00
  • -L $9.00
  • Smoked Salmon on Toast $9.5
    • with lemon, capers and tomato
  • Please ask for vegan cake if it is not in the cabinet $5.5/$6.5
  • Olivani French Toast $14
    • with banana toasted pecans and maple syrup
  • Greek Salad Sandwich $7.9
    • with a hummus base olives tomato,cucumber, sundried sacmat and lettuce with a vinaigrette
  • Porridge $10
    • with currants and dairy free coconut yogurt topped with agave maple syrup, banana and seeds served with apple juice soy er almond milk
  • Organic Soup $13
    • with artisan toast
  • French Toasted Sandwich $16
    • with banana, pecans, bacon and maple sauce
  • Made to order sandwiches
  • Ice Cream Sundae $6.50
    • Chocolate or strawberry
  • Greek Salad $16.00 Lge / $12.50 Sm
    • Lettuce, tomatoes, capsicum, feta cheese, Greek olives and red onion.
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00
  • BBQ Chicken
    • Smoked chicken, bacon, Swiss cheese and BBQ sauce.
  • Beef Burger & Fries $16.50
    • Beef Pattie Lettuce, tomato, cheese, caramelised onions, beetroot hummus, gherkins, aioli and Tomato sauce.
  • Greek
    • Spinach, tomato, red onions, Kalamata olives, feta and a touch of garlic
  • Chicken Salad $16.00 Lge / $12.50 Sm
    • Lettuce, smoked chicken, brie cheese, cashew nuts, tomatoes and mango.
  • Small (4 Slices) $15.00
  • Babaganush $9.00
    • charred eggplant,herbs and tahini dip with Turkish bread
  • Mix Pita (Lamb and Chicken) $14.00
    • Inside pita pocket with tabouleh, mixed salad and choice of sauces
  • Calamari Salad $18.50
    • marinated fried calamari served with mesculin, vine ripened tomatoes, red onions, aioli and lemon wedge, vinaigrette with aioli sauce
  • Olive Bread $7.00
    • black olive, anchovy, herbs and mozzarella cheese top up with bread
  • Vege Meze $21.00
    • mixed dip, dolma, falafel, sigara borek (filo pastry with feta), olives, tabouleh, grilled halloumi cheese and Turkish bread
  • Halloumi Mediterranean Salad $18.50
    • with mixed Mediterranean salad leaves, tomatoes, cucumber, corn, roasted red peppers and sesame seed topped, grilled halloumi cheese and diced sour pomegranate sauce
  • Sila Special $32.00
    • grilled lamb shish, chicken shish, kofte, pirzola, pizza, grilled tomato and capsicum served on a bed of rice with fresh salad, dolma, Turkish bread, hummus, jacik, tabouleh, beetroot dip, mild chilli and yogurt sauce
  • Lamb Shish $19.00
    • grilled marinated lamb skewers served on a bed of rice with fresh salad, homemade hot tomato sauce and Turkish bread
  • Breakfast $16.50
    • prime NZ beef, hash rosti, bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • Lamb $15.50
    • prime NZ lamb rump, mint jelly, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • Fries $7.50
    • with aioli or tomato sauce
  • Cheese $12.50
    • prime NZ beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • Vegetarian $13.50
    • vegetarian fritter, pineapple, cheddar cheese, egg, lettuce, tomato, aioli & tomato relish
  • Popcorn chicken box $8.50
    • popcorn chicken served with fries & tomato sauce
  • Blend special $16.50
    • prime NZ beef, streaky bacon, pineapple, beetroot, cheddar cheese, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • Ribeye $18.50
    • prime NZ rib eye steak 200g grilled, onion jam, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • Tandoori chicken (half) $12.90
    • Tender spring chicken marinated and grilled in the tandoor
  • Onion bhaji $5.90
    • Fine chopped onions & silver beet, dipped in pea flour & deep-fried
  • Kadhai prawns $17.90
    • Prawns cooked with onion, tomato, and green pepper in a thick masala sauce in an Indian wok
  • Poppadom platter $6.00
    • Four poppadoms with hot lime pickle, Sweet mango chutney & raita
  • Chicken/lamb biryani $15.90
    • Basmati rice and boneless cubes of chicken/lamb cooked together, richly flavoured with nuts and raisins
  • Chana masala $l5.90
    • Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and garnished with onion rings
  • Chicken/beef madras $15.90
    • Boneless cubes of chicken/beef cooked with traditional spices and coconut
  • Fish sagwala $17.90
    • Fillets of fish cooked with fresh spinach gravy
  • Fish of the day POA
  • Risotto of the day $22.90
    • finished w meat
  • Risotto of the day $17.90
    • finished w shaved parmesan
  • Asian style prawn & spring onion frittata $22.50
    • w miso dressed crispy noodle salad
  • Chicken satay tenderloins $22.50
    • finished w coconut cream on nutty brown rice w bok choy, bean sprouts & bamboo shoots
  • Crinkle cut fries $7.90
    • w tomato sauce & aioli
  • Dukkah crusted poached eggs $16.50
    • w olives, feta, roast tomatoes, hummus & pita
  • Topiary soup of the day $ 9.90
    • w toasted bread
  • Spinach $3
  • Pancakes $16.50
    • bacon, banana, maple syrup, cream
  • Hashbrown $3
  • Omelette $15.50
    • three egg omelette with hash browns and your choice of fillings, choose from: ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion
  • Tea and Toast $11.50
    • toasted sour dough with a selection of spreads, served with tea or coffee
  • The Healthy Start $7.50
    • easonal fruit, natural yoghurt
  • Ham $3
  • Bacon $3
  • Shearer's Breakfast $16.90
    • Eggs, mushrooms, grilled tomato, hash brown, bacon, baked beans and toast
  • Pizza of the day $19.90/$26.90/$32.90
    • Ask your server for details
  • Breads and assorted dips $12.50
  • Prime Cut Ribeye $28.90
    • Steak cooked to your liking, accompanied with roast potatoes, topped with a seasonal vegetable and a red wine sauce
  • BBQ Chicken $19.90/$26.90/$32.90
    • Roast chicken, bacon, onion, topped with BBQ sauce
  • Seafood Chowder $10.50
    • Creamy soup loaded with seafood
  • The Canadian $14.90
    • Eggs any style, bacon, hash brown, pancake
  • Bruschetta $8.50
  • Steamed Rice
  • Stir Fried Chicken gristle with ginger $18
  • Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup X 3
  • Stir Fried Pork with preserved vegetables $18
  • Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup X 2
  • Sautéed sliced fish with ginger & spring onion $19
  • Combination Egg Foo Young (Large)
  • Deep Fried Mussels $7.00
  • Spinach $4.80
  • JOE'S CAESAR $22.80
    • streaky bacon, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, cos lettuce and a soft free range egg with joe’s caesar dressing with free range chicken.
  • GORGEOUS GEORGE (GF) (VO) $17.00
    • substitute streaky bacon for cold smoked salmon(add spinach + 2.00)
  • KIDS CHICKEN BURGER(GFO) $13.80
    • free range chicken breast and lettuce with chips and tomato sauce
  • CHOCOLATE BROWNIE $8.00
    • with vanilla bean ice cream
  • BEEF BURGER (GFO) $17.80
    • beef pattie, streaky bacon, swiss cheese, caramelised onions, lettuce and aioli with chips.
  • TEDDY BEST(GFO) $14.80
    • free range chicken breast, caramelised onions, tomato and rocket with seeded mustard aioli on toasted ciabatta.
  • MUESLI (V) $10.80
    • toasted macadamia, cashew nuts, rolled oats, almonds and coconut with natural yoghurt and freshly grated apple
  • Kapiti ice cream: Three flavours, waffle cone & fruit coulis $13.00
  • Thai style massaman curry $22.00
    • Braised lamb shank, root vegetables & scented rice
  • Butterscotch or chocolate ice cream sundae $9.00
  • Rustic fries served with tomato sauce & garlic aioli $10.00
  • Served with rustic fries, seasonal vegetables, pepper sauce or red wine jus.
  • Classic Caesar salad with cos lettuce, bacon, poached egg, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing, anchovy $15.00
  • Served with fries or rice, and fresh vegetables or garden salad
  • Classic club sandwich with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato. Served with salad & fries $18.00
  • Old English Lamb Shanks $32.00
    • Slowly braised to perfection then served with sour cream and chive mashed potatoe. Wine Match: Gibbston Valley Gold River Pinot Noir
  • main $28.00
  • Britannia Royale $15.50
    • Sumptuous chocolate boat filled with Grand Marnier ice cream and rigged with a toffee sail
  • -dozen $38.00
  • -dozen $33.00
  • 500gm Portside porterhouse Steak $27.00
    • The real McCoy Wagyu beef, complemented by a green peppercorn, garlic butter or creamy mushroom sauce. Wine Match: Church Road M erlot M albec Cabernet
  • Crow's nest Chicken $33.50
    • Tender chicken breast stuffed with Gibston Valley Brie and avocado wrapped in bacon and filo pastry, baked then served on a creamy mushroom sauce. Wine Match: Church Road Chardonnay
  • Powdermonkey's Pav $13.50
    • Soft meringue roulade filled with passionfruit cream and covered with coconut shavings
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