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

  • Grilled Fish $24.90
    • Delicately grilled fillet of ocean fish
  • -S $10.90
  • Fettuccine *(GF) E 15.10 / M 18.80
    • Lean bacon pieces combined with egg and freshly grated parmesan in a cream sauce
  • Provolone and Salami from Calabria
    • Italian tomato sauce base, mozzarella, Italian provolone cheese and hot salami, topped with oregano
  • 10. Aussie
    • Tomato base, mozzarella and ham, topped with egg
  • -L $2.00
  • - Italian Salad
  • Additional Sauce $3.00
  • Kids Meal Cheeseburger $5.90
    • Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with NZ natural cheese and ketchup, on a plain warm bun. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids blackcurrant juice, Calciyum in three flavours, or Pump water 400ml), plus the kids toy.
  • Big Bacon Classic $9.20
    • Premium juicy fresh beef, manuka smoked bacon on a toasted premium bun. It’s a classic.
  • 3/4 LB Triple $13.40
    • Satisfy your hunger with three juicy fresh NZ beef patties, natural cheese and the freshest premium toppings of tomato, red onion, hand cut lettuce and pickles, plus mayo and ketchup on a warm toasted bun.
  • Grilled Chicken Fillet $8.10
    • A tender, marinated whole chicken breast, served with a gorgeous honey mustard dressing, freshly handcut lettuce and tomatoes on a premium toasted bun.
  • Frosty Dairy Dessert
    • Creamy indulgent Frosty, in four sizes. Available in vanilla everywhere, and chocolate at selected outlets.
  • Hoki Fish $6.00
    • Ocean caught Hoki wrapped in a crunchy coating, then topped with natural cheese, freshly prepared lettuce and tangy tartare sauce.
  • Kids Meal Nuggets $5.90
    • Four pieces of juicy whole chicken breast, coated in a crispy crumb. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids Blackcurrant, CalciYum in three flavours or Pump 400ml) plus the kids toy.
  • Bacon Chicken Chompa $6.30
    • A crispy all meat chicken patty partnered with bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and mayo, delivered on a plain bun.
  • Out To Lunch Reg $12.00, Large $14.00
    • Grilled Chicken Tenderloins, feta cheese, a sundried tomato-olive chutney, fancy lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion & aioli.
  • Bacon $2.00
  • Bottomless Pit Reg $14.50, Large $16.50
    • Crumbed Chicken Tenderloins, streaky bacon, avocado, brie cheese, roasted capsicum-apricot relish, fancy lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Blue Cheese $1.50
  • Avocado $1.00
  • Devil's Hula Hoops $7.00
    • Crispy crumbed onion rings served with aioli
  • Devil Burger Reg $10.50, Large $12.50
    • Prime NZ Beef, fancy lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & Devil relish. Devil Recommends: Add Edam Cheese
  • Devil Burger Reg $12.50, Large $14.50
    • Prime NZ Beef, fancy lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & Devil relish. Devil Recommends:  Add Edam Cheese & Bacon
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken/Pork $18.00
    • Stir fried chicken or pork with home made sweet and sour sauce, pineapple, cucumber, capsicum and onions
  • Fried Rice Tofu and Vegetables $18.50
    • Fried rice with egg, tofu and vegeables
  • Phad Thai Chicken or Vegetables $17.50
    • Tasty and sweet fried rice noodles with bean sprouts, egg, ground peanuts and a slice of lemon
  • Currys Puffs (4) $10.00
    • Handmade by our chefs. Potato based vegetarian curry with Thai herbs in crispy golden pastry
  • Chicken & Cashew Nuts $18.00
    • Popular stir fried chicken with cashew nuts, vegetables and our chef's special combination of Thai sauces
  • Spicy Chicken Fried Rice $17.50
    • Stir fried Jasmine rice with chicken, seasonal vegetables, and egg. Order as spicy as you like
  • Garlic Chicken $18.00
    • Stir fried chicken with garlic, capsicum and vegetables
  • Chicken Satay Sticks (6) $10.00
    • Marinated and fried on skewers with home made satay peanut sauce
  • Cream Cheese $2.00
  • Omega Bagel $12.50
    • Aoraki Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Capers, Mesclun
  • Bacon $4.00
  • Sides
  • Pick your Salt: Sea Salt, Five Spice Chicken, Cajun, Smoked Paprika
  • Choose your Salt:
    • Sea Salt, Five Spice Chicken, Cajun, Smoked Chilli
  • Basil Pesto $2.00
  • Vege Bagel $9.50
    • Basil pesto, Sweet Fresh Beetroot Salad, Grilled Haloumi, Mesclun
  • Cheese and antipasto platter 2-4 people $30.00
    • Whitestone Windsor blue, Curio bay sheep’s milk pecorino, KaikouraLabneh. Zamora havoc Salami, Pastrami &Coppa.Aoraki cold smoked salmon & capers. Marinated olives, sundried tomatoes &peppadew. Relishes, fruits, crackers & breads
  • Cold smoked Aoraki salmon, capers & cream cheese
  • Chicken quesadilla w/ melted cheddar red onion and guacamole
  • Slow-roasted Zamora pulled pork w/ slaw and spicy Jamaican jerk sauce
  • Bowl of fries $6.00
  • all toasted sandwiches served with chips and aioli
  • Cured pastrami, grilled mozzarella& aioli
  • Avocado, grilled halloumi & tomato
  • - Black garlic, artichoke, red onion, Yarra Valley Persian feta, oregano & balsamic Bruschetta
  • Cheese board $35.00
    • with chef’s selection of three cheeses, preserved fig, Mt Difficulty raw honey jelly, chorizo jam, nigella seed lavosh, bretzel crostini
  • Rustichella linguine $32.50
    • pasta with mixed heirloom tomatoes, courgettes, piquillo peppers, beetroot ricotta cheese and smoked paprika & chilli oil
  • -Spicy cucumber salad with coriander, chilli, smoked salmon & roasted peanuts
  • Mt Difficulty platter $32.50
    • Includes all of the following, and may also be shared as an entrée
  • -Antipasti - marinated mixed olives, Italian semi-dried tomatoes and cornichons
  • -Barbers Vintage Reserve Cheddar
  • Espresso panna cotta (GF) $14.50
    • served with chocolate Frangelico syrup and hazelnut praline
  • Fishcakes $17
    • Salmon and blue cod fish cakes served on a bed of lettuce with a  trio of mayo
  • Apple Crumble $16
    • Spiced apple nut crumble with cinnamon crème anglaise and vanilla bean gelato
  • Mashed potato $7
  • Lamb Shoulder (signature dish) $44
    • Pure South slow roasted lamb is served on a sizzler plate with roasted root vegetables, cabbage and bacon medley, mint jelly and a lamb glaze
  • Mt Iron $34
    • 250g Wakanui grain fed prime beef, “BEST END”, with BBQ sauce
  • Greek Salad $7
  • Garlic Bread $6
    • add mozzarella cheese $9
  • Smoked Salmon $25
    • Earl grey tea smoked salmon served with salad and soda bread
  • Beer Battered Fish and Chips see above
  • Warm Beef Salad $22
    • Fillet Beef, julienne salad, pinenuts, hoi-sin, honey mustard mayonnaise, red cabbage and fried shallots
  • Chicken Mushroom Risotto $21
    • Chicken breast, mushroom, spinach, garlic, creamy white wine sauce
  • Chicken Schnitzel $21.9
    • Panko crumbed 250g chicken breast grilled, lemon, chips, lemon, garden salad
  • Garlic Bread $9
    • w/ cheese
  • Veal Schnitzel $26.9
    • crumbed veal schnitzel, chips, salad, lemon wedge
  • Garlic Prawns $25
    • Tiger prawns, spring onions, garlic, cream white wine sauce, basmati rice, garden salad
  • Salt and Pepper Squid $9
  • Tai Wan Style Chicken M $18.00/L $30.00
  • Plain Egg Foo Young M $17.00/L $26.00
  • Beef with Black Bean Sauce M $18.00/L $32.00
  • Hong Kong Style Peking Duck Course (with soup) M $72.00/ L $116.00
  • Crispy Beef M $18.00/L$32.00
  • Prawn Crackers S$5.00/L $10.00
  • Combination Meat Egg Foo Young M $18.00/L $29.00
  • Ice Cream Ball with Nuts $8.00
  • Big Brown $13.90
    • This one goes down quite nicely with a can of double brown (available on request.) Two Beef Patties with Double Cheese, Salad, Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Wedges $8.5
  • Aioli, Chilli Mayo, Sweet Chilli, Sour Cream $1
  • Blue/Brie Cheese $3
  • Bacon $2.5
  • Goneburger $16.00
    • If you can eat this one someone will definitely give you a high five Goes down great with a cold beer. Beef Pattie, Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Mini Squawk Dawg $7.40
    • 1/2 size Beef Pattie, Salad, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Fatties or Skinnies (Full scoop / 1/2 Scoop) $5.5 / $3.9
  • New Yorker(Small/Medium/Large) $10/$15.5/$27
    • Experience a slice of 'The Big Apple'. Authentic pepperoni over our own special pizza sauce and cheese.
  • Italian Flat Bread $13.5
    • Fresh pizza bread with kalamata olives,herbs and parmesan cheese
  • Venison $29.5
    • Wild venison served with kalamata olives, red onion, feta, roasted garlic, and topped with plum sauce and parsley.
  • Plain Wedges $8
    • For those who don't like spice in their life! Served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
  • Lambada $29.5
    • Succulent lamb pieces served with roasted red peppers, feta cheese, kalamata olives, roasted garlic, herbs and minted garlic.
  • Spaghetti and Meatballs $18.5
    • Served with Spaghetti. A bolognaise sauce served with delicious meatballs and garnished with parsley
  • Little Italy $29.5
    • Chopped spinach, sliced tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, topped with red onion and feta cheese.
  • Thai Chicken(Small/Medium/Large) $11.5/$17/ $28.5
    • Chicken with Thai sweet chilli sauce, freshly diced capsicum and onions.
  • Angus Beef $12.90
  • Meaty Balls For You (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Mozzarella, homemade meat balls, tomatoes & onions
  • Gourmet Mince Nachos $7.9
  • Old School (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Pepperoni, Italian fennel sausage, tomatoes, red onion & feta
  • Chicken Shotgun (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Mozzarella, tomato base, onion, pineapple, herb roasted chicken, capsicum, Bella’s secret sauce & mozzarella
  • Mexicana Mince Nacho (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, nacho chips, mince beef, jalapeños, tomatoes & sour cream
  • Pepperoni Shot (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Pepperoni more pepperoni & mozzarella on the rockxx
  • Beer Battered Fries $5
  • A3 Prawn And Chicken Wonton Soup $15.00
    • entrée size prawn, chicken and kaffir lime wonton soup and Asian green
  • V3 Mapo Tofu (GF, V) $20.00
    • braised Sichuan style tofu tofu with black bean paste, Sichuan peppercorn, mushroom and seasonal vegetables
  • Indonesian Beef Short Rib Curry
  • Y6 Tingling Prawn Salad $25.00
    • tiger prawn with sichuan peppercorns, ginger, coriander, spring onion and palm sugar
  • Crispy Pork Belly Salad
  • Greens Stir Fried With Garlic $15.00
  • Deep Fried Squid
  • Served With Steamed Jasmine Rice
    • curries come to you in mild to medium spiciness by making it milder you are also making it less foursome. If you want it hotter, please let our staff knows
  • CRUDITES & DIPS $14.00
    • Crispy fresh vegetables with a selection of our homemade Mediterranean dips; baba Gano sh (eggplant), hummus (chickpea), dukkah (nut) & romesco (capsicum)
  • MARINATED OLIVES (V) $9.00
  • GIBBSTON VALLEY CHEESES $10/32
    • All made at the Gibbston Valley Cheesery, choose individual cheeses or a board of all four, served with our homemade crackers, sourdough, pickles & relishes: Glenroy Cheddar; Balfour Sheep’s Cheese; Kawarau Blue; Maasdam
  • NO5 BIG BREAKFAST $24.00
    • No5 bacon, poached free-range eggs, sourdough, roast mushrooms, tomato
  • ARTICHOKE (V) $22.00
    • Preserved artichoke heart, fresh tomato, GV mozzarella, rocket
  • NO5 CHEESE & PICKLE SANDWICH (V) $17.00
    • Gibbston Valley Glenroy Cheddar, homemade pickles, hummus, tomato and marinated courgette on our freshly-baked sourdough
  • TOMATO, CAPSICUM, CANNELLINI SOUP $16.00
    • Tomato, capsicum & cannellini soup, smoked cheese and garlic shoots
  • HOT-SMOKED SALMON & RYE TOASTS $9.00
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