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

  • Bad Girl $13.00
    • Traditional Falafel, avocado, crisp iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, plum & tamarillo relish & aioli.
  • Devil's BBQ Chicken Reg $11.50, Large $13.50
    • Grilled Chicken Tenderloins,  streaky bacon, smokey BBQ sauce, fancy lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Hard Core Mr Scratch Large $17.50
    • Double serving of Prime NZ Beef, streaky bacon, smokey BBQ sauce, edam cheese, onion rings, pickles, fancy lettuce, tomato, & aioli.
  • Devils Ocean $16.00
    • Fresh NZ Blue Cod strips grilled in garlic butter with crisp iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion & devil's homemade tartare sauce.
  • Pineapple $1.00
  • Chips with BBQ Sauce $4.50
  • Devil Burger Reg $10.50, Large $12.50
    • Prime NZ Beef, fancy lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & Devil relish. Devil Recommends: Add Edam Cheese
  • Walk Of Shame $13.50
    • NZ Streaky Bacon, Egg, hash brown, grilled portobello mushrooms, aioli, crisp iceberg lettuce, tomato & Devil relish
  • G.F.O= Gluten Free Option
  • Add Bacon $4
  • Hazelnut Dukkah (V, G.F.O) $9
    • served with Olive Oil & Balsamic Reduction
  • Chicken Burger (G.F.O) $17
    • marinated in Smoky BBQ flavours with Pineapple, Dressed Red Slaw, Aioli & Hummus
  • V=Vegetarian
  • Tempeh Stack (V., G.F.) $19
    • Philippine Adobo Marinade served with Chef's Rustic Mash, Spinach, Beans, Roast Tomato & Aioli
  • Omelette of 3 eggs - with today’s special fillings & Salad Greens (G.F.) $16
  • GF=Gluten Free
  • Fresh boneless chicken breast wrapped in bacon on spring vegetable couscous, sweet chilli and avocado dressing $24.50
  • Flowerpot bread $6.00
  • Turkish bread with olive oil and dukkah $6.00
  • Silver fern farms fillet steak, cooked to your liking, on mustard mash topped with salsa verde $32.50
  • Manuka house smoked salmon on salad greens and asparagus topped with a poached egg and hollandaise $26.50
  • Fish of the day $29.50
    • Fresh and changes daily, served on mustard mash
  • Pork belly slow cooked in star anise, garlic and hoisin on sticky rice and bok choy, tart apple dressing $24.50
  • 15% surcharge applies for public holidays
  • Tofu Basil (Spicy) $17.50
    • Stir-fried tofu with chilli basil paste bamboo shoot and green bean
  • -Tom Yum (Chicken, Seafood, Prawns) $18.50 / $19.50
    • Spicy and sour soup with mushroom, lemongrass and coriander
  • Green Curry Tofu $17.50
    • Green curry paste with coconut cream tofu and vegetables
  • -Kung KraTiam $19.50
    • Stir fried with garlic sauce
  • -Stir Fried Chicken, Pork, Prawn with Ginger $17.50 / $19.50
    • Stir fried chicken with mushroom, black fungus, onion and ginger
  • 4 x Chicken Satay Kebabs / 10 x Kra Thung Thong Chicken, Tofu / 5 x Fresh Spring Rolls Chicken, Tofu $8.00
  • Pad See-Eaw Chicken, Pork, Beef, Prawns $15.50 / $16.50
    • Stir fried noodle with Thai sweet soy sauce
  • -Yang Chicken $18.50
    • Chicken served with thai spicy sauce
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $14.00
    • chef’s daily special, served with crusty toasted bread
  • CARDRONA ALE BATTERED BLUE COD $28.00
    • served with fries, winterslaw and tartare sauce (pan-fried blue cod available)
  • PULLED PORK CHEESEBURGER $23.00
    • pulled pork, mozzarella, slaw and chipotle aoili, served with fries
  • FRIES $7.50
    • served with ketchup & aioli
  • GLUTEN FREE
  • EGGS BENEDICT $18.00 / $20.00
    • two poached eggs and your choice of bacon or house smoked salmon served on toasted muffins with spinach and hollandaise - vege option: spinach, mushrooms
  • POACHED CHICKEN SALAD $26.00
    • vietnamese coconut-poached chicken (cold) with vermicelli, mint & coriander (G.F option)
  • + add bacon $16.00
  • Nevis Garden’s asparagus with crispy capers & browned butter $9.50
  • Clam Pasta $33.90
    • with Littleneck clams, white wine, chilies & herbs
  • Salmon Steak $37.50
    • char-grilled medium rare & on the bone – with zaru soba noodles with pickled cucumber & South Island seaweed salad
  • 6 Oysters battered with malt vinegar $30
  • Whole Flounder $38
    • oven baked with capers, lemon, browned butter & our hand cut chips
  • Beef & Reef $46.50
    • grass fed & char-grilled - eye fillet with Chatham Island scampi, roasted garlic butter, potato terrine & cauliflower puree
  • Dulce de Leche $15.90
    • rich chocolate & caramel tart with salted caramel ice cream
  • Rhubarb Trifle $15.90
    • with pistachio sponge, rhubarb jelly, stewed rhubarb, custard, cream & sherry
  • Rustichella linguine $32.50
    • pasta with mixed heirloom tomatoes, courgettes, piquillo peppers, beetroot ricotta cheese and smoked paprika & chilli oil
  • -Tuscan flat bread & rye sourdough
  • -Barbers Vintage Reserve Cheddar
  • -Smoked Stewart Island mussel paté
  • Slow roasted duck (GF) $39.00
    • in Pinot Noir & spices, garnished with slender stem broccoli, Portobello mushrooms and raspberry & cassis sauce
  • -Spicy cucumber salad with coriander, chilli, smoked salmon & roasted peanuts
  • -Aged Serrano Jamon and chorizo Rojo
  • - Black garlic, artichoke, red onion, Yarra Valley Persian feta, oregano & balsamic Bruschetta
  • Classic Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • poached free range eggs, english muffin, hollandaise sauce with fried potatoes - spinach, tomato and mushroom
  • Poached chicken and green bean salad $19.80
    • with red cabbage, edamame beans, radish, basil, hazelnut and a lemon vinaigrette
  • Toast and House Made Raspberry Jam $9.00
    • gluten free
  • Brioche French Toast $18.50
    • with peach & rhubarb compote, marscapone and maple syrup
  • Spanish beans $6.00
  • Chorizo $16.50
    • feta, tomato, spinach
  • Frittata $8.80
    • seenthe cabinet for today's frittata served with relish and salad greens
  • Classic Eggs Benedict $18.80
    • poached free range eggs, english muffin, hollandaise sauce with fried potatoes - smoked salmon
  • Chicken and Swiss Cheese Burger (GF available) $19.90
    • Grilled chicken breast served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, swiss cheese, tomato relish and garlic aioli.
  • West Wanaka Wedges $15.90
    • Seasoned potato wedges smothered with grilled bacon and melted cheese served with a side of sweet chilli sauce and sour cream.
  • Mt Pisa Pork Belly (GF) $29.90
    • Twice baked orange, soy and star anise pork belly on kumara mash with steamed vegetables and “crispy as” pork crackling
  • Caesar Salad (GF available) $18.50
    • Cos lettuce, garlic roasted croutons, crispy bacon and shaved parmesan bound in our own Caesar dressing and topped off with a soft-boiled egg.
  • The Veggie Patch (V) $25.90
    • A crumbed champ potato cake stacked with roasted field mushroom and seasonal char-grilled vegetables. Dressed with a fresh mint salsa verde.
  • Mashed Potatoes $4.90
  • Grilled Mushrooms $6.0
  • Matukituki Mussels (GF available) $17.90 $21.90
    • Lightly spiced red curry and coconut infused sauce with a side of toasted ciabatta. Choice of 12 or 18 mussels.
  • From Fiordland $28.00
    • Home made tomato sauce, venison, plum chutney and fresh mint.
  • Antipasto Platter for Two $38.00
    • Gibbston Valley Glenroy aged cheddar and Kawarau Blue, Zamora cured Venison salami , pancetta, ciabatta, olives & pesto.
  • Margarita $25.00
    • Home made tomato sauce, Gibbston Valley Mozzarella and fresh basil.
  • From The Land $28.00
    • Home made tomato sauce, pancetta and Spanish chorizo
  • ​Chunky Rustic Chips $8.00
    • With thyme salt and home made tomato sauce.
  • From The Coast $28.00
    • Shrimp, roasted garlic, pine nuts and apricot chutney.
  • From The Coop $28.00
    • Roast chicken, basil pesto, spanish onion and feta.
  • Angus Beef Burger $24.00
    • 200g pure Angus beef pattie served with crinkle cut thyme salted chips and home made tomato sauce.
  • Apple Slices N/A
  • Yoghurt N/A
  • Chipotle N/A
  • Subway Melt N/A
  • Oven Roasted Chicken N/A
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Mayo N/A
  • Chicken Classic N/A
  • -With ham $17.50
  • Herb Loaf $9.50
  • Greek Salad (V)(GF)(DF) $17.50
    • A fresh salad with roquette, Kalamata olives, feta, tomato & cucumber, dressed with an oregano vinaigrette.
  • Saturday & Sunday - 9.30am to 1pm
  • Herb Loaf $9.50
    • Home Baked herb loaf topped with rosemary oil & sea salt, served with garlic and chilli butters.
  • -Add Streaky bacon rashers $4.00
  • Seafood Chowder $14.00
  • B.L.A.T. / Chicken Quesadilla / Greek Salad $17.50
  • Roasted Mushroom & Chorizo $21.00
    • In a creamy balsamic sauce topped with black truffle oil – balsamic glaze & shaved Parmesan
  • High Country Smoked Salmon $25.00
    • Fresh seasonal fruits, capers, fresh basil & mint in our garden salad with Parisettes seafood dressing.
  • Hot Cakes $15.00
    • With streaky bacon – banana drizzled with maple syrup
  • Toast & Jam (GF) $7.50
    • Two slices of grain bread with marmalade or jam
  • Sardines On Toast (GF) $10.00
    • With house made tomato relish.
  • Vegetarian Sensation $22.00
    • A wonderful bowl of goodness, salad, nuts, fruits, seeds, fresh herbs and micro greens.
  • Warm Smoked Chicken Salad $25.00
    • Shredded chicken breast with brie, tomato, red onion seasonal fruits with Parisettes sweet mustard dressing topped with crispy noodles.
  • Ploughmans Pie $25.00
    • Tender NZ beef in a Monteiths dark beer gravy topped with red onion marmalade, cheddar and a flaky puff pastry top with side salad & potato spirals.
  • Salmon eggs benedict $18
    • Indulge in the richness and the goodness. Smoked Salmon, wilted spinach & hollandaise
  • Eggs on toast $11
    • Free Range Eggs Any Style on Five Grain or Ciabatta
  • - Full serving $12
  • Bacon eggs benedict $17
    • The classy classic.. Bacon, wilted spinach and hollandaise
  • Add extras $5
    • - Bacon (3) / Mushrooms/ Grilled Halloumi (3) / Cold Smoked Salmon/ Hashbrowns (3)
  • - Half serving $8
  • - Full serving $12
  • Smashed avo 3 $20
    • Smashed Avo 1 plus 2 poached eggs and cold smoked salmon OR bacon. Next level.
  • Add Fries Or Wedges For $5
  • Side Salad $5
  • Falafel & Honey Roasted Vegetables $20
    • Falafel and roasted vegetables with slighted sauced, dressed trough spinach leaves.
  • Chargrilled 1/2 Chicken (GF) $25
    • Marinated in lemon and thyme with fries & house slaw
  • Salt And Pepper Fries $8
  • Smoked Fish Croquettes $13
    • Smoked trevally and crispy bacon croquettes with a citrus, and tomato coulis
  • Baked Camembert $17
  • Market Fish $25
    • In monteiths radler batter with fries, salada and tartare sauce or oven baked in garlic butter with lemon & rosemary served with rice and garden salad.
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