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

  • Lamb Shanks in Massaman Curry $15.00 / $22.00
    • Quality lamb shanks slow cooked in a Massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts. One shank / Two shanks
  • Red Curry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • Succulent cuts of meat or seafood cooked in coconut cream and fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Squid, Mussel, Prawn, Fish, Organic Tofu, Cashew Nuts $4.00
  • Cashew Nut Stir Fry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • An abundance of fresh vegetables and cashew nuts – very popular. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Spring Rolls (4) $6.00
    • Tasty sautéed vegetables, pork and chicken, mixed with vermicelli noodles, rolled in pastry then deep fried.
  • Roti $3.50
  • Vietnamese Salad $18.50 / $19.50
    • Mint, lime juice, fish sauce and fresh coriander flavours, mixed with chopped cucumber, carrots, red onion and tomato. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara. Chicken or Pork / Prawn
  • Panang Curry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • A spicy curry cooked with creamy coconut cream, kaffir lime leave and vegetables. A popular curry with a slight lime tang. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Singapore marinated prawns, glass-noodle salad, coconut, mango + chili dressing $21.50
  • Korean fried chicken $15.00
    • w- gochuchang chili dipping sauce
  • Crispy pork belly, pear jam, radish salad, coriander N/A
  • Seafood laksa $27.50
    • prawns, fish + squid, mild coconut broth, egg noodles, green lipped mussels, bean sprouts + coriander
  • Smoked maple Oraking salmon tacos $15.00
    • w- red cabbage, peanut slaw, micro herb (3)
  • Crispy pork belly, sesame-cabbage, mash, roasted sweet apple, soy, black vinegar + chili oil $34.00
  • Bang bang chicken bowl $25.00
    • Korean fried chicken, broccoli, green beans, lettuce, sesame + peanut dressing, chili jam on steamed rice
  • Wok fried rice noodles $18.50
    • w- cherry tomatoes, bean sprouts, crispy shallots + peanuts
  • Plain Wedges $5.00
    • Deep fried Potato Wedges served with a dip of your choice
  • Temptation Dessert Pizza $6.00
    • Apple, Apricot, Berries, Crumble and Custard on an original snack base
  • Veggie Grimm $18.50 / $9.00
    • Quorn, Apricot Sauce, Pine Nuts, Spring Onions, Cream Cheese, Rosemary (Double / Snack)
  • Pride $16.00 / $8.00
    • Onions, Mushrooms, Capsicum, Tomatoes and Pineapple. Optional Kalamata Olives, Garlic, Jalapeno Peppers (Double / Snack)
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings $4.50
    • 12 Beer Battered Onion Rings
  • Additional Dip $0.50
    • Sour Cream / Garlic Mayo / Blue Cheese / Sweet Chilli / Salsa
  • Chicken Salad $7.00
    • All the Essentials as well as Free Range Chicken, Bacon & Avocado - with your choice of dressing on the side
  • Green Demon $9.50
    • Creamy Basil Sauce with Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms and Parmesan. Served on Spinach Fettuccine. Optional Sundried Tomatoes and Blue Cheese
  • 13” GOURMET PIZZAS $28.50
    • thin crust tortilla base w lashings of mozzarella cheese and sensational toppings finished w oregano & garlic oil.
  • WEDGES $12.50
    • w sweet chilli sauce & sour cream
  • THICK CUT TOAST SLICE $2.00
  • PÂTÉ & BREADS $16.00
    • chicken & duck liver cracked pepper pâté w grilled breads & onion jam.
  • LUNCH FRIES $5.00
  • BAKED BEANS $3.00
  • LEMON TART $10.50
    • served w berry compote & whipped cream.
  • GOURMET ICE CREAM $10.50
    • two scoops of todays flavour served w crisp brandy snap.
  • Chicken Curry Chow Mein $10.00
  • Satay Burger or Beef Roll $4.00
    • Grilled marinated beef satay in a bun with salad and peanut sauce
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $10.00
  • Chicken Satay Dry Noodle $8.00
  • Seafood Chew Kua Teaw $10.00
    • Fresh stir fry squid, prawns, crab stick, fresh vegetables and bean sprouts on a bed of rice noodles. best served with chilli sauce or lemon juice
  • Combination Egg Foo Young $10.00
  • Steak Chow Mein $9.00
  • Beef Ball Soup $8.00
  • C9. Gang Ped Yaang (Med hot) $25
    • Roasted duck in medium red curry with Thai Basil, Cherry Tomatoes, Pineapple, and Grapes
  • F13. Southern Clam Pad Khee Mow (Hot) $25
    • Thai Basil, garlic, Young Pepper Corn, Rhizome, and chilli stir-fried with Otago Harbour Clams
  • K8. Khao Pad American $15
    • Fried rice with tomato sauce, raisin, peas, carrot, corn served with chicken nibble, sausage and fried egg.
  • Plain Egg Fried Rice S $5.00 / L $9.00
  • R4. Khao Pad Gang Keaw Waan Talay (Hot) $25
    • Green curry fried rice with Thai basil and seafood
  • R2. Khao Pad Ka Pow Moo Krob (Hot) $24.5
    • Bangkok style fried rice with Thai basil, garlic, chilli, and crispy pork belly slices
  • F12. Pad Ka-pow Ped Yaang (Hot) $25
    • Thai Basil, garlic, and chilli stir-fried with Roasted duck
  • C3. Massaman Gai (Med) $25
    • Slow-cooked chicken thighs in Massaman Curry with spud, onion, peanut, and fried shallot
  • Spanish beans $6.00
  • Sausages $4.50
  • Bruschetta $12.00
    • grilled focaccia bread with portobello mushroom, pesto, parmesan, balsamic drizzle
  • Eggs any style $6.00
  • Free Range Eggs and Toast $9.00
    • poached, fried, scrambled - grain, sourdough, seed (+$2.00), gluten free (+$1.00)
  • Coconut and Cranberry Bircher Muesli $11.50
    • with seeds, apple, natural yoghurt, nut crumble and fresh fruit
  • Salad selection (small / large) $6.00 / $9.50
    • see the cabinet for fresh salads of the day
  • Brioche French Toast $18.50
    • with peach & rhubarb compote, marscapone and maple syrup
  • DC Burger $22.00
    • Your choice of an Angus beef patty or crumbed chicken breast served with bacon, tomato, cheese, lettuce and house made chilli lime jam and beer battered onion rings on a toasted bun, served with fries and aioli
  • Soup Of The Day (V) $9.50
    • Seasonal soup made daily with local produce, served with lightly toasted bread
  • Beer Battered Orange Roughy $25.00
    • Speight’s beer battered orange roughy served with a green salad, fries and tartare sauce
  • Greek Salad (V) (GF) $16.00
    • Feta, olives, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion and masculine drizzled lightly with a balsamic reduction *Add Calamari for $5.00*
  • Caesar Salad $17.00
    • Bacon, cos lettuce, parmesan and croutons bound together with a traditional caesar dressing served with a deep fried egg yolk *Add Chicken for $5.00*
  • Crumbed Mushrooms (V) $12.00
    • Golden crumbed mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese and sweet chilli, served with a petit salad and a chilli and coriander dipping sauce
  • Lemon and Coriander Calamari (GF) $12.00
    • Calamari seasoned with lemon and coriander served with a petit salad and aioli
  • Shrimp Cocktail (GF) $12.50
    • Traditional shrimp cocktail bound together with Thousand Island dressing served over shredded iceberg lettuce
  • Margherita pizza $7.70
    • House-made with garlic tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese served with salad or fries.
  • Salad of the day $14.00
    • See specials board.
  • Fries and things $7.70
    • Choose one of the following with your fries: chicken nuggets,mini hot dogs or fish bites; salad can be substituted for fries.
  • Free-range eggs benedict $12.00
    • On toasted ciabatta bread, topped with hollandaise, served with your choice of lightly-grilled bacon or baby spinach.
  • Cheese and onion toastie $7.70
    • Served with salad or fries
  • Bowl of steak-cut fries $7.70
    • Served with tomato sauce or roasted garlic aioli
  • Available 11am–2pm
  • Soup of the day $12.50
    • See specials board; served with toasted ciabatta bread.
  • BEEF & BACON BURGER $10.90
    • Premium housemade beef pattie with crispy bacon served on a lightly toasted bun with salad greens, grilled cheese, tomato & sweet fruit chutney
  • PREMIUM FISH FILLET MEAL $17.00
    • Tempura battered blue cod fillet with chips, choice of salad, tartare & lemon
  • HOT DOG $2.50
  • DONUTS Plain, Jam, Choc $2.50
  • GURNARD FILLET $6.50
  • GREEN SALAD $5.00
  • COLESLAW $5.00
  • CHIPS Scoop $3.00
  • PORK BELLY SPRING ROLLS $8.00
  • BREKKY WRAP $12.00
    • 11" Tortilla, 2 Glendhu Bay eggs, streaky bacon, hash brown, tomato, iceberg lettuce, onion ring, aioli & TCJ
  • BOA BUTTIE $8.00
    • Streaky bacon, toasted bun, aioli & TCJ
  • EAST COAST BLUE COD $17.00
    • Blue Cod (battered or sauteed) tomato, iceberg lettuce, onion ring, tartare sauce & TCJ
  • BOA MUESLI, FRUIT & YOGURT $8.00
    • Fresh toasted oats, nuts & dried fruits with black doris plums and natural yogurt
  • INDIVIDUAL THIGH $4.50
  • WEDGES $8.00
    • With sour cream & TCJ
  • ONION RINGS $6.00
  • Calamari Salad $10
    • with crisp greens, tomato and red onion served with a citrus aioli
  • Aioli, BBQ or Sweet Chilli sauce $1
  • Caesar Salad $10
    • with croutons, parmesan, bacon and caesar dressing with a soft boiled egg - add chicken $5
  • Chicken Sandwich $10
    • relish, aioli and lettuce with fries
  • Wedges with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli $7
  • Fettuccini Pasta $10
    • in a creamy tomato sauce, roasted capsicum, olives and parmesan - add chicken $5
  • Open Pocket Pita $10
    • with tendered beef strips, house made coleslaw, lettuce and hummus served with fries
  • Chicken tortilla wrap $10
    • with cheese, crispy lettuce, freshly made hummus and Cajun aioli - add fries/green salad $5
  • Pan-Fried Blue Cod Fillet $27.00
    • Served with home-cured pancetta and chive potato cake & lemon & tarragon cream sauce
  • Porridge $12.50
    • Made to order with whole or trim milk and served with raw sugar & cream
  • Full English Breakfast $23.00
    • waitati' award winning sausages, crispy bacon, grilled tomato, hash brown, baked beans, mushrooms, black pudding & eggs cooked to your liking. (Also includes your selection from the continental buffet. Juices and tea & coffee)
  • Eggs Benedict $15.50
    • Served on English Muffins, and topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. your choice of the following.• Sautéed mushroom & spinach• Smoked salmon • Crispy bacon & tomato
  • Marinated Tomato & Mozzarella Bruschetta V $10.00
    • with basil olive oil & salad garnish
  • Prime Sirloin Steak G $28.50
    • Cooked to your liking, with home cut chips, house salad & either garlic butter or peppercorn sauce
  • ‘Speight's' Beer Battered Blue Cod $27.00
    • Served with home cut chips, fresh salad & zesty tartar sauce
  • Green Lipped New Zealand Mussels reg$13.00/larg$20.00
    • with pancetta, garlic & white wine served with lemon and chunky bread & butter
  • Smoked Chicken Salad - $18.00
    • Smoked chicken, baby cos, crispy prosciutto, rosemary croutons, smoked tomatoes, poached egg, shaved parmesan & pesto dressing
  • red wine jus
  • Children’s Dinner Combo $15.50
    • includes a juice or soft drink, apple and cheese sticks, ice cream with a choice of/smoked chicken breast and vegetables
  • Braised Beef Cheek – pancetta, garlic, basil & tomato - $25.00
  • Soup of the day - (GF*) $14.50
    • Chefs daily creation served w/ bread
  • MARLBOROUGH SALMON FILLET $36.00
    • citrus roasted carrots & courgettes, broad bean & avocado salsa, micro salad, candied beets, fennel sprouts
  • Bread & Pastries
    • white, wholemeal & rye bread, muffins, croissants, sweet pastries >>
  • Warm Mixed Olives w/ grilled sourdough - (V, DF) $12.00
  • All Baguettes & Wraps are made to order, served toasted and extra delicious!
  • The Charlie (Banh Mi) $12.50
    • Vietnamese chicken, cucumber, pickled carrot & daikon radish, coriander, fresh chilli, spring onion, mayo and sweet soy sauce
  • Breakfast Burrito $8.00
    • Two scrambled eggs & cheese in a tortilla wrap with salsa and sour cream
  • - Add chicken for $2.50
  • Seafood Chowder
    • Fisherman's blend of seafood and vegetables in a thick and creamy veloute
  • - Add garlic bread for $3.00
  • - Add a grilled cheese panini $4.00
  • Large (450ml) $9.50
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