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

  • Salt and Pepper Wild Caught Paua Salad, Cucumber Nam jim $22.00
  • Kokoda of Fresh Market Fish with Kanu Rice Crackers, Nam Jim Sorbet $13.00
  • Burmese Shan Tofu: Kanu made yellow split pea tofu with Miso sauce $14.00
  • Wok Fried Asian greens with sesame $11.00
  • Spicy Chicken Karaage with Sesame Wasabi Aioli $15.00
  • Keke Pua’a: Steamed Bun of Crisp Char Sui Pork Belly with kimchi $11.00
  • Tahitian Vanilla and Lime Tart, Bruleed Palm Sugar $15.00
  • Misiluki Banana, Chocolate and Hazelnut Wonton, Kaffir Caramel, Banana Ice Cream $15.00
  • Extra Toppings from
    • No Substitute toppings
  • Provolone and Salami from Calabria
    • Italian tomato sauce base, mozzarella, Italian provolone cheese and hot salami, topped with oregano
  • Minestrone *(GF)) (V) $8.90
    • The classic Italian soup – a tomato base with fresh vegetables
  • 5.Vegetarian [V]* *(GF)
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, mushrooms, olives and capsicum
  • -M $17.20
  • -S $10.90
  • -S $8.90
  • Paneer butter masala $15.90
    • Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in a spiced tomato, cashew and cream based gravy
  • Poppadom (4 pieces) $2.00
  • Kadhai chicken $15.90
    • Strips of chicken cooked with onion, tomato and green pepper in a thick masala sauce in an Indian wok
  • Aloo paratha $5.00
    • Soft whole wheat bread kneaded well stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and cooked in tandoor oven
  • Gajar ka halwa $6.50
  • Palak paneer $15.90
    • Cottage cheese cooked in a tomato and creamy spinach sauce with traditional spices
  • Chicken tikka kebab $10.90
    • Fillets of boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices overnight, then skewered and cooked in the tandoor
  • Fish sagwala $17.90
    • Fillets of fish cooked with fresh spinach gravy
  • Our homemade sourdough bread, freshly baked every day, with Cairnmuir olive oil & macadamia dukkah $8.00
  • Wild game terrine, sourdough toasts, homemade pickles & relish $11.50
  • Yoghurt $15.00
    • Natural yoghurt, honey, poached Cromwell berrie
  • Local cheese with our homemade crackers and relishes. Choice of Gibbston Valley’s Glenroy Cheddar or Kawarau Blue $11.00
  • Smoked beef brisket in a chocolate, chilli & cinnamon glaze, beetroot puree, parsnip crisps $12.50
  • Petit fours $11.00
    • the day’s selection of macaroons and chocolate truffle
  • Toast $11.00
    • White & wholemeal toast, butter, homemade jam
  • Eichardt’s legendary seafood chowder, house-made sourdough $26.00
  • 47 Kong Foo Chow $15.90
    • Flat rice noodles, chicken, shrimps, fish cakes, vegetables and finished in delicious thick egg gravy
  • 22 Lamb Varuval $15.90
    • Tender pieces of lamb, potato, carrots and capsicum, cooked with ground mixed spices
  • 16 Chinese Black Pepper Beef $15.90
    • Stir-fried sauce beef in black pepper and oyster sauce with onion and mixed vegetables
  • 9 Butter Chicken $14.90
    • Chicken pieces marinated overnight, grilled and cooked with rich butter sauce
  • 4 Rojak Mamak $10
    • Combination of fried tofu, potato, vegetable, fritters, fish balls, spring rolls, boiled egg, cucumber, bean sprout and peanut sauce
  • 41 Egg Roti With Onion $10
    • Freshly made Malaysian flak bread served with chaat, curry gravy and sambal sauce
  • 30 Stir-fried garlic squid $17.90
    • Squid cooked in a garlic oyster sauce with mixed vegetables
  • 5 Mini Cocktail Vegetable Samosa $5
    • Vegetable fried triangle pocket served with sweet Thai sauce
  • Green Garden Salad $8.00
  • Duck Liver Pate $16.00
    • Duck livers sauteed with brandy & whisky served with mini highland loaf & red onion jam
  • Salmon Gravlax $18.00
    • House cured salmon with wasabi panna cotta, mini highland loaf & baby watercress
  • Smoked Beef $38.00
    • Served on potato gratin with slow roasted baby carrots, rosemary & mushroom butter, finished in a red wine jus
  • Pan Seared Salmon $36.00
    • Complimented by green pea & dill risotto garnished with preserved lemon
  • Liqueur Coffee $13.00
    • Espresso with fresh whipped cream & liqueur
  • Cullen Skink $16.00
    • Traditional smoked fish, potato & herb chowder
  • Mushroom & Goats Cheese Tartlet $34.00
    • Accompanied by beetroot, fig & preserved lemon salad dressed with a red wine reduction
  • Pide $7
    • with a garlic cheese butter
  • Ham off the bone Carbonara $16,9
    • fresh fettuccini, mushroom & parmesan cream finished with a liaison and served with garlic ciabatta
  • Deconstructed steak and kidney pie $17,5
    • with black pudding, creamed potato, a puff pastry hat and a poached Hokonui egg
  • Greek Salad $7,5
  • Eggs on Toast $7,5
  • 3 egg Spanish omelette $17,9
    • with chicken, ham or smoked salmon with spinach, herbs, mushrooms, feta, tomato and cheddar
  • Deconstructed steak and kidney pie $17,5
    • with black pudding, creamed potato, a puff pastry hat and poached Hokonui egg
  • Bagel toasted with cream cheese $13,5
    • smoked salmon, avocado & crispy streaky bacon
  • Bacon Butty $8.00
    • bacon, bbq sauce, onion, bread
  • Cinnamon Toast $2.00
    • golden toast sprinkled with cinnamon
  • Burgers N/A
  • Muesli Pot $8.50
    • with peaches and yogurt.
  • Pasta Salad N/A
  • Eggs Benedict $16.00
    • toasted bun, eggs, bacon, hollandaise
  • Kid's Lunch Box N/A
  • Aurora Burger N/A
  • -Add Grilled tomato $3.00
  • Pineapple & Ice Cream (GF) $12.00
    • Caramelised rings of fresh pineapple served with vanilla ice cream laced in chocolate sauce.
  • Mushroom Pate $13.50
  • Eggs on Toast $12.00
    • Poached or fried
  • Thai Beef Salad (DF) $22.50
    • Marinated sirloin seared medium rare on a Thai chilli dressed salad of tomato, mung bean, cucumber, coriander & crispy noodles.(DF)
  • Pulled Pork $19.50
    • A sandwich New Orleans style toasted Turkish pide with pulled pork, tomato, lettuce & chipotle mayo.(DF)
  • -With smoked salmon $19.50
  • Lamb Shank Pie $27.00
  • TASTY VEGETARIAN BAKE $20
    • Tasty vegetarian bake, drizzled with basil pesto and parmesan cheese with a side salad of fresh greens.
  • TOASTED SANDWICH $6
    • Multigrain bread grilled with your choice of fillings: Ham/Cheese/Onion/Tomato/Pineapple.(For 3 fillings, 50c each for extra fillings)
  • CHEESECAKE
    • with Homemade Berry Coulis and Ice-Cream.
  • CHICKEN WRAP $17
    • Chicken pieces and fresh green salads toasted in a tortilla wrap with hummus and garlic aïoli.
  • CHICKEN BURGER & FRIES $17
    • Chargrilled chicken pattie served on a toasted bun with cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato, beetroot and mayo. ($1 extra for an egg)
  • GOURMET ICE-CREAM SUNDAE
    • with your choice of topping Chocolate/Caramel/Strawberry
  • SOUTHERN ROAST HOGGET $22Half/$28Full
    • Be prepared for this enormous dining experience. Succulent slices of Central Otago Hogget with roast potato, kumara, pumpkin, carrots and peas, finished with lashings of gravy.
  • BEEF BURGER & FRIES $17
    • A delicious angel bay pattie served on a toasted burger bun with tomato sauce, cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato, beetroot and mayo. ($1 extra for an egg)
  • Toasted Bagel $6.50
    • Lightly toasted bagel with cream cheese & jam
  • Toasted BLT (GF*) $16.50
    • Thick sliced farmhouse loaf filled with crispy bacon, sliced tomato, lettuce & aioli. Served with fries(Add avocado for $2.50)
  • Nachos (GF*) (V*)With beef & chilli beans, salsa, melted cheese.Topped with sour cream & guacamole $15.00
  • The Famous Meltdown (GF*) $12.50
    • Fries topped with crispy bacon, aioli and melted cheese
  • Eggs Benedict (GF*) $19.50
    • A breakfast favourite - two poached free range eggs on toasted English muffins with fresh baby spinach, hollandaise sauce & your choice smoked salmon
  • Classic Caesar Salad $16.00
    • Cos lettuce served with crispy bacon, shaved parmesan cheese, poached egg, croutons and an anchovy garnish. Add: seared smoked chicken $2/smoked salmon $3
  • The Steak Burger (GF*) $18.00
    • Tender steak served on a lightly toasted bun with lettuce, aioli, bbq sauce, tomato, caramelised onion, free range egg & beetroot relish.Served with fries.
  • Fries( Sm/ Lg) (GF*) $8.00/$10.50
    • With tomato sauce & Cavell's aioli
  • Mini Angus steak $12.00
  • Classic club sandwich with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato. Served with salad & fries $18.00
  • Add an additional lamb shank $7.00
  • Fresh fruit salad $9.00
  • Ben Lomond $20.00
    • Roast kumara, spinach, mushroom, cashews, mozzarella, feta & pesto
  • New Zealand cheese platter: Kapiti cheeses, quince paste, Central Otago stone fruit chutney, crackers & grapes $18.00
  • Kapiti ice cream: Three flavours, waffle cone & fruit coulis $13.00
  • Market fish $12.00
  • Lamb or Beef Saagwala - Pieces of boneless lamb or beef cooked in Spinach with mild spices $14.00
  • Prawn Malabari - Prawns cooked with grated coconut in a mild sauce $17.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala - Pieces of chicken tikka cooked in a tangy sauce with tomatoes and oriental spices $14.00
  • Onion Bhajia (4 Pcs) - Crispy mixed vegetable and onion fritters $5.00
  • Chicken Jalfrazi - tender chicken pieces cooked in medium spice Indian masala gravy $14.00
  • Vegetable Korma - Mixed vegetables cooked with nuts, mild spices and cream $13.00
  • Keema Naan (Lamb or Chicken) - Naan bread stuffed with minced chicken or lamb $4.00
  • Chicken Saagwala - Chicken cooked in Spinach with tomatoes and mild spices $14.00
  • Steak, Cheese n Bacon
    • Smoky range bacon blended with juicy chunks of steak and doused in creamy Colby cheese, nestled in a crisp pastry surround.
  • Chunky Steak
    • A prime cut of beef cooked till tender in a rich brown gravy, nestled in a bed of golden crispy pastry.
  • Creamy Chicken n Corn
    • Lean and tender breast and thigh of chicken nestled in a creamy sauce all rolled up with kernel corn in the tastiest of pastries.
  • Steak n Cheese
    • Colby cheese melted with prime cuts of chunky beef blanketed in crunchy golden pastry.
  • Famous Mutton
    • Juicy mutton seasoned with spices and surrounded in short crust pastry.
  • Steak n Mushroom
    • Button mushrooms sliced upon a bed of prime chunky cut steak wrapped in crunchy golden pastry.
  • Satay Chicken
    • Tender breasts of chicken smothered in smooth satay sauce, wrapped in pastry and baked till golden and crisp.
  • Creamy Vegetable
    • A parcel of six fresh garden vegetables, hand picked and coated in a creamy cheese sauce, embraced in crispy golden pastry.
  • Vegetarian/Vegan $15.00
    • Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Capsicum, Brie Cheese, served on a toasted bagel with cream cheese, sundried tomato and basil mayo. Topped with our own honey roasted nuts.
  • B.L.E.T $15.00
    • Bacon Lettuce Egg and Tomato
  • B.L.T $13.00
    • Bacon Lettuce and Tomato
  • Bacon, Banana and Maple
    • Crispy bacon and fried bananas drizzled with maple syrup and topped in icing sugar.
  • Smoked Salmon $15.00
    • Smoked Salmon
  • Baked Potato
    • One or two big potatoes served with a healthy helping of sour cream, sundried tomato, and cheese. With or without Salad.
  • Bacon and Egg $11
    • Bacon and Egg bagel with cream cheese, red onion, capsicum and basil mayo. A winner with regulars.
  • -Bacon and Eggs
    • Served on home-made foccacia
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