Powerhouse Cafe and Restaurant in Hurunui Menu

powerhouse brunch powerhouse brunch
  • Powerhouse toasted muesli & fresh fruit salad Served with natural unsweetened yoghurt or soymilk. 14.50
  • Oatmeal & lemon pancake Served with fresh fruit, maple syrup & cream. 15.50
  • Highland fling Rolled oats simmered in milk, served on rhubarb & topped with banana, sugar, & cream, a wee lick o’ whisky liqueur, & blow-torched to caramelised perfection. 15.50
  • French toast With Either: Berry fruit, banana & vanilla bean syrup. Or: Grilled bacon, banana & maple syrup. 17.50
  • Toasted wholegrain bread (gf option) With Either: Grilled bacon & poached or scrambled eggs. Or: Tomato, mushroom avocado and pesto. 17.50
  • Eggs florentine (v) (gf option) Two poached eggs served atop fresh spinach, on toasted English muffins with hollandaise sauce. 18.50
  • Eggs benedict (gf option) Two eggs served atop honey-cured bacon, on toasted English muffins with hollandaise sauce. 18.50
  • Eggs montreal (gf option) Two eggs served atop smoked salmon, on toasted English muffins with hollandaise sauce. 18.50
  • Huevos rancheros (v) (gf) Mexican-style beans on a crisp corn tortilla, grilled with cheese & tomato, finished with avocado, poached egg & salsa. 17.50
  • High-country breakfast (gf option) Grilled bacon, scrambled eggs, free-range pork sausage with whipped potato cake & toast and our own tomato relish. 19.50
  • Roast kumera & corn cake (gf) (v option) Stacked with grilled bacon & tomato, garnished with avocado & roast capsicum & tomato salsa. 18.50
  • Kedgeree (gf) Smoked fish risotto, scented with garam masala spices & fresh coriander, finished with a poached egg & smoked salmon. 18.50
  • Children’s Powerpack Sausage, bacon, buttered popcorn, fruit, crisps, with a treat & juice. 12.00
powerhouse lunch powerhouse lunch
  • Toasted garlic bread 8.50
  • Foccacia & dips (v) Our own rosemary & roast onion foccacia with humus, almond romesco & marinated olives. 13.50
  • Traditional seafood chowder (gf option) Fish & shellfish in a creamy potage, served with toasted sourdough bread. 16.50
  • Powerhouse burger (v option) (gf option) An enormous flavour-packed & juicy burger, stuffed with salad, cheese, onion, fresh herbs & humus, & your choice of: either beef or vegetarian patty. 22.00
  • Navrattan (“nine gems”) curry platter (v) (gf) A dish of flavour explosions incorporating nine vegetables, accompanied by dhal, poppadum, date & lime chutney, & salad. 18.50
  • Risotto (gf) (v option) Creamy Italian-style Arborio rice, Florence fennel, peas & herbs, topped with shaved parmesan & your choice of: either smoked salmon; bacon; or pesto. 21.00
  • Chicken Caesar salad (gf option) Free-range chicken pieces tossed with crispy bacon with salad leaves, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, aioli, optional anchovy dressing, & soft-poached egg. 22.50
  • Thai laksa (gf) (v option) A coconut milk broth, scented with ginger, kaffir lime & lemongrass, poured over buckwheat noodles & vegetables, topped with your choice of: either free-range chicken; fr 23.00
  • Chicken pot pie (gf) Free-range chicken pieces with gourmet potatoes & fresh chives in a white wine jus, finished with creamy mash & truffle oil. 21.00
  • Powerhouse pizza verde (v) Thin crispy pizza base with pesto, roast vegetables, fetta, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, sundried tomato, & parmesan . 22.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • SOUTHERN BLUE WHITING FISH BITES $8.90
    • Complimented with our house made tartare sauce
  • FISH N CHIPS $22.90
    • This meal delivers with a freshly beer battered fillet of the day served with a crisp salad, golden fries, our house made tartar sauce & fresh lemon.
  • PORK WONTONS $8.90
    • Accompanied with an Asian dipping sauce.
  • SAINTS LITTLE BREAKY (GFO/DFO) $13.90
    • Enjoy a half portion of our full flavoured big boy breaky from our lunch menu
  • FRIES (GFO/DF) $8.90
    • Saints seasoned golden straight cut fries accompanied with Heinz tomato ketchup. Add aioli - $1.90 (GF) Add Saints gravy - $2.90 (GF/DF) >>
  • GARLIC LOAF $11.90
    • Our celebrated garlic loaf accompanied by our much loved basil pesto & sweet chilli dipping sauce. >>
  • SAINTS SALAD SPECIAL (GFO/DFO) $20.90
    • Chef’s tasty daily salad creation.
  • VEGGIE (GFO/DFO) $28.90
    • This flavoursome favourite is topped with roasted kumara, red onion, button mushrooms, pumpkin, mozzarella & olives on a tomato base & topped with feta & our own basil pesto.
  • Banana & Bacon $18.00
  • Sweet corn coblets
    • panfried with butter fresh herbs & sweet chilli
  • Rustic Breakfast Platter $65.00
    • (Feeds 4 average size humans) Scrambled egg, bacon, tomato, sausages, hash browns, waffles, fresh fruit, yogurt, toast & spreads, french toast & maple syrup
  • Devils on Horseback - prunes wrapped in bacon with horseradish cream
  • Toasted Sandwiches $6.00
    • 2 fillings
  • All served with ice cream, fresh fruit & maple syrup
  • Tapas are small easy to share meals that can be enjoyed alone as an entree or on a platter as a shared main meal. We recommend sharing 4 between two people.
  • Caesar $19.00
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, parmesan, ciabatta & poached egg
  • Salmon – Holy Smoke cold smoked, preserved lemon , caperberries , cream cheese , rocket $18.5
  • Pasta - house smoked salmon, spinach, olives, semi dried tomatoes, lemon dill dressing, horse radish mascarpone $23.5
  • Haloumi - rocket, char - grilled pear, walnuts, honey balsamic $18
  • Soup w toast $10/ $12.5
  • Sun-dried tomato pesto, cream cheese $8.5
  • Greek Salad $8 / $14
  • Home-made jam , cream cheese $8.5
  • Fries $5 / $9.5
  • Unlucky hunter $18.00
    • House sauce, roast pumpkin & kumara, caramelised onions, feta, rocket & balsamic glaze.
  • Maui $18.00
    • House sauce, ham & fresh pineapple
  • Pizza of the week $ POA
    • See our blackboard for this week's special.
  • Gluten Free $5.00
  • Full Moon $20.00
    • House sauce, capsicum, prosciutto,salami, chorizo, artichoke, olives, red onion & rocket.
  • Meat lovers $20.00
    • House sauce, salami, spicy chorizo, ham, red onion, prosciutto & BBQ sauce.
  • Berlusconi $16.00
    • House Sauce topped with fresh mozzarella & balsamic glaze
  • Smokey Chicken $18.00
    • House sauce, smoked chicken breast, basil pesto, tomatoes, red onion & capsicum.
  • Choices are: Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Mushroom, Onion, Bacon and Pineapple
  • Mushrooms on Toast $13.00
    • mushrooms with wholemeal toast & hash brown
  • Eggs Benedict
    • free range eggs poached, on muffins with our own hollandaise sauce
  • Wait time is normally 15 to 20 mins depending on the volume of meals at the time.
  • Breakfast Bacon & Egg Muffin $13.00
    • bacon, free range egg poached, on a muffin with barbecue sauce
  • Porridge $9.00
    • creamy porridge served with cream & brown sugar
  • Extras: Tomato, Hash Brown, Sausages, Free Range Eggs $3.00
  • Bacon $19.00
  • Beef Salad $18.00
    • Prime Angus beef thinly sliced with egg noodles, vegetables and black bean sauce served on a bed of green salad. (Served warm)
  • Swaggers Breakfast $19.50
    • Crispy bacon, sausage, homemade potato and onion hash brown, grilled tomato, mushrooms and eggs. Phew!…. this will keep a swagger going all day!!!
  • Ribeye Steak $27.00
    • Brandy flamed peppercorn steak. Prime Angus 200grm steak cooked to your liking. Served with a green salad and new potatoes, chipped in parsley and minted butter
  • Eggs Benedict $16.00
    • Toasted muffin, bacon, egg and Hollandaise sauce
  • Ham & Salad $15.00
    • Champagne ham off the bone, served with two salads and new potatoes, chipped in parsley and minted butter
  • Platters (for two) $32.50
    • A selection of meats, breads, dips, fruit and Karikaas cheese. The perfect platter to compliment your wine
  • Vege Stack $18.50
    • Thinly sliced kumara and bacon layered with chicken, green salad and sweet chilli sauce
  • Breads& Dips $9.50
    • A selection of breads and dips
Powerhouse Cafe and Restaurant

Powerhouse Cafe and Restaurant

location

Address

8 Jacks Pass Road, Hanmer Springs, Hanmer Springs, Canterbury, 7334, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033155252

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

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 ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Bankcard ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Local cuisine ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
8 Jacks Pass Road, Hanmer Springs, Hanmer Springs, Canterbury, 7334, New Zealand