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

  • SAINTS BIG BOY BREAKY (GFO/DFO) $22.90
    • Here we go.....are you ready to kick start your day with this bad boy - two eggs cooked your style with bacon, the finest locally produced gourmet sausage, hash browns, Saints house made baked beans, mushrooms, spinach, roasted tomato with warmed sourdough
  • THE BOSS BURGER (GFO/DFO) $21.90
    • If you’re after a boss burger then here it is for sure! A deliciously flavoured house-made 300g beef patty accompanied in a warmed bun with the winning combination of melted mozzarella, bacon, Saints smoky BBQ sauce, lettuce, mayo & tomato with golden fries. Add gluten free bun - $3.90
  • BACON WRAPPED PORK SIRLOIN (GF/DF) $33.90
    • The pork sirloin wrapped in bacon is both succulent & tender on the stone. Add prawns - $6.90 (GF/DF)
  • DEEP FRIED CAMEMBERT $13.90
    • Crumbed camembert wedges deep fried until golden brown & served with a plum sauce
  • SOUTHERN BLUE WHITING FISH BITES $8.90
    • Complimented with our house made tartare sauce
  • 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.
  • PORK WONTONS $8.90
    • Accompanied with an Asian dipping sauce.
  • CALABRESE (GFO/DFO) $27.90
    • An iconic pizza with a roasted garlic & Italian pizza sauce & covered in mozzarella then topped with pepperoni, olives & sprinkled with oregano & chilli flakes to finish.
  • Moroccan Lamb Salad $20.00
    • Skewered lamb on top of a fresh garden salad
  • Sancho Nachos - Beef mince, chilli beans & cheese topped with sour cream & guacamole - also available in vegetarian style
  • Toasted Sandwiches $6.00
    • 2 fillings
  • Bolognaise $18.00
    • Spiced beef mince with chilli, garlic, red wine and tomato
  • Mini chicken drumsticks - Lemon honey / Satay / Rustic fried
  • All served with ice cream, fresh fruit & maple syrup
  • Smoked Chicken Salad $19.00
    • Tossed in a fresh garden mix with a vinaigrette dressing
  • Meatballs braised in a spiced tomato sauce garnished with parmesan
  • Eggs Benedict - free range eggs, Bacon , Mushroom or Spinach $18.5
  • Oysters - Clevedon Natural (6) - $20, Tempura (12) - $36
  • Tortilla Flat Breads - Venison pastrami house made, onion jam, blue cheese, rocket, balsamic $11
  • Pizza - Nor’Wester - chorizo, spinach, roasted red pepper, mushroom, red onion, cream cheese $24.5
  • Tomato & avocado, cream cheese $9
  • Eggs Benedict - Salmon $20.5
  • Sharing Platter - Champagne ham, pâté , cold smoked salmon , parmesan dumplings, port wine cheddar , marinated olives, pickled onions , gherkins , toasted ciabatta $35
  • Pizza - Hawaiian - ham, cheese, pineapple $24.5
  • Takeaway $1.00
  • Berlusconi $16.00
    • House Sauce topped with fresh mozzarella & balsamic glaze
  • Maui $18.00
    • House sauce, ham & fresh pineapple
  • Meat lovers $20.00
    • House sauce, salami, spicy chorizo, ham, red onion, prosciutto & BBQ sauce.
  • Unlucky hunter $18.00
    • House sauce, roast pumpkin & kumara, caramelised onions, feta, rocket & balsamic glaze.
  • Pizza of the week $ POA
    • See our blackboard for this week's special.
  • Gluten Free $5.00
  • Smokey Chicken $18.00
    • House sauce, smoked chicken breast, basil pesto, tomatoes, red onion & capsicum.
  • All Day Breakfast $22.50
    • bacon, tomato, toast, hash browns (GF), mushrooms, breakfast sausages and free range eggs cooked to your choice.
  • Extras: Gluten Free Bread $2.00
  • Porridge $9.00
    • creamy porridge served with cream & brown sugar
  • Salmon $19.50
  • Omelette $17.50
    • free range eggs, cream and your choices of 2 fillings.
  • Spinach $18.00
  • Red Post Muesli $20.50
    • our own tasty toasted oats, cereals and dried fruits, served with yogurt / milk & berry compote
  • Vegetarian Big Breakfast $19.50
    • tomatoes, mushrooms, hash browns (GF), spinach, toast and free range eggs cooked to your choice.
  • 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)
  • Breads& Dips $9.50
    • A selection of breads and dips
  • 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!!!
  • Fish and Chips $17.50 / $22.00
    • Home-style battered John Dory served with salad an fries (Deep or pan fried) (Small / Large)
  • Vege Stack $18.50
    • Thinly sliced kumara and bacon layered with chicken, green salad and sweet chilli sauce
  • 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
  • Beef & Mushroom Pie $18.50
    • Made with Hurunui Village Pinot Noir. Served with vegetable roasties & creamy mash
  • Canterbury Lamb Salad $22.00
    • Moroccan seasoned with baby spinach, red onion, peppers, roast pumpkin & feta in yoghurt and mint dressing
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