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

  • 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) >>
  • VENISON (GF/DF) $36.90
    • This Denver Leg cut is incredibly lean, tender & very flavoursome. Add prawns - $6.90 (GF/DF)
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS (GFO $11.90
    • Yummy chicken nuggets & fries. Add salad - $2.90 (GF/DFO)
  • 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
  • SOUP OF THE DAY (GFO/DFO) $14.90
    • Chef’s tasty creation served with sourdough bread
  • AMERICAN HOTDOG $12.90
    • Classic American hot dog in a soft bun topped with melted cheese, mild American mustard & tomato ketchup & served with golden fries. Add salad - $2.90 (GF/DFO)
  • CHICKEN (GF/DF) $31.90
    • Enjoy the unique tenderness & flavour the stone provides to this ultimate chicken breast. Add prawns - $6.90 (GF/DF)
  • 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.
  • Bowl of fries/wedges $6.50
    • with tomato sauce (extra sauce 50¢)
  • Garden $15.50
    • Fresh lettuce with tomato, cucumber, capsicum & red onion
  • Sweet corn coblets
    • panfried with butter fresh herbs & sweet chilli
  • Meatballs braised in a spiced tomato sauce garnished with parmesan
  • Toast & Spreads $5.50
  • With your choice of either Penne, Fettuccine or Risotto
  • extra fillings $1.00
  • Toasted Sandwiches $6.00
    • 2 fillings
  • Fries $5 / $9.5
  • Eggs Benedict - Salmon $20.5
  • Parmesan Dumplings , quince paste $14
  • Caesar Salad - with free range crumbed chicken $24.5
  • Haloumi - rocket, char - grilled pear, walnuts, honey balsamic $18
  • Pizza - vegetarian – spinach, red onion, mushroom, kumara, feta $24.5
  • Home-made jam , cream cheese $8.5
  • Rachel Scott Ciabatta , EV olive oil, balsamic $15
  • Gluten Free $5.00
  • Full Moon $20.00
    • House sauce, capsicum, prosciutto,salami, chorizo, artichoke, olives, red onion & rocket.
  • Takeaway $1.00
  • Smokey Chicken $18.00
    • House sauce, smoked chicken breast, basil pesto, tomatoes, red onion & capsicum.
  • Berlusconi $16.00
    • House Sauce topped with fresh mozzarella & balsamic glaze
  • Unlucky hunter $18.00
    • House sauce, roast pumpkin & kumara, caramelised onions, feta, rocket & balsamic glaze.
  • Meat lovers $20.00
    • House sauce, salami, spicy chorizo, ham, red onion, prosciutto & BBQ sauce.
  • Pizza of the week $ POA
    • See our blackboard for this week's special.
  • Bacon $19.00
  • Vegetarian Big Breakfast $19.50
    • tomatoes, mushrooms, hash browns (GF), spinach, toast and free range eggs cooked to your choice.
  • Eggs Benedict
    • free range eggs poached, on muffins with our own hollandaise sauce
  • Eggs on Toast $16.00
    • scrambled, poached or fried free range eggs on wholemeal toast & grilled tomato
  • All Day Breakfast $22.50
    • bacon, tomato, toast, hash browns (GF), mushrooms, breakfast sausages and free range eggs cooked to your choice.
  • Available until 3pm except Sunday 4pm
  • Extras: Tomato, Hash Brown, Sausages, Free Range Eggs $3.00
  • Extras: Gluten Free Bread $2.00
  • Breads& Dips $9.50
    • A selection of breads and dips
  • Eggs Benedict $16.00
    • Toasted muffin, bacon, egg and Hollandaise sauce
  • Gourmet Burger $18.50
    • Homemade meat pattie, beetroot, onion, lollo rosso lettuce and mayonnaise served with fries
  • Ham & Salad $15.00
    • Champagne ham off the bone, served with two salads and new potatoes, chipped in parsley and minted butter
  • Vege Stack $18.50
    • Thinly sliced kumara and bacon layered with chicken, green salad and sweet chilli sauce
  • Platters (for two) $32.50
    • A selection of meats, breads, dips, fruit and Karikaas cheese. The perfect platter to compliment your wine
  • Fish and Chips $17.50 / $22.00
    • Home-style battered John Dory served with salad an fries (Deep or pan fried) (Small / Large)
  • Cajun Chicken $18.50
    • Mesclun salad, tomatoes, crispy bacon, red onion and peppers. (Served warm)
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