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

  • MOROCCAN CHICKEN (GFO/DFO) $29.90
    • Tender chicken breast slices infused with Moroccan spices with roasted bell peppers, button mushrooms, mozzarella, olives & topped with feta & yoghurt.
  • THE CHALLENGE (GF/DF) $34.90
    • Are you up to the Challenge? Well known as the biggest & the best! We deliver with a hearty 400g premium aged rump steak. Add prawns - $6.90 (GF/DF)
  • SEAFOOD BUCKET (DF) $15.90
    • A selection of crumbed & battered seafood accompanied with lemon & tartare sauce. Add fries - $3.90 (DF)
  • SAINTS SALAD SPECIAL (GFO/DFO) $20.90
    • Chef’s tasty daily salad creation.
  • 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) >>
  • 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)
  • CHICKEN (GF/DF) $31.90
    • Enjoy the unique tenderness & flavour the stone provides to this ultimate chicken breast. Add prawns - $6.90 (GF/DF)
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS (GFO) $8.90
    • Served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce
  • Grilled Ciabatta served with rosemary garlic oil & Rustic Dukka
  • Chicken Burger $18.00
    • Lettuce, red onion, cheese, tomato & horopito relish served with fries
  • Steak Sammie $18.00
    • Minute rib-eye, lettuce, fried onion, cheese, tomato, bearnaise sauce & fries
  • 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.
  • Tempura prawns with a spiced seafood sauce and lemon
  • Berry $16.00
  • Smoked Chicken & Bacon $22.00
    • Served in a creamy white wine sauce, fried onion and garden capsicum & chive herb finish
  • Garden $15.50
    • Fresh lettuce with tomato, cucumber, capsicum & red onion
  • Haloumi - rocket, char - grilled pear, walnuts, honey balsamic $18
  • Tortilla Flat Breads - Venison pastrami house made, onion jam, blue cheese, rocket, balsamic $11
  • Fries $5 / $9.5
  • Steak Sandwich - 200 g Sirloin , Turkish bread , caramelized onion jam, rocket, horse radish mascarpone , garlic aïoli $22
  • Wind jammer Break fast - herb sausage, bacon, black pudding , potato hash, poached free range eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms $24.5
  • Tortilla Flat Breads - Bacon lardons , parmesan, confit garlic, aïoli $11
  • Champagne Ham , whole grain mustard, Colby cheese , Turkish bread, toasted $12.5
  • Edamame Beans , garlic butter $9
  • Berlusconi $16.00
    • House Sauce topped with fresh mozzarella & balsamic glaze
  • Takeaway $1.00
  • Full Moon $20.00
    • House sauce, capsicum, prosciutto,salami, chorizo, artichoke, olives, red onion & rocket.
  • Unlucky hunter $18.00
    • House sauce, roast pumpkin & kumara, caramelised onions, feta, rocket & balsamic glaze.
  • Gluten Free $5.00
  • Smokey Chicken $18.00
    • House sauce, smoked chicken breast, basil pesto, tomatoes, red onion & capsicum.
  • Maui $18.00
    • House sauce, ham & fresh pineapple
  • Meat lovers $20.00
    • House sauce, salami, spicy chorizo, ham, red onion, prosciutto & BBQ sauce.
  • Toast $8.50
    • wholemeal toast / white toast served with butter, jam, honey or marmalade
  • Available until 3pm except Sunday 4pm
  • Vegetarian Big Breakfast $19.50
    • tomatoes, mushrooms, hash browns (GF), spinach, toast and free range eggs cooked to your choice.
  • Crepes GF $15.50
    • crepes with mango, peach, passion fruit compote, maple syrup & cream
  • Red Post Muesli $20.50
    • our own tasty toasted oats, cereals and dried fruits, served with yogurt / milk & berry compote
  • Salmon $19.50
  • All Day Breakfast $22.50
    • bacon, tomato, toast, hash browns (GF), mushrooms, breakfast sausages and free range eggs cooked to your choice.
  • Choices are: Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Mushroom, Onion, Bacon and Pineapple
  • Fish and Chips $17.50 / $22.00
    • Home-style battered John Dory served with salad an fries (Deep or pan fried) (Small / Large)
  • 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!!!
  • Fries $7.50 / $12.00
    • Shoestring fries (Small / Large)
  • 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
  • Ham & Salad $15.00
    • Champagne ham off the bone, served with two salads and new potatoes, chipped in parsley and minted butter
  • Kids Platter $10.00
    • A selection of tasty little treats for kids. For example fruit, cold meat and fries
  • Vege Stack $18.50
    • Thinly sliced kumara and bacon layered with chicken, green salad and sweet chilli sauce
  • Eggs Benedict $16.00
    • Toasted muffin, bacon, egg and Hollandaise sauce
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