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

  • BROCCOLI & CHEESE BITES $9.90
    • Served with an aioli dipping sauce
  • CRANBERRY CHICKEN (GFO/DFO) $30.90
    • Tasty chicken breast slices, roasted bell peppers & mozzarella on our Chef’s special sweet apricot base then garnished with cranberry sauce & sprinkled with roasted cashew nuts.
  • 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
  • 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)
  • SOUP OF THE DAY (GFO/DFO) $14.90
    • Chef’s tasty creation served with sourdough bread
  • SMOKED SALMON (GFO/DFO) $31.90
    • Succulent smoked salmon with roasted bell peppers, button mushrooms, capers, mozzarella & then dressed with our own basil pesto & yoghurt.
  • SOUTHERN BLUE WHITING FISH BITES $8.90
    • Complimented with our house made tartare sauce
  • MOZZARELLA CHICKEN MELT (GFO/DFO) $21.90
    • Succulent chicken topped with melted mozzarella resting on toasted whole grain with avocado mash, lettuce, tomato & dressed with our sweet onion jam. Add fries - $3.90 (GFO/DF)
  • Minute Steak $22.00
    • with sunny side up eggs, onion rings, bearnaise and fries
  • Garden $15.50
    • Fresh lettuce with tomato, cucumber, capsicum & red onion
  • Eggs on Toast $9.00
    • Poached, scrambled or fried
  • Smoked Chicken & Bacon $22.00
    • Served in a creamy white wine sauce, fried onion and garden capsicum & chive herb finish
  • Mediterranean Meatballs $20.00
    • Tossed with mushrooms, bell peppers, onion & garlic in a napolitana sauce
  • Rustic Club Sandwich $17.00
    • Bacon, tomato, lettuce, cheese & ham toasted & served with fries
  • Bolognaise $18.00
    • Spiced beef mince with chilli, garlic, red wine and tomato
  • Sweet corn coblets
    • panfried with butter fresh herbs & sweet chilli
  • Steak Sandwich - 200 g Sirloin , Turkish bread , caramelized onion jam, rocket, horse radish mascarpone , garlic aïoli $22
  • Caesar Salad - with free range crumbed chicken $24.5
  • Oysters - Clevedon Natural (6) - $20, Tempura (12) - $36
  • Edamame Beans , garlic butter $9
  • Pizza - vegetarian – spinach, red onion, mushroom, kumara, feta $24.5
  • Tomato & avocado, cream cheese $9
  • Tortilla Flat Breads - Venison pastrami house made, onion jam, blue cheese, rocket, balsamic $11
  • Eggs Benedict - Salmon $20.5
  • Takeaway $1.00
  • Full Moon $20.00
    • House sauce, capsicum, prosciutto,salami, chorizo, artichoke, olives, red onion & rocket.
  • Gluten Free $5.00
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Pizza of the week $ POA
    • See our blackboard for this week's special.
  • Choices are: Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Mushroom, Onion, Bacon and Pineapple
  • Mushrooms on Toast $13.00
    • mushrooms with wholemeal toast & hash brown
  • Available until 3pm except Sunday 4pm
  • Omelette $17.50
    • free range eggs, cream and your choices of 2 fillings.
  • Vegetarian Big Breakfast $19.50
    • tomatoes, mushrooms, hash browns (GF), spinach, toast and free range eggs cooked to your choice.
  • Breakfast Bacon & Egg Muffin $13.00
    • bacon, free range egg poached, on a muffin with barbecue sauce
  • Salmon $19.50
  • Crepes GF $15.50
    • crepes with mango, peach, passion fruit compote, maple syrup & cream
  • Beef & Mushroom Pie $18.50
    • Made with Hurunui Village Pinot Noir. Served with vegetable roasties & creamy mash
  • Gourmet Burger $18.50
    • Homemade meat pattie, beetroot, onion, lollo rosso lettuce and mayonnaise served with fries
  • Cajun Chicken $18.50
    • Mesclun salad, tomatoes, crispy bacon, red onion and peppers. (Served warm)
  • Platters (for two) $32.50
    • A selection of meats, breads, dips, fruit and Karikaas cheese. The perfect platter to compliment your wine
  • Kids Platter $10.00
    • A selection of tasty little treats for kids. For example fruit, cold meat and fries
  • 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!!!
  • Eggs Benedict $16.00
    • Toasted muffin, bacon, egg and Hollandaise sauce
  • Fish and Chips $17.50 / $22.00
    • Home-style battered John Dory served with salad an fries (Deep or pan fried) (Small / Large)
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