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.
  • 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.
  • SAINTS CHEESEBURGER (GFO/DFO) $12.90
    • Enjoy our delicious beef patty accompanied in a soft bun with the simple pleasure of melted cheese, 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)
  • 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.
  • SAINTS LITTLE BREAKY (GFO/DFO) $13.90
    • Enjoy a half portion of our full flavoured big boy breaky from our lunch menu
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Beef & Spanish Chorizo $22.00
    • Fried capsicum, onion & herbs in a paprika spiced tomato sauce
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.00
    • Char-grilled chilli beef strips with honey cashew nuts tossed in a garden salad mix
  • Garden $15.50
    • Fresh lettuce with tomato, cucumber, capsicum & red onion
  • Devils on Horseback - prunes wrapped in bacon with horseradish cream
  • Beer battered Onion Rings with a homestyle tomato dipping sauce
  • Meatballs braised in a spiced tomato sauce garnished with parmesan
  • Toasted Sandwiches $6.00
    • 2 fillings
  • Fried Sardines on Turkish toast with salsa and lime aioli
  • Fries $5 / $9.5
  • Oysters - Clevedon Natural (6) - $20, Tempura (12) - $36
  • Turkish Bread , garlic butter or EV olive oil , balsamic $9.5 / $12.5
  • Marinated Sicilian & Kalamata Olives $11
  • Haloumi - rocket, char - grilled pear, walnuts, honey balsamic $18
  • Greek Salad $8 / $14
  • BLAT - bacon , lettuce, avocado , tomato , aïoli $16.5
  • Fish - tempura battered gurnard, fries, lemon , tartare sauce $25.5
  • Meat lovers $20.00
    • House sauce, salami, spicy chorizo, ham, red onion, prosciutto & BBQ sauce.
  • Smokey Chicken $18.00
    • House sauce, smoked chicken breast, basil pesto, tomatoes, red onion & capsicum.
  • Unlucky hunter $18.00
    • House sauce, roast pumpkin & kumara, caramelised onions, feta, rocket & balsamic glaze.
  • Takeaway $1.00
  • Full Moon $20.00
    • House sauce, capsicum, prosciutto,salami, chorizo, artichoke, olives, red onion & rocket.
  • Pizza of the week $ POA
    • See our blackboard for this week's special.
  • Gluten Free $5.00
  • Berlusconi $16.00
    • House Sauce topped with fresh mozzarella & balsamic glaze
  • Eggs on Toast $16.00
    • scrambled, poached or fried free range eggs on wholemeal toast & grilled tomato
  • Wait time is normally 15 to 20 mins depending on the volume of meals at the time.
  • Toast $8.50
    • wholemeal toast / white toast served with butter, jam, honey or marmalade
  • Bacon $19.00
  • Crepes GF $15.50
    • crepes with mango, peach, passion fruit compote, maple syrup & cream
  • Vegetarian Big Breakfast $19.50
    • tomatoes, mushrooms, hash browns (GF), spinach, toast and free range eggs cooked to your choice.
  • Extras: Gluten Free Bread $2.00
  • Eggs Benedict
    • free range eggs poached, on muffins with our own hollandaise sauce
  • Gourmet Burger $18.50
    • Homemade meat pattie, beetroot, onion, lollo rosso lettuce and mayonnaise served with fries
  • 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
  • Beef & Mushroom Pie $18.50
    • Made with Hurunui Village Pinot Noir. Served with vegetable roasties & creamy mash
  • Kids Basket $10.00
    • Fries served with mini hotdogs & chicken nuggets
  • Canterbury Lamb Salad $22.00
    • Moroccan seasoned with baby spinach, red onion, peppers, roast pumpkin & feta in yoghurt and mint dressing
  • Platters (for two) $32.50
    • A selection of meats, breads, dips, fruit and Karikaas cheese. The perfect platter to compliment your wine
  • 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