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

  • SOUP OF THE DAY (GFO/DFO) $14.90
    • Chef’s tasty creation served with sourdough bread
  • MUSSEL POT FOR 2 (GFO) $24.90
    • Freshly steamed green lipped mussels served in their shells in our famous creamy garlic, onion & white wine sauce accompanied by sourdough bread & fresh lemon. Add extra bread - $3.90 (GFO) >>
  • NACHOS (GF/DFO) $18.90
    • Crunchy corn chips coated in melted mozzarella & then topped with our well-loved veggie mixture & finished with sour cream with our spicy fresh salsa on the side.
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS (GFO) $8.90
    • Served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce
  • HAWAIIAN (GFO/DFO) $25.90
    • A popular classic with fresh mozzarella cheese, succulent ham & juicy pineapple.
  • EGGS BENNY (GFO/DFO) $18.90
    • Soft poached eggs served on the classic English muffin, hash browns, spinach & topped with hollandaise sauce. Add bacon - $3.90 (GF/DF) Add smoked salmon - $4.90 (GF/DF)
  • CORN NUGGETS $8.90
    • Served with an aioli dipping sauce.
  • MARGHERITA (GFO/DFO) $25.90
    • The classic Roman style pizza with the winning combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella & basil pesto served over a roasted garlic & Italian pizza sauce.
  • Bruschetta topped with tomato & red onion salsa and your choice of either grilled Haloumi OR cream cheese & smoked salmon
  • Tempura prawns with a spiced seafood sauce and lemon
  • Mini vegetable spring rolls & curried samosa served with a sweet citrus ponzu
  • Meatballs braised in a spiced tomato sauce garnished with parmesan
  • Beer battered Onion Rings with a homestyle tomato dipping sauce
  • 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
  • Garden $15.50
    • Fresh lettuce with tomato, cucumber, capsicum & red onion
  • Soup w toast $10/ $12.5
  • Tomato & avocado, cream cheese $9
  • Parmesan Dumplings , quince paste $14
  • Steak Sandwich - 200 g Sirloin , Turkish bread , caramelized onion jam, rocket, horse radish mascarpone , garlic aïoli $22
  • Mediterranean Salad - hogget loin, rocket, feta, caper berries, olives, pine nuts, semi - dried tomatoes, pickled shallot, balsamic dressing $24
  • Tortilla Flat Breads - Bacon lardons , parmesan, confit garlic, aïoli $11
  • Edamame Beans , garlic butter $9
  • Sun-dried tomato pesto, cream cheese $8.5
  • Gluten Free $5.00
  • Full Moon $20.00
    • House sauce, capsicum, prosciutto,salami, chorizo, artichoke, olives, red onion & rocket.
  • Smokey Chicken $18.00
    • House sauce, smoked chicken breast, basil pesto, tomatoes, red onion & capsicum.
  • 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.
  • Maui $18.00
    • House sauce, ham & fresh pineapple
  • 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.
  • Extras: Bacon, Mushrooms, Baked Beans, Spaghetti $4.00
  • 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
  • Bacon $19.00
  • Extras: Tomato, Hash Brown, Sausages, Free Range Eggs $3.00
  • Mushrooms on Toast $13.00
    • mushrooms with wholemeal toast & hash brown
  • Crepes GF $15.50
    • crepes with mango, peach, passion fruit compote, maple syrup & cream
  • Wait time is normally 15 to 20 mins depending on the volume of meals at the time.
  • Fish and Chips $17.50 / $22.00
    • Home-style battered John Dory served with salad an fries (Deep or pan fried) (Small / Large)
  • 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
  • Cajun Chicken $18.50
    • Mesclun salad, tomatoes, crispy bacon, red onion and peppers. (Served warm)
  • Fries $7.50 / $12.00
    • Shoestring fries (Small / Large)
  • Ham & Salad $15.00
    • Champagne ham off the bone, served with two salads and new potatoes, chipped in parsley and minted butter
  • Kids Basket $10.00
    • Fries served with mini hotdogs & chicken nuggets
  • Breads& Dips $9.50
    • A selection of breads and dips
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