Simply Read Cafe Bookshop in New Plymouth Menu

Southern Fried Chicken $17.00
- Chive waffle, topped with a poached egg & green chilli hollandaise
Garlic Butter & Herb Loaf $10.50
Straight Cut Chips (V )
- With tomato sauce, condensed milk mayo & aioli
Bacon $6.50
Beef Schnitzel $18.50
- With rosemary potatoes, fried egg and gravy
Rosemary potatoes $5.50
Coconut Chicken Curry $18.90
- With jasmine rice, bok choy & crispy noodles
-Gluten free breads available add $2.00

Insalata Con Feta $16.90
- fresh tomato, olives, feta, onion, white cannellini beans & capsicum
marinated olives $ 8.90
Bruschetta Alla Pizzaiola
pesto pizza pane $8.90
Cocktail Di Gamberetti $16.90
- the classic shrimp cocktail
Antipasto Toscano $22.90
- a fine assortment of italian & NZ delicacies
Cozze Alla Genovese $18.90
- steamed mussels, frascati wine, garlic, chilli, onion, rosmarino & tomato crema
e.$19.90

Vine Tomatoes $4.90
Santa Maria sardines, marinated cherry tomatoes, salsa verde bruschetta $14.90
Macaron, rose petal gelato rosé syrup $11.90
Broad bean, ricotta and mint $13.90
Benedict, grilled ham off the bone, free range eggs, muffin, croquette, hollandaise $18.90
Monica’s mac ‘n’ cheese, crispy pancetta, toasted bread crumbs $22.90
Benedict, grilled ham off the bone, free range eggs, muffin, croquette, hollandaise $18.90
House smoked chicken salad, baby spinach, asparagus, roasted grapes, brown rice, hazelnuts, sage dressing $20.90

Muesli $12.50
- Fruit & yoghurt
Fish & Chips $8.00
- +bacon $17.00
Brioche French Toast $14.50
- W berry compote banana, cream and toasted almonds topped w maple syrup
- Avocado (when in season) $3.50
Tenders & Fries $8.00
-Half $5.00
Benedict's $17.00 - $19.50
- Options as follows

Original German Bratwurst Sausages $28
- One each Thüringer Bratwurst and Münchener Weisswurst served atop Pan Fried Potatoes, Red Cabbage, Sauerkraut, Jus and sweet German Mustard
3 course $50
Cheeseboard $18
- Kikorangi Blue, Port Wine Cheddar, Special Reserve Brie, Crackers, Raisin Compote
Sautéed King Prawn Cutlets served in a Garlic, Tomato and Herb Butter with toasted Ciabatta, petite Salad $23
Prime NZ Scotch Fillet $30
- cooked to your liking w Caesar Salad and Pan Fried Potatoes, Jus
Tropical Pineapple poached in Blueberry Juice w Yoghurt Ice Cream $14
Pan Roasted Fish of the day, Italian Risotto Cakes, Sautéed $30
- Garden Spinach, Seasonal Vegetable, Melted Tomato and Garlic Butter
PrimeHawke’s Bay Lamb Loin, Potato and Parmesan N/A

-cheese $9.90
nachos $9.90
- Crispy fresh made corn tortillas with blended pinto or whole black beans covered in melted cheese, topped with salsa fresca and served with your choice of meat, fish or veges and sauces
quesadilla $9.90
- Two tortillas pressed together or One folded in half filled with cheese, blended pinto or whole black beans, seasoned rice and your choice of meat, fish or veges and sauces.
·salad bowl $13.90
- Either in a plastic salad bowl or crispy salad bowl with fresh salad, blended pinto or whole black beans, cheese, seasoned rice and your choice of meat, fish or veges and sauces.
-meat, fish or vege $2.00
-sauces / sour cream $1.00
cheese quesadilla $6
- A flour tortilla folded in half and filled with melted cheese.
burrito $9.90
- A flour tortilla filled with fresh salad, blended pinto or whole black beans, cheese, seasoned rice and your choice of meat, fish or veg and sauces.

-fish cake $2.50
●fish
- please ask as availability and price varies.Locally processed and supplied trevalley, lemon, warehou, gurnard and snapper
Cheese Burger $6.00
- t/sauce
-chips 400g farmers scoop $3.00
-wedges $5.80
-chicken cordon bleu
Steak and Egg Burger $8.50
- t/relish
●Burgers

Nachos (GF) $16.00
- Our yummy beef mince w/ refried beans is served on cheesy corn chips and topped w/ salsa, sour cream, tasty cheese and spring onions.
-Add mushrooms... $3.00
Chicken and Cranberry Salad(GF) $13.00
- w/fresh chicken, lettuce and mesclun mix, fresh mint, red cabbage, carrot, tomato, feta cheese, dried cranberries and a coriander/ginger/lime dressing.
BLT& Fries $16.00
- The classic Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato sandwich w/ aioli. Made “club” style on lightly toasted tank bread and comes served w/ fries.
aioli / hollandaise / sour cream / Greek yoghurt / ice-cream / GF bread (1 slice)
-Add bacon $3.50
Sides $3.50
- streaky bacon (2) / hash browns (2) / mushrooms / side salad / side of fries
-Add streaky bacon $3.50

Summer Salad $16.00
- Roasted Beetroot / Baby Carrots / Mint / Orange Lotus Shoot / Mesclun
Raspberry Cheesecake / Vanilla Ice Cream $14.00
Fry Me A River Burger $22.00
- Multi grain Bun / Southern Fried Chicken / Slaw / Onion Rings / Plum Sauce / Dirty Sauce / Fries
Confit Pork Belly $30.00
- Cloudy Apple Cider puree / Spicy Cole Slaw / Roast Potatoes
Asian style Pork Dumpling(6) $14.00
- with Pickled Vegetables and Ponzu Sauce
Market Fish / Pumpkin, Feta and Potato Croquette / Pea Puree / Lemon Beurre Blanc $28.00
Grilled Halloumi Burger $21.00
- Hummus/ Roasted Peppers / Courgette / Guacamole / Caramelised Onion / Roasted Potatoes / Wasabi Aioli
Tempura Banana Split / Cinnamon Sugar / Ice Cream $12.00

Apricot Shortcake $5.50
- Served hot
Scoop of Wedges $4.00
-With cheese $0.50
The Godfather Burger $16.00
- With steak, bacon, beef pattie, cheese, onions & an egg, served w fries.
Steak & Onion T/S $9.00
- Served with Fries.
9am-9pm
Garlic Bread $3.50
Smoked Chicken Foldover $13.00
- On Foccasia Bread W camambert, avo, bacon & cranberry sauce. Served w salad & fries.

Extras
- Sausage(x1), Hash browns(x2), Mushrooms. Tomato, Eggs(x2), Bacon(x2)
Egg on toast $8.50
- 2 eggs in any style & toast
Gourmet BLT & CLT Sandwich $12.00
- bacon or chicken, lettuce & tomato on toasted focaccia bread with your choice of dressing (mayo or honey mustard)
Hot Chips & Chicken nuggets $8.00
Eggs Benedict with bacon or salmon $14.50
- English muffins topped with poached eggs, bacon or salmon & hollandaise sauce
Muesli(GF) $9.00
- mixture select of oats, nuts & seeds, served with seasonal fruit, yoghurt & trim milk
Toasted Bagel $10.50
- with salmon & cream cheese
Kids hot cakes $6.50
- 2 hot cakes served with your choice of maple syrup of fruit & yoghurt or lemon & sugar

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