The Library Cafe and Function Venue in Auckland Menu

Platters & Shared Plates Platters & Shared Plates
  • Seafood Platter Fresh Prawns, crumbed calamari, squid rings, crumbed prawns & fresh salmon Small (for 1-2) $25.0 / Large (for 3-4) $50.0
  • Bread & Dips Platter Selection of home-made dips & crafted breads $19.9
  • Mussel Platter Ask our friendly Librarians for today’s special flavour $18.9
  • Cheese Platter Three of New Zealand’s best cheeses to your table: Creamy Aorangi Brie, Kikorangi Blue & Waxed Port Wine Cheddar served with chutney, crackers & fresh fruit 1 option $12.5 / 2 options $24.0 / 3 options $45.0
  • Beef Nachos Beef Nachos with guacamole, pepper salsa & sour cream $16.5
  • Bean Nachos Chilli beans with guacamole, pepper salsa & sour cream $14.5
Hot Beverages Hot Beverages
  • Cappuccino $4.0
  • Short Black $3.8
  • Mochachino $4.5
  • Hot Chocolate $4.5
  • Flat White $4.0
  • Chai Latte $4.5
  • Long Macchiato $4.0
  • Fluffy $1.5
  • Latte $4.5
  • Long Black $4.0
  • Latte Bowl $5.2
  • Decaf +60c
  • Soy/RiceMilk +60c
  • Extra Shot +60c
  • Loose Leaf Tea & Herbal Infusions All Day Cuppa, Bay of Islands Breakfast, Honeybush, Green Darjeeling, Royal Earl Grey, Manuka Mint, Lemon Ginger Kawa, Chamomile & Cinnamon, Orange Mango Roobis & J $4.0
Cold Beverages Cold Beverages
  • Sparkling Mineral Water 1L $12.0
  • Lemon, Lime & Bitters $4.0
  • Sparkling Grape Juice 750ml $15.0
  • Soft drink Coke, Diet Coke, Lemonade, Tonic, Soda $3.5 med - $5.0 lge
  • Juice Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Pineapple, Tomato $4.5 med - $7.0 lge
  • Zero Smoothie (Lactose Free) Lemon & Lime, Berry, Fejoa, Tropical or Mango $7.5
  • Iced Frappe Chocolate, Coffee, Caramel, Chai or Mocha (Cream +50c) $7.5
Brunch Chapter Brunch Chapter
  • Eggs Benedict Spinach, eggs & homemade hollandaise on a toasted English muffin with your choice of: -
  • - Free Range Bacon $16.5
  • - Smoked Salmon $17.5
  • - Avocado & Mushroom $15.5
  • The Full Library Grilled bacon, slow roasted tomato, Belgian sausage, mushrooms, herbed potato rosti, eggs of your liking & 5 grain toast. $19.5
  • Princes Special Delivery Scrambled egg on a traditional English muffin with fried capers, smoked salmon & sour cream. $17.5
  • Corn Fritter Corn fritters seasoned with pepper, onion, red chilli, served with a green leaf salad & finished with a coriander salsa - add bacon + $4.5 $17.5
  • French Toast Saffron & honey bread with grilled caramelised banana, maple syrup & free-range bacon. - can be vegetarian $19.5
  • Eggs on Toast Two free-range eggs any style with herbed potato rosti & a choice of either free-range bacon or slow roasted vine tomato. $15.5
Lunch Chapter Lunch Chapter
  • Garlic bread Parmesan quatro with garlic butter & balsamic olive oil. $10.5
  • Seafood Chowder Creamy warm chowder served with toasted bread. $15.5
  • Library Free-Range Speciality Grilled free-range chicken breast wrapped with bacon served with broccolini & roasted vine tomatoes finished with the library wine jus. $25.5
  • Garlic Chilli Prawns (can be less spicy on request) Marinated Tiger Prawns pan-fried in a special spicy library sauce served with watercress. $24.5
  • From the Bay Golden crumbed calamari served with fries, a small crisp salad, tartare sauce & sweet chilli. small $15.5 - large $22.5
  • Wild Venison Burger Home-made herbed venison mince pattie with onion, cucumber, tomato, crisp lettuce & special house sauce with a burger bun & fries. $21.5
  • Lamb Salad Warm salad with fresh leaves, tomato, cucumber, olives & spring onion finished with reduced balsamic. - can be vegetarian $19.5
Subtitles Subtitles
  • Free-range bacon $5.0
  • Slow Roasted Tomato $4.0
  • Gluten Free toast (x2) $1.5
  • Herbed Potato Rosti ** $5.0
  • Extra Aioli $1.2
  • Side Salad $6.5
  • French Fries** $7.5
  • Organic Ice-cream $5.2
  • Roasted mushrooms $4.0
  • Free-range eggs (x2) $3.5
  • Extra Toast (x2) $3.5
  • Spinach (fresh or wilted) $4.0
  • Extra Hollandaise $1.6
  • Seasonal Vegetables $6.5
  • Nice Block Iceblock $4.0
Dinner Novel Dinner Novel
  • Chapter 1 -
  • Garlic bread Parmesan quatro with garlic butter & balsamic olive oil $10.5
  • Chapter 2 -
  • Seafood Platter Fresh Prawns, crumbed calamari, squid rings, crumbed prawns & fresh salmon Small(entree for 2) $25 - Large(entree for 4) $50
  • Soup of the Day Ask our friendly Librarians for today’s special flavour $12.5
  • Seafood Chowder Creamy chowder served with fresh bread $14.5
  • Prawn Cocktail Marinated prawns on a bed of lettuce & lemon $13.9
  • Chapter 3 -
  • Sorbet Cleanse your palate with organic lemon sorbet $1.5
  • Chapter 4 -
  • Eye Fillet Grilled Eye Fillet on a creamy dauphinoise potato with green beans & roasted vine tomato finished with red wine jus. $33.5
  • Pork Belly Oven roasted crispy pork belly on a pumpkin kumara & feta cake with warm red pepper finished with house special apple glaze. $28.9
  • Beef Stew A traditional stew of beef braised in beer & served with creamy garlic potato mash. $23.9
  • Lamb Salad Warm salad with fresh leaves, tomato, cucumber, olives & spring onion finished with reduced balsamic (available without lamb as a delicious vegetarian dish). $19.5
  • Corn Fritter Corn fritters seasoned with pepper, onion, red chilli, served with a green leaf salad & finished with a coriander salsa - add bacon + $4.5. $17.5
  • From the Bay Golden crumbed calamari served with fries, a small crisp salad, tartare sauce & sweet chilli. - entree (with salad, without fries) $15.5 main course $22.5
  • Library Roast Chicken Roasted tender Chicken breast cooked with fresh herbs, & served with garlic mash potato, peas and topped with parmesan & brandy jus. $26.9
  • Fish of the Day Ask our friendly Librarians for today’s catch $26.9
  • Pork Ribs A stack of slow roasted pork ribs with our house made coffee bean BBQ sauce accompanied by our special flavoured fries & coleslaw. - entree (with salad, without fries) $19.5 main course $27.9
  • Mushroom & Ricotta Fettuccine Rich creamy mushroom & pepper pasta sauce made a little lighter with ricotta. $25.9
  • Subtitles -
  • Side Salad $6.0
  • Seasonal Vegetables $6.0
  • Garlic Potato Mash $6.0
  • French Fries** $7.5
  • Chapter 5 Dessert -
  • Chocolate mud cake Warm chocolate cake, vanilla bean ice cream & whipped cream $12.5
  • Cheese Cake of the Day Ask our friendly Librarians for today’s special flavour $12.5
  • Carmelita Strawberry based Carmelita ice-cream with warm caramel $12.5
  • Affogato Coffee with vanilla bean ice-cream $12.5
  • Special Coffee Organic Fair-trade Coffee with your choice of liqueur served with cream & cinnamon - Irish Whiskey - Baileys Irish Cream - Kahlua - Grand Marnier - Contreau - Brandy $12.5
  • Cheese Platter Three of New Zealand’s best cheeses to your table: Creamy Aorangi Brie, Kikorangi Blue & Waxed Port Wine Cheddar served with chutney, crackers & fresh fruit 1 option $12.5 - 2 options $24.0 - 3 options $45.0
Children's Section - Dinner Only Children's Section - Dinner Only
  • Cheesey Pasta Pasta oozing with creamy cheesey sauce -
  • Ribs & Mash Two pork ribs, BBQ sauce & garlic mash -
  • Volume 2 Dessert $7.5
  • Ice-cream Sundae Vanilla ice-cream with strawberry, chocolate or caramel sauce -
  • Chocolate Brownie Chocolate Brownie, ice-cream & whipped cream -
  • Volume 1 Main course All $12.5
  • Chicken & Chips Crumbed real chicken strips & chips -
  • Cheese Burger & Chips Home-made beef pattie & cheese with chips (please ask for salad in the burger if required) -
  • Hawaiian Pizza Ham, Pineapple & Cheese with a tomato base -
  • Banana Split 1/2 Banana with ice-cream, cream & sprinkles -
  • Fruit & Sorbet Fresh fruit salad & lemon sorbet -
  • Nice Block Ice block See freezer for flavours $4.0

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Chicken BBQ
    • Tomato Base, Mozzarella, Onion, Capsicum, Chicken, Mushrooms, B.B.Q. Sauce (Sweet Chilli Sauce Option) (Also Available in Gluten Free)
  • Rainbow Pizza
    • Mozzarella, 'M&M's, Chocolate Sauce.
  • Veggie Crunch
    • Tomato Base, Tomatoes, Onion, Jalapenos, Black Olives, Ginger, Garlic, Coriander, Capsicum, Mozzarella, Black Pepper, Bell Pepper Sauce
  • 3 X Large Pizzas $44.00
    • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Only
  • 2 X Large Pizzas $30.00
    • Monday, Tuesday Only
  • Salty Dog
    • Tomato Base, Mozzarella, Anchovies, Onion, Tuna, Shrimps, Black Olives.
  • Hawaiian
    • Tomato Base, Mozzarella, Meat Slices, Pineapple.
  • Slingshot Fries $7.50
    • (Contain Nuts, Egg & Peri-Peri Sauce)
  • Broccolini / Whipped Persian Feta / Wilted Spinach $6 each
  • Spinach Dumplings Goat Curd, Shitake Mushroom Pickle (3) $9
  • Charred Kingfish Stone Fruit, Shaved Fennel, Ceviche $48
  • Heirloom Carrot Almond Mousse, Zucchini, Puy Lentil $21
  • Dark Chocolate Crepe Crème Fraîche, Spiced Grape, Pistachio / with Plum Ice Cream $19 / $23
  • Pork Flat Bread Zhoug, Sesame, Whipped Feta $12
  • Free Range Eggs Carter’s Seeded Sourdough $12
  • Hawke’s Bay Lamb Rack Mustard Fruit Relish $45
  • CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA $10.00
    • tender chicken fillets roasted in the tandoor oven and cooked with onion capsicum and spices
  • SAAGWALA $11.00
    • chicken/lamb/beef cooked in and skilfully blended with spinach in an exotic curry
  • Vege Naan $3.00
  • SEEKH KEBAB $10.00
    • lamb mince rolled onto a skewer & roasted in Tandoor oven served with dip
  • CHICKEN MONCHURIAN $12.00
    • soy sauce, salt ginger garlic spices chicken dry or with gravy
  • VEGETABLE NOODLES $10.00
  • KALI MIRCH KEBAB $10.00
    • tender chicken fillets marinated in cashew nuts fresh cream, garlic ginger, black pepper & cheese cooked in charcoal tandoor oven
  • MALAI TIKKA $10.00
    • tender chicken fillets marinated in cashew nuts, fresh cream. garlic ginger & cheese cooked in charcoal tandoor oven
  • 37. EDAMAME $5.00
  • - with free range poached egg $11.00
  • 3. TONKOTSU GYOKAI SHOYU RAMEN $15.00
    • Pork broth with fish stick soy sauce noodle soup charsiu pork, free range egg, spinach, bamboo shoots, seaweed, spring onion
  • 42. KARAAGE CHICKEN 6pc $14.00
    • Free range deep fried chicken, salad, mayo, lemon
  • - Yuzu-shin GF ramen $13.00
  • 38. YAKI EDAMAME $6.00
    • Soy source butter flavoured panfried edamame
  • 33. SUI GYOZA 5pc $7.00
    • Porched Gyoza with your choice of original or soy dressing
  • 2. SHOYU RAMEN $13.00
    • Traditional Tokyo style: free range chicken broth soy sauce noodle soup charsiu pork, free range egg, spinach, bamboo shoots, seaweed, spring onion
  • THE GEISHA $18.90
    • soba noodles, red cabbage, daikon, spring onion, bean sprouts, mesclun salad tossed in Japanese sesame dressing and topped with pickled ginger w/Chicken
  • MARRAKESH $17.00
    • chickpeas & lentils in Moroccan spices topped with sesame seed crusted soft boiled egg, drizzled with preserved lemon yogurt served with sourdough(with chicken $19.90)
  • THE CAMBODIAN $16.50
    • sweet black banana rice, served on a bed of salted coconut cream with kiwi fruit and lychees(add peanuts $2.00)
  • Free range poached egg $2.50
  • THE ARCHITECT $10.00
    • Two Free range poached eggs on a sourdough or seeded toast
  • BANH MI $12.50
    • filled roll with free range chicken or tofu, daikon, carrot, coriander, peanuts, aioli, and gong sauce (add egg $2.50/add avo $4.00)
  • THE HUNTER $19.90
    • Creamy Balsamic Portobello mushrooms with. chorizo finished with Parmesan, truffle oil and balsamic reduction served on two slices of sourdough (Add egg 2.50/Add bacon 6.00)
  • THE MARINER $19.90
    • Beetroot cured salmon tartar with edamame, Poached egg, mesclun salad served with horseradish creme Fraiche on sourdough (Add bacon 6.00 /Add avo 4.00)
  • Sour & spicy beef noodle soup $10.00
  • Mapo tofu, stir-fried tofu in hot sauce $15.00
  • Yu-Shiang shredded pork $15.00
  • Dry-braised blue cod in spicy sauce $36.00
  • Beef noodle soup $10.00
  • Mixed Cuttlefish with vegetables $15.00
  • Hot & Spicy fish fillets $28.00
  • Hot & spicy beef with bones $38.00
  • Pad pug (mild) $12.90
    • Stir fried vegetable with light oyster sauce
  • Rama tow hu (mild). $15.90
    • Stir fried tofu with vegetable , serve with satay sauce
  • Poh pia pug (v) $7.50
    • Spring roll filled with mixed vegetable,vermicelli noodles, deep fried served with sweet Thai chilli sauce.
  • Gang panang moo $16.90
    • Pork cooked in a red curry paste with coconut milk, pumpkin, crushed peanuts and kaffir lime leaves
  • Tow hu pad num peung supparot (mild) $15.90
    • Stir fried Tofu with honey , pineapple, spring onion and cashew nuts
  • Larb pet ( cold dish ) $19.90
    • Minced roasted duck with Thai herb,chilli, red onion, lemon, coriander and spring onion
  • Pad thai (mild) $16.90
    • Stir fried noodles with chicken, shrimp, egg, bean sprouts , spring onion and crushed peanuts
  • Gae pad ped $16.90
    • Lamb cooked in a red curry paste, thai herb, coconut milk,mushroom, green beans, capsicum, young pepper corn basil and kaffir lime leaves
  • Steak & egg $6.40
  • Bacon $5.80
  • Chips $2.80
  • Wedges $4.60
  • Cajun chicken $8.80
    • 100g of juicy, tender thigh meat with garlic pepper seasoning, aioli and chunky salsa
  • Quarter pounder $7.50
    • 120g of prime ground beef grilled with tomato relish
  • Pesto chicken $8.80
    • 100g of juicy, tender thigh meat grilled with garlic pepper seasoning, aioli and capsicum basil pesto sauce
  • Bacon & egg $6.50
  • Curious Croppers Tomato Salad with Basil and Shallot Jersey Benne Potatoes with Bracu Garden Mint Butter Local Leaves, Salad Cream, Radish and Croutons $8.90
  • This is a sample menu, dishes may change with the seasons.
  • Duck Breast, Prune, Walnut, Apple, Celery and Parsnip Boneless Rack of Lamb, Cucumber, Mint, Pistachio, Ras El Hanout Market Fish, Cuttlefish, Capsicum, Chorizo and White Beans Roasted Fillet of Beef, Watercress, Mustard, Pommes ‘Mousseline’ $ 39.9
  • Market Sashimi, Pickled Cucumber, Puffed Rice, Soy and Coriander NZ Scampi, With Bacon, Sweetcorn, Potato and Leek Velouté Goats Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Flower, Tomato and Basil Pesto Venison Carpaccio, Beetroot, Horseradish, Potato. $22.90
  • Risotto of Faro & Lentils $32.90
    • Homemade Falafels and Goats Cheese
  • R7 Beef Fried Rice $ 9.8
  • P5 Beef with Kimchi Rice Noodle in Stone Pot $ 10.8
  • C9 Chicken in (Yummy Spicy Sauce/Soy Sauce) $ 11.8
  • P16 Mixed Mushroom Rice Noodle in Stone Pot $ 12.8
  • N4 Stewed Pork Spareribs with Soy Sauce Noodles $ 12.0
  • F24 Stir-Fried Lamb Heart/Stomach/Meat on Rice $ 10.8
  • S12 Spicy Yellow Croaker Fish Pot $ 28.8
  • N5 Five Recipes Beef Noodles Soup $12.0
  • Farmhouse $16.00/$20.00
    • chicken, bacon, caramelised onion, cream cheese, mushroom and spinach (M/L)
  • Mini hot - dogs & fries $10.00
  • Sweet chili shrimp $16.00/$20.00
    • shrimp, capsicum, spinach and sweet chili sauce (M/L)
  • Chicken little $16.00/$20.00
    • chicken, cranberry, brie and spinach (M/L)
  • Chicken burger $18.50
    • served w/ salad, beetroot, pineapple, grilled cheese, bacon, onion rings and fries
  • Don corleone $16.00/$20.00
    • pepperoni, sundried tomato, olives, capers, feta and spinach (M/L)
  • Battered fish burger $16.50
    • served w/ salad, beetroot, tartare sauce, onion rings and fries
  • Chicken, cranberry, brie & croutons tossed through a fresh green salad $15.00
  • French Toast $16.50
    • Banana + blueberry maple - Add bacon $18.50
  • French Toast w/ Bacon + Maple Syrup $7.50
  • Ham & Cheese Toastie $5.00
  • Haloumi + Avocado Rosti $16.50
    • Spinach, pesto, tomato, poached egg
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Poached eggs, spinach, tomato + hollandaise. Choose:
  • Egg & Soldiers $5.00
  • Wilted or Fresh Spinach, Fresh or Slow Roasted Tomato, Avocado, Egg $2.50
  • Baby Monte w/ Sausage + Rosti + Bacon + Egg + Toast $10.00
  • Stir fried shredded prk with vegetable in chili sauce $15.80
  • Sliced pork hock with cucumber in sauce $10.00
  • Stir Fried chicken in Peking sauce with pancake $18.80
  • Steamed Breads $7
  • Black pepper beef with vegetable on rice $11.80
  • Preserved duck egg in chicken roll $16.00
  • Spring onion pancakes $8
  • Fried Spicy $17.80
  • Tofu $12
    • with preserved eggs
  • Boiled green soybeans $8
  • Ma po tofu $12
  • Deep fried $10
  • Shanghai small steamed bun $8
  • West lake beef soup $12/$16
  • Braised seasonal vegetables in broth $18
  • Sliced beef served on sizzling iron plate $ 18.00
    • Oyster sauce/black pepper/ onion
  • Stir fried vermicelli $11.50
  • Omelette with BBQ pork $10.00
  • Chicken curry laksa $11.50
  • Curry chicken on rice $12.00
  • Stir fried chicken / BBQ pork noodles $11.5/$11.5
  • Chicken / Combination fried rice $11.5/$11.5
  • Loo mee $12.00
  • Mee goreng $11.50
The Library Cafe and Function Venue

The Library Cafe and Function Venue

location

Address

55 Princes Street, Onehunga, Onehunga, Auckland, Auckland, 1061, New Zealand

phone

Phone

096367292

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Kiwi

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Brunch

Location
55 Princes Street, Onehunga, Onehunga, Auckland, Auckland, 1061, New Zealand
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