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

  • Irish Pleasure $19.90/$22.90/$23.90
    • A colourful sweet and sour sauce and choice of meat stir-fried with vegetable (B.C.P/Roasted duck or lamb/Prawns)
  • FISH LOVER Deep fried Snapper Your Choice Of Whole Fish Or Fillet and Sauce $25.90
    • Tamarind sauce, garlic, chilli and vegetable/Choo – Chee sauce, red curry paste, coconut milk and vegetable/White wine sauce, shredded ginger, white wine and vegetable/Sweet & Sour sauce, a colourful sauce, pineapple and vegetable
  • Juno Jealous $19.90/$22.90/$23.90
    • Choice of meat stir-fried with ginger and vegetable (B.C.P/Roasted duck or lamb/Prawns)
  • Yellow Curry $19.90/$22.90/$23.90
    • Choice of meat with coconut milk and curry powder seasoned by authentic Thai spices flavour (B.C.P/Roasted duck or lamb/Prawns)
  • Red Curry $14.00
    • Pork with red curry sauce in special blended ingredients and coconut milk
  • Tom Kha $9.00/$11.00/$14.50
    • An authentic Thai soup with coconut milk, mushroom with a touch of galangal root (Chicken/Prawns/Seafood)
  • Rising Phoenix (Larb Gai) $19.90
    • A smooth minced chicken in spicy lemon dressing, red onion, vegetable and ground roasted rice
  • Sizzling Thai B.B.Q Pork Chop $21.90
    • Pork chop marinated in delicious herb sauce and white pepper served on a hot platter
  • Ham fu yoong $13.50
  • Prawns & roast pork fried rice with cashew nuts $54.00
  • Prawns & roast pork fries rice with cashew nuts $30.00
  • Chicken / Roast pork / Steak $14.00
  • Meat $2.00
  • Won ton soup / Chicken & sweet corn soup / Wonton noodle soup $11.00
  • Plain $11.00
  • Combination meats chow mein $54.00
  • Beans $2.00
  • Farofa $2.00
  • Green salad $2.00
  • Student Discount
  • Fried Egg $1.50
  • Fries $2.50
  • Vegetables $3.00
  • Bite Beef $14.50
    • Beef with grilled onions served with rice,beans,farofa,fries and green salad
  • Fish Burger $ 5.00
  • Mussel $ 1.20
  • Sausage $ 1.00
  • Bacon & Egg Toasted $ 5.00
  • Squid Ring $ 0.80
  • Crab Stick $ 1.20
  • Steak & Cheese Toasted $ 5.50
  • Bacon Egg Burger $ 5.00
  • With rice - Mixed 3 Choices $17.00
  • With Salad - Lamb $15.00
  • With Salad - Beef $15.00
  • Beef $11.00/$15.00
  • Chicken $11.00/$15.00
  • With Salad - Mixed 3 Choices $17.00
  • With Salad - Chicken $15.00
  • Samosa (Chicken or Lamb or Vege) $3.50
  • Stewed Beef $8.00
  • 1/4 Roast duck on chicken rice $12.00
  • Sause $1.00
  • Roast chicken on chicken rice med/large $9.00/$15.00
  • Peking Duck $40.00
  • Crispy Roast Pork 1kg $40.00
  • Roast Chicken half $11.00
  • Yum Soup $1.50
  • Funky Noodle $10.00
    • Special Noodle with Funky Beef Soup, Teriyaki Chicken, Surimi, Spring Onion, Carrot, Sesame Seeds
  • All Black Legend Roll $15.00
    • Cream Cheese, Avocado, Teriyaki Chicken, Pineapple, Crunch Noodle, Teriyaki Sauce, Sweet Chilli Sauce, Bread Crumbs, Creamy Wasabi Sauce, Creamy Sauce
  • New York Roll $13.00
    • Prawn, Surimi, Avocado, Cucumber, Creamy Wasabi Sauce, Masago
  • Spicy Body Builder Roll $15.00
    • Surimi, Cucumber, Avocado, Teriyaki Chicken, Tuna, Salmon, Bread Crumbs, Hot Sauce, Spicy Sauce, Pink Sauce, Sesame seeds
  • Heaven Roll A $18.00
    • Peanut Butter, Fried Prawn, Bacon, Avocado, Cucumber, Teriyaki Chicken, Bread Crumbs, Creamy Sauce
  • Philadelphia Roll $13.00
    • Salmon, Avocado, Cream Cheese, Creamy Wasabi Sauce, Spring Onion, Masago
  • Platter A/63 Pieces $75.00
  • Spicy Crazy Chicken $13.50
    • Surimi or Cream Cheese, Cucumber, Avocado, Teriyaki Chicken, Bread Crumbs, Hot Sauce, Spicy Sauce, Pink Sauce
  • EGGS BENEDICT GF $18.00
    • bacon or ham or salmon, with wilted baby spinach poached eggs served on a vegetable rosti topped with hollandaise sauce
  • FISH & CHIPS $17.50
    • beer battered catch of the day with chips with a small garden salad & tamarind tartare sauce
  • Fries $8.00
  • MIKO'S CREAMY MUSHROOMS $17.00
    • Sauteed mushrooms with baby spinach sundried tomatoes feta & basil pesto Finished with white wine & cream served with toasted flat bread
  • JALAPENO & CHORIZO
    • with mozzarella cheese & wild roquette
  • Wedges with Bacon & Cheese $14.50
  • BIG BREKKIE $19.50
    • toasted flat bread eggs bacon sausage, grilled vine tomato potato croquette creamy mushrooms
  • Wedges $9.00
  • Grilled Prawns $12.50
    • with lemon, garlic parsley butter
  • ½ Scoop Of Chips $1.50
  • Fish Burger Combo $10.00
  • Hawaiian Burger Combo $10.50
  • American Donut $2.00
  • Chicken Nuggets (X6) $4.00
  • Scallops $2.00
  • Ham
  • Egg Benedict
    • Free Range Poached Eggs with Homemade Hollandaise sauce, Beet Root Puree, Roasted Tomato & Salted Kale
  • Toast
  • -Avocado & Halloumi Cheese $17.00
  • -Free Range Egg / Tomato / Pineapple / Organic Avocado / Cheese / Mushroom $7.20
  • -Regular $21.00
    • Free Range Streaky Bacon & Sausage
  • -Extra Fillings $1.20
  • Farm Free Bacon $4.00
    • 2 Streaky
  • Mushroom $16.80
    • Balsamic Mushroom & Free Range Poached Egg on Toast, Whipped Feta Cheese & Roasted Tomato
  • Deep fried pork cutlet with sweet sauce $13
  • Fish katsu $15
    • Fish cutlets with salads and sweet sauce (2pcs)
  • Dwen jang jjigae $12
    • Miso bean paste stew with tofu and vegetables
  • Spicy kimchi stew with tofu, vegetables and chosen meat. (Tuna/pork slices) $15
  • Boneless galbi $19
    • Marinated boneless beef without rib
  • Buck wheat noodle with hot ard spicy chilli paste $13
  • Gobchang jeongol S $35 L $55
    • Hot and spicy beef intestine hot pot with udon noodle
  • Saeng mok deum $19
    • Pork scotch fillet
  • Beef Caldereta $12.00
    • Pulled beef brisket "caldereta", handmade soft tortilla, lettuce and pepper salsa
  • Palayan Rice $16.00
    • Asian style seafood rice with seasonal asian vegetables
  • Yellow Belly Flounder $26.00
    • Asian style crab fat and kaffir lime fried rice in flounder
  • Tokwa Lumpia Crepe $14.00
    • Fried tofu, toasted coconut, asian mushrooms, crispy onion, seasonal vegetable, cashew herb pesto
  • Adobo Green beans $11.00
    • Green beans in soy truffle mushroom sauce and crispy onions
  • Halo Halo $11.00
    • Caramel flan, pandan granite, purple yam pudding, sweet beans, melon, and coconut jasmine foam
  • Mais Ensalada $11.00
    • Wam sweetcorn salad with feta, peppers, and coriander in "patis butter"
  • Please advise us with any food allergies and we will try our best to cater your needs
  • Bacon and egg $12.50
    • Bacon, two eggs, grilled tomato and sauteed mushroom. Served with toasts
  • -with shredded bacon $8.50
  • Crumbed fish meal $8.90
    • Crumbed hoki with side chips and salad served with tartare sauce
  • Pancakes $12.50
    • Served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
  • B.L.A.T $10.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato with aioli sauce. Served with toasted whole grain bread
  • Lemon & Pepper Squid $13.50
    • Battered squid seasoned with lemon & pepper with side salad served with aioli sauce
  • Eggs Benedict (Salmon) $13.50
    • Smoked salmon, two poached eggs, sauteed spinach, served with hollandaise sauce on english muffin
  • B.L.A.T $8.50
    • Streak bacon, salad, avocado, and tomato, with aioli sauce served with whole grain toasts
  • Spicy spare ribs pot $19.80
  • Spiciy chicken with bamboo shoots $11.00
  • Stir fried pork with pickled vegetable $13.80
  • Sliced cold beef in sauce $11.00
  • Stir fried shredded prk with vegetable in chili sauce $15.80
  • Sweet Yolk buns $9
  • Braised chicken with mushroom in pot $26.80
  • Chicken heart and gizzards with chilli $10.00
  • Caesar $20.9
    • with baby cos, anchovy, bacon, croutons, parmesan & Caesar dressing. Add free range chicken $6.00. Add salt & pepper squid $5.00
  • Green Lipped Mussels & Clams $14.9
    • with curry leaf, coconut & tamarind
  • Mango Parfait $11.9
    • with coconut ginger sorbet & seasonal fruit medley
  • Monteith's Beer Battered Market Fish $24.9
    • with chunky fries, salad & tartare sauce
  • Tandoori Chicken $20.9
    • with cashew nuts, red onion, tomato, cucumber, mesclun & cumin mint yoghurt dressing
  • Sambal Charred Chicken Breast $26.9
    • with burnt broccoli, pickled onion & mint yoghurt
  • Aorangi Brie/ Gorgonzola Blue (1 cheese / 2 cheeses) $9.9 / $19.9
    • selection of cheese with crackers, crostini sticks, quince paste, walnuts & fruit
  • Four Cheeses (10" / 15") $21.9 / $29.9
    • fior di latte, gorgonzola blue, ricotta & parmesan
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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