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

  • Battered Sausages $1.50
  • onion Rings 8 for $3.00
  • Scallops $2.00
  • Big $12.00
  • Extra Meat $2.00
  • Paua Fritters $3.00
  • Crumbed Fish $3.50
  • Plain $4.00
  • WESTERN BACON THICKBURGER $10.90/ $12.90
    • Chargrilled 100% Angus beef patty, bacon, two slices of cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BBQ sauce on a seeded bun. ( 1/3 lb. Angus or 1/2 lb. Angus)
  • JR. DBL CHEESEBURGER $5.00/ $7.50
    • Two chargrilled beef patties with pickles, onion, American Cheese, mustard and ketchup (Burger only/ Combo)
  • HAMBURGER $3.50
    • Chargrilled beef patty, dill pickles, mustard and ketchup on a 4" bun.
  • JR. FISH 'N CHIPS $6.50
    • 2 pieces of fish with small fries and drink. (Combo)
  • GUACAMOLE, CHICKEN & BACON SANDWICH $10.90
    • Chargrilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, bacon, guacamole and swiss cheese on a honey wheat bun.
  • JIM BEAM BOURBON BURGER $12.50/ $14.50
    • Unwind with the Jim Beam® Bourbon Burger. Featuring a chargrilled beef patty topped with bacon, crispy onion , swiss cheese, fresh lettuce and tomato — slathered in a rich and tangy sauce flavoured with Jim Beam bourbon. ( 1/3 lb. Angus or 1/2 lb. Angus)
  • HONEY MUSTARD BIG CHICKEN BURGER $8.90
    • A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, tomato, lettuce and honey mustard sauce on a seeded bun.
  • CHILI CHEESE FRIES $5.50
    • Natural-cut french fries smothered in chilli beef and shredded, melted cheese.
  • Chips $2.50
  • Potato fritters $0.60
  • Tomato $ ham $4.00
  • Paua fritter $2.50
  • Pineapple $4.00
  • Cheese $4.00
  • Cheese,onion, tarter sauce
  • Kumara chip $4.00
  • Hawaiian $5.00
    • Tasty ham, pineapple and stretchy mozzarella.
  • Delivery Triple Deal $34.90
    • 2 large Classics Pizza, 1 large Favourites Pizza, Any 3 Sides – choose from hash bites, Large fries, garlic bread, onion rings or 1.5L Drink - Delivered
  • BBQ Sauce $0.50
    • Thick and smokey BBQ sauce.
  • Classic Cheese $5.00
    • Loaded up with stretchy mozzarella.
  • Tropical Veg $5.00
    • Pineapple, capsicum, onion and stretchy mozzarella.
  • Seafood Deluxe $11.50
    • The ultimate seafood pizza for seafood lovers, piled with shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi and stretchy mozzarella, seasoned with tangy lemon pepper.
  • Sweet Chilli Sauce $0.50
    • Sweet and flavoursome chilli sauce.
  • 2 x 420ml bottles for $4 $4.00
    • Choose any two 420ml bottles from the Coke Range for $4
  • FILLED HAM CROISSANT $5.80
  • FREYA HAM SANDWICH $5.80
  • VEGETARIAN SANDWICH $4.30
  • CHICKEN TOMATO PESTO PANINI $6.50
  • PORK PASTRY $4.00
  • CHICKEN, TOMATO, LETTUCE, MAYO $4.30
  • APPLE, RHUBARB CRUMBLE $3.20
  • ASPARAGUS ROLL $2.20
  • Or, with black pudding $28
  • Butchers sausage $8
  • Wagyu beef burger, provolone, bread & butter pickles, crisps $24
  • Roast chicken salad, broccoli, charred tomato, ricotta $25
  • Handkerchief pasta, pancetta, wild mushroom, chili $23
  • Hotcakes, passionfruit, vanilla custard $19
  • Garden harvest $8
  • Tomato, goats cheese & basil bruschetta, poached egg $20
  • SOUP 16.5
    • CHANGES DAILY YOUR WAITPERSON WILL ADVISE
  • HALOUMI, PEA, ZUCHINNI & MINT FRITTERS 19.5
    • SW Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Watercress & Fresh Yoghurt
  • RISOTTO - CHANGES DAILY 23.5
    • (your waitperson will advise)
  • WARM BEEF SALAD 23.5
    • W Beetroot, Mozzarella & Spinach Salad FW a Chilli Scented Vinaigrette & Toasted Pine Nuts
  • SALAD OF SPICED YOGHURT CHICKEN 22.5
    • SW Flat Bread, Rocket, Vine Riped Tomato, Cucumber Ribbons, Haloumi & House Made Hummus
  • FRESH SEASONAL VEGETABLES 8
  • SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI 20.5
    • W ROCKET, GARLIC AIOLI & LEMON
  • WARM GARLIC BREAD 9.5
    • SERVED W AGED BALSAMIC & EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
  • Claypot Crispy Noodles $11.80
  • Bbq Pork & Wonton Noodle Soup $9.80
  • Meatball Laksa $10.80
  • Hainam Chicken Rice $10.80
  • Chicken Noodle Soup $9.80
  • Fish Noodle Soup $9.80
  • Roti Chanai & Curry Chicken $11.80
  • Hokkien Mee $11.80
  • Panko Crusted Goats Cheese $12
    • with honey & thinly sliced almonds
  • Ice Cream Clown Face $8
    • Choice of chocolate, strawberry or vanilla
  • Farmers Vege Plate $26
    • sweet roasted golden kumara, grilled courgettes, eggplant & feta paste, mushrooms, braised lentils, rosemary & vinaigrette
  • Pork Croquettes $12
    • with spiced apple mayo
  • Natural Pacific Oysters P.O.A
    • with shallot vinegar
  • Fish & Chips $12
    • fresh battered fish served with shoestring fries & tomato sauce
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $18
    • with fennel & red pepper salad served with crème fraiche & Thai chilli jam
  • Steaks see below
    • NZ Angus full flavored grass fed steak with garlic & rosemary butter, mash, roasted mushrooms, spinach & honey roasted carrots. Your choice of: red wine jus, peppercorn sauce, horseradish crème or mushroom sauce
  • Comes with miso soup
  • All day available to order (comes with miso soup)
  • Unagi Sushi $16.00
    • Teriyaki eel, avocado
  • Spicy Seafood Udon $13.50
    • Assorted of seafood and vege with spicy udon noodles soup
  • Prawn & Avocado Sushi (steamed prawn, avocado) / Cream Cheese & Chicken Sushi $12.00
  • Rice, miso soup & salad
  • Chicken Katsu Bento $10.00
    • Crumbed chicken, rice, 2 gyoza, 2 roll sushi, koroke, salad, ginger
  • Tempura & Teriyaki Beef / Sushi & Teriyaki Beef / Sushi & Mix Tempura $18.00
  • Oyster Sauce $12,00
    • stir fried meat with oyster sauce and vegetables
  • Nam Tok $12.00
    • bbq meat salad mixed with thai herbs, chilli powder, spring onion & coriander
  • Mixed Fresh Chilli $14,00
    • stir fried combination meat with homemade sauce, fresh chilli and vegetables
  • Garlic & Pepper $12.00
    • stir fried meat, vegetables in garlic and pepper sauce
  • Yum Talay $14.00
    • seafood salad cooked with thai homemade sauce and vegetables
  • Tom Kha $14.00
    • delightful coconut soup with herbs, mushrooms, lemon juice & vegetables
  • Extra Meat $2.00
  • Chicken Noodle Soup $12.00
    • rice noodle soup with chicken and vegetables
  • Fish $8.50
  • BBQ Pork Fried Rice
  • Vegetable Chow Mein $7.50
  • BBQ Pork Chow Mein
  • BBQ Pork Chow Mein $8.50
  • Chicken $2.80
  • Combination Fried Rice $10.50
  • Medium $28.00
    • (choose any two combination)
  • Snack Box $5.50
    • 1 thigh & small Chips
  • A3 $6.50
    • 1 x chicken thigh, 1 x chips, 1. x can of spree’
  • Chips $2.00
  • A5 $6.00
    • 1x chicken kebab, 1x chips, 1 x garlic bread, 1x can of 'spree’
  • Plain Steamed Rice $2.00
  • Chicken Wing $1.80
  • PACK $13.00
    • 2 thighs & 3 drums
  • Family Feast $35.00
    • 4 thighs, 4 drums, coleslaw or potato salad or steamed rice, 2 large chips, 4 garlic bread, 1.5L of soft drink
  • Ai Funghi S $12 /L $22
    • Grilled mushroom, leek, goats cheese and pickled thyme
  • Creamy fetta cheese, Spinach Artichoke grilled and served with charred flat breads $14
  • Ai Margherita S $12 /L $22
    • Tomato, buffalo mozzarella and basil
  • Honkey Pokey Ice Cream $9
    • Toasted almonds, waffle cone
  • Prochetta S $14 /L $24
    • Roasted pork belly, tomato, herbs and mascarpone
  • Spicy soya beans $6
    • stemmed and served with chilli, fennel seeds and sea salt
  • Prime Vera S $14 /L $24
    • Garlic prawn, courgette, chilli, capers and chimmi churri sauce
  • Kumara Fries $8
    • Served with black pepper Aioli
  • 4. Phuket Noodles
    • With stir fried fresh noodles, vegetables
  • 2. Pad See Ew
    • With stir fried flat rice noodles, seasonal vegetables & egg
  • 37. Pla Looy Suan $18.50
    • With deep fried snapper topped with mixed thai herbs, chili, ground rice & lemon juice
  • 39. Pla Nueang See Ew $18.50
    • With steamed whole snapper with soya sauce, spring onion & fresh ginger
  • 49. Sweet Sticky Rice & Ice Cream $6
  • Seafood & Prawns $11
  • 15. Fish Tofu Noodle Soup $11
    • With thai style fish tofu soup rice noodles & vegetables
  • Combination $12
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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