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

  • Garlic Naan $2.90
  • HUMMUS WITH MEAT $12.90
    • home made hummus topped with grilled lamb,olive oil,parsley and served with naan bread.
  • MARINATED CHARCOAL LAMB $15.90
    • served with salad,rice and garlic sauce
  • Butter Naan $2.50
  • Ice cream Sundae $8.50
    • chocolate/vanilla
  • LAMB ROGAN JOSH $12.90
    • slow cooked lamb with herbs,spices,tomato and onion gravy,served with rice
  • TABULE SALAD $7.90
    • bulgur(cracked wheat),tomatoes,parsley,fresh mint,lemon juice and olive oil.
  • MARINATED CHARCOAL CHICKEN $15.90
    • served with salad,rice and garlic sauce
  • Tempura $17.00
  • Sesame dressing $3.50
  • Chicken Karaage(small/large) $7.00/$13.00
  • Chicken karaage curry $12.00
  • Rice $2.00
  • Tempura $15.00
  • Chicken katsu egg $16.00
  • Chicken Katsu $15.00
  • Venison $8.80
    • bop venison pattie,cranberry sauce,lettuce,onion,tomato,pickle,beetroot
  • Bacon(3) $9.80
  • Burger Combo For Two $22.00
  • Drunken Sailor $9.80
    • 2x120gm meat patties,cheese,bacon, lettuce,onion,tomato,pickle,beetroot
  • Prawn Twister(3) $3.50
  • Cheese Burger(No Salad)
    • 3x mini hot dogs, 6x mini hot dogs, 5x won tons, 5x chicken nuggets
  • BLT $5.00
  • Bacon/Egg $5.80
    • meat payyie,cheese,lettuce,onion,tomato,pickle,beetroot
  • Vege Teri Bento $15.90
  • Rise $2.50
  • Diet Tempura $15.00
  • Spider $18.00
  • Tofu Salad $12.00
  • California Roll 4pcs $7.50 8pcs $14.00
  • Sushi & Udon Set $23.90
  • Salmon Avocado Roll 4pcs $7.50 8pcs $14.00
  • Won Ton & Noodles $8.50
  • Scallop & Vegetables on Rice $14.00
  • Paua Fritter $2.70
  • Satay Squid $13.00
  • Cashew Nuts $3.50
  • Beef Black Bean Sauce $11.00
  • Combination Seafood $14.00
  • Chips (Min) $2.20
  • Snapper $33.90
    • Crispy skin snapper with walnut, mint & coriander dressing, tahini tarator on creamy mash
  • Potato & Kumara Gratin N/A
  • Green Salad N/A
  • Tuna $15.90
    • Marinated yellow fin tuna, Japanese mayo, beetroot mirin salad
  • Classic Fish & Chips (Gurnard / Snapper) $27.90 / $32.00
    • In a crispy batter, fries and garlic aioli
  • Fries N/A
  • Seafood Medley $27.90
    • Fresh snapper, squid, prawns stir fried with lemongrass, coriander, coconut and chilli on rice
  • Lasagne $26.50
    • Fresh pasta, slow cooked beef mince and creamy béchamel / Tomato ragout and rocket & parmesan salad
  • Chicken Charmola $17.00
    • Chicken marinated with hung curd, fresh herbs served with spicy arrabbiata sauce, hummus and croutons
  • Shrimp Cocktail $11.00
    • Cooked Shrimps served with sweet sauce into martini glass
  • Quad’s Soup of the day $12.00
    • Ask the wait staff for Chef’s special(Gluten Free bread available on request)
  • Bell Pepper Rembourrage $14.50
    • Classical French Style stuffed capsicum gratinated with Béchamel Sauce and parmesan flakes
  • Fish Finger and Chips $14.50
  • Chick Pea Curry $20.50
    • Pan tossed chick peas tempered with authentic spices served with basmati rice and roti bread
  • Market Fish of the day $34.50
    • Ask the wait staff for Chef’s special
  • Butter Chicken $22.50
    • House speciality, Authentic Indian recipe served with basmati rice and roti bread
  • Yakisoba Noodles n/a
    • Stir fried noodles with your choice of seafood or vegetables
  • Tsukemono n/a
    • Japanese pickles
  • Karaage Chicken n/a
    • Marinated fried chicken thigh in wa-fu ginger sauce
  • Shabu-Shabu Beef Salad n/a
    • Thinly sliced beef on finely chopped cabbage with sesame dressing
  • Sesame Ice Cream n/a
    • Black Sesame ice cream
  • Tako Wasabi n/a
    • Fresh octopus pieces in wasabi marinade
  • Green Tea Ice Cream n/a
    • A Japanese institution
  • Sashimi Prawn Nigiri n/a
    • (two pieces per plate)
  • Dozen Mussels $14
    • Garlic Bread; Sweetchilli cream or Garlic Butter white wine
  • Peppery potato + waterdes soup and garlic bread $10
  • Fish and Chips + Salad $15
  • Fries $7
  • Squid Box $8
  • Steaks and Eggs + Chips $18
  • Fish + Chips $10
  • Lunch time only
  • -Cured salmon $16.50
  • Customized salad
    • Meat choices (pork, beef, chicken)
  • -Smokey bacon $15.50
  • -Spicy chorizo sausage $15.50
  • -Chicken $15.50
  • -Option 1 $12.00
    • 1 Choice of salad + 1 choice of meat
  • Paleofriendly breakie $20.00
    • 2x Poached eggs, smoked bacon, tomato, chorizo sausage, mushroom, kale, kumara
  • -Option 2 $14.00
    • 2 Choices of salad + 1 choice of meat
  • Vietnamese market fish $17.50
    • Marinated fish with ground turnemic, fresh dill, curry powder, served on rice noodles, carrot, cucumber and fresh herb
  • Side hash brown $4.50
  • Creamy chorizo mushroom $17.90
    • Poached eggs, fresh rosemary mix with balsamic mushroom, chorizo and turkish bread
  • Kids egg on toast $4.50
  • Cherry breakfast $19.50
    • Sunny fried egg, sausage, beef balls, sliced chorizo, tomato, cucumber, potato fries and bread
  • Fresh fruit salads $10.90
    • Fresh seasonal fruit bowl plate, honey and chia seed yoghurt
  • Gourmet chicken burger/ Beef burger $17.50
    • Gourmet brioche bun, fresh lettuce, tomato, cucumber, beetroot, tasty cheese. Served with sundried tomato olive chutney and fries
  • Farm fresh eggs $7.90
    • Poached eggs on toast or scrambled, fried eggs
  • Chicken satay platter $18.00
    • Juicy and tender traditional satay with an authentic peanut sauce. Served with a side salad
  • Grilled Meat & Seafood
  • Lamb Cutlets $29.00
    • Free range lamb cutlets. Juicy and tender! Served with our signature basting sauce, salad greens and a side of wedges.
  • Skewers on Rice
    • Skewers drizzled with our signature sauce, served with a side of salad. Healthy and oh so good!
  • Prawns $13.00
  • Wraps
    • A hearty roll wrap filled with fresh salad and your choice of meat or seafood with our signature sauce. Delicious and healthy!
  • Sirloin Steak $26.00
    • Premium sirloin cuts. Served with our signature basting sauce, salad greens and chips. *Change to Wedges/Kumara fries add $2.00
  • Mix grill platter $18.00
  • Pork Ribs $9.5
    • With tequila BBQ sauce
  • Pulled Pork Bun $ 9.5
    • With onion rings, BBQ and bistro sauce
  • Chunky Fries (V) $ 7
    • With aioli
  • Polenta Chips (V) $9.5
    • With blue cheese dipping sauce
  • Macs Gold Beer Battered Terakihi $26.5
    • with fries, garden salad and tartare sauce
  • Prawn Twisters $9
    • With sweet chilli sauce
  • House Smoked Chicken $ 18.5
    • With cranberry, brie, tomato sauce, mozzarella and aioli
  • Margarita (V) $ 16
    • Tomato sauce, mozzarella, vine tomato and fresh basil
  • Pickled vegetables $3.00
  • Triple Delicacy $10.00
  • Shrimp $6.50
  • Meat $6.00
  • Cold noodle $7.00
  • Vegetarian $9.50
  • Beef Noodle $8.00
  • Triple Delicacy $9.00
  • Beef n cheese
    • lean beef mince, chopped cabbage,carrots and melted cheddar cheese mixed with a special marinade based on a famous korean recipe (bulgogi)
  • Beef cheese
  • Ham n cheese
    • salty ham cubes and melted cheddar cheese
  • Ham & pineapple cheese
  • Veg cheese
  • Potato cheese
  • Savoury $4.50
  • Bacon n cheese
    • tasty mix of diced bacon rashers and melted cheddar cheese
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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