Verve Cafe in Wellington City Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • 7 Am - 3Pm
  • Toast + spreads $6.00
    • Jam, peanut butter, marmite, vegemite, honey, marmalade
  • Toasted bagel $6.50
    • W/ jam + cream cheese
  • Porridge $12.00
    • W/ honey, rhubarb compote + homemade crumble
  • Muesli $10.00
    • W/ fresh fruit +yoghurt
  • Eggs on toast $10.00
    • Poached / fried / scrambled
  • Eggs benedict $16.00
    • Poached eggs on an english muffin w/ hollandaise.
  • - W/ Spinach + Mushrooms
  • - W/ Bacon
  • - W/ Salmon +$1.00
  • Avocado and tomato on toast $12.00
  • - add pesto $1.00
  • -add cream cheese $1.00
  • French toast stack $17.00
    • Served w/ bacon, grilled banana + maple syrup
  • The works breakfast $20.50
    • Bacon, eggs, sausages, house-made potato rosti, tomato, mushroom + toast
SIDES / BREAKFAST SIDES / BREAKFAST
  • Grilled tomato / house made potato rosti / garlic mushroom / spinach / avocado $4.00
  • Bacon /sausages $5.00
  • Smoked salmon $6.00
LUNCH LUNCH
  • 11 Am - 3Pm
  • Gf= Gluten Free
  • Spicy bean, chicken + chorizo stew $17.00
    • Chicken w/ sauteed spicy chorizo in a tomato + cannellini bean stew .W/ sourdough
  • Corn fritters (gf) $17.00
    • Stacked w/ bacon, garden salad + roasted capsicum sauce
  • Warm beef salad $17.00
    • Beef strips w/ crispy noodles, toasted mixed seeds on cos lettuce w/thai sesame dressing
  • Open halloumi sandwich $18.50
    • Grilled halloumi with avocado, tomato and balsamic reduction
  • Thai chicken salad $17.00
    • Cold chicken strips with red cabbage, carrot and mung beans in a lemongrass, coriander and ginger dressing
  • B.L.A.T $17.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato sandwich drizzled with hollandaise
  • Chicken burger + fries $17.00
    • Seasoned chicken breast w/aioli in a brioche bun
  • Pulled pork burger + fries $17.00
    • Served w/ apple slaw in a brioche burger bun
  • Pasta of the day $16.00
  • Soup of the day $12.00
    • Please ask staff for today's flavour
SIDES / LUNCH SIDES / LUNCH
  • Fries $7.50
    • Shoestring fries w/ tomato sauce +aioli
  • Wedges $10.00
    • Spicy or plain w/ sweet chilli sauce + sour cream

Nearby Sample Menus

  • 27. Mee Goreng $12.90
    • Spicy fried egg noodles with chicken, beef, eggs and mixed vegetables.
  • 40. Sesame Chicken with Rice $14.50
    • Fried chicken thigh fillets, then flavoured in chef's special sauce and sesame seeds, served with rice.
  • 23. Steam Rice $2.50
  • 33. Signature Noodles $12.90
    • Egg noodles and flat rice noodles fried with BBQ pork, shrimps, eggs, chives Cabbage and bean sprouts.
  • 20. Peanut sauce $1.50
  • 18. Roti Chanai with Peanut sauce $5.00
  • 34. Sweet and Sour Pork with Rice $14.50
    • Deep-fried pork pieces with capsicums, onion, pineapples in sweet and sour sauce served with steamed rice.
  • 30. Singapore Fried Noodle / Bee Hoon $12.90
    • Fried thin egg noodles / rice vermicelli with BBQ pork, capsicums, onions, bean sprouts and eggs.
  • Toast $6.00
    • Ciabatta. Turkish or 5 grain with spread - jam . Marmalade, marmite. Peanut butter
  • Bacon / Sausage / Mushrooms / Avocado / Halloumi $5.00
  • Spaghetti $18.50
    • With tomato, fennel, prosciutto & shaved parmesan
  • Eggs Benedict $17.50
    • With champagne ham. Hollandaise & a hash brown
  • Sardines $13.50
    • In the tin with ciabatta. Sliced tomato, celery salt & lemon
  • Pork & fennel meatballs $17.50
    • With pesto marinated tomatoes, mozzarella & red pepper vinaigrette
  • Monday
    • Prawns in a tomato & fennel cream sauce with herbed bruschetta & parmesan
  • Fries $6.00
    • With aioli
  • Ya-chae bok ggeum (V) $17.00
    • Stir-fried tofu and vegetables (cabbage, onion, carrot and mushroom) with clear noodles
  • Sam-gye-tang $29.00
    • Chicken with ginseng, dates and ginko nut in broth
  • All of the above are served with a bowl of steamed rice
  • Bu-Dae jji-gae (Sp) $19.00
    • Noodle soup with sausages, beef, tofu and kimchi
  • Dduk-bok-ii (B/Sp) $14.00
    • Rice cakes with noodles in sweet and spicy sauce with fishcakes
  • Dwen-jang jji-gae $14.00
    • Miso soup with seafood, tofu and potatoes
  • Spicy Chicken (Sp) $42
  • Chicken dup bab (B/S) $17.00
    • Spicy chicken with vegetables and clear noodles
  • TOAST multi-grain or white sourdough, with avocado salsa, cherry tomatoes, grilled halloumi (V) $17.00
  • Pork and sage sausages $18.00
    • on colcannon (Irish potato and kale mash) with onion and redcurrant gravy (GF)
  • Salmon $21.00
    • house-cured salmon and potato cakes with steamed asparagus and tarragon hollandaise (GF)
  • Spiced beef kofta $21.00
    • with five Turkish salads (roast shallot; silverbeet yoghurt; bulgur and fresh herb; potato tahini; bean, egg and artichoke) and homemade grilled flatbread(Without the meat $15)
  • Lido omelette $19.00
    • our perennial favourite with your choice of fillings (ham, tomato, mushroom, spring onion, cheese) with salad and chips (GF) >>
  • Kedgeree $19.00
    • smoked warehou, basmati rice, crispy shallots, curried leek omelette, poached egg, and two chutneys – coriander-coconut and tomato-ginger (GF, DF)
  • House-made granola $13.00
    • with Black Doris plum and berry compote, and Greek yoghurt (V)
  • Scrambled on toast (V) $10.00
  • Lamb Veg Korma
    • Lamb simmered with spices and cashew nut paste with mixed vegetables
  • Extra Rice $3.50
  • ONION BHAJI $6.00
    • crispy onions battered with gram flour and deep fried until crispy served with tamarind chutney
  • CHEESE & GARLIC NAAN $4.00
    • naan stuffed with cheese and garlic
  • Beef vindaloo
    • Beef cooked with chilies and a special blend of Indian herbs and spices. A Hot and spicy specialty from Goa
  • Chicken Vindaloo
    • Boneless chicken cooked In highly spiced sauce with herbs and vindaloo paste.
  • Chicken Potato
    • curry chicken pieces In thick onion and tomato gravy finished with potato
  • KECHUMBER $5.50
    • diced onion, tomato, cucumber with a touch of lemon juice and spices
  • 6 fish, 3 chips,3 potato fritters $39.00
  • Chicken Patties $2.70
  • Kumara chips $5.70
  • Vegetable Spring Roll $2.10
  • 1/2 Chicken $12.50
  • 1/2 Chicken & chips $15.00
  • Lasagna Square $3.20
  • Crumbed Fillet (Tarakihi) $8.30
  • SUPREME SATAY (CHICKEN or BEEF ) $10.50
    • grill marinated Beef or Chicken satay stir-fried with vegetables on a bed Of steamed rice & topped with special peanut sauce.
  • SAMBAL CHICKEN $13.00
    • boneless chicken pieces cooked in tomato sauce & home made sambal sauce, served with steamed rice
  • SWEET & SOUR SATAY ( CHICKEN or BEEF ) $10.50
    • grill marinated Beef or Chicken satay stir-fried with pineapple & onion on a bed of steamed rice & topped with special peanut sauce.
  • BEEF RENDANG $13.00
    • beef in special dry curry blended with desiccated coconut, served with steamed rice.
  • COMBINATION CHEW KUA TEAW $10.00
    • a stir-fried combination of beef,pork fresh vegetables & mushroom on a bed on stir-fried rice noodles.
  • ROTI CHANAI $8.50
    • served with gravy chicken & potato.
  • WONTON & BBQ PORK NOODLES $12.00
    • egg noodles in soya sauce gravy ( DRY ) accompanied with b.b.q pork. wonton & chinese vegetables.
  • CHICKEN NOODLES SOUP $9.50
    • rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts & chicken. served with R & S style kua tew soup
  • MOF sourdough with butter or olive oil $4
  • Peanut Tabbouleh $8
  • Bread Platter $10
    • with balsamic reduction and dukkah
  • Soup of The Day $13.50
    • with MOF Sourdough
  • Margherita $17
    • Tomato, mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil & basil
  • Mixed salad with sherry and thyme dressing $7
  • Marinated Olives(gf) $8
    • with herbs and fennel seeds
  • Hand cut fries(gf) $8
  • Roast Pork $11.90
  • Combination Foo Yung (chicken,pork,steak) $11.90
  • Chicken $10.50
  • Bacon Egg $10.50
  • Chicken $11.90
  • Beef $12.90
  • Kumara Chips (with sour cream) $6.00
  • Cheese Burger $5.00
  • Lamb Madras $16.90
    • Boneless lamb pieces cooked with onions, tomatoes and finished with coconut cream
  • Plain Roti $2.50
    • Traditional wholemeal bread
  • Saffron Chicken $15.90
    • Saffron and honey chicken with a creamy cashew sauce
  • Chicken Korma $15.90
    • Boneless chicken pieces simmered in cashew and almond curry sauce
  • Onion Bhaji $6.00
    • Chopped onions in a chickpea batter, mildly spiced
  • Tandoori Chicken $9.50
    • The tastiest barbecue chicken
  • Sweet Mango Chutney $3.00
    • Indian mango chutney
  • Beef Korma $15.90
    • Boneless beef pieces simmered in cashew and almond curry sauce
  • GREEN CURRY $12.50
    • tasty green curry & coconut milk, vegetables comes in your selection of chicken or beef
  • FRIED SPRING ROLL VEG $6.50
    • deep fried vegetarian spring roll filled with vermicelli and vegetables
  • PANANG CURRY $12.50
    • Thai thick red curry and coconut milk come in your selection of chicken or beef
  • NAM-TOK BEEF $13.50
    • grilled beef with fresh herbs, lime leaves, lime juice, onion, and chilli
  • BASIL CHICKEN, PORK OR BEEF $12.50
    • hot Thai chilli stir-fried with onion, and basil
  • THAI FISH CAKES OR PRAWN CAKES $8.50/$9.00
    • tasty Thai style deep fried fish cake or prawn cake served with sweet chilli dipping sauce
  • CHICKEN SATAY $7.50
    • slices of chicken marinated in curry powder served with peanut sauce
  • BEEF SALAD $13.50
    • grilled beef salads with Thai dressing sauce
  • EGGS ON TOAST $9.00
    • free range eggs on toasted Italian and sourdough poached or fried or scrambled 3 eggs
  • GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH $17.00
    • with bacon halloumi salad basil pesto and chips
  • CENTENNIAL CHEESEBURGER $10.00
    • 200gram homemade spiced beef pattie swiss cheese tomato and caramelized onions with BBQ sauce and Aioli(with chips$13.50)
  • Spinach $3.00
  • GRILLED HALOUMI $16.00
    • and avocado with basil infused extra virgin olive oil and poached egg on sourdough
  • EGGS BENEDICT $15.00
    • poached eggs and champagne ham on grilled sourdough topped with lemon and lime hollandaise
  • Toast $3.00
  • Grilled Tomato $3.00
  • Corn Fritter w/ Bacon & Salad
  • Homemade Spaghetti Bolognese
  • Eggs on Toast $8.50
  • Skinless Pork Sausage (LONG-SI-LOG)
    • Philippine" Longanisa Hamonado", sweet salty sausages, without casing. Served with poached egg, Garlic Fried Rice and drizzled with hollandaise sauce. Fried Rice can be replaced with chips or house salad.
  • Plimmer Breakfast $16.50
    • Eggs any style, Sausage, Tomato, Hash-brown, Mushroom and toast
  • PORK SPRING ROLL SALAD $10.00
    • Deep Fried Spring Rolls, served with green salad drizzled with special 'jufran' sauce
  • Eggs Montreal $13.00
  • Gluten Free toasted muesli $12.00
    • Served with fresh fruit and yogurt
  • Menu available for functions hosted at Ministry of Food Cafe or delivery to a venue with suitable kitchen facilities. Pricing starts at $45 per person. Please enquire for a full quote. -
  • - Sweet brioche of the day -
  • Antipasto platter: Assorted meats, cheese, marinated veges and dips with bread 20.00
  • - Lamb kofte balls with mint and yoghurt raita -
  • - Chicken or beef tamarind skewers with satay sauce -
  • Graham's Fine Tawny Port N.V. Portugal 8.00 / 60.00
  • Selection of freshly baked breads -
  • - Smoked bacon, chive and cheddar quiche -
  • Battered Fish $18.50
    • Beer battered fish, lettuce, tomato and house made tartare with fries
  • Lamb Kofta $20.50
    • Middle eastern flavored lamb skewers, turmeric rice and tabouleh with a cucumber and mint yoghurt
  • The Bacall 1945
    • Cherry tomatoes, fresh basil (in season) and feta
  • Humphrey 1889
    • Salami, ham, pepperoni, mushrooms, caramelised onions and tomatoes
  • Pork Belly $19.00
    • Cider braised pork belly, carrot and kumara smash with fennel chutney
  • Sirocco 1951
    • Vegetarian option... Mushrooms, tomatoes, caramelised onions, asparagus and creamy sweet corn. Try it with gherkins and olives
  • Thai Beef Salad $18.50
    • Tender marinated beef strips, mixed leaf salad and crispy noodles with a light Thai dressing
  • Antipasto platter $30.00
    • Cured meats, house made pickles, cheese, relish, olives, anchovies, breads
Verve Cafe

Verve Cafe

location

Address

250 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

+64 4-471 1182

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Bankcard ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Child-friendly

Location
250 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand