Workman's Cafe Bar in Waikato Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Workman's Herby Bread $5
  • Pate $18
    • Syd's world famous in Matamata, chicken liver, rum and port with fig walnut chutney and herby bread
  • Scallop Mornay $18
    • scallops lightly blanched in white wine served in a creamy mornay sauce
  • Fritters $16
    • Carrot and Broccoli and Spanish onion with sour cream, sweet chilli sauce
  • Seafood chowder $18
    • scrumptious chowder prawns, squid, muscles, fish and salmon with a touch of curry, so good you have to try it!
  • Squid lightly dusted in flour pan fried in olive oil with capers and garlic finished with parsley and lemon $16
  • Soup of the day $12
    • homemade by the chef packed with yummy stuff
  • Pasta $17
    • Workman's special creamy chicken pasta with mushrooms topped with parmesan cheese
  • Eggs benny on ciabatta bread served with hashbrown. Bacon, Salmon or veggies? the best in town! $18
  • Creamy rosemary mushies with smoked bacon on ciabatta bread $18
  • Bacon and eggs any style on ciabatta bread served w ith slow roasted tomato $15
  • Fluffy pancakes with greek yoghurt and maple syrup $12
  • Homemade hot porridge with cream and brown sugar $10
  • Sizzling Spanish baked egg with spicy chorizo and toast $12
  • Steak sammie topped with hot cheese foam and caramelised onion. $18
    • Served with fries and allioli
  • Fresh fish and chips served with mixed battered? greens and tartare sauce. Pan-fried or $17
  • Workman's famous fritters topped with sour cream, sweet chilli sauce and mixed greens $14
  • The classic B.L.T on foccacia bread with fries $14
  • Pasta of the day (ask our lovely staff) $17
  • Soup of the day served with toast (and again... ask our lovely staff!) $12
  • Chowder $18
    • Prawns, squid , muscles and fish with a touch of curry
DINNER MENU DINNER MENU
  • Fish $33
    • Fresh off the boat pan fried with yummy stuff . Please ask our lovely staff.
  • Pork belly $32
    • Please ask our lovely staff.slow roasted pork belly w ith hints of cardamom and five spice served on seasonal puree w ith crispy crackling
  • Tender chicken cooked in a nu ty Thai and sweet chilli sauce with coriander and ginger served with fluffy rice $33
  • Lamb shank one shank $20 / Two shanks $33
    • tender melt in your mouth slow cooked shanks served on a bed of creamy mash with lots of yummy sauce
  • Pasta $30
    • Workman's special cream y chicken pasta with mushroom stopped with parmesan cheese>>
  • Chef's Treat of the week $33
    • please ask your waiting staff for details >>
  • Workman's steaks Eye $36 / Scotch $34
  • -Option 1 served with whole seed mustard infused mash, w ilted spinach & Syd's famous caramelised garlic "burnt" sauce - a local favourite
  • -Option 2 Served with crispy roasted spuds, garlic marinated mushrooms spinach and red wine jus.
  • All Meals Served With Roast Vegetables
  • Dessert Available To All Guests With Clean Plates

Nearby Sample Menus

  • 3 OR 4 THIGHS PER BASKET $15.00
    • honey butter
  • SALT+PEPPER SQUID $16.00
    • Asian slaw, sesame and lemongrass, dressing + sriracha mayo
  • CAESAR $16.00
    • S.F.C, caesar dressing, bacon, parmesan, coutons
  • DELUX CHEESE $12.00
    • beef, cheese, mustard, lettuce, red onion, ketchup(add bacon $2.00)
  • FRIES $4.00 /$8.00
    • regular/loaded
  • GRAVY $2.50
  • VEGE $13.50
    • falafel, beetroot, tahini, pita chips, lettuce
  • HOKI + FRIES $7.00
  • Hot brownies $3.99
  • Mint lamb Sml $10.99 / Lg $15.99
    • Tomato sauce with spinach, onion, lamb, chopped tomato, oregano, mozzarella and mint sauce
  • BBQ beef and tomato Sml $7.99 / Lg $11.99
    • BBQ sauce with beef, onion, fresh tomato and mozzarella
  • Chicken wings $6.99
  • Zesty wedge Sml $10.99 / Lg $15.99
    • BBQ sauce with onion, ham, bacon, creamy mayo, oregano, and mozzarella and zesfy wedges
  • Potato wedges $3.99
  • Oven baked sides $3.99
  • Saucy sausage Sml $7.99 / Lg $11.99
    • BBQ sauce with beef, diced sausages, mayonnaise and mozzarella
  • The Punnet Burger $27.5 / $25.5
    • a housemade medley of red kale coriander + green apple slaw, almond feta, chipotle mayo and crisp kumara rosti nestled between an artisan bun + served with house cut fries + aioli w your choice of either pork belly or tempeh pork belly
  • Famous chocolate + strawberry fondue $18.5
    • a decadent chocolate sauce w sunrippened farm fresh strawberries ready for dipping served w whipped coconut cream + our nutty pistachio + orange dukkah
  • Sweet Treats N/A
    • please check our cabinet for daily specials
  • Punnet's Open Taco $25 / $24.5
    • refried beans, red cabbage, blackened sweetcorn, jalapenos, pepitas, coriander, picked red onion finished w a mango salsa + coriander, lime + avocado creme w your choice of sweet + spicy cauliflower or crispy chicken. Chicken / Cauli
  • Breads for two $14.5
    • artisan bread served w house dips
  • Fries $10
    • served with tomato sauce + smoked garlic aioli
  • Raspberry & almond brownie / Blueberry & lemon curd slice / Carrot cale $5.5 each
  • RAW snickers slice / RAW peppermint slice / RAW raspberry & white chocolate slice $8.5
  • 5 Peri peri Beef
    • whole milk mozzarella, fresh mushroom, red onion, ground seasoned beef and salami with peri peri sauce
  • 8 Hot & Spicy Beef
    • Ground beef, fresh capsicum & onion, whole milk mozzarella and chili flakes on a tomato base with aioli drizzle
  • 4 Peri Peri Chicken
    • Seasoned chicken, fresh capsicum and mushroom with sliced jalapenos on whole milk mozzarella topped with peri peri sauce
  • 5 Authentic Butter Chicken
    • Double whole milk mozzarella and marinated butter chicken loaded with butter chicken sauce
  • All $11.90
  • 6 Vegetarian
    • whole milk mozzarella cheese, fresh capsicum & mushroom, Baby spinach, roma tomato with oregano
  • 2 Choka BBQ Bacon Burger $6.90
    • Gourmet relish, home style BBQ braai sauce, grass fed beef patty, cheese and sizzling bacon strips
  • Wedges $4.50
  • Butterscotch and Baileys Tiramisu $13
    • Lady fingers soaked in coffee, with layers of butterscotch and Baileys flavoured mascarpone
  • l&P Caesar Salad $18.00
    • Crisp cos leaves dressed in caesar dressing, croutons, bacon,parmesan,anchovies and soft poached egg
  • Ice Cream $13
    • Trio of ice cream served in a chocolate nest with roasted macadamia praline
  • Half size Eggs Benedict
    • With bacon, poached egg, spinach and hollandaise
  • Parmesan Chicken Salad $17.00
    • Dusted tenders with salad greens, croutons, preserved lemon and parmesan dressed with avocado oil
  • 300gm Burger $22.00
    • Beef pattie with streaky bacon, cheddar cheese, tomato, iceberg, beetroot, L&P onion rings and HP sauce
  • Vegetarian Ratatouille $26
    • Tossed in rich Napoli sauce with falafels and pesto sauce
  • Seasonal vegetables $7
  • Fish $3
  • Pork $3
  • Stir fried Chilli paste $17
  • Prawns $3
  • Stir fried mushroom, green bean, carrot $17
    • with red chilli and garlic
  • Stir fried red chilli paste, green bean, carrot and kaffir lime leaves $17
  • Satay $15
  • Stir fried Garlic and Ground pepper $15
  • Chicken Burger $19.50
    • Tandoori chicken breast, served on a brioche bun with fresh salad leaves, cucumber, red onion, tomato, camembert, tzatziki & a portion of fries
  • ●Mains
  • Calamari Salad $22.50
    • Calamari on bed of julienne vegetables tossed with crispy noodles, green salad & dressed with a chilli tomato jam
  • Traditional shrimp cocktail $12.00
    • On a bed of lettuce topped with seafood sauce & lemon wedges
  • Omelette $12.00
    • With capsicum, mushroom, tomato, red onion and cheese
  • French Toast $15.00
    • With grilled bacon, banana, & maple syrup
  • Pulled pork bun $15.00
    • Marinated & slow cooked pork, served on brioche with coleslaw & BBQ sauce
  • Snapper
  • Toasted Bagel $8.00
    • w cream cheese & preserves
  • Savoury Mince $16.00
    • w poached egg
  • Eggs Poached or Fried $9.00
    • w toasted ciabatta
  • Veggie Stack $17.00
    • veg fritter spinach tomato, hash brown, egg, mushrooms, hollandaise sauce
  • Big Breckie $19.00
    • bacon sausage, tomato, mushrooms, hash brown, eggs w toasted ciabatta
  • Veggie Fritters $15.00
    • w sour cream
  • Eggs Benedict w salmon $17.00
  • Veggie Fritters $17.00
    • w bacon/sour cream
  • Eggs Benedict $18.50
    • English muffin, spinach, bacon OR salmon OR mushrooms, free range egg and hollandaise.
  • Children's Breakfast $8.50
    • Bacon, eggs, hash browns, toast, tomato sauce.
  • Available from 8am - 2.00-3:00 pm daily
  • ·Toasted Sandwiches
    • On white tin loaf - *Ham, cheese, pineapple *Bacon, mushroom, cheese *Cheese, onion.
  • Gluten free available on request, please ask when placing your order. Vegetarian options available
  • -Large $7.90
  • Chicken Burger $18.50
    • Lightly Cajun spiced chicken breast, bacon, cheese, onion relish, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli in a ciabatta bun with fries.
  • Lunch Menu - Available all day
  • Eggs Benedict Bacon $16.90
    • Baby spinach, bacon, poached eggs & moroccan hollandaise sauce served on toasted ciabatta
  • Egg $2.00
  • Frech Toast Stack $16.00
    • Served with bacon, fried banana, maple syrup and a hint of cinnamon
  • Toast $2.00
  • Vegetarian Omelette $17.00
    • Feta, spinach & tomatoes served on toasted ciabatta
  • Smoked Salmon $5.00
  • GF Toast $2.00
  • Rustic Seasoned Wedges $15.00
    • Served with bacon, melted cheese, sour cream and sweet thai chilli sauce
  • Potato Gratin $10.00
  • Garden Salad $8.00
  • Sides $4.00
    • Tomatoes, mushrooms, baked beans, spinach, hash brown, avocado
  • Octopus Confit $20.00
    • Served with Kalamata olive and coriander aioli
  • Sides $6.00
    • Smoked salmon, sausages, bacon
  • Lamb and Mushrooms $37.00
    • Grilled pistachio lamb rack served with a mushroom jus and wild roasted mushrooms
  • Chocolate Pate $18.00
    • Served with fresh seasonal berries a homemade caramel sauce and hokey pokey ice cream (Gluten Free)
  • Creamy Porridge $17.00
    • Topped with brown sugar, banana, and berries
  • Thai beef salad w crunchy noodles $19
    • Thai spiced beef with a fresh salad & cocktail …gf toasted nuts. Tossed thru with asian dressing & topped w/ crispy noodles
  • -spinach risotto cake + rocket + aioli (v)
  • Fresh fish of the day poa $20
    • Smoked bourbon & coke ribs >> W/ summer slaw + hand cut chips + aioli.
  • -crispy pork belly + summer slaw + aioli + apple relish- mini burger style!
  • - Doz $25
  • Tender oven roasted chicken supreme… (gf) $29
    • Stuffed with truffle brie & prosciutto with fresh asparagus, creamy herbed polenta, roasted beetroot & a burnt garlic butter sauce.
  • -semidried tomato & feta $12
  • Sauron’s fury
    • Smoked chicken + beef + ham + red onion + roasted capsicum
  • Bread & Dips $12.5
    • lightly toasted bread / selection of dips
  • Angus Pure Scotch Fillet $33
    • potato croquette / seasonal vegetables
  • Chocolate Brownie $14
    • berry compote / vanilla bean ice cream – a great dessert to share
  • Fish of the Day
    • see our list of daily updates and specials
  • Prawn Cocktail $16.5
    • lettuce / seafood sauce
  • Garlic Bread $6.5
    • lightly toasted bread / garlic herb butter
  • Lightly Spiced Calamari $15
    • salad greens / sweet chilli aioli
  • Steak, Eggs & Chips $31
    • Angus Pure scotch fillet / salad
  • Venison (GF) $35.00
    • New Zealand Denver Leg, pan seared, served rare with roast vegetables, seasonal greens & topped with plum& peppercorn jus
  • Boston Cut Scotch Fillet $38.00
    • 400g Thick cut scotch fillet – the perfect steak
  • T- Bone – 400g $38.00
    • Sirloin (and Eye Fillet) combined to create a crowd favourite
  • Chicken $28.50
    • Breast wrapped in bacon with polenta parmesan sticks, seasonal greens & jus
  • Schnitzel cordon bleu $28.00
    • Crumbed tail of eye fillet with streaky bacon, cheese & sweet chilli sauce
  • Pork Belly (GF) $32.00
    • Rolled & Seasoned with apple & cranberry served with potato, cherry tomato & seasonal greens and jus & apple sauce
  • Creme Brulee $12.00
    • Served with Vanilla ice cream
  • Calamari $15.00
    • Salt and Pepper squid with wasabi mayo
  • The Rango Irish Stew $15.00
    • Chunky beef cooked in Guinness Draught served with plain or garlic bread
  • All burgers are served w/chips N/A
  • Wedges & Sour cream $10.00
  • The Salmon Stack $15.00
    • Stacked savoury pikelet - smoked king salmon, chilli, cucumber and yoghurt dressing, served with salad greens
  • Ham burger $10.50
  • The Rango Sub $15.00
    • Freshly baked bread filled with your choice of: Hot BBQ Pork and pineapple or Scallops and bacon
  • Wedges $10.00
  • The Rango Big Breakfast $19.00
    • 2 eggs, 2 sausages, 2 slices of bacon, 2 hash browns, tomato, mushrooms and 2 pieces of toast
Workman's Cafe Bar

Workman's Cafe Bar

location

Address

52 Broadway, Matamata, Matamata, Waikato, 3400, New Zealand

phone

Phone

078885498

clock

Opened hours

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

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Spanish , Vegetarian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Quick Bites ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Brunch ,  Free Wifi ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar ,  Cash only

Location
52 Broadway, Matamata, Matamata, Waikato, 3400, New Zealand