The Bridge Cafe in Palmerston North Menu

GRUB GRUB
  • Duck Pate $9.5
    • w/ garlic & thyme crostini
  • Mixed Table Olives $6.5
    • w/ citrus & rosemary. gf
  • Shoestring Fries small $ 8 / large $12.5
    • w/ miso mayo & bourbon bbq sauce. gf
  • Kumara Chunkers $ 13.5
    • w/ a sour cream & savory jam mix. gf
  • Smoked Chicken Toastie $13.8
    • w/ cheese, aioli, pesto & spinach
  • Bridge Muesli $ 13.5
    • w/ dates, coconut, lsa, yoghurt, fresh fruit, chia seeds & praline
  • Avocado & Goats Cheese Smash $17
    • w/ tomato, fried prosciutto, chili dukkah & lemon on sourgrain
  • Turkish Poached Eggs $15.2
    • on garlic greek yoghurt topped w/ fried butter, chilli & fresh dill served w/ toasted bread
  • Big Breakfast $25
    • w/ poached eggs, crumbed potato & kumara ball, mushroom, spinach, dry cured bacon, spicy chorizo sausage, toasted bread & house jam
  • Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork Burger $15.5
    • w/ char grilled pineapple salsa, corriander & slaw
  • Roast Vege Salad $ 16
    • w/ quinoa, grilled halloumi, spinach, confit garlic & roast almonds. gf
  • Greenlip Mussel Pasta $ 23
    • w/ chilli, garlic, coconut cream & grilled lemon
FOR THE LITTLE RASCALS FOR THE LITTLE RASCALS
  • Boiled eggs with Toast Soldiers $ 6.5
  • Cheese toastie w/ baked beans $ 10.5
  • Chicken Nuggets $ 9.8
    • w/ shoestring fries & tomato sauce
  • Small glass of milk $ 1.6
  • Small glass of orange juice $ 2.8
  • Apple & blackcurrant juice $ 3.5

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Beef & Lamb Kebab Salad
    • Beef & Lamb doner served on fresh garden salad with hummus and jack dip
  • Served with rice, salad, carrot, hummus and jack dip
  • Chicken Kebab
  • Sweet Chili
  • Mixed Kebab
  • Mixed Dipped Plate $11.00
    • Combination of three dips
  • Calamari Salad $16.90
  • Small $13.90
  • Veg supreme $7.50
    • Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Pepperoni lovers $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
  • Garlic bread $3.50
  • BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
    • Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • 5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
  • BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
    • Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Beef and onion $5.00
    • Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
  • Xtra Large $3.90
  • Red wine braised AngusPure beef cheek $16.00
    • w celeriac puree, pickled red onion salad
  • Slow roasted lamb chips $15.00
    • w harissa yoghurt, chimmi churi sauce
  • Pork & veal meatballs $14.00
    • w apple, tomato, fried sage, parmesan
  • Warm puy lentil salad $14.00
    • w carrot, radish, pickled red onion, sherry vinaigrette
  • Slow cooked pork belly $18.00
    • w scallops, crisp sesame slaw, sticky jus
  • Mushroom ragù $12.00
    • w celeriac, sage, herb oil
  • Harissa braised lamb $15.00
    • w Israeli couscous, feta, currants,almond, mint dressing
  • “Roll your own” Soy braised duck $16.00
    • w hoisin, cucumber, pancakes x 6
  • Bacon and Egg $6.50
  • Potato Fritters $1.00
  • Hoki $18.90 / kg
  • Tarakihi $29.90 / kg
  • Scoop Chips $4.00 / $3.00 / $4.80
    • Home Made / Straight Cut / Kumara Chips
  • Chicken Nuggets $0.80
  • Chicken Fillet $6.50
  • Spring Rolls $2.50
  • Cozze Alla Genovese $18.90
    • steamed mussels, frascati wine, garlic, chilli, onion, rosmarino & tomato crema
  • Insalata Di Pollo $23.90
    • grilled chicken breast, mixed leaves, pineapple, capsicum, onion & toscana dressing
  • Caprese $17.90
    • fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil, e.v.o.o, balsamico, rock salt & cracked pepper
  • chilli pizza pane $ 6.90
  • m. $28.90
  • e.$ 23.90
  • - diced fresh tomato, basil, e.v.o.o, parsley, garlic, parmigiano & rocket $ 9.90 each
  • Ostriche Del Pacifico $3.20 each
    • fresh rock oysters served w. balsamic vinaigrette & lemon (as available)
  • Eggs Benedict N/A
    • Poached eggs, toasted muffin, baby spinach, hollandaise & your choice of:
  • Saute Potato, Chorizo and Bacon Hash $17.50
    • Saute Potatoes, Bacon & Chorizo topped with a poached egg, Rocket and Aioli
  • Toast and Preserves $6.50
  • BLAT $17.50
    • Crispy Bacon, Mesculin, Avocado & Tomato, on Toasted Foccacia with Aioli & Friesuce
  • BLAT $17.50
    • Crispy Bacon, Mesculin, Avocado & Tomato, on Toasted Foccacia with Aioli & Fries
  • Steak Sandwich $19.50
    • Sirloin Steak, served with Caramelised Onions, Tomato Slices, Mesculin on a toasted Foccacia with a side of Fries and your choice of a Smokey BBQ Sauce or Garlic Chilli Mayo
  • Steak Sandwich $19.50
    • Sirloin Steak, served with Caramelised Onions, Tomato Slices, Mesculin on a toasted Gluten Free Bread with a side of Fries and your choice of a Smokey BBQ Sauce or Garlic Chilli Mayo
  • Eggs on Toast $13.50
    • With bacon
  • The Protein Pack $15.00
  • The Family Feast $40.00
  • Signature Kids $5.00 per head
  • Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Cheeky Chicken $5.00
  • Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
  • - 8 Pack $7.90
  • Chicken Breast Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Avocado Bacon Supreme $10.20
    • Smooth creamy avocado and NZ manuka smoked bacon, combined with Wendy’s Homestyle Chicken fillet – unbeatable. Topped with aioli, sweet thai chili sauce, red onions, red tomato and crisp fresh lettuce.
  • Baconator $10.20
    • Introducing the meaty masterpiece. Four strips of New Zealand manuka smoked bacon, two Quality Mark sourced fresh beef patties, natural cheese, and topped with mayo and ketchup on a premium toasted bun. Carnivores rejoice!
  • Kids Meal Nuggets $5.90
    • Four pieces of juicy whole chicken breast, coated in a crispy crumb. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids Blackcurrant, CalciYum in three flavours or Pump 400ml) plus the kids toy.
  • Bacon Chicken Chompa $6.30
    • A crispy all meat chicken patty partnered with bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and mayo, delivered on a plain bun.
  • Taco Salad $9.20
    • Crispy hand cut lettuce, topped with Wendy’s slow cooked chili, partnered with corn chips and sour cream makes for a hearty filling salad.
  • Chili Chips and Cheese $6.10
    • A bed of crunchy corn chips topped with Wendy’s famous meaty chili and a creamy cheese sauce
  • Spicy Chicken Strips
    • Spice up your life with 100% real chicken breast, coated in an amazing hot and spicy crumb and partnered with your choice of aioli or sweet thai chili sauce. Available in 3 pc, 5pc or 7 pc.
  • Spicy Chicken Fillet $8.10
    • With its irresistible fiery blend of eight spices and peppers, this original classic has long been Wendy's top selling chicken sandwich. The tender and flavourful Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich gets its kick from a special mix of black pepper, chili powder and cayenne pepper, and is topped by mayo, lettuce, and a red, ripe tomato – all on a premium toasted bun
  • GF French toast $21.00
    • with bacon, banana, cherry compote & apple syrup
  • add spinach, mushroom, tomato, olives, pine nuts, feta, cheddar, blue cheese, crème fraiche or halloumi $3.50
  • add spinach, mushroom, tomato, olives, pine nuts, vegan sour cream $3.50
  • Crisp corn chips $17.50
    • served with guacamole and fresh herbs or slow cooked spiced beans
  • Pizza Verde $17.50
    • broccoli and spinach with black olives, pesto and garlic
  • Soup with home-made bread. $13.50
    • Today's tasty flavours are on the blackboard
  • Beetroot relish & baby spinach leaves with smoked tempeh $8.50(Vegan)
  • Chorizo hash $16.50
    • Woody’s Farm chorizo, potatoes and onion topped with a soft poached egg
  • RUMP STEAK $25.00
    • GARLIC , PEPPER OR MUSHROOM SAUCE $2.60 EXTRA
  • SQUID RINGS $6.20
  • CREAMY FETTUCINE $18.90
    • CHICKEN, BACON & MUSHROOM
  • HAM STEAK SALAD & CHIPS $17.20
  • CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $23.50
    • SERVED WITH STUFFED POTATO OR CHIPS
  • BUTTER CHICKEN WRAP WITH SALAD $18.20
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $10.00
  • SAUSAGE CHUNKS & CHIPS $8.70/$13.40
    • small/large
  • -Chicken / beef / pork $15.50
  • Japanese curry deep fried chicken on rice / Japanese curry deep fried pork on rice $15.90
  • You can also swap rice with salad
  • Hot pot pork set $16.50
    • Pork sliced / fish ball / egg / vegetable / glass noodle
  • Korean spicy pork with rice $15.50
  • -Chicken / pork $15.50
  • King of the sea platter $25.90
    • Prawn tempura 5 pcs / prawn twister 5 pcs / prawn wonton 5 pcs / deep fried squid / vegetable samosa 6 pcs
  • -Chocolate fantasy toast / Pastry in your mouth toast / Nutella banana toast $10.90
  • Lamb Sekuwa 15.90
    • Tender piece of lamb marinated in Nepalese spicy, sauce and cooked in a charcoal oven, served with Nepali Achar (sauce)
  • Chicken Kali Mirch 15.90
    • Chicken marinated with cheese and cashews. Cooked in the tandoor and finished with tomatoes in a creamy sauce with a tinge of black pepper
  • Chicken Tikka 8.90
    • The most popular North Indian delicacy cooked over hot charcoal
  • Peshawari Naan 4.20
    • Leavened flour bread, stuffed with dried fruits and nuts
  • Chicken/Lamb Biryani 14.90
    • Basmati rice cooked with chicken or lamb infused with fresh spices and garnished with fresh coriander. A delicious wholesome meal served with rata
  • Chicken/Beef Kadhai 14.90
    • Smoked tandoori chicken cooked with onions, capsicum, tomato gravy finished with fried cumin and coriander
  • Flavor of India 15.90
    • Traditional Indian Lamb curry cooked with assorted fresh vegetables, ancient herbs and spices
  • Kashmiri Chicken 15.90
    • This dish consists of tender boneless chicken marinated overnight with cashew, cheese and cream, barbecued then cooked with organic yoghurt, turmeric, tomatoes and mint
  • 17. Stir-Fried Vegetables (Rau cu xao) $12.00
    • Broccoli, cauliflower and carrots stir-fried with onions and chili, served with steamed rice
  • 14. Sauteed Chicken with Vegetables and Mushrooms (Ca Lan Xao Ga Nam) $16.00
    • Chicken, mushrooms and seasonal vegetables sauteed with garlic and oyster sauce, served with steamed rice
  • 9. Stir-Fried Beef or Chicken with Rice Noodles (Pho Bo/Ga ap chao) $16.00
    • Beef or chicken stir-fried with rice noodles and seasonal vegetables
  • 2. Hanoi Salad with Beef or Chicken (Vegetarian Available) (Goi ho ga Goi chay) $9.00
    • Beef tenderloin or chicken with red onion, carrot, celery, coriander, sesame seed, fried garlic, shallot and chili sauce
  • 18. Stewed Eggplant in a Clay Pot (Ca Tim om to dat) $14.00
    • Eggplant stewed with pork mince, onions, shallots, garlic, celery and hoisin, served with steamed rice
  • 11. Fried Rice with Prawn, Cashew Nut and Pineapple (Com Chien Tom Dua) $17.00
    • Rice fried with prawns, carrots, pineapple, cashew nuts, eggs and curry powder
  • 16. Vietnamese Curry (Chicken or Duck) (Ca Ri Ga hoac vic) $16/$25
    • Chicken thighs or duck, potatoes, carrots, broccoli, chili, coconut milk, served with steamed rice
  • 22. Pan-seared Salmon with Salt (Ca Hoi Rang Muot) $23.00
    • Fresh salmon pan-seared with a mixture of salt, green beans and glutinous rice flour, lime leaves, served with steamed rice
  • Entrée $45.00
    • 2 Pieces Chicken Tikka, 2 Pieces Seekh Kebab And Onion Bhaji. Mains : 2 Main Curries, 2 Rice , Plain And Garlic Naan (Excluding Seafood) Drink: 1.5 Litre Soft Drink
  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips $6.50
  • Butter Chicken $15.00
    • Very Popular All Times, Boneless Chicken Pieces Marinated Overnight Cooked In Tandoori Oven And Smothered In Fragrant Spices With Tomato Gravy
  • Paneer Makhani $13.90
    • Fresh Cottage Cheese Cooked In Spices , Creamy Tomato And Butter Sauce
  • Onion Bhaji $5.00
    • Spiced Onion Dipped In Chickpeas Then Battered And Deep -Fried
  • Chicken Curry(Indian Style , Bone) $15.00
    • A Traditional Indian Curry Recipe From Grand Ma'S Kitchen
  • Prawn Biriyani $17.50
    • Spiced Basmati Rice Cooked With Marinated Prawns & Spices
  • Vegetable Jalfrazi $13.90
    • Vegetable Of Onion, Tomato, Capsicum, Carrot
  • Russian Dumplings $12.00
  • Roast Chicken $30.00
    • with Gravy, Chips and Salad
  • Garlic Bread $3.50
  • Lamb Shanks $20.00
    • with Mashed Potato and Vegetables
  • Soup of the Day $9.50
  • Lamb Shanks $33.50
    • with Mashed Potato and Vegetables
  • Apricot Pie with Ice Cream $6.50
  • Double Chocolate Mousse $7.00
The Bridge Cafe

The Bridge Cafe

location

Address

91 Ballance Gorge Rd, Ballance, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4983, New Zealand

phone

Phone

063768004

clock

Opened hours

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

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Gluten Free , Kiwi , New Zealand , Pizza , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
91 Ballance Gorge Rd, Ballance, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4983, New Zealand