Cafe '88 in Queenstown Menu

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The Original $10.00
- 100% beef pattie, red onion, fresh tomato, crispy lettuce, tasty cheese, yummy aioli and tomato relish
The Big Bugga $13.00
- 100% beef pattie, hash brown, fried egg, crispy bacon, tomato, crispy lettuce, onion, beetroot, tasty cheese, aioli & tomato relish
Chickened Out $12.00
- Chicken tenderloin, red onion, fresh tomato, crispy lettuce, brie and aioli
Ocean Touch $10.00
- Battered Hoki fillet, crispy lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion and yummy tartare sauce
Summer of '88 $12.00
- 100% beef pattie, bacon, pineapple, red onion, brie, crispy lettuce and a mango and peach chutney
Where's The Beef? $10.00
- VEGETARIAN OPTION: Veggie pattie, onion, tomato, crispy lettuce, tasty cheese, aioli and chutney
K COMBO $5.50
- Add chips and a 300ml Soft Drink to any burger!
Hot Chips $4.00

Bacon / Egg / Gluten-free Bun / Hash Brown $1.50
Cheese / Avocado $ 1.50

Wee Fella $5.00
- (Kids Burger) - 100% beef pattie with tasty cheese and tomato sauce

Nearby Sample Menus

Herb and sprout salad with peanut, toasted coconut and chilli orange dressing $11.00
Volcano Kona Crusted Beef Cheek, Hot Sour Salad, Beef Phŏ $34.00
Steamed jasmine rice $4.00
Cardamom and Vanilla Panna Cotta, Baby Coconut Marshmallow, Lychee Sorbet $15.00
Edamame with Lemongrass Chilli Jam $11.00
Whole Wok Fried Market Fish with Chilli, Crisp Taro and Ginger $33.00
Crisp Chilli Lamb Ribs with Nuoc Cham $16.00
Octopus and Shitake stuffed Squid, Baked in Banana leaves $28.00

THE ITALIAN STALLION IT’S A KNOCKOUT M: $24.00 L: $35.00
- ITALIAN SAUSAGE, MUSHROOMS AND PEPPERONI WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
THE FULL ENGLISH BADGER ALL DAY BREAKFAST ON A PIZZA…. AMAZINGNESS M: $26.00 L: $37.00
- BACON, MUSHROOMS, CHORIZO SAUSAGE, HASH BROWNS, FRIED EGG ON OUR FAMOUS TOMATO SAUCE BASE WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE
SAUCES & DRESSINGS L: $1.00
- AIOLI / KETCHUP / PESTO / SWEET CHILLI / SOUR CREAM / RANCH / BBQ / BLUE CHEESE / BALSAMIC / HONEY MUSTARD / OLIVE OIL
THE PRINCESS STRAIGHT FROM MOTHER EARTH'S OWN GARDEN M: $27.00 L: $38.00
- MUSHROOMS OLIVE OIL, FRESH GARLIC, SUNDRIED TOMATOES, BABY SPINACH, FETA, TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
THE BADGERS EXPERIENCE SHOWING YOU EVERYTHING GREAT ABOUT NZ M: $28.00 L: $39.00
- ROAST LAMB, KIMURA LAMB, ONION, ROASTED RED PEPPERS, MORE LAMB, MINT SAUCE, ROSEMARY, A SWIRL OF RICH GRAVY AND YOU GUESSED IT…. LAMB
CHEESY BADGERS CHEESY CHEESE 5 CHEESE PIZZA M: $25.00 L: $36.00
- CHEDDAR, NZ MOZZARELLA, FETA, RICOTTA, WITH CRUSTED PARMESAN
THE REMARKABLE BADGER QUEENSTOWN’S OWN M: $28.00 L: $39.00
- PRIME THINLY SLICED BEEF PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS, ROASTED RED PEPPERS, BRAISED ONIONS WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
MARGARITA SIMPLY SWEET AS M: $16.00 L: $26.00
- FAT BADGERS FAMILY SAUCE TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA

CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $22.00
- This salad has been with us from the start—for good reason: Pan fried Cajun-dusted fish and battered chilli prawns resting on a bed of salad goodies, avocado salsa, baby spinach, mung beans, cucumber, tomato, mandarins, crisp tortilla noodles, drizzled with our awesome Italian dressing and finished with aioli & mango coriander chutney
BANGERS & MASH $16.50
- Old man Winter is here, and that means it’s time for two beautiful sausages, creamy mashed potato, plenty of cider gravy, crisp peas, a slice of garlic toasted ciabatta, and a grilled BBQ tomato
RIBS, WEDGES, & RINGS $24.50
- Mate, our ribs have been rocking out the door since we took over this crazy place. Try them and see why: A stack of slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs drenched in our secret sauce, with seasoned wedges, a tower of beer battered onion rings, and sour cream. Oh, and a finger bowl ’cause you’ll need it!
CHICKEN WRAP $18.50
- Our wraps are legend here at the FAT, and with good reason, lettuce and salad goodies, avocado salsa, house-cured BBQ pickles, aioli and sweet chilli, wrapped up in a crisp, cheesytortilla with crisp crumbled strips of chicken, And because we love you, we’ll add fries, Tommy, and sour cream on the side >>
PASTA O’ THE DAY $19.00
- Nothing silences the stomach grumbles like a bowl of pasta. Ask the staff what Mental Mike came up with for today’s pasta. Whatever it is, I’ll be hot, scrummy, and it’ll come with garlic toasted ciabatta bread >>
HAM & MUSHROOM CHICKEN SNITZEL $23.00
- Herb crusted breast of chicken, smothered in a ham, mushroom, and basil pesto infused cream cheese, topped with mozzarella & baked until bubbly. Served over chunky garlic herb potato, sautéed broccoli, and whatever else we pulled out of Jeff’s garden this morning
THE F.A.T. 250 $28.00
- This feed is not for the faint of heart: 250g of Prime NZ porterhouse steak served with garlic herb potatoes, pan fried broccoli (and whatever vegetables fall off the truck), finished with jus, streaky bacon, and tangy, onion jam. Or your classic Steak, Eggs & Chips etc!
CLASSIC CHICKEN PARM $20.00
- The locals would riot if we took this off the menu. Butterflied breast of chicken, coated in our super-crispy secret coating, smothered in our house made tomato relish, topped with cheese and baked until ooey-gooey. Served with steak fries, and a crisp garden side salad

PÂTÉ & BREADS $12.50
- chicken & duck liver cracked pepper pâté w grilled breads & onion jam
JALAPEÑO POPPERS $14.50
- spicy cheese stuffed croquettes.
PORK TACOS $15.00
- spicy soft shell tacos filled w tangy shredded pork, crunchy salad & jalapeños.
CRAB CAKES $16.50
- fried golden, poached eggs, sautéed spinach, chipotle hollandaise.
GRILLED BREADS & DIPS $16.00
- served w todays selection of dips
LUNCH FRIES $5.00
WEDGES $12.5
- sweet chilli & sour cream.
SCALLOPS $18.50
- pan seared - white wine pernod cream sauce w shallots & bacon. >>

The fisherman $7.00
- Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. Pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli
The producer (vegetarian - can be vegan) $7.00
- Garlic & thyme black bean, sweet roasted pumpkin. Soft sprinkled goat feta. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
The stockman $7.00
- Angus brisket. 12 Hour slow braised in lemon & chipotle peppers. 36 Hour marinated in our oaxacan spice rub. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, chipotle creme fraiche. Organic coriander, fresh chilli.
The bushman $7.00
- 6 hour slow braised pork belly (free farmed). Marinated in west coast manuka bush honey. Crisp apple slaw, sweet pork jus onion reduction, crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli
Breakfast $700
- Smoked streaky bacon. Free range egg. Sweet pork jus onion reduction.Crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli.

Butterfish Tacos $28
- coriander cream, burnt chilli
Spring Salad $12
- Rocket, asparagus, shaved parmesan, mustard dressing
Jack's muesli $14
- toasted cashews, pistachios, toasted seeds, vanilla organic milk, spring fruit, manuka honey
Lamb Sausage Rolls $14
- Harissa
Hand Cut Chips $12
- Parmesan, aioli, tomato sauce
Ice Cream Sundae $12
- ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, brownie bits, nuts
Manuka smoked Marlborough salmon $19
- flax seed bagel, caviar cream cheese, citrus spring avocado salad
Manuka Smoked Salmon $29
- spring salad, asparagus, verjus, yoghurt

Larb Gai $20.00
- Minced chicken salad mixed with Thai herbs & roasted rice powder, served in lettuce cups
Chilli & Basil Seafood $28.00
- Fish, prawns & scallops wok-fried with green beans, mushrooms and capsicum
Jasmine Rice N/A
- Served in small, medium & large portions
Sesame Prawn Toast $11.50
- A Thai street food favourite
Tamarind Prawns $28.00
- Lightly battered prawns wok-tossed in spiced tamarind sauce, served with crispy shallots & garlic on roasted pineapple
2-Egg Thai Omelette N/A
- Served plain, with minced pork or chicken, or with prawns
Tom Kha Gai $9.50
- Chicken in a hot & sour coconut soup with banana blossom & galangal
Beef Mussaman $23.00
- Succulent beef slow cooked in peanut Mussaman curry with baby onions & pumpkin, served with a refreshing cucumber relish & Thai roti

Spicy garlic chicken $26.00
Steamed scallop & chicken Siu-mai (6) $12.00
Spring rolls & sweet chilli sauce (4) $10.00
Beef & black bean sauce $26.00
Steamed pork & chive dumplings (6) $12.00
Hunan chilli chicken $26.00
Deep fried ice cream $15.00
Prawn fried rice $25.00

Sides N/A
- Golden Fries / Wedges / Roast Potatoes / Garlic Bread / Mediterranean Salad / Onion Rings / Steamed Vegetables / Mixed Salad
6 for $8.00
Carnivore $21.00
- Meat, meat & meat with a BBQ swirl
For 1-2 people $12.00
Wedges $9.00
- Seasoned potato wedges served with sweet chili sauce & sour cream - Add bacon & cheese $2.50
Fish & Chips $22.00
- Local fish in a crispy beer batter, served with fries, fresh mixed salad & tartare sauce
For 2 people $62.00
For 1-2 people $22.00

Duck pancakes with cashew nuts & homemade hoisin sauce $16.00
Wakanui beef ﬁllet, pickled shiitake mushrooms & eggplant with miso butter & game chips $36.00
50g Selection of local cheeses and accompaniments $8.00
- Vintage Windsor Blue, Whitestone North Otago: A sharper blue with a buttery texture and smooth mouth feel.
Spinach tagliatelle with venison osso buco, kawarau blue & toasted almonds $16.00
Steamed broccoli & green beans with toasted almonds $6.00
Harmony free-range pork belly with sauerkraut hash, crisp black pudding & ginger beer reduction $28.00
Braised merino lamb shoulder, roast cauliﬂower, parsnip puree, crisp lentils & fried shallots with a tomato cardamom sauce $30.00
Ora king salmon, roast butternut, carrot puree, quinoa, spring onion & cashews with basil coconut dressing & chilli jam glaze $34.00

Spicy Dragon Roll
- 8 pieces Fresh Salmon Supreme & Double Avocado
Teriyaki Chicken & Fresh Salmon
8PC. DBL AVO $9.70
8PC. MAYO OR CHILLI $9.00
- 4 pieces Smoked Salmon & Avocado
- 4 pieces of Inari
- 4 pieces Smoked Salmon & Double Avocado

Brie de Meaux (cow, soft, region de Meaux)
With Akaora smoked salmon or smoked chicken $23.00
8 for $56.00
Cabecou (goat, soft, region du Correze)
Roasted butternut squash(V) $9.00
- Brown butter / coriander
Crotin de Chavignol AOC (goat, soft, region de Loire)
Napoleon creme brulee $14.00
- Almond short tuile / berry coulis
Tatin apple tart $14.00
- Calvados sauce / cinnamon Chantilly

Toasted Sandwiches(GF*) $6.50
- Choice of two fillings - ham, cheese, bacon, mushroom, tomato, pineapple, onion or cheese. Add extra fillings for $1.50
Mini Ploughman's Platter (GF*) $25.00
- Selection of cold cuts, dips, grilled bread, corn chips, pickles and cheese (for two)
Toasted BLT (GF*) $16.50
- Thick sliced farmhouse loaf filled with crispy bacon, sliced tomato, lettuce & aioli. Served with fries(Add avocado for $2.50)
Fries( Sm/ Lg) (GF*) $8.00/$10.50
- With tomato sauce & Cavell's aioli
Eggs Benedict (GF*) $17.50
- A breakfast favourite - two poached free range eggs on toasted English muffins with fresh baby spinach, hollandaise sauce & your choice of bacon
Kids Toast $6.50
- Kids toast served with jam & peanut butter
Toasted Bagel $6.50
- Lightly toasted bagel with cream cheese & jam
Kids Basket $8.50
- Chicken chippies, fish bites & fries with good Ol’ kiwi tomato sauce

Deconstructed white chocolate cheesecake, lemon curd, apricot biscotti, saffron pashmak. Wine match - Le Fou Bendigo Riesling $14.00
Marinated slow cooked octopus salad $15.50
- with capsicums, tomatoes, basil and toasted ciabatta croutons (gf*) (df) Wine match - Le Maitre Riesling
Traditional Greek salad $14.00
Mixed leaf salad $9.00
Charcuterie of Spanish & Italian meats, toasted almonds, pickled figs (gf*) (V*) Wine match - Gold River Pinot Noir $21.00
Chicken bolognaise $15.00
- fresh pasta, grated cheese (v*) (gf*)
Local cheeses $22.00
- house-made date & orange chutney, spiced pear (v) (gf*) Wine match - Gibbston Valley Riesling
Turkish spiced venison shortloin burger with barberry and pepper relish, in Middle Eastern bread with isot potatoes and garlic toum (gf*) (df*) Wine match - Gibbston Valley Riesling $29.00

SAFFRON YOGHURT (V) $15.00
- Natural yoghurt sweetened with Otago honey and Bannockburn saffron, local blackberry coulis, oat clusters (v)
SMOKED SALMON SALAD $20.00
- Our house cured & smoked salmon, poached egg, witloof, capers, croutons
NO5 PASTRAMI SANDWICH $17.00
- Our own pastrami: Angus brisket dry-cured, spice-rubbed and slowly hot- smoked; served on our hot freshly-baked bread with mustard, pickles & tomato
TOASTED HOMEMADE BREAD (V) $11.00
- Selection of our white and wholemeal sourdough, brioche, butter, homemade jam (v)
ARTICHOKE (V) $22.00
- Preserved artichoke heart, fresh tomato, GV mozzarella, rocket
HAND-CUT CHIPS, OLIVE SALT, TOMATO & SAFFRON AIOLI $7.00
NO5 LUNCH MEZZE $30pp
ROAST BEETROOT FALAFEL (V) $15/26
- Spiced beetroot & chickpea falafels, marinated courgette, goat's cheese, mixed leaves