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

Pepperoni (Small / Large) $20.90 / $29.90
- Variety of Pepperoni, tomato and onions
Portofino (Small / Large) $21.90 / $30.90
- Bacon, mushrooms, prawns
Prosciutto (Small / Large) $19.90 / $28.90
- Ham and tomato
Seafood Supreme (Small / Large) $23.90 / $32.90
- Fish pieces, prawns and mussels
Plain (Small / Large) $18.90 / $26.90
- Cheese and tomato
Homemade Bread $7.50
Green Salad $7.50
- With house dressing
Vegetarian Annie (Small / Large) $20.90 / $29.90
- Every available vegetable

Southern fried chicken sandwich, soft Turkish roll, red slaw, handcut agria fries, dill pickles $25
Two Free range eggs any style on toast $13
Turkish poached eggs, garlic, dill, greek yoghurt, chilli and grilled bread $18
Crispy pork belly salad,edamame, spinach, lotus root, tamarillo vinaigrette $23
Add: bacon, tomato, spinach, mushroom, avo $5ea
Ricotta hotcakes, roasted quince, cardamom, honeycomb, vanilla bean mascarpone $18
Crispy shrimp Huevos Rancheros, soft flour tortilla, black beans, avacado salsa, fried eggs, hot sauce, coriander $24
Field and Japanese mushrooms, black pudding, tarragon, fried potato, poached egg $21

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 >>
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
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!
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 >>
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
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!
BEEF BURGER $19.00
- This towering monstrosity of a burger is a jaw-dropper – 100% beef patty, thick-cut cheddar, streaky bacon, fried egg, tomato relish, stacked up on lettuce, salad goodies, tomato, house pickles, aioli. Served in a gourmet toasted garlic bun with fries, Tommy, and a crisp onion ring
BAKED PARMESAN BLUE COD $28.00
- This is a twist on one of Mike’s mother’s recipes: Blue cod fillets smothered in a creamy parmesan and spring onion spread, baked until bubbly and golden, served with roasted garlic herb potatoes, pan fried market vegetables, and finished with slivers of red pepper

SUPREME MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
- Italian sausage, ham, mushroom, red onion, capsicum
MEDITERRANEAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
- salami, feta, red onion, capsicum, green & black olives
CARBONARA $20
- smoked chicken in a white wine cream sauce w sauteed shallots, bacon & mushrooms finished w parmesan
DEEP SOUTH MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
- cajun spiced chicken, ham, bacon, jalapenos, peppers
GARLIC FLATBREAD $7.5
- smothered in garlic butter & roast garlic
BBQ CHICKEN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
- smoked chicken, bacon, peppers, bbq sauce
VEGGIO MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
- capsicum, red onions, zucchini, roast garlic, spinach, feta
LASAGNE $20
- individual dish layered w fresh pasta, traditional meat bolognaise, béchamel, topped w grilled cheese – oven baked

Fruit salad $8.50
- with yoghurt & granola
Buttermilk pancakes $17.00
- with fresh fruit, berry compote, lemon syrup, mascarpone and maple syrup
Fruit Platter w Runny Honey & Yoghurt $14.00
- Seasonal fruit served with honey, mint, yoghurt and granola.
Soup of the day $12.00
- made with fresh vegetables and served with our focaccia
French Toast with Bacon, Banana and maple $17.50
- French toast topped with free range bacon, pure maple syrup and fresh banana
Superfood smoothie bowl $14.00
- Berry smoothie topped with fresh kiwifruit, strawberry, banana, coconut, granola, amaranth and chia.
Pancakes $8.50
- with fresh fruit, yoghurt & maple syrup
Eggs Benedict $18.00
- on sourdough with hollandaise and fresh tomato. Choose from free range bacon, hot smoked salmon or wilted greens

Veggie Patty N/A
Ranch N/A
Thinly Cut Ready Salted N/A
White Chip Macadamia N/A
Pork Riblet N/A
Thinly Cut Sour Cream & Chives N/A
Onion N/A
Western Egg and Cheese N/A

Frijole Negros $12.00
- black beans w seasonal vegetables & Mexican slaw
La Pistolet $8.00
- w pulled pork & crackling or cordero de plata lamb & marinated onions
Mexican Hot Dog $9.00
- frankfurter, streaky bacon, marinated onions, Mexican slaw, grilled w cheese
Salsa Verde $4.00
- Mild green
Drunken Bean Nachos $17.00
- w melted cheese
Pulled Pork $15.00
- w crackling and crema & salsa
Chilli flakes $3.00
Pico Burrito $10.00
- two mini black bean and roasted vegetable burritos

Breakfast Salad $18.50
- Poached eggs on salad greens with hollandaise sauce & your choice of toast plus sauteed mushroom or bacon
BLT $10
- Crispy bacon, lettuce & tomato on house made focaccia bread with onion jam & mayonnaise
Sides $4.50
- Mushrooms/Crispy bacon/Spinach
Eggs Benedict $17
- Poached eggs, crispy bacon & wilted spinach on toasted sourdough
Top of the morning porridge $12
- Athletes blend of grains, nuts, seeds & seasonal fruit compote
Creamy mushrooms $14.50
- on sourdough toast with shaved parmesan
Eggs any style with your choice of toast $12
Toast with house-made conserve & butter $6.90
- Choice of sourdough, wholegrain or focaccia.

Banbangii $14.00
- steamed chicken with mung beans and sesame
Ebi-Kushiyaki $14.00
- prawn skewers with spicy bean sauce
Okonomiyaki $12.00
- japanese pancake - add egg / prawns / cheese $3
Gyoza $15.00
- pork dumplings
Sashimi-Mori $15.00
- salmon tuna scallop mixed sashimi
Wakame Sarada $7.00
- seaweed salad
Gyu Tataki $15.00
- seared ribeye with roasted garlic flakes
Salmon Buri $15.00
- seared salmon with buttered sour soy

BADGERS FAVOURITE BAKED BIG BUFFALO WINGS HALF DOZ $9.00
LOADED WEDGES $11.00
CURRY FRIES $9.00
PEPPERONI MED $20/LARGE $28
- Premium Pepperoni and NZ Mozzarella
LA FIESTA MEXICANA BADGER MED $29/LARGE $39
- Spiced Ground Beef, Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Green Pepper, Red Onion, Chorizo Sausage and Fresh Chili
PRAWN DIPPERS HALF DOZ $7.00
SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI HALF DOZ $7.00
BABY BADGER 12”: + EXTRA TOPPING $2 $18.00

STEAMED MUSSELS WITH MARInARA SAUCE $12.00
YAKITORI/CHICKEN $6.00
KABAYAKI EEL $16.00
SPICY RAMEN $16.00
SHRIMP CREAM CROQUETTE $9.00
CHICKEN KATSU $14.00
PORK $6.00
RAMEN $15.00

Duck pancakes with cashew nuts & homemade hoisin sauce $16.00
Spinach tagliatelle with venison osso buco, kawarau blue & toasted almonds $16.00
Pinot Cheddar, Gibbston Valley $8.00
- Central Otago: Aged cow milk cheddar soaked in Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir.
Dark valrhona chocolate mousse bomb with caramelized feijoas $8.00
Sautéed leek, chive & rice noodle dumplings with pearl barley risotto, exotic mushrooms, karengo seaweed & ponzu sauce $28.00
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.
Roasted potatoes with rosemary salt $6.00
Salad of roasted winter vegetables, candied walnuts, crispy kale leaf, fried lentils & port wine vinaigrette $16.00

Joe's Green Salad $4.80
JOE'S CAESAR $17.00
- streaky bacon, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, cos lettuce and a soft free range egg with joe’s caesar dressing (anchovies optional).
TEDDY BEST(GFO) $14.80
- free range chicken breast, caramelised onions, tomato and rocket with seeded mustard aioli on toasted ciabatta.
VEGE BURGER (GFO)( V) $17.80
- house made kumara, pea and lentil patty, with green tomato relish, lettuce, onion, tomato and aioli with chips.
Joe's Hash $ 4.00
JOE'S CAESAR $22.80
- streaky bacon, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, cos lettuce and a soft free range egg with joe’s caesar dressing with free range chicken.
BEEF BURGER (GFO) $17.80
- beef pattie, streaky bacon, swiss cheese, caramelised onions, lettuce and aioli with chips.
PORRIDGE (V) $10.80
- with chopped nuts, fruit and brown sugar.

The Famous Meltdown (GF*) $12.50
- Fries topped with crispy bacon, aioli and melted cheese
Classic Caesar Salad $16.00
- Cos lettuce served with crispy bacon, shaved parmesan cheese, poached egg, croutons and an anchovy garnish. Add: seared smoked chicken $2/smoked salmon $3
Kids Toasted Sandwich $7.50
- Toasted cheese sandwich and fries with tomato sauce
Pork Belly Salad (GF) $18.00
- Braised pork belly served with mixed greens, walnuts, apple, red onion, carrot & sprouts drizzled with a creamy aioli & balsamic dressing
Nachos (GF*) (V*)With beef & chilli beans, salsa, melted cheese.Topped with sour cream & guacamole $15.00
Toasted Bagel $6.50
- Lightly toasted bagel with cream cheese & jam
Fries( Sm/ Lg) (GF*) $8.00/$10.50
- With tomato sauce & Cavell's aioli
Wedges(Sm/ Lg (GF*) $9.00/$12.50
- With sour cream & sweet chilli sauce

Add an additional lamb shank $7.00
Thai style massaman curry $22.00
- Braised lamb shank, root vegetables & scented rice
Silverfern Reserve beef eye fillet $34.00
Ben Lomond $20.00
- Roast kumara, spinach, mushroom, cashews, mozzarella, feta & pesto
Classic Caesar salad with cos lettuce, bacon, poached egg, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing, anchovy $15.00
Mini Angus steak $12.00
Bakery breads & spreads $10.00
Butterscotch or chocolate ice cream sundae $9.00