Cafe Express in Manawatu-Wanganui Menu

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Garlic Bread $10.00
Garlic Bread (½ Serve) $6.00
Garlic Bread and dips $11.00
Garlic Bread and dips (½ serve ) $7.00
Soup of the Day with bread $11.80

Grilled Haloumi $12.50
- On spiced lentil sauce with roasted pumpkin and green beans
Thai Pork Balls $12.50
- Flavoured with Thai herbs and spices coated with noodles
Mediterranean Fish Stew $13.00
- Fresh fish, smoked salmon and grilled prawn in a rich bisque with grilled bread and rouille
Dukkah Crusted Lamb Cutlet $12.50
- Spring lamb on mint pesto hummus with baby roasted carrots and beetroot
Corn Fritters $12.50
- Classic fritters presented with cold smoked salmon, horseradish cream and avocado
Chicken Dumplings $12.50
- Chicken and mushroom dumplings, steamed then pan fried Served with Kimchi and oyster sauce
Black Pudding and Roast Apple $12.50
- With blue cheese, quince paste and walnuts
If you would like more of your favourite tapas we can double it for you
Chefs Platter $22.80 (small) $36.50 (large)
- A selection of Breads, cheese, dips and finger foods including our famous Thai Pork Balls – ask your waiter for today’s selection

Pasta or Risotto $23.50
- See Specials Board for today’s fare
Smoked Pork Belly $24.20
- Twice cooked pork belly on celeriac and fennel mash, with red cabbage and crackle
Steak n Sandwich $24.60
- Angus pure scotch, a salad with beetroot, blue cheese and hash brown, a grilled cheese and onion toasty and a fried egg
Chicken Salad $23.60
- Grilled chicken with brie, crisp bacon and avocado, with pesto dressing and bread croutons
Grilled Fish $24.50
- On spiced lentils with sauteed summer vegetables

Gourmet Wedges $15.80
- With cheese, bacon, sour cream and salsa
- Small $9.20
Fries $10.50
- With aioli and tomato sauce
- Small $6.20
Mixed Green Salad $5.00

Nearby Sample Menus

JR. DBL CHEESEBURGER $5.00/$7.50
- Two chargrilled beef patties with pickles, onion, American Cheese, mustard and ketchup.
THE BIG CARL $8.50
- Two chargrilled beef patties, two slices of cheddar cheese, lettuce and our classic sauce on a seeded bun.
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOURDOUGH MELT $7.50
- Two chicken tenders covered with swiss cheese, a combination of Jalapeno, chargrilled onion and our Santa Fe sauce, finished with a toasted sourdough bun.
PORTOBELLO CHICKEN SOURDOUGH MELT $7.90
- Two chicken tenders covered with swiss cheese, partnered with portobello mushrooms, chargrilled onion, mayo and a toasted sourdough bun.
HONEY MUSTARD BIG CHICKEN BURGER $8.90
- A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, tomato, lettuce and honey mustard sauce on a seeded bun.
ALABAMA SLAMMA $14.90
- 2 big breaded chicken fillets topped with bacon, onion straws, cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato and slathered top and bottom with creamy aioli.
BACON SWISS CRISPY CHICKEN TENDER SANDWICH $9.50
- A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, bacon, swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and ranch dressing on a seeded bun.
CHICKEN TENDERS $6.00/$9.00
- Chicken tenders dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and cooked to a golden brown. Served with a choice of ranch, honey mustard or BBQ dipping sauces. Available as a 3pk or 5pk./ 3PCS/5PCS

Spare Ribs 14.0
- Six Pork ribs in a smoky bourbon and BBQ sauce with side salad
Fish & Chips
- Battered Fresh Tarakihi with chips, and lemon wedge
Chicken Tenders
- Fresh crumbed chicken tenders with chips and tomato sauce
Fish and Chips 22.0
- Fresh Tarakihi fillets cooked in a Kilkenny beer-batter served with fries, fresh salad, and creamy tartare sauce
300g Angus Pure Scotch Fillet Steak (GF) 30.0
- Cooked to your liking, with fresh salad and either fries or mashed potato, served with a choice of sauce: Creamy Mushroom, Peppercorn, Blue Cheese, or Béarnaise Add an egg for $2
Tossed Basil and Lemon Chicken Salad
Fresh Vegetable Quiche
- Served with fresh salad
Bowl of fries with aioli 8.0

-Half $9.00
-Half $9.00
Mango Chicken
-Full $14.50
Combo 2 $13.00
- 1/2 curry + 1/2 plain rice + 1 plain naan + 1 soft drink can.
-Full $14.00
Combo 3 $18.00
- 1 Full curry + 1 Plain rice + 1 Plain naan + 1.5L Soft drink can.
-Full $13.00

Goong Horn Pa $8.80
- Marinated Tiger prawns wrapped in rice pastry, with celery and carrots, served with sweet chilli sauce.
-Regular $12.50
-Chicken/Pork/Beef $12.00
Kanooni Pang Nah Moo $7.50
- Fried bread with marinated minced pork served with sweet chilli sauce.
Tom Yum
- Traditional Thai hot and spicy soup with lemongrass, galangal, mushroom, tomato and spring onion garnished with coriander.
Roti Bread and peanut dipping sauce $5.00
- Mekong special roti bread.
-Chicken $7.80
-Chicken $7.80

Taste plate for two $26
Crépes, lemon curd, blueberries, anglaise, pistachio $18
Fries, lemon, aioli $8
French toast, bacon, banana, maple syrup $18
Spicy vietnamese beef prawn salad, noodles, mungbeans, herbs, peanut $27
Soup of the day, ciabatta, butter $14
Breakfast salad, haloumi, chorizo, sauteed potatoes, roasted red onion, poached egg, chilli jam, hollandaise $21
Seared salmon, fiery red rice salad, caramelised beetroot, feta, green goddess dressing $28

Chicken Club $9.20
- These aren't some boring old chicken sandwiches. Meet Wendy's Chicken Club – tender, all-white whole chicken breast topped with thick-cut manuka smoked bacon, natural cheese, creamy mayo, hand-cut lettuce, and freshly sliced tomatoes.
Kids Meal Hamburger $5.90
- Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with ketchup on a plain warm bun. 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.
7 pcs $12.20
Chili Guacamole Fries $6.10
- We start with a bed of hot and crispy fries and then spoon over a generous amount of meaty chili and then top with tangy guacamole and smooth sour cream.
Frosty Parfait $5.90
- A decadent way to finish your meal. We have created the ultimate dessert: A fusion of cool creamy Frosty and chocolate cookie pieces. Also available in berry.
L $4.00
3 pcs $5.90
Single Mushroom Melt $7.60
- We start with our famous 100% fresh NZ beef patty, and top it with cheese, NZ Manuka smoked bacon, and Wendy’s signature mushrooms in creamy cheese sauce.

Filet-o-Fish® N/A
- Dive in and enjoy our Filet-o-Fish. Sourced for its succulent and fresh flavour, the fish we use is renowned for its succulent moist texture, white flesh and great taste.
Choc Top Cone N/A
- The Choc Top Cone features Macca’s classic soft serve dipped in a chocolate coating, served inside a crunchy waffle cone.
Mega Waffle Cone N/A
- Put a twist on our classic soft-serve with a crunchy waffle cone, topped with a delicious helping of hot chocolate fudge sauce and two chocolate Cadbury Flake®. It’s pure pleasure.
The Clubhouse Chicken - Grilled N/A
- A tender, grilled chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun. Feast your eyes, and your mouth, on the Clubhouse Chicken – Grilled.
Quarter Pounder® N/A
- Take a whole quarter pound* 100% beef patty provided by beef farmers from the King Country and Canterbury. That’s the beef sorted. Complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions and tangy pickle. Bet your mouth is watering right now.
Double Cheeseburger N/A
- Bite into a double helping of your favourite burger. Two 100% beef patties topped with mouth-watering melted cheese, pickles, a tangy mustard and sweet tomato ketchup makes this burger irresistible.
NYC Benedict Bagel® N/A
- Mark the morning with rasher bacon, egg, cheese and creamy hollandaise sauce, all on a lightly toasted bagel.
Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape N/A
- Brighten up your day with a Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape

Soft Shell Tacos Gluten Free Option $1/ Not Good For Sharing
Chipotle Chicken $7.00
- With jalapeno crema, apple, parsnip chips, candied pepitas
Salsa Roja (V, GF) $8.00
- With house made corn chips
Southern Jerk Fried Chicken $16.00
- With chipotle crema, lime salt (must try)
Anchiote Fish Pan Fried (GF) $27.00
- With rice, glazed carrots, lime, mexican salad
Beef Fajitas (GFo) $27.00
- With chipotle beef, bell peppers, rice, onion, ancho crema, tortillas
Pork Enchilada $24.00
- With picked carrots, kale, potato, feta, pineapple salsa, pepitas
Polenta Fritas (V, GFo) $9.00
- With jalapeno crema, parmesan, crisp kale

BLAT $15.50
- Streaky bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato on toasted bread, with mayo, and served with fries.
- Bacon Rashers (2) $5.50
Omelette $16.00
- With your choice of 3 of the following fillings: Ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, spinach, onion, salmon, bacon and served with house made relish.
South Island Salmon Fillet & New Potato Galette $35.00
- South Island Salmon with grilled fennel, ginger & herb potato galette, served with seasonal vegetables, and finished with a lemon butter sauce.
- Toast with Spreads $5.00
Prawns (Starter) $15.50
- Tempura battered prawns, with pickled radish & apples, a cucumber salsa & homemade mayonnaise.
- Mushrooms $5.00
Bangers & Mash $21.00
- The classic English favourite — Bratwurst sausages served on creamy potato mash with mushy peas & brown onion gravy.

-NZ Wallaby Burger $32
- House-made patty served on toasted bun with fresh salad, sliced tomato & drizzled with spiced plum sauce - served with rustic thick cut fries
Onion & garlic stuffed chicken breast wrapped in bacon(GF) $32
- drizzled w spiced plum & served on a swede & parsnip mash accompanied by steamed vegetables
Classic shrimp cocktail (GF) $15
- w crisp lettuce, shrimp, fresh tomato & seafood dressing, the good old kiwi classic.
Breads & Spreads f/2$10 f/4 $16
- House made spreads and fresh, locally baked bread
Chocolate Brownie $14
- Warmed, drizzled with choc sauce & served with French vanilla ice cream and whipped cream
Crave Sundae $10
- Made with French vanilla ice cream topped with your choice of topping then covered w whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts
Winter warmer! $28
- Lamb meatballs in tomato, bacon and butter bean sauce
300g Scotch Fillet Steak $34
- Premium New Zealand Angus scotch fillet steak served on thyme potato’s, wilted spinach drizzled with béarnaise sauce & topped with house made onion rings

Pancakes with grilled banana & maple syrup with cream $14.80
Open steak sandwich $22.50
- minute steak with salad, caramelised onions & cheese, topped with fried egg, served with tomato relish & a side of fries
Open Steak Sandwich minute steak $22.00
- with salad, caramelised onions & cheese, topped with a fried egg, served with tomato relish & a side of fries
Mushrooms & Bacon on toast(mushrooms fried or creamed) $16.80
Vegetable Cannelloni $16.80
- filled with spinach & ricotta, smothered in delicious Napoli sauce, oven baked, served with salad & parmesan cheese
Pancakes with grilled banana & maple syrup with acon $16.80
Chicken nuggets $11.50
- squid rings or mini hot dogs, with fries & dipping sauce
Pan fried market fresh fish $28.50
- in a lemon pepper sauce served with salad & a side of fries or vegetables & mash

Avocado and feta smash on sourdough $12.5
Eggs anyway on toast $9.5
Fries $6.50
Bacon, egg and cheese $12.50
Roast pumpkin, blue cheese and walnut risotto $18
Mussei fritter buttie $15
Mushrooms of toast $10.5
Corned beef and pickles $13.50

-Bread and dips $10.50
Manuka honey lemon mussels (half shell) $12.00
- Mussels served in a manuka honey lemon sauce
-Cheesy garlic bread $7.00
Manuka honey bar and grill burger $13.00
- Beef pattie, bacon and cheese
Manuka honey dessert-chef´s specialty $8.00
Pork chops $23.00
- Grilled pork chops topped with a pineapple and apple ring
Chips small $4.50
Chocolate brownie with ice-cream $7.50

Croque Madame (white sauce, ham, cheese, egg) $7.50
Wedges & Sour Cream $8.90
Mochachino $5.00
Sweet Crêpes - La Chocolat (Chocolate and cream on top) $9.50
Lyonnaise Salad (croutons, bacon, tomato, poached egg, lettuce) $14.50
Chocolate Cake $4.00
Sweet Crêpes - La Creole (Banana & chocolate) $10.90
Sweet Crêpes - La Pomme Canelle (Apple, topping caramel & cinnamon) $10.90

Prime Angus Eye Fillet $38.50
- Most tender cut, best served rare-medium well. Approx. 250g
Fried onions $3.00
Chicken $33.00
- Boskock's Organic Chicken leg on creamy mash with peanut slaw & madeira gravy
Mushroom $2.00
A hand picked selection of sides and sauces to compliment your meal.
Blue cheese $2.00
SELECTION OF DESSERTS AVAILABLE
Moroccan Lamb Stack $29.00
- Lamb tenderloin stack with pumpkin cous-cous & yogurt mint dressing