Cafe Express in Manawatu-Wanganui Menu

MAIN MENU MAIN MENU
  • 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
TAPAS TAPAS
  • 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
LIGHT MEALS LIGHT MEALS
  • 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
ADD ONS ADD ONS
  • 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

  • Chicken supreme $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
  • Italiano $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
    • Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Dipping sauces $0.50
    • Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
  • Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
  • Onion rings $3.50
  • BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
    • Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • 5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
  • Bacon
  • Small $5
  • Super Large $11
  • Crumbed Fish $3.50
  • Pack No 7
    • 3 Fish, 1 Potato Fritter, 1 Sausage, 1 Chip
  • Curry Roll $2.50
  • Pack $18
    • 4 Fish, 1 Hot Dogs, 1 Crab Stick, 2 Spring Roll, 2 Chips
  • Pineapple $2
  • Marinated Cajun Chicken Salad (GF) 19.5
    • Cajun marinated grilled chicken fillets with bacon and feta cheese on fresh salad with Dijon dressing and topped with fried kumara strips.
  • Tossed Basil and Lemon Chicken Salad
  • Kids Cheeseburger
    • Beef patty with cheddar cheese and tomato sauce, served with fries
  • Twice-Cooked Pork Belly (GF) 29.0
    • Served on a garlic roasted Portobello mushroom, and a bed of roasted potatoes, sage, shaved fennel and bacon lardons, with jus and a beetroot and feta salad
  • Fresh Vegetable Quiche
    • Served with fresh salad
  • Chicken Breast 29.0
    • Fresh crumbed chicken breast, filled with a chorizo and cream cheese stuffing, on a bed of Fennel risotto, served with side salad
  • Spanish Ham Croquettes
    • Served with chips and side salad
  • Bangers & Mash
    • Two sausages with mashed potato and gravy
  • Filo King Prawns $9.80
  • Crumbed prawn cutlets $21.50
  • Marinated Porterhouse Steak $17.50
  • Lambsfry & bacon $21.50
  • Mussel Cocktail $7.50
  • Roast Beef & yorky pudd or Roast Pork & apple sauce $21.50
  • Garlic steak $28.50
  • Gourmet Chicken Burger with house made wedges $15.90
  • Hot Beef Madras Curry $18.60
  • Chicken & Bacon Sandwich $14.00
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
  • Sausage Chunks & Chips SM $8.70 LG $13.40
  • Chips SM $4.20 LG $8.40
  • Toasted Sandwiches From $4.20
    • Ham, Egg, Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Pineapple
  • Battered Mussels $6.20
  • Thai Beef On Rice $18.20
  • Bruschetta $13.90
    • Toasted ciabatta topped with basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, feta, roquette & balsamic glaze
  • -Creamy mushrooms
  • Fries $8.90
    • With tomato sauce and aioli.
  • Sautéed mushrooms (GF)(V) $17.50
    • Button mushrooms sautéed in a garlic and thyme butter, served with slow roasted vine tomatoes and toasted ciabatta >>
  • Prawn and chorizo pasta $21.90
    • Fresh pasta in a creamy white wine and basil sauce, with sautéed prawns and chorizo. Tossed with wilted spinach, cherry tomatoes and topped with shaved parmesan
  • Plum & cranberry chicken burger $23.00
    • Marinated chicken breast in a toasted brioche bun with melting brie, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, red onion and aioli, topped with our spiced cranberry and plum chutney. Served with a side of fries. >>
  • Please inform our staff of any allergies or dietary requirements
  • Lamb burger $23.00
    • Fresh made lamb patty in a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, feta, basil pesto, onion jam and a smoked paprika aioli. Served with a side of fries.
  • Aloo Matar $9.99
    • Pea and potatoes cooked in a very smooth onion and tomato based curry
  • Cheese and Spinach Naan $4.99
    • Naan stuffed with cheese and spinach
  • Tandoori Prawns with salad $12.99
    • Prawns marinated in yoghurt with herbs and spices skewered to roast in a tandoori oven, served with mint sauce
  • Cheese Naan $4.99
    • Naan stuffed with grated cheese
  • Vegetable korma $9.99
    • Fresh vegetables cooked with cashew nut, cream, mild herbs and spices
  • Chicken korma $11.99
    • Chicken cooked with cream and ground cashew nut gravy
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $11.99
    • Diced lamb cooked with fine onion gravy and garnished with fresh spices
  • Lamb korma $12.99
    • Lamb cooked with cream and ground cashew nut gravy
  • Onion-Tomato Kachumber $3.00
  • Butter Beef - Half/Full $9.00/$14.00
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan $4.00
  • Paneer Kulcha $4.00
  • Mango Lassi $4.00
  • Lamb Dolcha - Half/Full $9.00/$14.00
  • Cheese Naan $4.00
  • Seekh Kabab - Full $12.00
  • Creamed mushrooms $16.00
    • with spinach & poached egg on sourdough bread(GF available)
  • Sides $3.00
    • bacon(2), sausage(2), mushrooms(2), hash browns(2), tomato(1/2), egg(1)
  • Mediterranean Omelette $16.80
    • filled with olives, sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, chorizo & cheese
  • Open Chicken sandwich $19.80
    • free range chicken, homemade mayonnaise, rocket fuel, avocado salsa, side salad served on Foccacia bread
  • Utopia wedges $11.00
    • plain
  • Sides $4.00
    • salmon
  • B.L.T $16.80
    • crispy streaky bacon with iceberg lettuce, tomatoes served with fries
  • Kids meals $9.00
    • fish, chicken - bites or sausage with fries
  • add bacon – extra $4.00
  • Kid’s Ice Cream Sundae
    • With chocolate or berry sauce
  • Thai Beef & Prawn Salad $26.00
    • Tiger prawns and medium rare beef, mesculin cashews, crispy noodles, carrot, mung beans, peppers, red onion, sweet chilli, soy & sesame dressing
  • Rendezvous Breakfast $23.00
    • Kransky sausages, grilled bacon, hash browns, Portobello mushroom, grilled tomato, ciabatta, Chutney, fried eggs
  • Sorbet
    • Served with a berry coulis (dairy and gluten-free)
  • Greek Salad $24.00
    • Feta, cucumber, tomato, red onion, olives, rocket & herbs & a light olive oil dressing (gf) (V)
  • Cajun Chicken Salad $26.00
    • Cajun chicken, mesculin, cherry tomatoes, red onion, camembert cheese, crispy noodles, aioli & cranberry sauce (gluten free without noodles)
  • Gluten free bread available for extra $2
  • Lamb Seekh Kebab $8.00
    • Tender lamb mixed with spices, herbs and cooked in our tandoor.
  • Lamb Roganjosh $10.00
    • A deliciously spiced slow cooked lamb in a rich onion gravy with a special mix of spices giving this dish its brilliant colour.
  • Beef Korma $10.00
    • Tender beef pieces cooked in a rich cashew nut gravy.
  • Lamb Korma $10.00
    • Tender boneless lamb pieces cooked in a rich cashew nut gravy.
  • Vegetarian Platter for Two $14.50
    • Samosa, onion bhaji, pakora and spring rolls perfect for sharing
  • Chicken Wings $7.00
    • Chicken wings marinated in yoghurt and spices then cooked in our tandoor.
  • Chicken Malai Kebab $8.00
    • Tender chicken pieces marinated overnight in yoghurt, cheese and cream sauce then cooked in our tandoor
  • Mango Chicken $10.00
    • Tender boneless chicken pieces cooked in a delicately mild and creamy mango sauce.
  • Noodle with soup $12.50
    • Chicken clear soup boiled with choice of meat with rice noodle topped with vegetables
  • Roti with Satay Sauce $5.00
  • Spicy green curry fried rice beef $12.50
    • Jasmine steamed rice stir fry with green curry chilli paste, vegetables and bamboo shoot
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $7.00
    • Coated Squid deep fried and sprinkle with salt and black pepper
  • Fried yellow noodle $12.50
    • Egg yellow noodle stir fry with choice of meat with special sauce and vegetables
  • Yum (Thai spicy salad) $12.50
    • Choice of meat and vegetables seasoned with lemon dressing and fresh chilli
  • Pad Nam prig powe pork and steamed rice $12.50
    • Pork stir fry with traditional Thai chilli paste and vegetables
  • Ginger with steamed rice $12.50
    • Choice of meat stir fry with ginger, onion and baby corn
  • Fries GF $6.50
    • Bowl of fries served with aioli or tomato salsa
  • Beef Burger $19.50
    • With streaky bacon, beetroot relish, blue cheese mayonnaise and fries
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $19.50
    • With bacon, croutons and parmesan. Topped with a poached egg. Anchovies optional
  • Seasoned Wedges $9.50
    • Served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream.
  • Carrot Cake $7.00
    • Served with cream or yoghurt.
  • Open Chicken Sandwich GFO $19.50
    • Succulent Cajun spiced chicken breast, bacon on salad greens and tomato and topped with mango peach chutney, a slice of brie and a sprinkle of dukkah.
  • side of fries $4.00
    • Bowl of fries served with aioli or tomato salsa
  • Soup Of The Day $12.00
    • Soup of the day served with toasted baguette.
  • Chef's creamy curry of the day $23.50
    • Combination of Herbs, Spices & other Fresh Produce Served with Grilled Naan Bread and Basmati Rice
  • Soup of the day $9.50
    • Combination of Fresh Produce Served with Crispy Croutons & Bread Roll
  • Espresso coffee $3.50 - $5.00
    • English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Kiwi Breakfast, Peppermint, Chai, Berrylicious
  • High country lamb shank $29.50
    • Tender New Zealand Slow Cooked Lamb in a Mint Jus, coupled with Creamy Potato & Kumara Mash, and Steamed Seasonal Vegetables
  • Cheesecake of the day $13.50
    • Served with ice-cream, whipped cream & fresh fruit slices
  • Seasonal vegetable $6.50
  • Pavlova $12.00
    • Kiwi Classic, served with ice-cream, whipped cream & fresh fruit slices
  • Chocolate mudcake $13.50
    • Warmed, moist chocolate cake served with ice-cream, whipped cream & fresh fruit slices
  • Up size to XL +$4.00
  • Samosa (lamb, chicken or vegetarian) $8.90
    • delicious pastry filled with potato, peas & seasoned with succulent spices, served with salad
  • Baba ganoush $8.90
    • roasted eggplant dip with olive oil, various seasonings & served with grilled lebanese bread
  • Little monster (for kids) $9.90
    • delicious deep fried chicken nuggets served with potatoe wedges & dipping sauce
  • Falafel $8.90
    • fried chick pea balls, seasoned & served with lebanese bread, pickles & tahini sauce
  • Also available in prawn or mixed +$2.00
  • Fries or wedges $4.50
  • Lebanese bread $2.00
Cafe Express

Cafe Express

location

Address

41 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4410, New Zealand

phone

Phone

063538440

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Mon-Fri: 07:00 - 16:00 Sat-Sun: 08:00 - 16:00
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food

features

Features

Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Seating ,  Child-friendly

Location
41 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4410, New Zealand
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