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

Cromwell Crumble $13.00
- A bounty of delicious fruit topped with a crispy golden crumble, anglaise and ice cream.
High Country Hog $27.90/ $32.90
- Two giant bacon-cured chops, served on potato, red onion and cabbage hash, topped with apple and pear chutney, finished with lashings of Ale House Gravy and seasonal vegetables. Beer Match: This is great with a glass of Speight's Gold Medal Ale.
Frank Oliver's Spare Ribs $25.00/ $33.90
- Slow roasted Pork Spare Ribs with lashings of Speight's Old Dark and chilli inspired BBQ sauce, served with buffalo chips topped with bacon, cheese, onion and chargrilled corn on the cob. Prepare to get messy with this one. Small or large available.
Bluff Chowder $14.80
- A local favourite. Seafood bound in a beautiful creamy fish stock, delicately flavoured with fresh herbs, served with Ale House toast.Enjoy this hearty chowder with a Speight's Summit. Beer Match: Enjoy this hearty chowder with a Speight's Summit
Blue 'n' Gold $25.80
- Great Southland Blue Cod, lightly golden fried in Speight's beer batter served with fresh garden salad and fries.
Caesar Salad $19.80
- The Ale House's spin on the traditional classic that has almost ingrained itself as a key part of the Kiwi dining scene. Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, parmesan, anchovies, poached egg and our own caesar dressing. Add chicken: $23.60 Beer Match: The full flavours of Speight's Distinction Ale goes perfectly here.
Aioli $2.00
Ophir Corn Fritters $19.80
- Corn fritters made with a southern recipe served with streaky bacon and a refreshing tomato and coriander salsa. Beer Match: Everyone's favourite – have a Speight's Gold Medal as well.

Pork and Leak Dumplings (16 pcs) $9.50
Seafood Noodle Soup $9.90
Beef Noodle Soup $9.90
Pork and Preserved Veges $9.90
BBQ Pork on Rice $11.90
Pork and Seafood Dumplings (16 pcs) $9.50
Sichuan Noodle Soup (Spicy) $9.90
Chinese Pickle Dumplings (16 pcs) $9.50

BREWERS LOAF - Home baked ciabatta loaf w trio of spreads and avocado oil w balsamic syrup $15
Duo of creamy mushrooms - button & portobello mushrooms sautéed in garlic chive butter on grilled ciabatta bread $15.00
Soup of the day w home baked ciabatta $10
SCHNITZEL - Crumbed weiner schnitzel topped with honey cured ham and gruyere cheese w creamy potato mash, caramelised onions and lemon wedge $18
Steak, ale and whisky cheddar pie, with creamy potato mash and garlic bread stick $25
French baguette dipped in vanilla & cinnamon egg batter with grilled bacon, caramelized peaches and runny crèam $16.00
Quesadilla filled w red pepper, cajun blackened chicken, onion jam and mozzarella topped w avocado crème $12
Eggs Benedict - choice between honey cured ham or crispy bacon served w spinach, hash brown and hollandaise $16.50

Orange Kumara, Feta and Herb Burger $21
- Served on toasted focaccia with hummus, relish, battered onion rings and fries
Pain Perdu (French Toast) $16
- Berry Compote and cream or yoghurt
Gourmet Beef and Bacon Burger $22
- Served on toasted focaccia with relish, brie, aioli, hoisin onion, battered gherkin and fries
Oeufs Benedicte (Eggs Benedict) $18
- Served on English muffins with baby spinach and hollandaise. Mushroom
Toasted Banana and Almond Loaf $17
- With crème fraiche, berry compote and drizzled with apple syrup
Galette de Pomme de Terre, Brocoli et Chorizo $20
- Broccoli, chorizo potato stack with crispy bacon, spinach and a herb hollandaise
Stuffed Squid $24
- With a prawn, pea and squid ink Risotto served on a roquette garnish salad finished with a lemon and caper sauce
Beef Salad $20
- With roasted red pepper, whipped feta, crispy noodles finished with Thai lime dressing

All Day Omelette $14.50
- ham and cheese or mushroom and spinach
Toasted Museli $9.00
- with fresh fruit, milk, yoghurt and honey
Soup of the Day $9.00
- ask staff
Hot Cakes $14.50
- with bacon banana and berry
Fries $6.00
- with aioli $7.00
Eggs any style $9.00
- served on toast
Garlic Bread $6.00
Pasta $16.00
- linguini pasta, grilled chicken breast, served in a spinach, mushroom and cream sauce

CHOCOLATE SUNDAE WITH OREO COOKIES
- Cool, creamy, and velvety Soft Serve topped with chocolate sauce, and sprinkled with Oreo Cookies. Our sundae with Oreo Cookies is only here for a limited time at participating restaurants
CHICKEN BACON MEATY
- The Chicken Bacon Meaty Burger: 2 crispy chicken patties, 6 rashers of bacon, 2 slices of cheese, and BBQ sauce. Oh, and we added some onion too. It’s part of the Meatatarian Range, available for a limited time.
CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER
- A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy chicken patty, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun.
DOUBLE BK CHICKEN
- Two deliciously tender chicken patties, topped with shredded lettuce and creamy mayonnaise all served on a long sesame seed bun. It’s double what a chicken burger should be. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants
WHOLEMEAL WRAPS
- Crispy chicken fillet with freshly sliced tomatoes, fresh lettuce and creamy mayo with either Peri Peri, Caesar or BBQ sauce, all folded up in a soft wholemeal wrap. Add bacon or cheese if you like, and make it a value meal by adding regular fries and a regular soft drink or side salad and pump mini.
ORIGINAL TENDERCRISP
- Try our premium chicken fillet, juicy tomatoes and premium lettuce in a big, fresh corn dusted bun. Top it with creamy mayo and youve got the Original TENDERCRISP® burger. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
HAMBURGER
- Try our Hamburger, a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
SOFT SERVE CONE
- Nothing beats our cool, creamy, and velvety Soft Serve. Served in a classic cone.

BLAT $14.50
- bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato served with homemade mayo on' toasted Turkish bread
Soup of the Day $9.50
- served with hot soup roll
Wedges $11.00$8.50 1/2 portion
- served with bacon, cheese and sour cream
Open Chicken Burger $16.50
- served with avocado, salad greens & garlic aioli
Side Dish $4.50 Small$6.50 Large
- Your choice of Wedges, Fries or Salad
Parnell's Caesar Salad $15.50 $12.50 1/2portion
- with crispy bacon, parmesan, croutons, soft boiled egg & Parnell dressing
Toasted Sandwich $6.50
- pick up to 3 of the following fillings. cheese, onion, tomato, sweetcorn, ham, pineapple
Pasta of the Day $16.00 $12.00 1/2portion

With salad $23.00
Beer Battered Onion Rings $5.00
Popcorn Shrimp Po' Boy $14.00
- toasted sesame bun, Bacon Mayo, lettuce, red onion, and crumbed 'bubba gump' shrimp
Bacon $4.00
Pulled Beef & Cheese Po' Boy $6.00
- Slow cooked beef in rich gravy on a sesame seed bun with cheese, a touch of mayo & BBQ sauce.
Extra Mushroom/Garlic SC. $2.00
Chipotle Chicken $14.00
- toasted focaccia bun, chargrilled chicken, Chipotle Mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheddar
With fries $13.00

Hamburger & Fries $11.50
Fish & Chips $11.50
Seafood Basket $23.00
- A selection of crumbed & battered seafood served with fries, salad and tartare sauce.
Toasted Garlic Bread (Starter) $7.00
- Toasted Garlic Bread
Scallops (Starter) $17.00
- Pan fried scallops, served on carrot & orange with fresh fennel, crispy capers, finished with a fresh green herb puree.
Butternut Pumpkin Squash Risotto $23.50
- New season butternut pumpkin and Arborio rice, finished with minted mushy peas & caramelized onions.
Rutland Lamb Shank $23.50
- Slow braised New Zealand lamb shank, served with a roasted garlic mash, seasonal vegetables, roasted button onions and finished with a rich lamb jus. Extra shank $32.00
Eggs Benedict
- Two poached eggs on a toasted English muffin, wilted spinach and your choice of streaky bacon, house smoked salmon, or portobello mushroom. Served with hollandaise sauce.

Chocolate Brownie $14
- Warmed, drizzled with choc sauce & served with French vanilla ice cream and whipped cream
Pasta of the Day $19
-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
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
Breads & Spreads f/2$10 f/4 $16
- House made spreads and fresh, locally baked bread
(GF = Gluten Free)
Onion & garlic stuffed chicken breast wrapped in bacon(GF) $32
- drizzled w spiced plum & served on a swede & parsnip mash accompanied by steamed vegetables
Seafood Platter $18.5
- Pan fried in garlic butter green lipped mussels in half shell, scallops, prawns w tails & deep fried prawn twisters, served with tartare sauce

250g scotch fillet $34.00
- combine with one of our savoury sides - kiwi or classic
Selection of speciality - Leaf teas $3.50
- English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Kiwi Breakfast, Peppermint, Chai, Berrylicious
Vegetarian $19.50
- Spinach, Red Onion, Olives, Capsicum, Sun-Dried Tomato, Mushroom, Cheese
Pasta of the day $19.50
- Chef’s Choice of Sauce Nestled in a Bed of Fettuccine Pasta. Vegetarian option available
Steakhouse fries $6.50
The spiral burger $21.00
- 180g Angus Beef Patty grilled to perfection and topped with melted Swiss cheese, Bacon on a bed of Tomato, Beetroot, Onion, Lettuce, in a toasted Sour Dough Bun
Hawaiian $19.50
- Ham, Pineapple, Cheese
Prawn twister $10.00
- Crispy deep fried prawn twister served with Sweet Chili & a Side Salad

Warm Blue Berry Short Cake / Vanilla ice cream $13.00
Hand Cut Fries $9.50
Sundae / Choice of toppings $13.00
Seared Atlantic Salmon $31.00
- Potato mash, bok choy and salsa verde
T-Bone Steak 500 gr $39.50
- Garlic mushrooms, jacket potato or fries, grilled tomato and side salad
Wedges with Sour Cream & Thai Chili Sauce $9.50
Soup of the Day $10.00
BLT $24.00
- Streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato on toasted sourdough, fries

Extra Rice $3.00
Vegetable Korma $13.90
- Fresh Mixed Vegetables Cooked In Rich Creamy Cashew Nut Gravy
Chicken Curry(Indian Style , Bone) $15.00
- A Traditional Indian Curry Recipe From Grand Ma'S Kitchen
Saag Allo $12.90
- Potato Cooked In Creamy Spinach Gravy
Samosa Chat $8.00
- Cut Samosa Pieces, Boiled Chickpeas Topped With Chopped Onion, Cucumber,Coriander, Tamarind Chutney,Mint Chutney And Chat Masala
Chicken Bhuna $15.00
- Boneless Chicken Pieces Spiced And Cooked With Aromatic Combination Of Ginger , Garlic , Capsicum, , Coriander And Spices
Gulab Jamun $4.00
Lamb / Beef Vindaloo $16.00
- The Dish Lamb Or Beefwith Potato In Specially Blended Spices Which Was For Among The Portuguese In Goa

SEAFOOD COCKTAIL $19.50
- Traditional seafood cocktail of shrimp, prawn, crab, white fish and mussels, served on a chiffonade of lettuce, topped with a tangy seafood sauce accompanied With a wedge of lemon
BOBBIE'S BREAD PLATTER $17.50
- Mixed platter of breads served with a selection of homemade peste's, accompanied with rosemary marmalade
SMOKED BACON HOCK & VEGETABLE SOUP $15.50
- Served with crusty bread
KILIMANJARO $15.50
- Tropical fruit salad infused with cognac and topped with meringue
PAVLOVA $12.50
- Homemade pavlova served with tropical fruits, whipped cream and topped with passion fruit sauce
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST $15.50
- Toasted muesli with tropical fruits and natural minted yogurt, served with buttered wholegrain toast and homemade conserve
THE ZOOLOGIST $30.50
- Oven baked fillet of fresh water salmon served on a bed of wilted vegetables with sauteed potato, topped with mustard hollandaise and accompanied with a light green salad
THE CONSERVATIONIST $29.50
- Oven roasted carrot, kumara and pumpkin sauteed with roasted garlic, a spinach medley, nuts, raisins and feta, finished with a fresh herb yogurt dressing