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

  • Dipping sauces $0.50
    • Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
  • Ham and cheese $5.00
    • Ham topped with mozzarella
  • Trio of cheese $8.50
    • Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
  • Italiano $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
  • Chocolate mousse $3.50
  • Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
  • Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
    • Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
  • Stuffed Squid $24
    • With a prawn, pea and squid ink Risotto served on a roquette garnish salad finished with a lemon and caper sauce
  • 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
  • Beef Salad $20
    • With roasted red pepper, whipped feta, crispy noodles finished with Thai lime dressing
  • Orange Kumara, Feta and Herb Burger $21
    • Served on toasted focaccia with hummus, relish, battered onion rings and fries
  • Pain Perdu (French Toast) $18
    • Cinnamon Brioche, with bacon, banana, maple syrup
  • Oeufs Benedicte (Eggs Benedict) $19
    • Served on English muffins with baby spinach and hollandaise. Bacon or Salmon
  • Pasta of the Day $18
    • See the staff for today's flavour
  • Eggs any style $9.00
    • served on toast
  • Toasted sandwiches $7.00
  • Mushrooms $15.00
    • in cream and parsley sauce on toast
  • All Day Omelette $14.50
    • ham and cheese or mushroom and spinach
  • Eggs Benedict $17.00
    • with bacon
  • Fries $6.00
    • with aioli $7.00
  • Toasted Museli $9.00
    • with fresh fruit, milk, yoghurt and honey
  • Toasted Breads $6.50
    • grain bread, sourdough or toast
  • Lamb Iskender From $14.50
    • Sliced lamb served on a bed of rice with humus, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens and two pieces of warm Turkish bread
  • Chicken Shish Salad From $14.50
    • Grilled marinated chicken cubes threaded on a skewer served with salad
  • Lamb Kebab n/a
    • Lamb doner kebab wrapped in flat bread with salads and a choice of sauces (Small/Large)
  • Spanikopita From $11.00
    • A kind of savory made from chopped spinach, green onions, feta cheese and herbs in pastry
  • Lamb Shish Salad From $14.50
    • Grilled marinated lamb cubes threaded on a skewer served with salad
  • Vege Falafel From $13.90
    • Falafels served on a bed of rice with hummus, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens and two pieces of warm Turkish bread
  • Vege Combo From $13.90
    • Falafels with fried eggplant served on a bed of rice with humus, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens and two pieces of warm Turkish bread
  • Mixed Shish From $18.90
    • Cubes of marinated and grilled chicken and lamb served with hummus, tabbouleh, salad greens, tzaziki, red cabbage, warm Turkish bread and choice of sauces
  • Thai Beef On Rice $18.20
  • Creamy Fettucine $18.90
    • Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom
  • Spicy Salads $18.40
    • Cajun Chicken or Asian Beef
  • Chicken & Bacon Sandwich $14.00
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
  • Ham Steak Salad & Chips $17.20
  • Fish & Chips With Salad $21.40
  • B.L.T Sandwich $12.00
  • Moroccan Lamb Burger - Lamb mince mixed with moroccan spices, lettuce, tomato, &a yoghurt dressing served with fries $15.50
  • Seafood Broth - mussels, squid, prwans, fish & scallops in a italian style tomato broth with toasted baguette $18.00
  • Eggs Benedict - Toasted English muffins topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce with Bacon or Smoked Salmon $16.00
  • Mushroom Risotto with Smoked Chicken - creamy mushroom topped with smoked chicken $16.00
  • Spaghetti Marinara - mixed seafood tossed with spaghetti an a napolitano sauce with parmesan cheese $18.00
  • All Day Breakfast - Streaky Bacon, sausage, tomato, mushroom, potato hash, eggs to your liking with toasted Vienna $17.00
  • Fish of the Day - Crumbed battered with a garden salad, fries and tartare sauce $24.00
  • Beef & Mushroom pot pie - served with salad & fries $16.50
  • Sandwiches $8.50
    • Smoked salmon, avocado, tomato and tartare sauce
  • Braised 1st class lamb shanks $17.50
    • Tender lamb foreshank on kumara and cumin mash, green beans and port jus (GF)
  • Sandwiches $8.50
    • Smoked beef, caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce and cheese
  • Pumpkin and spinach gnocchi $16.00
    • Homemade pumpkin and spinach gnocchi in white wine sauce with rocket pesto and grated Parmesan cheese
  • Ice cream trio $9.00
  • Lamb’s fry, bacon and creamy mushroom $16.50
    • Hearty and rich. Serves with bread to mop up the jus.
  • Mini maple and walnut cake with vanilla ice cream $8.00
  • Curry of the day $15.50
    • Changes daily please ask staff (GF, DF)
  • Wedges $11.00$8.50 1/2 portion
    • served with bacon, cheese and sour cream
  • Nacho's $11.50
    • served with sour cream & salsa
  • Soup of the Day $9.50
    • served with hot soup roll
  • Parnell's Warm Chicken Salad $16.50$13.50 1/2portion
    • served with bacon, camembert, avocado & pesto dressing
  • Open Chicken Burger $16.50
    • served with avocado, salad greens & garlic aioli
  • Pasta of the Day $16.00 $12.00 1/2portion
  • Thai Beef Salad $16.50 $13.50 1/2portion
    • served with chilli dressing & crispy noodles
  • Parnell's Caesar Salad $15.50 $12.50 1/2portion
    • with crispy bacon, parmesan, croutons, soft boiled egg & Parnell dressing
  • Garlic with steamed rice $12.50
    • Choice of meat stir fry with deep fry garlic onion and carrot
  • Roti with Satay Sauce $5.00
  • Spicy fried rice $12.50
    • Jasmine steamed rice stir fry with a choice of meat with fresh chilli special sauce, vegetables and basil
  • Pineapple fried rice $12.50
    • Jasmine steamed rice stir fry with choice of meat with pineapple, curry powder and vegetables
  • Pineapple Curry chicken $12.50
    • Chicken and pineapple red curry in coconut milk. Order with steamed rice for $13.50.
  • Cashew nuts with steamed rice $12.50
    • Choice of meat stir fry with oyster sauce, vegetable and cashew nut
  • Black pepper beef with steamed rice $13.50
    • Beef stir fried with special black pepper sauce and vegetables
  • Chicken Tamarind with Steamed rice $12.50
    • Deep Fried Chicken stir fried with special Tamarind sauce
  • Hot beef pie
  • Breakfast burger
  • - muesli with yogurt, fruit salad and fresh orange juice $9
  • Getting Ready
  • -croissant with ham, cheese and large coffee $9
  • Bacon and eggs
  • toast
  • Bacon and egg muffin
  • The Benedicts
  • Kids Sundae $5.90
    • Two scoops of ice cream with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and sprinkles
  • Raspberry & Rhubarb Fruit Pot $13.90
    • Fresh rhubarb and raspberries simmered in orange and vanilla, topped with granola, served with biscotti and natural yoghurt
  • Hersheys Chocolate or Caramel Sundae $10.50
    • Ice cream smothered in your choice of Hersheys chocolate or caramel sauce, garnished with more chocolate finished with whipped cream dusted with even more chocolate!
  • - Add smoked salmon + $6.00
  • - Angus Beef Burger $18.90
    • 140g prime angus patty, salad, tomato, crispy bacon, cheese, caramelised onion & aioli. Add blue cheese + $3.00
  • Chicken Nuggets and Fries $10.90
    • Served with sweet and sour sauce and aioli
  • Quinoa Porridge $14.90
    • Vanilla infused quinoa, warmed with sweet banana cream, topped with rhubarb and raspberry compote and créme fraiche. Served with biscotti.
  • Mountain Burger $18.50
    • huge beef burger and chips - hope you're hungry!
  • Penne Pasta $19.50
    • spicy Italian tomato pasta mixed with lots of vegetables topped with parmesan cheese
  • Red Thai Chicken Curry (mild) $21.50
    • delicate mix of herbs & spices enriched with coconut cream served with rice
  • Ice-cream Sundae $8.00
  • Homemade Onion Rings $5.50
    • these are awesome! Served with a garlic mayo
  • Speight's Beer Battered Fish and Chips $20.50
    • this is a Local's favourite - fish lightly coated in a beer batter served with chips and salad
  • Nachos $13.50
    • traditional Mexican corn chips topped with tasty chilli beans, melted cheese & sour cream
  • Lamb Shanks $27.50
    • our “Biggest Seller”…say no more..braised in mint jus served on potato & kumara mash......single Shank option $22.50
  • 27. Rice $3.00
  • 18. Stewed Eggplant in a Clay Pot (Ca Tim om to dat) $14.00
    • Eggplant stewed with pork mince, onions, shallots, garlic, celery and hoisin, served with steamed rice
  • 9. Stir-Fried Beef or Chicken with Rice Noodles (Pho Bo/Ga ap chao) $16.00
    • Beef or chicken stir-fried with rice noodles and seasonal vegetables
  • 14. Sauteed Chicken with Vegetables and Mushrooms (Ca Lan Xao Ga Nam) $16.00
    • Chicken, mushrooms and seasonal vegetables sauteed with garlic and oyster sauce, served with steamed rice
  • 13. Stir-Fried Beef Tenderloin with Capsicum (Bo Xao Luc Lac) $17.00
    • Beef stir-fried with capsicums, onions, ginger, shallots and spring onions, served with steamed rice
  • 22. Pan-seared Salmon with Salt (Ca Hoi Rang Muot) $23.00
    • Fresh salmon pan-seared with a mixture of salt, green beans and glutinous rice flour, lime leaves, served with steamed rice
  • 1. Spicy Seafood Salad with Vermicelli (Goi mien hai san cay) $10.00
    • Prawn, squid, mussel with celery, lemongrass, chili, red onion and spicy sauce
  • 17. Stir-Fried Vegetables (Rau cu xao) $12.00
    • Broccoli, cauliflower and carrots stir-fried with onions and chili, served with steamed rice
  • Tuna roll 5p $6.50
    • Tuna / lettuce / carrot / cucumber / capsicum
  • Avocado roll 5p $6.50
  • Spring roll 5p $5.00
  • Mix Tempura $10.00
    • 2*spring roll, 1*vege & shrimp, 2*twister prawn, 2*Korean dumpling
  • Edamame $5.00
  • Chicken teriyaki stir-fry noodle $12.50
  • Seafood stir-fry noodle $12.50
  • Teriyaki chicken roll 5p $6.50
    • Teriyaki chicken / Avocado
  • Add Bacon and Cheese $10.90
  • Add a Juice Box to any kids meal for $1.50
  • Add Chicken or Bacon for $1.00
  • Mince on Toast $16.90
  • Creamy Mushrooms on Ciabatta with Bacon $14.50
  • Feta & Quinoa Vege Burger, Tomato Relish & Caramelised Onion $8.90
  • Tempura Battered Snapper, Chips & Salad $18.90
    • Large
  • Toasted Sandwich with 2 fillings $5.90
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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