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

  • Bigger Appetite $28.00
    • 300gm Angus Rump steak
  • Vegetarian Nachos $16.50
    • Sauteed selection of fresh vegetables in a tomato based mild chilli sauce with melted cheese & sour cream
  • Garlic Bread $8.00
    • Toasted french stick covered in garlic & herb butter
  • Bacon & Eggs $14.00
    • Slices of streaky bacon, fried eggs Served with fries, tomato relish & toast
  • Steak Sandwich $18.90
    • 200gm medium rare rump steak, egg, cheese, caramelized onion & salad in toasted foccacia bread topped with aioli & bbq sauce, served with fries
  • Scallops and Pancetta $14.50
    • Pan seared scallops topped with pancetta, lime oil & our own citrus aioli
  • Salt and Pepper Squid $13.00
    • Crispy pieces of squid served upon salad greens & our house made tartare sauce
  • -extra sauces $3.50
  • CHICKEN $4.00
  • TERIYAKI SALMON DON(GF) $14.50
    • pan fried salmon with teriyaki sauce
  • GYOZA $9.50
    • Japanese style pork dumpling
  • PRAWN TWISTER $9.80
    • crispy prawn spring rolls
  • SPICY KARAAGE CHICKEN DON $13.90
    • deep fried chicken with spicy sauce
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN PLATE $15.50
    • pan fried chicken with teriyaki sauce
  • PLAIN MISO RAMEN(V) $12.50
    • miso ramen
  • MAYONNAISE $1.50
  • Grilled lemon thyme chicken salad w persian and maple roasted pumpkin, cherry tomatoes, sweet chilli dressing and toasted pumpkin seeds $16
  • SCHNITZEL - Crumbed weiner schnitzel topped with honey cured ham and gruyere cheese w creamy potato mash, caramelised onions and lemon wedge $18
  • Panfried market fish or Pacific Salmon served w ciabatta, lemon and fennel crust in a carrot, ginger and saffron broth w tomato confit, sea salt roasted gourmet potatoes and wilted baby spinach $29
  • Duo of creamy mushrooms - button & portobello mushrooms sautéed in garlic chive butter on grilled ciabatta bread $15.00
  • Brewers Breaky - sautéed mushrooms, grilled tomato w horseradish crème kransky sausage, crispy bacon, home made hash browns,toasted ciabatta w eggs your way-scrambled, fried or poached $18.00
  • Smoked cheddar cheese fondue w ciabatta $12
  • PAPPADELLA PASTA - Mushroom, spinach and grilled eggplant in a creamy lemon and parmesan sauce topped w roasted pinenuts and rocket $25
  • Chicken, bacon and brie melt resting on a toasted ciabatta bun w a spiced plum and orange relish and french fries $17
  • Prosciutto E Bufala $26.90
    • buffalo mozzarella w parma ham, sundried tomato, fresh basil & marinated olives (as available)
  • Scampi Al Naturale $ 27.90
    • grilled scampi w. e.v.o.o, garlic, vino bianco, parsley & lemon
  • Ostriche Del Pacifico $3.20 each
    • fresh rock oysters served w. balsamic vinaigrette & lemon (as available)
  • m. $38.90
  • e.$ 23.90
  • Fegatini Al Marsala $19.90
    • chicken livers sautéed in olive oil w. garlic, mushroom, sundried tomato & onion in a marsala creme sauce, grilled italian loaf
  • pesto pizza pane $8.90
  • marinated olives $ 8.90
  • Pain Perdu (French Toast) $16
    • Berry Compote and cream or yoghurt
  • Classic Fish and Chips $20
    • Tempura battered or polenta crusted pan fried served with housemade tartare, salad and fries
  • Oeufs Brouilles (Savoury Scrambled Eggs) $18 without bacon $15
    • With spinach, bacon, homemade tomato and onion relish and drizzled with truffle oil
  • Big Breakfast $21
    • Bacon, mustard mushrooms, poached eggs, hashbrowns, chorizo, roasted tomato, sourdough and relish
  • Orange Kumara, Feta and Herb Burger $21
    • Served on toasted focaccia with hummus, relish, battered onion rings and fries
  • Pasta of the Day $18
    • See the staff for today's flavour
  • Gourmet Beef and Bacon Burger $22
    • Served on toasted focaccia with relish, brie, aioli, hoisin onion, battered gherkin and fries
  • Cordon Bleu $22
    • Chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese served on mash and finished with red wine jus
  • Bacon + $1.00
  • Bacon & Eggs
  • Petita $9.90
  • Reg $10.90
  • 4 for $4.90
  • Petita $8.90
  • Chicken Breast
  • Petita $8.90
  • Bacon Chicken Fiesta Salad $9.90
    • Grilled chicken fillet on a bed of crispy lettuce, diced tomatoes, grated cheddar cheese, corn and manuka smoked bacon. Topped with honey mustard and a smoky BBQ ranch dressing.
  • 5 pcs $4.20
  • 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.
  • BBQ Deluxe Double Stack $6.50
    • Featuring two fresh NZ beef patties, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle and topped with tangy BBQ sauce
  • Loaded Cheese Fries $5.80
    • Wendy’s hot and crispy fries, made from NZ grown potatoes and topped with creamy cheese sauce and crunchy bacon pieces.
  • Chili $S $3.80 / L $5.70
    • Try our signature rich and meaty Chili that's low in fat and high in fibre. Great taste and great value.
  • 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.
  • 5pcs $9.30
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • with salmon
  • Mushrooms $15.00
    • in cream and parsley sauce on toast
  • All Day Omelette $14.50
    • ham and cheese or mushroom and spinach
  • Toasted Breads $6.50
    • grain bread, sourdough or toast
  • Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • with prime cut beef, onion rings, rocket, beetroot, horseradish sauce and fries
  • Bacon and eggs $14.50
    • served on toast
  • Fish and Chips $18.00
    • with fresh local fish, served with salad and fries
  • Big Breakfast $19.50
    • with sausage, eggs, tomato, mushrooms, bacon and a hashbrown
  • M&M N/A
  • Olives N/A
  • Turkey & Ham N/A
  • Capsicum N/A
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Steak, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Natural Swiss N/A
  • Sweet Chilli N/A
  • Masala (Chicken / Lamb) $18.50
    • Boneless meat pieces simply cooked in onion tomato gravy with whole spices.
  • Pulao Rice (Peas / Vegetable) $7.90
    • Rice cooked with your choice of peas or mixed vegetables.
  • Butter (Chicken / Lamb / Beef) $17.90
    • Boneless meat pieces cooked in our famous butter sauce.
  • NON VEGETARIAN ENTREES
  • Vegetable Samosa $6.99
    • Stuffed with stir fried potatoes & green peas.
  • Vindaloo (Dairy Free) (Chicken / Lamb / Beef) $17.90
    • Boneless meat pieces cooked in a onion, tomato gravy & mixed ground hot spicy paste.
  • Magic Chilli Paneer $16.90
    • Chefs special Cottage cheese (cooked with indo chinese herbs).
  • Biryani (Chicken / Lamb) $17.90
    • Rice cooked in your choice of meat with aromatic spices
  • Summer Dip(Small/Large) $8.00 / $14.00
    • Chunky salsa dip of beans, corn, sweet potato, coriander, with crispy tortillas.*GF option
  • QA Pavlova $9.00
    • Homemade and served with seasonal fresh fruit, a drizzle of mixed berry coulis and a dollop of fresh cream. *Gluten Free.
  • Chicken Wings $12.00
    • Choose either traditional New York spicy buffalo wings (GF), or teriyaki. With celery sticks, blue cheese dressing.
  • Beignets $9.00
    • Homemade French doughnuts served with lots ‘n lots of icing sugar along with a mixed berry jam and vanilla bean marscarpone
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
    • Toasted Artisan ciabatta breads smothered with garlic butter.
  • Quarter Acre After Dark Burger $25.00
    • QA specialty burger, – ask your server about tonight’s offering. Hand cut double fried Agria chips.
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
  • Summer Salmon Salad $18.00
    • Baked Aoraki salmon, avocado, cucumber, mixed salad greens, kumara crisps, lifestyle dressing. GF *Gluten-free.
  • Spicy Pepperoni-
    • Pepperoni and cheese
  • Veggie-
    • Feta,Spinach,Mushrooms,Capsicum,Red Onion,Kalamata Olives
  • Extra toppings $2-4.00
  • Cajun Chicken
    • Satay, Apricot, Spanish Onion
  • BBQ Chicken-
    • Roasted Chicken, Bacon, Smokey BBQ sauce
  • Margarita-
    • fresh Bocconcini and Oregano
  • Anchovies-Bacon-
    • Olives, Capers, Jalapeño, Blue Cheese, Garlic
  • Mushroom-Blue Cheese-
    • Spinach, Roasted Garlic
  • Tom Yum noodle soup $12.50
    • Spicy Tom Yum soup boiled with choice of meat, noodle, crushed peanut and chilli flake
  • Cashew nuts with steamed rice $12.50
    • Choice of meat stir fry with oyster sauce, vegetable and cashew nut
  • Red or Green Curry $12.50
    • Choice of meat with green or red curry sauce in coconut milk with long bean and bamboo shoot. Order with steamed rice for $13.50.
  • Thai sweet & sour with steamed rice $12.50
    • Choice of meat stir fry with sour sauce, pineapple and vegetable
  • Spicy fried rice $12.50
    • Jasmine steamed rice stir fry with a choice of meat with fresh chilli special sauce, vegetables and basil
  • Pork fried green beans with red curry chilli paste and steamed rice $12.50
    • Pork stir fry with chilli paste, green beans and special sauce
  • Pad Thai $12.50
    • Rice noodle stir fry with a choice of meat with egg, special sauce, chives, bean sprouts and crushed peanuts.
  • Yum (Thai spicy salad) $12.50
    • Choice of meat and vegetables seasoned with lemon dressing and fresh chilli
  • Beetroot Risotto $32 00
    • A beetroot risotto served with goats cheese, toasted walnuts and rocket
  • Lamb Rack $35.50
    • Served with chateau potatoes. forest mushrooms, green beans and with a basil balsamic glaze
  • Seared Duck Breast $40.00
    • Seared then flash roasted to medium rare and served with fondant potato, braised red cabbage with a star anise jus
  • Fish Of The Day
    • Please select the type of fish you like then the way you want it cooked. (All fish is subject to availability)
  • Twice Cooked Pork Belly $29.50
    • Served with braised savoy cabbage, apple potato mash, crispy crackling and black pudding sauce
  • Ravioli Of Pork $26.50
    • Pork, anchovy, thyme & parmesan ravioli served with a lemon beurre blanc sauce.
  • Tempura Battered $30.50
    • Served with fries and a side salad accompanied by homemade tartare and lemon
  • Pan Fried $33.50
    • Fish of your choice, served with parsnip mash, pea panacoita and pea shoots
  • BBQ N/A
  • Flatbread N/A
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Aioli N/A
  • White Chip Macadamia N/A
  • Steak, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Double Choc Chip N/A
  • Subway Club N/A
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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