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

Rib Eye $24.50
Ham & Cheese $12.00
Cobb Shout $18.50 large $24.50
Arancini Balls $9.50
Wedges $9.50 to share $18.50
Pepperoni $12.00
Crispy Chicken & Chips $14.50
- Come’s with Fizzy or Juice and Ice Cream Sundae
Schnitzel $17.00

The Boat Shed’s Famous Chicken and Bacon Burger $16.00
- Whole crumbed chicken breast fillet with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli & served with fries topped with onion rings
-extra sauces $3.50
Scallops and Pancetta $14.50
- Pan seared scallops topped with pancetta, lime oil & our own citrus aioli
Tex Mex $30.00
- 300gm Rump topped with our house made texicana sauce, bacon & cheese
Chicken Sandwich $18.40
- Grilled chicken breast topped with camembert, salad aioli & plum sauce in toasted foccacia bread served with fries
Thai Beef Salad $19.50
- Tender strips of beef marinated in Thai flavours served with a sesame & chilli vinaigrette
Fresh Tarakihi $23.50
- Freshly battered tarakihi served w’ salad, fries, two eggs, lemon wedges & house made tartare sauce
"The Boat Shed Family Bucke $32.00
- 1 x Combo bucket for 2 adults

Get clucked $16.00
- Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, cheddar, tomato ketchup, mayo, red onion, tomato and lettuce
-Large $13.00
Buoy oh buoy $15.00
- Panko crumbed fish, lemon tartare, red onion, tomato and lettuce
Drac's rap
- Topped with tangy whipped garlic butter
Citadel classic $12.00
- Beef patty, cheddar, pickle, tomato ketchup, mayo, red onion, tomato and lettuce
The pope $16.00
- Grilled chicken topped with melted cheese and streaky bacon on a bed of caramelized onion, crisp lettuce and hollandaise
Terry's tap that $17.00
- Lean ground lamb grilled and smothered with olive tapenade, caramelized onion and aioli on a bed of baby spinach
-Side $3.00

KIDS NATURAL NUGGETS MEAL $8.20
- Natural Nuggets, Spud Fries With Fresh Natural Free Range Bf Aioli Or Tomato Sauce And A Small Charlies Juice Drink (50% Juice, 50% Water)
DARK CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM $3.90
- Dutch cocoa goodness combined with rich dark chocolate
CHICKEN FENDERS $7.90
- Free Range Grilled Chicken Seasoned With Sea Salt, Garlic and Rosemary With Free Range Lemon Aioli Or Chipotle Aioli Dip
BAMBINA $7.20
- 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli On A Smaller Bun
BACON BACKFIRE $12.90
- Free Range Grilled Chicken Breast, Tasty Bacon, Melted Brie, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli
WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY ICE CREAM $3.90
- European white chocolate with a raspberry sauce
HAMBURGINI WITH CHEESE $5.90
- 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Melted Cheddar, Sliced Sandwich Pickles, Relish And Free Range Aioli On A Smaller Bun
COMBUSTION TOFU $7.50
- Organic Tofu, Teriyaki Sauce, Peanut Sauce, Smashed Avocado, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli On A Smaller Bun Remove Aioli To Make It Vegan

All $9.50
B.L.T Sandwich $12.00
Nachos $14.50
- With mince
Ham Steak Salad & Chips $17.20
Toasted Sandwiches From $4.20
- Ham, Egg, Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Pineapple
All Day Breakfast $16.00
Butter Chicken Wrap With Salad $18.20
Squid Rings Salad & Chips $18.40

Mushrooms on Toast $17.50
- Mushrooms served on multigrain toast with blue cheese sauce, Portobello, and split poached egg.
Wedges $10.50
- Cheese wedges with sour cream and home made BBQ sauce.
Clam and Chilli Linguine $17.50
- Fresh pasta, and clams, tossed with a light chilli, garlic, and shallot oil.
Quinoa Porridge $11.50
- Infused quinoa grain finished with coconut and mango.
Vodka cured Salmon and Scrambled Egg $17.00
- House cured salmon, smoked tomato, capers, cress and scrambled egg on house made English muffins
Chicken Burger $18.00
- Dukkah seasoned chicken thigh, tomato, lettuce, red onion, cottage cheese, and our own plum relish served with beer battered fries.
2 fillings $7.50
Smoked chicken, salmon $5.00

TENDERCRISP® CHICKEN SALAD
- We're burger people but that doesn't mean we can't do salads. Crisp, fresh vegetables with sliced crispy TENDERCRISP® and a zingy dressing. Salad is not served as shown.
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.
HASHBITES
- These tiny, golden pieces of crunchy potato are just waiting to be eaten. These guys add a bit of bite (and crunch) to your breakfast.
BACON CHEESEBURGER
- All the goodness of a Cheeseburger plus bacon! Made with our signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, bacon rashes, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.
SUMMER CHICKEN CRUNCH
- The Summer Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, slice of cheese, 4 rashes of bacon, 2 pineapple rings, premium lettuce, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
TRIPLE CHEESEBURGER
- Three delicious, signature flame-grilled beef patties topped three slices of melted cheese, 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.
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.
HAMBURGER
- Our Hamburger Kids Meal is 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.

Pork Sliders $10.00
- Braised Quarter Acre BBQ shredded pork on soft slider buns, with creamy country slaw.
Popcorn Caramel Sundae $10.00
- Vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, caramel popcorn, salted caramel popcorn 'bark'.
New York Strip Steak $27.00
- New York Strip steak (200gm), double fried hand cut chips, sauteed mushroom, grilled tomato, salad, garlic butter. *Gluten-free.
Beignets $12.00
- Quarter Acre specialty - New Orleans style doughnuts, served with vanilla cream, berry jam and chocolate sauce.
Panna Cotta Latte $12
- Coffee lovers' treat. Smooth, rich coffee mousse topped with vanilla panna cotta. GF
Beignets $9.00
- Homemade French doughnuts served with lots ‘n lots of icing sugar along with a mixed berry jam and vanilla bean marscarpone
Poutine Chips $10.50
- With melted mozzarella and our beef reduction gravy.
Quarter Acre Pavlova $10.00
- Our home made individual Pavlova. Topped with fresh seasonal fruit, fresh cream, and mixed berry coulis.

KALE SALAD
- Kale, sesame, pumpkin, flax seeds, avocado, pinenuts, cherry tomatoes, sprouts, lemon/soy/olive oil
Creamy chicken drumsticks
Creamy mash with parsley butter
Creamy pasta salad with sundried tomatoes, pesto & kransky
PRICES
Caramel tart - served warm
ALL DESSERTS - $12.50
CHICKEN & PINEAPPLE
- Pan-fried chicken thigh, pineapple, spring onions & homemade pizza sauce & mozzerella

Pork Riblet N/A
Honey Oat N/A
Double Choc Chip N/A
Mayo N/A
Flatbread N/A
Subway Melt N/A
Italian B.M.T N/A
Wheat N/A

Pumpkin & Spinach Lasagne $24.5
- Layers of roasted pumpkin, ricotta cheese, pasta, spinach and Napolitana sauce, topped with grilled cheese. Served with a baked potato and garden salad.
Chicken Alexander $25.9
- Traditional apricot and cream cheese filled Breast Supreme, crumbed and golden fried. Served with salad and jacket potato.
Freeman's Lamb Shank $29.5
- A slow cooked, tender shank of lamb, creamy mashed potatoes and steamed seasonal vegetables with lashings of mint and rosemary jus. Double up for an extra $9.4
Baked Jacket Potato with Sour Cream $3.5
Seafood Basket $33.9
- Fish, prawns, scallops and squid. All golden fried and crispy. Served with fries and salad.
Caesar Salad $20.5
- Fresh Cos leaves, crispy bacon bits, parmesan cheese and toasted croutons, tossed in a classic Caesar dressing and topped with a poached egg and anchovies.
Prawn & Parmesan Sirloin $34.9
- Premium AngusPure Sirloin topped with prawn cutlets in a creamy parmesan sauce.
With our Beef & Bean Mix $18.9

Pork Belly $34.00
- Malbrough scallops & layonaise potato, salad
Pihanga Sticky Date Pudding / Caramel sauce $13.00
CLT / $24.00
- Grilled chicken tenderloins, lettuce, tomato on toasted sourdough, fries
Chocolate More Chocolate $13.00
Curry of the Day $28.00
- W/ Naan, popadom, rice and mango chutney
Rib Eye Steak 240gr $34.00
- Sauteed mushrooms, jacket potato or fries, bearnaise sauce
Wedges with Sour Cream & Thai Chili Sauce $9.50
Onion Rings (6) $9.50

Side Salad $4.00
Falafel Salad $18.00
- Falafel served on roast veg and salad with a mint yoghurt dressing
G/F Toast $2.00
Mushrooms $4.00
Eggs On Toast $11.50
- Scrambled, fried or poached eggs served with MG homemade toast. Add your choice of extras.
Toasted Sandwich (no fries) $9.50
Chilli Cheddar Bread $7.50
- Three pieces of MG bread topped with cheddar cheese and sweet chilli sauce
Thai Beef Salad $18.50
- Strips of beef marinated in a Thai dressing, served in a poppadum with salad and mung beans

Beef Fried Rice $11.00
Chicken & Vegetables $11.00
Szechuan Bar-B-Q Pork $12.00
Beef Curry & Vegetables $12.00
Combination Fried Rice $12.00
Bar-B-Q Pork Curry + Vegetables $12.00
Roast Duck Half $24.00
Bar-B-Q Pork with Cashew nuts $13.00

Little monster (for kids) $9.90
- delicious deep fried chicken nuggets served with potatoe wedges & dipping sauce
Samosa (lamb, chicken or vegetarian) $8.90
- delicious pastry filled with potato, peas & seasoned with succulent spices, served with salad
Desert dessert $6.90
- a light creamy caramel mousse, topped with a dusting of fine milk chocolate
Baklava $6.90
- a rich sweet pastry filled with chopped nuts & sweetened with syrup
Basbousa $6.90
- a sweet semolina cake soaked in a simple syrup with a touch of rose water
Desert safary $22.90
- a delicious mixed platter of lamb, beef, chicken served with specialty rice & homemade sauces & pickles
Vegetable safary $15.90
- a mix of stuffed grape leaves, stuffed cabbage leaves, vegetable samosa, falafel, babaganoush, hummus & taboulleh salad
Chicken biryani $14.90
- a traditional rice dish delicacy, flavoured with subtle hints of spices. served with homemade sauces & salad