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

Gluten Free Mud Cake.. $6.00
- Rich gluten free chocolate cake, best served warm..
ANTIPASTO $27.00
- A selection of meats, pickles, cheeses, bread and dips2 people..
Porridge.. $9.50
- Served with bananas, brown sugar and with cream or milk
ANTIPASTO $39.00
- A selection of meats, pickles, cheeses, bread and dips 4 people..
Garlic Bread. Change to gluten free bread for an extra $2 $7.50
Waffles.. $8.50
- Waffle with banana, ice cream and Nutella
Fresh Fish (GF).. $25.50
- On a lemon and prawn risotto
Scotch Fillet.. $29.80
- 250 gramme Angus Pure fillet on roasted gourmet potatoes, almond beans and jus

Dukka Coated Rack of Lamb 30.0
- On roasted garlic mash, with tomato and parmesan filo tart, tzatziki, and a thyme and rosemary jus
Snack Platter 22.0
- 4 each of samosas, spring rolls, onion rings, chicken bites served with potato wedges and 2 dips.
Murray’s Veggie Pie (V) 22.0
- Layers of fresh seasonal vegetables with ricotta and herbs, in short-crust pastry, served with a stuffed baked potato and 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
Bruschetta 10.0
- Garlic bread, topped with basil, tomato, feta and balsamic dressing
Portobello Mushroom and Camembert Burger (V) 18.5
- Garlic and herb-roasted Portabello mushroom with camembert cheese, salad, sliced tomato and mayonnaise in a toasted bun served with fries
Prawns 12.0
- Pan-fried prawns, served with a ginger, lime and tequila mayonnaise, a Japanese dipping sauce and side salad
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.

Classic Fish and Chips $20
- Tempura battered or polenta crusted pan fried served with housemade tartare, salad and fries
Pain Perdu (French Toast) $16
- Berry Compote and cream or yoghurt
Orange Kumara, Feta and Herb Burger $21
- Served on toasted focaccia with hummus, relish, battered onion rings and fries
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 Brouilles (Savoury Scrambled Eggs) $18 without bacon $15
- With spinach, bacon, homemade tomato and onion relish and drizzled with truffle oil
Pasta of the Day $18
- See the staff for today's flavour
Beef Salad $20
- With roasted red pepper, whipped feta, crispy noodles finished with Thai lime dressing
Pain Perdu (French Toast) $18
- Cinnamon Brioche, with bacon, banana, maple syrup

Big Bacon Classic $9.20
- Premium juicy fresh beef, manuka smoked bacon on a toasted premium bun. It’s a classic.
V $3.10
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.
S $3.20
Kids Meal Hamburger $5.90
- Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with ketchup on a plain warm bun. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids Blackcurrant, CalciYum in three flavours or Pump 400ml), plus the kids toy.
Avocado Bacon Supreme $10.20
- Smooth creamy avocado and NZ manuka smoked bacon, combined with Wendy’s Homestyle Chicken fillet – unbeatable. Topped with aioli, sweet thai chili sauce, red onions, red tomato and crisp fresh lettuce.
Chicken Club $9.20
- These aren't some boring old chicken sandwiches. Meet Wendy's Chicken Club – tender, all-white whole chicken breast topped with thick-cut manuka smoked bacon, natural cheese, creamy mayo, hand-cut lettuce, and freshly sliced tomatoes.
Bacon & Cheese Potato $6.20
- Warm up to the distinctive taste of rich, creamy cheese and manuka smoked bacon on our delicious oven-baked potato. It’s the just-right choice for lunch, dinner or late-night snack.

extra filling $1.00
Chicken Burger $18.00
- Dukkah seasoned chicken thigh, tomato, lettuce, red onion, cottage cheese, and our own plum relish served with beer battered fries.
Quinoa Porridge $11.50
- Infused quinoa grain finished with coconut and mango.
Yellow House Breakfast $20.00
- Fresh toasted multigrain bread with Sausage, oven dried tomato, portobello mushroom, streaky bacon, hash browns, fried eggs, and black pudding.
Clam and Chilli Linguine $17.50
- Fresh pasta, and clams, tossed with a light chilli, garlic, and shallot oil.
2 fillings $7.50
Prosciutto, Pumpkin and Walnut Salad $17.00
- Honey roasted pumpkin. crispy prosciutto and walnuts, tossed with feta and rocket.
Wedges $10.50
- Cheese wedges with sour cream and home made BBQ sauce.

Spring Roll (Home Made) 6 pcs $6.50
- Vegetable wrapped in spring roll pastry, deep fried served with sweet chilli sauce
Yum (Thai spicy salad) $12.50
- Choice of meat and vegetables seasoned with lemon dressing and fresh chilli
Garlic with steamed rice $12.50
- Choice of meat stir fry with deep fry garlic onion and carrot
Gang pah beef (Thai Herb Curry) $12.50
- Spicy thai clear soup with beef and vegetables thai herb. Order with steamed rice for $13.50.
Noodle with soup $12.50
- Chicken clear soup boiled with choice of meat with rice noodle topped with vegetables
Tom Yum $12.50
- A Popular spicy and sour soup with a choice of meat, Mushroom and Thai herb. Order with steamed rice for $13.50.
Ginger with steamed rice $12.50
- Choice of meat stir fry with ginger, onion and baby corn
Chicken Tamarind with Steamed rice $12.50
- Deep Fried Chicken stir fried with special Tamarind sauce

Seafood Chowder $18.00
- Loaded with luscious seafood.
Fries GF $6.50
- Bowl of fries served with aioli or tomato salsa
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.
Steak Sandwich GF Option $19.50
- Tender sliced beef tossed with "Sugar Plum" sauce served with onion marmalade and drizzled with aioli.
side of fries $4.00
- Bowl of fries served with aioli or tomato salsa
Chicken Caesar Salad $19.50
- With bacon, croutons and parmesan. Topped with a poached egg. Anchovies optional
Corn Fritter Stack GF $17.00
- Layered with bacon and roast kumara and served with sour cream and either sweet chilli sauce or basil pesto
Garlic Prawn Salad GF $19.50
- On crispy noodles with chilli lime dressing and roasted peanuts

Extras
Eggs Any Way $10.00
- Poached, fried or scrambled, served with white toast (GF add $1, with bacon $14)
Shoestring fries with aioli small $7.5 / large $10
- Maple syrup & salted caramel mascarpone (With bacon $20)
Capsicum Schnitzel $23.00
- (GF) stuffed with haloumi in a golden crumb, with a raw salad of beetroot, carrot, chia seeds and apple
Scotch Fillet(GF) $32.00
- cooked to your liking, served on sauteed potatoes with bacon and spinach with a rocket salad, jus and bearnaise
Black pudding, or veal bratwurst, or bacon $5.00
Soup of the Day $13.00
- with toasted white bread and butter (GF)$14

Sweet and Savoury $4.50
Pies $5.50
Pancakes with Berries $8.00
Sausage Rolls $5.50
Avo & Tomato on Toast with 2 Eggs $12.00
Avo & Tomato on Toast $8.00
Soup of the Day $12.50
Toast & Jam - 2 slices $4.00

Eggs,Spinach $3.5
Eggs anyway on toast $9.5
Grilled sammies
Bangers and mash $19.50
Herbed hash with black pudding and fried egg $15.50
Fries $6.50
French toast focky style with bacon and banana $15.50
Roast pumpkin, blue cheese and walnut risotto $18

Side Salad $4.00
Seafood Chowder $16.00
- Mild curry chowder with mussels, shrimps and scallops, served with MG bread
Small Fries $4.50
Chilli Cheddar Bread $7.50
- Three pieces of MG bread topped with cheddar cheese and sweet chilli sauce
G/F Toast $2.00
Large Fries $8.00
Chicken Parmigiana $21.00
- Tuscan spiced chicken breast topped with MG tomato relish and parmesan, served with salad and fries
Fritters $19.50
- Two pumpkins, sweet chilli, feta and corn fritters served with salad, bacon, sweet chilli sauce and sour cream

B.L.T $15.00
- Free range bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli on ciabatta
Red Potatoes GF $8.00
Pancakes $16.00
- Served with grilled bacon, banana & maple syrup or Served with apple berry compote & fresh whipped cream
Open Sandwich $16.00
- With the choice of grilled sirloin OR free range chicken resting on ciabatta with aioli, greens & topped with caramelized onion jam & blue cheese
Bread $6.00
- Garlic ciabatta OR ciabatta with olive oil & balsamic vinegar
Eggs on Ciabatta $11.00
- 2 Free range poached eggs on ciabatta
Bacon Butty $7.00
Sirloin Steak served with fries GF $15.00

Cheesecake $7.00
Feta Fish and Chips $20.00
Pork Schnitzel $32.00
- with Mashed Potato and Salad
Double Chocolate Mousse $7.00
Feta Fish and Chips $30.00
Smoked Salmon on Sliced Potatoes $10.50
Lamb Shanks $20.00
- with Mashed Potato and Vegetables
Russian Dumplings $12.00

Cakes
Eggs on Toast $ 10.00
Extra
Sandwiches
Bacon and Eggs on Toast $ 13.00
Fluffy $ 1.00
Egg $ 1.00
BLT $ 8.00

Carbonara $12.00
- Bacon, mushroom, garlic, onion in cream & wine reduction
Chicken Breast $28.00
- Pan fried Moroccan chicken breast on rocket & cashew nut mash w/ red wine sauce & mango chutney
Breads $11.00
- Selection w/ dips & spreads
Pork Spare Ribs $23.00
- Mountain of rib served with fries and a garden salad
Fries $9.00
- Fries served with Tomato sauces and aioli
Chicken Burger $12.00
- Seared Moroccan breast, melted cheese, apricot sauce, salad mix & fries
Snacks Garlic Bread $9.00
- Garlic herb & mozzarella bread
Meat Lovers Burger $20.00
- Marinated beef, Pork, Lamb, Bacon, cheese, sweet chili sauce, salad greens & crunchy fries