Colenso Country Cafe in Queenstown Menu

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Havoc free range bacon
Shoestring Fries
- with roast garlic aioli & smoked tomato sauce
Polenta Beignets Cv) $30.00
- grilled sprouting broccoli, romesco, Grana Padano
Warm Caramelised Onion & Goat's Cheese Tart (v) $28.00
- cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives
crayfish Meatballs $30.00
- pappardelle, tomato & local saffron broth, marinated courgette
Antipasto
- venison liver pace. selection of charcuterie, smoked mussels. wild mushroom mousse, hummus, romesco, pickles & bread
Hot Smoked Salmon $18.00
- Stewart Island salmon smoked in-house rye toast scrambled eggs and rocket
BBQ BEEF SHORTRIB $32.00
- 400g 90-day grain-fed dry-rubbed & slow smoked with buttery mash & chili chocolate glaze

Breakfast $700
- Smoked streaky bacon. Free range egg. Sweet pork jus onion reduction.Crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
The stockman $7.00
- Angus brisket. 12 Hour slow braised in lemon & chipotle peppers. 36 Hour marinated in our oaxacan spice rub. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, chipotle creme fraiche. Organic coriander, fresh chilli.
The producer (vegetarian - can be vegan) $7.00
- Garlic & thyme black bean, sweet roasted pumpkin. Soft sprinkled goat feta. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
The fisherman $7.00
- Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. Pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli
The bushman $7.00
- 6 hour slow braised pork belly (free farmed). Marinated in west coast manuka bush honey. Crisp apple slaw, sweet pork jus onion reduction, crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli

Blackened market fish $ 38.00
- almond skordallia, sweet corn succotash.
Smoked bone marrow $21.00
- parsley, gremolata, bacon crumb.
Skillet Mac n Cheese w ham $10.00
Caesar salad $11/$19
- baby cos, slow cooked egg, anchovy, classic dressing.
Grass-fed beef tartare $25.00
- toasts, free range egg yolk, hot sauce.
Wakanui
- Wakanui Blue cattle are grass fed initially then finished on grain for the last 70 to 90 days. Like the grass-fed equivalent Angus, it has characteristic fat marbling running through the muscle but due to being grain fed the marbling is much greater and more intense throughout.
Selection of local and European cheese $28.00
- last years apricots, walnuts & biscuits.
Mushrooms, truffle butter. $10.00

Hot Mac $13
- Beef, Swiss Cheese, Jalapenos
Five - D $15
- Chicken, Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Grilled Pineapple, BBQ Sauce
Cajun $14
- Chicken, Hummus, Tahini Yoghurt
Virgin $14
- Falafel, Hummus, Sweet Chilli, Tahini Yoghurt
Bacon $2
Brie/ Feta/ Blue $2
Kumara $8
Hummus $2

BBQ Chicken $28.00
- with bacon and roast capsicum finished with rocket & aioli.
Strawberry Mousse $15.00
- with cracked pepper meringue, berry jelly, raspberry & strawberry sorbet.
Selection of Petit Fours & Macaroons $9.50
Affogato $11.00
- Espresso coffee, vanilla bean ice cream, coffee syrup &almond biscotti
Rustic Fries $9.00
- with aioli & tomato sauce.
WHOLE SOUTHLAND LAMB RACK $46.00
- The prime cut of lamb from Southland.
Vine Ripened Tomato & Roast Pumpkin $28.00
- with spinach and bocconcini finished with toasted almonds & sour cream.
Vegetable Pappardelle Pasta $24.00
- Slow roasted tomato, portobello mushroom, grilled eggplant, chilli, rocket & extra virgin olive oil.

Savannah beef fillet $38.00
- Served with buttered poached fondant potatoes, edamame bean puree and roasted baby vegetables
Duck liver pate $17.50
- Homemade potted duck liver pate served with toasted breads, crackers, port wine jelly and pickles
Roast spring chicken $39.00
- Whole spring chicken stuffed with chorizo, olives, capers and bacon. Served with garden salad and pommes rissolées
Fruit Salad $12.50
- Fresh fruit salad in light Star anise, cinnamon syrup
Marinated olives $9.50
- Black Kalamata and green Sicilian olives (pits in) marinated in lemon, fennel, pepper, rosemary and extra virgin olive oil
Smoked Jack Mackerel Risotto $29.00
- Smoked Jack Mackarel and pea risotto, topped with spinach and a soft poached egg
Salmon and tuna tartare $18.50
- Queenstown’s Zenkuro sake, cured salmon and tuna tartare served with cucumber, radish, wasabi infused goma wakame seaweed salad and seaweed crisp
Crumble $14.00
- Peach and apricot crumble with pistachio crumb and Wanaka pure vanilla ice cream

Pan Seared Blue Cod of the Evening $35
Big Boy Bolognese, bacon, pepperoni mushrooms & BBQ sauce $19 / $27 / $27
- Small / Large / Thin Lizzie
Mushroom & Truffle Oil Risotto $15
Fiordland Wild Venison , Seared on Mushroom Risotto & Steamed Green Beans $36
Crispy Duck Confit on a Puy Lentil Salad with an Asian Dressing $34
VKNOW’s Tomato Bruschetta & Basil Jus $12
Greek Salad $10
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, courgette, capers, with lemon aioli $19 / $27 / $27
- Small / Large / Thin Lizzie

Prawn & cheese spring rolls (4) $12.00
Kung Po prawns $34.00
- with cashew nuts
Combination seafood & vegetables $28.00
Steamed pork & chive dumplings (6) $12.00
Deep fried pork wontons (6) $11.00
Sichuan chilli pork belly $27.00
Yuxiang eggplant $16.00
Satay Chicken Skewers (4) $11.00

Rocket, tomato and goats cheese salad $$12 / $18
Truffle mash croquettes $9
Fish $39
- Your server will inform you of today's dish
Tasting Plate $48
- Chef's selection from our menu for two to share.
Hare $24
- Horopito peppered loin and braised leg of Bannockburn hare, caramelized kiwifruit, sweet potato, red wine jus.
Scallops $25
- Seared Coromandel scallops, artichoke, grapefruit, macadamia nut crumb, sorrel.
Quail $29
- Pancetta wrapped leg and roasted breast of Canter Valley Quail, fennel puree, pickled grapes, dukkah, pommegranite hollandaise.
Parfait $19
- Duck liver parfait, tamarillo chutney, house pickles, toasted brioche.

Chicken Mediterranean Salad $15.50
- Flame Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken breast strips, feta, capsicum, olives, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, carrot & mixed lettuce
Feta $1.50
- Creamy chip dip $2.50
- Regular $4.50
Avo $1.50
Chicken Garden Salad $14.50
- Flame Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken breast strips, capsicum, olives, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, carrot & mixed lettuce
Nandino Burger & Regular Side $10.90
- Flame Grilled Chicken with BBQ Basting, Swiss cheese & light mayo on a soft seeded bun plus a kids juice & corn or chips
- Regular $4.50

Breakfast Salad $18.50
- Poached eggs on salad greens with hollandaise sauce & your choice of toast plus sauteed mushroom or bacon
Soup of the day with toast $12
- see ‘What’s Cooking’ board
Fresh Salad Plate $9.50/$13.50
- Choose from our daily selection
Toast with house-made conserve & butter $6.90
- Choice of sourdough, wholegrain or focaccia.
BLT $10
- Crispy bacon, lettuce & tomato on house made focaccia bread with onion jam & mayonnaise
Eggs Benedict $17
- Poached eggs, crispy bacon & wilted spinach on toasted sourdough
Three Egg Omelette $13
- Fresh tomato, cheese & herbs with freshly baked focaccia on the side.
Top of the morning porridge $12
- Athletes blend of grains, nuts, seeds & seasonal fruit compote

SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI HALF DOZ $7.00
BADGERS FAVOURITE BAKED BIG BUFFALO WINGS 1 DOZ $15.00
THE BADGER'S CATCH MED $29/LARGE $39
- Succulent White Fish, Prawns, Calamari, Mussels and Onions garnished with Lemon on our Famous Sauce, topped with NZ Mozzarella
WHITE ONION, RED ONION, BUTTON MUSHROOM, PORTABELLO MUSHROOM, BABY SPINACH, GREEN BELL PEPPER, ROASTED RED PEPPER, FRESH TOMATO, SUNDRIED TOMATO, BLACK OLIVES, JALAPENOS, PINEAPPLE, ROASTED HAM, THICK CUT BACON, PEPPERONI, SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE, ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST, BEEF, FETA CHEESE, RiCOTTA CHEESE, BLUE CHEESE, NZ MOZZARELLA, GARLIC GLAZE, SwEET CORN, STREAKY BACON, SHAVED HAM, FRESH ROCKET
THE PRINCESS MED $26/LARGE$36
- Mushrooms, Olive Oil, Fresh Garlic, Sundried Tomatoes, baby Spinach, Feta Cheese, topped with NZ Mozzarella
THE ITALIAN STALLION MED$24/LARGE$32
- Italian Sausage, Mushrooms and Pepperoni with NZ Mozzarella
THE FAT BADGER
FAT BADGER 12”: + EXTRA TOPPING $3 $25.00

Toast with accompaniments $5.00
Southland premium lamb shoulder $89.00
- 1.4 Kg, 12 hour slow cooked lamb served with new season potatoes and a garden salad
Fish of the day $33.00
- Ask your server for today’s catch
OystersAsk your waiter for todays region Natural w lemon & shallot vinaigrette or Tempura with house aioli (For 6/ For 12) $28.00/ $52.00
Chunky fries $8.00
Chef pie of the day $23.00
- Ask us for todays special
Streaky bacon $5.00
Roasted new season potatoes $8.00

Toasted Bagel $6.50
- Lightly toasted bagel with cream cheese & jam
Eggs Benedict (GF*) $17.50
- A breakfast favourite - two poached free range eggs on toasted English muffins with fresh baby spinach, hollandaise sauce & your choice of bacon
Mini Ploughman's Platter (GF*) $25.00
- Selection of cold cuts, dips, grilled bread, corn chips, pickles and cheese (for two)
Kids Toast $6.50
- Kids toast served with jam & peanut butter
Toasted BLT (GF*) $16.50
- Thick sliced farmhouse loaf filled with crispy bacon, sliced tomato, lettuce & aioli. Served with fries(Add avocado for $2.50)
Classic Caesar Salad $16.00
- Cos lettuce served with crispy bacon, shaved parmesan cheese, poached egg, croutons and an anchovy garnish. Add: seared smoked chicken $2/smoked salmon $3
Pork Belly Salad (GF) $18.00
- Braised pork belly served with mixed greens, walnuts, apple, red onion, carrot & sprouts drizzled with a creamy aioli & balsamic dressing
The Steak Burger (GF*) $18.00
- Tender steak served on a lightly toasted bun with lettuce, aioli, bbq sauce, tomato, caramelised onion, free range egg & beetroot relish.Served with fries.

Kaffir Lime cream $12
- crispy coconut, vanilla marinated pineapple
Kum Heong Style Soft Shell Crab $26
- crispy curry leaves, dried shrimp, ginger & onion
Chicken & Prawn Laksa Soup $20/ $18
Char Siu BBQ Pork Ribs $20
- twice cooked, shao xing, hoisin & sesame seeds
Pork Wonton and Egg Noodle Soup $18
- Asian greens, bean sprouts, shallot oil, coriander
Salted Coconut & Mango Ice Cream $7
- hand-churned by Pure NZ ice cream
Hainanese Chicken and Rice $26
Pulled Sticky Pork $14
- pickled cucumber

Colenso Country Cafe

Address

895 New Zealand State Highway 25, Whenuakite, Waikato, 3591, New Zealand

Phone

078663725

Opened hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Price

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Type

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Service

Table Service

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

Features

Wheelchair accessible , Breakfast , Waitstaff , Takeout , Quick Bites , Lunch , Seating , Highchairs Available , Local cuisine , Child-friendly , Outdoor Seating

Colenso Country Cafe in Queenstown Menu

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