Colenso Country Cafe in Queenstown Menu

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Two Free range eggs any style on toast $13
Field and Japanese mushrooms, black pudding, tarragon, fried potato, poached egg $21
Add: bacon, tomato, spinach, mushroom, avo $5ea
Crispy shrimp Huevos Rancheros, soft flour tortilla, black beans, avacado salsa, fried eggs, hot sauce, coriander $24
Southern fried chicken sandwich, soft Turkish roll, red slaw, handcut agria fries, dill pickles $25
Ricotta hotcakes, roasted quince, cardamom, honeycomb, vanilla bean mascarpone $18
Steamed pork belly dumplings, 5 spice dipping sauce, fragrant herbs, pickled ginger $15
Turkish poached eggs, garlic, dill, greek yoghurt, chilli and grilled bread $18

Nacho Piggy $22.00
- Loaded with Pulled pork, onions, capsicum, jalapeños, olives and cheddar cheese. Served with salsa and sour cream.
Jen's Vegan Burger $18.00
- Kumara pattie, romesco vegetables, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pesto. Add cheese for our friendly vegetarians.
Jerked Chicken $15.00
- Ranch coleslaw, garlic aioli
Roast Veggies $5 Sml / $9 Lrg
Venison Pot Pie $24.00
- Slow cooked venison ragout on mash potato with a fluffy puff pastry
Short Rib Po'Boy $15.00
- Short rib, sautéed onions, killer pickles, chipotle aioli
Chicken $24.00
- Jerked chicken, mushrooms, and bacon drizzled with a homemade Caeser dressing
Cajun Hand Cut Fries with Garlic Aioli $9.00

Big Breaky Burrito $16.00
- Chorizo. bacon, mushrooms, hash browns, eggs and baked beans all in a toasted tortilla wrap served with fresh salsa and sour cream
Chicken Burger $14.50
- Breaded chicken breast on a toasted bun with aioli, BBQ sauce, red onions, tomato and lettuce
Chips $7.00
chicken Parmigiana $20.00
- Crumbled chicken breast grilled wth slow cooked tomato sauce, bacon and cheese served with fries
Our Famous All Day Breakfast $10.00
- 2 tried eggs, 2 rashers of streaky bacon, 2 hash browns and grilled tomato served with toast and butter Extras: Sausage $3, Bacon Rashers. Mushrooms. Egg, Beans and Avocado $2, Tomato or Toast $1 each
Chicken wrap $14.00
- Strips of tender chicken thigh and bacon rolled up in a soft tortilla wrap with lettuce, avocado, tomato, onions and aioli with a side of fries
The Mighty works $18.00
- 2 tried eggs, 4 rashers of streaky bacon, 2 hash browns, sausage, mushrooms, grilled tomato and baked beans, all Served with toast and butler
Chili Con Came $15.00
- Chill’ mince beef and beans on steamed white rice, topped with cheesy nacho chips, sour cream and fresh coriander

Lounge Bar Club Sandwich $22.00
- toasted triple deck sandwich with ham, egg, tomato, lettuce and smoked chicken served with fries
Chorizo Cigars $10.00
- with cashew nut pesto
Wedges with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
Salad $10.00
- mixed salad leaves with house dressing
Chilled Apple & Doris Plum Compote
- topped with polenta crumble served with cinnamon creme anglaise
Apricot Creme Brulee
- with pistachio biscotti
Chicken Parmigiana $22.00
- bread crumbed chicken breast topped with napolitana sauce and melted cheese served with fries
Wedges $10.00
- topped with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce

Chicken Tikka (5 Pieces) $11.90
- Boneless cubes of chicken marinated in yoghurt and freshly ground spices finished in clay oven
Ras Gulla $6.50
- Soft cheese dumpling in syrup.
Tandoor Roti $3.00
- Traditional plain unleavened bread
Tandoori Chicken (Half) $13.90
- Chicken marinated in yoghurt and freshly ground spices, skewered, and char grilled to order
Onion Bhajees $6.50
- Crispy onion fritters - a Bombay specialty!
Steamed Basmati Rice $3.00
Chicken or Lamb Bhuna $16.90
- Cubes of chicken or lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions, fresh herbs and spices. A Punjabi delicacy.
Chicken or Lamb Korma $16.90
- A mild dish cooked in creamy sauce with almond, coconut, sultanas and cashews.

Naan $3.00
- Leavened white flour bread baked in clay oven
Palak paneer $15.90
- Cottage cheese cooked in a tomato and creamy spinach sauce with traditional spices
Pakora $5.90
- Seasonal vegetable spiced and battered in chickpea flour and deep fried
Samosa (2 samosas) $5.90
- A deep fried pastry filled with vegetables, potatoes & spices
Mixed platter (for 2) (Per Person) $19.90
- Tempting selection of Tandoori chicken, Chicken tikka, sheek kebab,chicken kali mirch, pakora, onion bhaji and poppadoms served with chutney
Lachha paratha $4.50
- Multi layered whole wheat bread basted with butter
Fish sagwala $17.90
- Fillets of fish cooked with fresh spinach gravy
Lamb saagwala $15.90
- Boneless tender chicken/beef/lamb pieces cooked in fresh spinach gravy and garnished with julienne ginger

Fried halloumi, marinated courgette, smoked tomato sauce $11.50
Black Rice Porridge $17.00
- Chilled porridge of black rice, quinoa and chia seeds in coconut milk, poached pears, passionfruit, honey yoghur
Fried home-made black pudding $6.00
Local cheese with our homemade crackers and relishes. Choice of Gibbston Valley’s Glenroy Cheddar or Kawarau Blue $11.00
Muesli $15.00
- Eichardt's toasted muesli, either: Natural with milk and poached local organic berries or Bircher style; soaked overnight in apple juice, with yoghurt & blackcurrant couli
Mushrooms & Hollandaise $19.00
- Roast wild thyme mushrooms, poached eggs, dark rye sourdough toast, creamy hollandaise, local rocke
Salad of roast beetroot, smoked homemade ricotta, pickled pear, walnuts $11.00
Pork cheek croquettes in wild thyme breadcrumbs, fennel, relish $12.50

ANTIPASTO
- Locally cured cold meats including pastrami, hot spiced pork and beef, French rosette salami, saucisse salami, hot sopressa alpine salami, smoked ham and smoked chicken breast.Capers, large green olives, black pitted olives.
FROM THE GRILL
- Apple & cranberry sauce, green tomato chutney, mint & coriander raita, chipotle BBQ sauce.
FLAME ROTISSERIE
- Succulent roast chicken basted with honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, mint, coriander and basil. GF, NF, DF
FROM THE GRILL
- Hoki loin seasoned with lemon pepper. NF, DF
VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
- Pumpkin and ricotta ravioli with mushroom sauce & truffle oil. V, NF
SUSHI
- Sushi prepared by our in-house chef. Select from: Akaroa salmon, chicken, tuna, prawn, vegetarian. Soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger >>
BREAD
- Variety of freshly baked bread rolls (GF available upon request)
MARKET GARDEN SALAD
- Beetroot salad. V, NF, DF, GF

Carne Asdad $15.00
- w crema & salsa
Rancheros All Day Breakfast Burrito $21.00
- open burrito w chipotle rice, drunken beans, smoked streaky bacon, fried eggs & salsa. Add Chorizo, Bacon, Black Pudding for $2.00 each
Beef Fajita $27.00
- w cumin-cilantro marinade, roasted vegetables, marinated onions, Mexican slaw, salsa & two tortillas
Quinoa, Kumara & Mushroom $10 B / $7 T
Guacamole $4.00
- Avocado dip
Diablo Fuego $4.00
- HOT!!
Corn chips $4.00
Fuego Salsa $4.00
- Medium red

Chicken $30.50
- Tender chicken breast strips served with any sauce & your choice of two sides
Mediterranean Salad $5.00
Add chorizo $3.00
Lamb Shank
- New Zealand lamb shank braised & served in a tomato based broth with seasonal vege & mashed potatoes
Ratatouille Pasta $20.00
- A rich winter vegetable ratatouille bound with penne pasta & finished with fresh basil pesto & parmesan cheese
Steak & Ribs Combo
- 200gm of Angus rump cooked to your liking, succulent sticky pork ribs with our own homemade coleslaw & battered onion rings served with a bowl of golden fries
For 1-2 people $12.00
Wedges $6.00

Corn on the Cob
- Regular $4.50
3 BBQ Wing Fillets $11.90
- 3 BBQ Wings, kids juice & corn or chips
Potato Salad
Chicken Mediterranean Salad $15.50
- Flame Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken breast strips, feta, capsicum, olives, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, carrot & mixed lettuce
- On its own $24.90
Espetada $15.90
- Hanging skewer of Chicken thighs, grilled red capsicum & onion served with your choice of a regular side
- Large $6.50

BADGERS FAVOURITE BAKED BIG BUFFALO WINGS 1 DOZ $15.00
PRAWN DIPPERS HALF DOZ $7.00
HAWAIIAN BADGER MED$21/LARGE $29
- Roasted Ham & Juicy Pineapple topped with NZ Mozzarella
PEPPERONI MED $20/LARGE $28
- Premium Pepperoni and NZ Mozzarella
THE FUN GUY PIZZA PURE MAGIC MED $24/LARGE$32
- Portobello and Button Mushrooms dusted with herbs and topped with NZ Mozzarella
JULIUS BADGER MED$29/LARGE$39
- Fresh Tomato, Black Olives, Feta Cheese, Chicken, lightly topped with NZ Mozzarella and a drizzle of Balsamic vinegar
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
GRANDMA BADGER MED $26/LARGE$36
- Grandma Badger's own Special Recipe Bolognese with NZ Mozzarella on top

Kids Toast $6.50
- Kids toast served with jam & peanut butter
Toasted Sandwiches(GF*) $6.50
- Choice of two fillings - ham, cheese, bacon, mushroom, tomato, pineapple, onion or cheese. Add extra fillings for $1.50
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
Toasted Bagel $6.50
- Lightly toasted bagel with cream cheese & jam
Nachos (GF*) (V*)With beef & chilli beans, salsa, melted cheese.Topped with sour cream & guacamole $15.00
Fish ‘n’ Chips (GF) $17.00
- Crispy beer battered hoki & fries served with salad & Cavell's homemade tartare sauce
Kids Basket $8.50
- Chicken chippies, fish bites & fries with good Ol’ kiwi tomato sauce
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 Muffin Muncher $7.50
- Fried egg, cheddar, bearnaise and tomato on a homemade English muffin - Add sausage or bacon ($1.50 each)
Soups of the Day
- Check our specials board (on the left side of the website) or come in to see our selection of 4 homemade soups...2 that change daily, as well as the 2 below that we always offer...
Philly Cheesesteak $12.50
- Grilled beef striploin cooked w/ onion, capsicum & mushroom, topped w/ melted Swiss & horseradish mayo
- Add Extra Items - Bacon or Sausage $1.50 each
- Add garlic bread for $3.00
All Baguettes & Wraps are made to order, served toasted and extra delicious!
The Caesar $10.00
- Cos lettuce, bacon, tomato, boiled egg, parmesan, croutons and our special Caesar dressing - Add chicken for $2.50
The Charlie (Banh Mi) $12.50
- Vietnamese chicken, cucumber, pickled carrot & daikon radish, coriander, fresh chilli, spring onion, mayo and sweet soy sauce

House Smoked Salmon $25.00
- House smoked salmon, artichoke, capers, lemon ricotta and fire-roasted peppers
Toasted Tortilla Wraps $14.00
- Free range pulled chicken, red onion, cabbage, coriander and chipotle aioli/ Slow cooked wild venison, fresh beetroot, parmesan and redcurrant aioli/ Vegetarian wrap with spiced beans, coriander and smoked cheese
Pork Belly Burger $19.00
- Slow-roasted New Zealand pork belly in hoisin/ginger/5-spice sauce, with tart apple, coleslaw and shoestring fries
Potted Paté $15.00
- Free range chicken liver paté, served with warm ciabatta, crackers, onion & sage jam GF available
Wild Rabbit Cannelloni $27.00
- Central Otago Rabbit, slowly braised with mushrooms, mustard and white wine Served with a walnut and pear salad
Add bacon or Wanaka free-range egg extra $2.00
Add bacon or Wanaka free-range egg extra $2.00
Polenta Fries $9.00
- With chipotle aioli (V)(GF*)

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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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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