Colenso Country Cafe in Queenstown Menu

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THE PRINCESS STRAIGHT FROM MOTHER EARTH'S OWN GARDEN M: $27.00 L: $38.00
- MUSHROOMS OLIVE OIL, FRESH GARLIC, SUNDRIED TOMATOES, BABY SPINACH, FETA, TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
GARLIC FINGER BREAD L: $9.00
- WITH PESTO DIP
CURRY FRIES L: $9.00
BADGERS FAVOURITE GOURMET HOT WINGS
- ORIGINAL HOT BUFFALO SAUCE / EXTRA HOT / SMOEKY BBQ / LEMON PEPPER / SWEET CHILLI / CAJUN / HONEY SOY
CHICKEN BACON AND RANCH POUTINE L: $16.00
- FRIES, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE CURDS, BACON, RANCH, CHICKEN GRAVY & PARSLEY
GET BADGER TO THE GREEK TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN M: $29.00 L: $39.00
- ROAST LAMB, HEAPS OF FETA, OLIVES, SUNDRIED TOMATOES, FRESH CHILLI, FRESH CUCUMBER, ONION, NZ MOZZARELLA AND GREEK YOGHURT SWIRL
THE VEGGIE BADGER ALL NATURAL GOODNESS M: $23.00 L: $34.00
- MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
THE FULL ENGLISH BADGER ALL DAY BREAKFAST ON A PIZZA…. AMAZINGNESS M: $26.00 L: $37.00
- BACON, MUSHROOMS, CHORIZO SAUSAGE, HASH BROWNS, FRIED EGG ON OUR FAMOUS TOMATO SAUCE BASE WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE

Field and Japanese mushrooms, black pudding, tarragon, fried potato, poached egg $21
Ricotta hotcakes, roasted quince, cardamom, honeycomb, vanilla bean mascarpone $18
Turkish poached eggs, garlic, dill, greek yoghurt, chilli and grilled bread $18
Southern fried chicken sandwich, soft Turkish roll, red slaw, handcut agria fries, dill pickles $25
Steamed pork belly dumplings, 5 spice dipping sauce, fragrant herbs, pickled ginger $15
Crispy pork belly salad,edamame, spinach, lotus root, tamarillo vinaigrette $23
Two Free range eggs any style on toast $13
Crispy shrimp Huevos Rancheros, soft flour tortilla, black beans, avacado salsa, fried eggs, hot sauce, coriander $24

Lamb Rump Salad $23.00
- Salad greens, cucumber, courgette, red onion, coriander & mint yoghurt
Under 12 years old. Includes fluffy, apple, orange juice, hot chocolate or ribena
- Add streaky bacon $4.00
Rustic Fries $9.00
- Black Pudding $7.00
Catch of the Day $25.00 - $28.00
- See special board
- Bacon $19.00
Free Range Ham Hock & Sweet Potato Hash, $23.00
- Spinach, Halo black spiced beans, 2 poached eggs

-B.L.T. turkish roll (bacon, lettuce, and tomato) $12.50
-3hr slow-roasted beef, horseradish aioli and onion jam on toasted ciabatta $12.50
Salads $3.50
- Add fries to your meal for only
-Warm roast beetroot and feta salad with balsamic dressing $17
-Lemon and herb crumbed fish sandwich with caper mayo and fresh tomatoes $16.50
Big Breakfast: eggs, bacon, mushroom, tomato, hash brown, sausage and toast $18
Bacon and egg turkish roll $9.90
-Beef burger with hash brown, bacon, and 3 cheese sauce with fries $17.50

Bacon butty $12
- hollandaise, rocket
Spring Salad $12
- Rocket, asparagus, shaved parmesan, mustard dressing
Buttermilk pancakes $16
- lemon mascarpone, blueberries, maple, toasted pistachios
Spring omelette $19
- asparagus, smoked chilies, avocado, crème fraiche, rocket, spring salad, house sourdough
Ice Cream Sundae $12
- ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, brownie bits, nuts
Lamb Sausage Rolls $14
- Harissa
Black pudding benedict $20
- farm eggs, English muffin, poached asparagus, rocket salad, fresh horseradish
Cheese Board $36
- selection of kiwi cheese, chutney, bread

Soft Shell Crab $30.00
- Stir fried in our special scrambled curry with red pepper, onion, egg, celery & spring onion
Summer Rolls $12.50
- DIY rice paper rolls with Thai-tea infused chicken, crunchy vegetables & tasty sauces
Sauce & Condiments $2.00
- Choose from: Nampla Prik (cut chillies in fish sauce); Sriracha; Peanut Sauce; Sweet Chilli Sauce; Nahm Jim (chilli, coriander & lime sauce); Chilli Jam; Fresh Cut Chilles. each
Thai Roti $3.50
My Thai Lamb Curry $24.50
- Lamb slow cooked in our fresh herb curry paste. Served medium or hot only.
Singha Beer Battered Chicken $20.00
- Tossed in roasted chilli sauce with onion, peppers & cashew nuts
Sesame Prawn Toast $11.50
- A Thai street food favourite
Salmon Fins $11.50
- Sesame-coated fins fried crispy, served with a green apple som tum salad

Scallops $3
Gravy $2.50
-large $4.50
Please see the specials board for weekly/monthly specials or ask us when you call…
-Small $3
Spring or Curry Roll $3
Mussels $3
-large $4

Served natural w/ elderflower and horseradish
Seared southland venison, bresaola, peach chutney, smoked provolone and rocket $23.00
Wagyu Nz firstlight wagyu rib eye marble score 7-9 250g $105.00
Roast wild southland venison topside (220g), juniper beets and chocolate $49.00
Vegetarian $32.00
- Pumpkin risotto with goats cheese, grilled vegetables, local rocket Potato gnocchi, mushroom and parmesan cream sauce, baby spinach Jersey benne potato and vegetable curry, roti bread, steamed rice and raita
Merino lamb rump & sweetbread, corn salad, polenta and sumac dressing $39.00
Scallops, cauliflower coconut and squid risotto, apple, lime and curry $25.00
Wakanui rib eye steak (250gl, roast tomatoes, the Rees steak butter $49.00

Southland lamb rack $41.00
- Pine nuts and mustard crumb served with gratin dauphinoise, roasted baby carrots and lamb jus
Roast spring chicken $39.00
- Whole spring chicken stuffed with chorizo, olives, capers and bacon. Served with garden salad and pommes rissolées
Vegetables of the day $8.50
Eggs Benedict $18.00
- Two poached on an English muffin served your choice of ham or smoked salmon and wilted baby spinach
Hummus $12.50
- Sundried tomato infused hummus served with pita bread and homemade Dukkah (peanut free available on request)
Creme brulee $12.50
- Classic vanilla creme brulee served with orange con-fit and French macaron
Akaroa salmon $34.00
- A scenic drive from Queenstown, our Akaroa salmon is a twice cooked fillet, marinated with capers and lemons, served on a bed of quinoa and spring ratatouille
Sides $4.00ea

Gibbston Brie & Kikorangi Blue Cheese with Oatcakes & Fruit Pastes $20
Stewart Island Blue Cod in a Thai Green Curry with Broccoli on Basmati Rice $33
VKNOW Venison,Parmesan & Caramelised Onion Bruschetta $12
Mushroom & Truffle Oil Risotto $15
Smoked chicken, avocado, brie, red onion & cranberry sauce $19 / $27 / $27
- Small / Large / Thin Lizzie
Roasted Lamb Shank(s) with Roasted Vege, Garlic Mash and Gravy (1) $27 (2) $32
Mediterranean, tomato, feta, basil, kalamata olives with sundried tomato pesto $19 / $27 / $27
- Small / Large / Thin Lizzie
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, courgette, capers, with lemon aioli $19 / $27 / $27
- Small / Large / Thin Lizzie

Salad of roasted winter vegetables, candied walnuts, crispy kale leaf, fried lentils & port wine vinaigrette $16.00
Fish of the day (ask your host for today’s catch) $34.00
Autumn Gold, Gibbston Valley $8.00
- Pinot Cheddar, Gibbston Valley
50g Selection of local cheeses and accompaniments $8.00
- Vintage Windsor Blue, Whitestone North Otago: A sharper blue with a buttery texture and smooth mouth feel.
Saffron seafood chowder with mussels, salmon, clams, crustacea & chive rouille $16.00
Vanilla poached pear in butter crust pastry with hazelnut praline ice cream $8.00
Tuna loin carpaccio, potato puree, chorizo, lemon aioli & radish $16.00
House baked ciabatta with aged balsamic & extra virgin olive oil $6.00

Tatin apple tart $14.00
- Calvados sauce / cinnamon Chantilly
Brie de Meaux (cow, soft, region de Meaux)
Moules mariniere (mussels cooked in white wine) $23.00
- Bread / garlic / creme fraiche (GF bread on request)
Served with French baguette / crackers / Dried fruits / nuts /quince paste
Roasted butternut squash(V) $9.00
- Brown butter / coriander
Goat cheese crostini salad $19.00
- Rocket salad/ prosciutto/ rosemary oil
2 for $18.00
Mouse au chocolate $14.00
- Nougatine tuile

Kids Toast $6.50
- Kids toast served with jam & peanut butter
Smoked Salmon Bagel (GF*) $10.50
- Smoked salmon served on a lightly toasted bagel with cream cheese, salad greens & creamy caper aioli
Nachos (GF*) (V*)With beef & chilli beans, salsa, melted cheese.Topped with sour cream & guacamole $15.00
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
Fish ‘n’ Chips (GF) $17.00
- Crispy beer battered hoki & fries served with salad & Cavell's homemade tartare sauce
Wedges(Sm/ Lg (GF*) $9.00/$12.50
- With sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
The Famous Meltdown (GF*) $12.50
- Fries topped with crispy bacon, aioli and melted cheese
Kids Toasted Sandwich $7.50
- Toasted cheese sandwich and fries with tomato sauce

Grilled Cheese Panini $5.00
Seafood Chowder
- Fisherman's blend of seafood and vegetables in a thick and creamy veloute
Big Breaky Buttie $12.50
- Two fried eggs, sausage, bacon, cheddar, tomato & bearnaise sauce on a toasted panini
- Add Extra Items - Black Beans, Mushroom, Tomato, Capsicum, Jalapenos, Guacamole $0.50 each
El Gringo $12.50
- Your choice of chicken or beef w/ guacamole, salsa, sour cream, cheddar, tomato, lettuce, black beans & hot sauce (jalapenos optional)
The Muffin Muncher $7.50
- Fried egg, cheddar, bearnaise and tomato on a homemade English muffin - Add sausage or bacon ($1.50 each)
Small (280ml) $6.50
- Add ham for $2.50

Gibbston Valley Harvest Platter (for two) $59.50
- farmhouse cheeses, charcuterie, pork rilette, house-made hummus, hot-smoked fish, potato, feta & rosemary, frittata, escabeche of mushrooms, house-made pesto, Mediterranean marinated mussels, dolmades, selection of pickles & olives, spicy apricot chutney, breads & crackersWine match - Gibbston Valley Pinot Gris or Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir
Marinated olives $8.50
Kumara, broccoli and courgette fritters, with Moroccan spices roast red onion, date syrup, beluga lentils and tomatoes (gf) (df) Wine match - Le Maitre Pinot Noir $28.00
House-made fresh pasta,made daily with free-range Hokanui eggs. Please ask wait staff for today’s choice & wine match $26.00
Goats cheese palmiers $15.50
- with roast local beetroot and cumin, and orange labne (gf*) Wine match - La Dulcinée Pinot Gris
Marinated slow cooked octopus salad $15.50
- with capsicums, tomatoes, basil and toasted ciabatta croutons (gf*) (df) Wine match - Le Maitre Riesling
House-baked bread, Cairnmuir olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, olives $13.50
Housemade cake of the day. ask staff for selection $12.00

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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