Colenso Country Cafe in Queenstown Menu

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Burnt meringue N/A
- honey foam, manuka honey icecream, gingerbread crumbs
Northland piper N/A
- tip-top bread, garlic, fermented seaweed butter
Paua pie N/A
- smoked potato, brisee pastry
Kumara N/A
- black garlic butter, spring herbs, grains
Affogato N/A
- vanilla icecream, espresso, Frangelico
Cheese N/A
- Whitestone Lindis Pass brie,Cow, New Zealand, Whitestone Totara tasty aged cheddar, Cow, New Zealand, Kikorangi blue, Cow, New Zealand, Barry's Bay aged gouda, Cow, New Zealand, Barry's Bay Wainui special cheddar, Cow, New Zealand, Ramara, Cow, New Zealand, Manchego, Sheep, Spain
House charcuterie board N/A
- a selection of cured meats from the cellar
Wakanui filet N/A
- pancetta, Stewart Island oyster emulsion, horseradish

Ice Cream Sundae $6.00
- Vanilla ice cream with chocolate or strawberry topping
Porridge $14.00
- Oats cooked in milk with caramelized banana & cinnamon OR mixed berries & brown sugar
Free Range Ham Hock & Sweet Potato Hash, $23.00
- Spinach, Halo black spiced beans, 2 poached eggs
- Salmon & Spinach $21.00
BLT $19.00
- NZ bacon & melted mozzarella on turkish bread with lettuce, tomato, aioli, rustic fries
- Black Pudding $7.00
- Chicken, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion & aioli $8.00
Catch of the Day $25.00 - $28.00
- See special board

Mac $13
- Beef, Swiss Cheese, Gherkins
Gluten Free Bun $2
Benny $10
- Bacon, Free-range Egg, BBQ Sauce
Classic $12
- Beef
Minted Lamb Pattie $14
- Tahini Yoghurt, Salsa Verde
Balsamic Mushrooms $2
Beef Burger $8
Sauces $1
- Aioli, BBQ, Sweet Chilli, Tomato, Salsa Verde, Wasabi Mayo, Blue Cheese Mayo

BBQ Chicken $28.00
- with bacon and roast capsicum finished with rocket & aioli.
Tandoori Chicken Skewers $13.00
- with mint & yoghurt dipping sauce.
Grilled Vegetable Salad $22.00
- Chargrilled courgette, eggplant, roasted pumpkin, green beans, baby spinach, goats feta, toasted almonds & lemon mustard vinaigrette.
ANGUS STRIP LOIN $36.00
- Cut from the short loin, grass fed, NZ Reared. 300gm.
ANGUS EYE FILLET $39.00
- The most tender cut of beef, Grass Fed, NZ Reared. 250gm.
Vine Ripened Tomato & Roast Pumpkin $28.00
- with spinach and bocconcini finished with toasted almonds & sour cream.
Vanilla crème brulee $14.00
- with almond biscotti, mango & mint compote.
Mixed Marinated Olives $9.00

Roasted Cambridge duck breast $45.00
- Confit leg, grape, shiitake, smoked kumara puree
Seared Wakanui sirloin, shiitake, dukkah, sesame dressing, shiso $17.00
Line caught tuna crudo, avocado, ugli fruit, soy & mirin, coriander $17.00
Parmesan agria potato beignet $10.00
- paprika & chives
Venison carpaccio, shiitake, capers, anchovy mayonnaise, rocket, parmesan $ 21.00
Buttermilk fried chicken, spring tomato harissa $15.00
Southland cheese roll, bitter leaves, pickled butternut, hazelnut, pear $19.00
Goats cheese profiteroles, Rātā blossom honey, rosemary $10.00

CRUMBED CAMEMBERT $7.00
- 6 pcs. & Dip
SMOKED GARLIC CHICKEN $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Chicken, Green Capsicum, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Garlic Mayo Sauce, Smoked Garlic and Oregano.
VEGGIE DELIGHT $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Greens Capsicum, Tomatoes, Pineapple, Black Olives and Red Onions.
DESSERTS PIZZA $10.00
- BlackBerries, Strawberries, Custard, Desiccated Coconut topped with Chocolate Syrup.
VEGGIE MELODY $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Sundried Tomatoes, Spinach, Mushrooms, Red Onions, Smoked cheddar Cheese, Black Pepper and Cashew Nuts.
CHEESY PLEASURE $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Camembert Cheese, Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, and Parmesan Cheese.
SALT & PEPPER SQUIDS $6.00
- 8 pcs. & Dip
CHEESY BREAD & DIP $7.00

CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ $21.00
- aspic, onion jam, pickles, toasted home-made sourdough
ESPRESSO MARTINI $18.00
- absolut vanilla, kahlua, espresso
TWICE BAKED CHEESE SOUFFLE $23.00
- petite salad, walnut vinaigrette, walnut crisp
TODAY’S SOUP $16.00
- lombardi home-made bread
HOUSE-MADE PRAWN & SCALLOP RAVIOLI $36.00
- julienned tomato, miner’s lettuce, lemon & herb cream sauce
ICE CREAM HEMISPHERES $18.00
- white chocolate dipped cookies & cream ice cream, dark chocolate dipped vanilla bean ice cream, cornetto & toasted almond crumb
TOBLERONE $18.00
- baileys, frangelico, crème de cacao, chocolate, cream
YOUR CREATION PIZZA or ½ & ½ $32.00

Mushroom bruschetta $19.00
- Roast Portabello mushrooms in cream, garlic & mustard on toasted sourdough, with pine nuts & local rocket
Tomato, capsicum & cannellini soup $16.00
- Tomato, capsicum & cannellini soup, smoked cheese and garlic shoots
Artichoke $22.00
- Preserved artichoke heart, fresh tomato, GV mozzarella, rocket
Smoked salmon salad $20.00
- Our house-cured & smoked salmon, poached egg, witloof, capers, croutons
Roast wild thyme mushrooms; Grilled tomatoes; Potato & parsnip rosti $5.00
Crudites & dips $14.00
- Crispy fresh vegetables with a selection of our homemade Mediterranean dips; babaganoush (eggplant), hummus (chickpea), dukkah (nut) & romesco (capsicum)
Homemade granola $15.00
- The Spire homemade granola, either; Natural with milk and poached local berries OR Bircher style; soaked overnight in apple juice, with yoghurt & blackberry coulis
No5 cheese & pickle sandwich $17.00
- Gibbston Valley Glenroy Cheddar, homemade pickles, hummus, tomato and marinated courgette on our freshly-baked sourdough

Shaking Beef N/A
- Wok Tossed Angus Beef, Onion, Scallion on Bed of Watercress
Crispy Calamari N/A
- with chilli mayo sauce
Charcoal Grilled Karitane Whole Cray Fish N/A
- Steamed then Charcoal Grilled, Lightly Sprinkle with Coarse Salt or Herbs and Butter
Chicken Laksa N/A
- Shredded Chicken in Light Creamy Coconut Broth
Flaming Prawn in Fresh Coconut N/A
- With Veges & Shiitake Mushroom Soup
Grilled Pork Meatballs Seafood Platter N/A
- Grilled Whole Tiger Prawns (2), Baby Clams, Prawn Cracker, Grill Green Lipped Mussels (4), Crispy Calamari, Tamarind Soft Shell Crab, Prawns Cutlet Summer Rolls (2)
Chargrilled Caramelised Pork Chop N/A
- Served with Mixed Greens, Fried Egg and Viet Pickles
Chicken Noodle Soup N/A
- Served with Shredded Chicken Breast, Bean Sprouts and Herbs in a Refreshing Chicken Broth

$10 Meal Deal $10.00
- 1 piece of Hoki, Scoop of chips, Can of Drink and Tomato Sauce. Available gluten-free
Cheese $1.50
Chips, Gravy and Cheese $7.50
Chunky Chips $5.50
Fish Bites $1.00
- A small piece of battered fish, a good snack or good for children. Available gluten-free
Kids Fish Meal $5.50
- 3 Fish bites, half a scoop of chips and tomato sauce. Available gluten-free
Dory $6.00
- Dory has a delicate sweet flesh with a low oil content. Available Gluten Free
Tomato Sauce $1.00
- One Pottle of New Zealand Favourite Watties Tomato sauce

Roasted beetroot, caramelised onion & goat's cheese toastadas $16.00
Leafy greens, blached broccoli, forvn chardonnay dressing, pepitas $12.00
Crusted butternut pumpkin, broccoli, creamed corn, romano cheese, basil $18.00
Smoked trevally & potato tortilla, paprika mayo $19.00
Free range pork fillet, roasted parsnip puree, granny smith & red chilli salsa $22.00
Poached tiger praws, kalamata olive & chives sauce, bay leaf frosted almonds $19.00
Portabello mushroom balls, spiced tomato, buffalo mozzarella & truffle cream $17.00
Fried alamari, baby rocket, aioli $17.00

Steamed broccoli & green beans with toasted almonds $6.00
Braised merino lamb shoulder, roast cauliﬂower, parsnip puree, crisp lentils & fried shallots with a tomato cardamom sauce $30.00
Garden salad with citrus vinaigrette $6.00
Sautéed beef mignon in an aromatic coconut sauce with turmeric fried potatoes $16.00
Wakanui beef ﬁllet, pickled shiitake mushrooms & eggplant with miso butter & game chips $36.00
Autumn Gold, Gibbston Valley $8.00
- Pinot Cheddar, Gibbston Valley
Saffron seafood chowder with mussels, salmon, clams, crustacea & chive rouille $16.00
Tuna loin carpaccio, potato puree, chorizo, lemon aioli & radish $16.00

ROAST VEGE SALAD (GF) (V) $18.80
- roasted vegetable medley with rocket, cashews, feta and aioli.
Avocado (seasonal) $2.30
Joe's Hash $ 4.00
Plain or Garlic Bread Roll $4.00
JOKER $14.80
- spicy bratwurst sausage, streaky bacon and a free range egg in a warmed joe’s roll.
THE LOCAL( GFO) (VO) $22.80
- streaky bacon, two free range eggs, toast, tomato, mushrooms and joe’s hash with spicy bratwurst or Kransky sausages.(vegetarian option includes spinach and baked beans)
JOSE BURRITO(VO) $16.80
- streaky bacon, a free range egg, spinach, baked beans, caramelised onions rolled in a flour tortilla, served with joe’s hash
PIKELETS( VO)streaky bacon, maple syrup and banana. $9.80

BBQ Pulled Pork $12.50
- Shredded braised pork in our spicy BBQ sauce with cheddar cheese and cole slaw
- Add a grilled cheese panini $4.00
All Baguettes & Wraps are made to order, served toasted and extra delicious!
Seafood Chowder
- Fisherman's blend of seafood and vegetables in a thick and creamy veloute
Creamy Tomato
- Chef's special creamy and spicy soup...a local's favorite
Large (450ml) $9.50
All Baguettes & Wraps are made to order, served toasted and extra delicious!
Cold Cut Classic $10.00
- Your choice of ham or chicken with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo, olive oil and vinegar

VENISON & PINOT NOIR PATE $16/28
- Pate of wild Fiordland venison liver-enriched with local pinot, rhubarb relish, walnuts, spiced wine jelly, sourdough
PEAR & BLUE CHEESE SALAD (V) $16/28
- Pear, blue cheese, celery & walnut salad with honey mustard dressing
HOUSE BREADS & OLIVE OIL (V) $7.00
MARINATED OLIVES (V) $9.00
ARTICHOKE (V) $22.00
- Preserved artichoke heart, fresh tomato, GV mozzarella, rocket
HOT-SMOKED SALMON & RYE TOASTS $9.00
ROAST BEETROOT FALAFEL (V) $15/26
- Spiced beetroot & chickpea falafels, marinated courgette, goat's cheese, mixed leaves
CRUDITES & DIPS $14.00
- Crispy fresh vegetables with a selection of our homemade Mediterranean dips; baba Gano sh (eggplant), hummus (chickpea), dukkah (nut) & romesco (capsicum)

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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