Foundation Bar in Hamilton Menu

SHARING IS CARING SHARING IS CARING
  • Garlic + rosemary pizza bread (GF)(DF)(V) $ 9
    • mozzarella / flaky sea salt
  • Fresh bread + dips (V) $ 10
    • homemade focaccia bread / balsamic + olive oil /garlic butter / garlic hummus / flaky sea salt (V)
  • Blue cheese / caramelised onion + walnut pizza bread(GF)(DF)(V) $ 11
    • garlic oil / mozzarella / flaky sea salt
  • Marinated olives(GF)(DF)(V) $ 11
    • spanish + greek + italian served slightly warm
  • Risotto balls(V) $ 12
    • pumpkin risotto / feta / aioli
  • Sesame crusted calamari $ 14
    • pickled cucumber / chilli caramel
  • Chicken liver pate (GF) $ 15
    • cranberry jelly / maple roasted pear / sourdough
  • Pear + prosciutto bruschetta (GF)(DF) $ 16
    • toasted sourdough / maple roasted pear /prosciutto / blue cheese
  • Tomato + buffalo mozzarella bruschetta(GF)(V) $ 16
    • toasted sourdough / roasted vine tomato /buffalo mozzarella / balsamic / basil
  • 4 softshell tacos (2 of each) $ 20
    • chicken / corn + red kidney bean salsa beer battered dory / spicy mango salsa
  • ½ shell mussel duo $ 20
    • garlic + parmesan crust / chilli lime salsa
  • FOUNDY SPECIALTY - Crispy fried chicken drumsticks $ 17
    • homemade hot sauce / cucumber
BURGERS & SAMMIES BURGERS & SAMMIES
  • BLT(DF) $ 17
    • toasted Vienna / cos / tomato / streaky/bacon / steak fries
  • With Guacamole $ 19
  • The Foundy burger(DF) $ 22
    • char grilled Waikato beef patty / toasted sesame seed bun / aioli / cos / tomato /streaky bacon / cheddar / caramelised onion/pickled cucumber / steak fries
  • Grilled chicken burger(DF) $ 23
    • toasted sesame seed bun / cos / tomato /brie / streaky bacon / guacamole / aioli /steak fries
  • Steak sandwich (DF) $ 24
    • 150g sirloin / toasted Vienna / chilli jam / blue cheese aioli / tomato / cos / onion rings /steak fries
  • FOUNDY SPECIALTY - Mussel burger(DF) $ 21
    • beer battered mussels / tartare sauce / cos /red onion / tomato / toasted sesame bun /steak fries
SIGNATURE SALADS SIGNATURE SALADS
  • Quinoa + feta cake (GF)(V) $ 17
    • pumpkin puree / pickled cucumber / roasted/vine ripened tomatoes / coleslaw
  • Salad Niçoise(GF)(DF)(V) $ 20
    • green beans / tomato / gourmet potato /olives / red onion / crumbed egg /black raspberry vinaigrette
  • With smoked salmon $ 24
  • Thai chicken (GF)(DF) $ 22
    • mesclun / red onion / crispy shallots / crispy/garlic / sesame seeds / crispy noodles / chilli honey roasted cashews / spicy sate + chilli caramel dressing
  • Confit duck salad(GF) $ 24
    • mesclun / crispy garlic / crispy shallots /red onion / mandarin / miso + honey dressing
  • Gourmet caesar(GF)(DF) $ 24
    • baby cos / red onion / sundried tomato / garlic croutons / anchovy / chicken / streaky bacon /crumbed egg / caesar dressing / parmesan
  • Roasted lamb(GF) $ 25
    • tomato/ red onion / feta / mesclun / grilled capsicum / classic kiwi dressing
PASTA PASTA
  • Gnocchi $ 20
    • pomodoro sauce / buffalo/mozzarella / chorizo / basil
  • With chicken or bacon $ 24
ON THE SIDE ON THE SIDE
  • Onion rings / aioli $ 6
  • Steak fries / aioli / tomato sauce $ 8
  • Potato skins / aioli / sweet chilli sauce $ 8
  • Mixed salad / parmesan / garlic/croutons / red onion $ 9
  • Steamed asparagus / garlic butter $ 9
  • Kumara chips / aioli / tomato sauce $ 10
MAINS MAINS
  • Seafood chowder $ 17
    • mussel / smoked kahawai / prawn / calamari /herb oil / homemade focaccia
  • Foundy fish + chips(GF)(DF) $ 21
    • beer battered dory / steak fries / mesclun +bean sprout salad / shallot vinaigrette / tartare sauce / tomato sauce / vinegar pipette
  • Sticky bourbon pork ribs $ 26
    • Jim Beam bourbon sauce / mesclun + bean sprout salad / shallot vinaigrette / steak fries
  • Crispy Pork belly(GF)(DF) $ 28
    • crispy pork belly / pan seared scallops / broad beans / fennel / apple puree
  • Foundation chicken $ 29
    • feta + spinach stuffed chicken breast /orzo salad / red onion / sundried tomato /red capsicum puree
  • Lamb noisette (DF) $ 32
    • sous vide rolled lamb loin / Israeli couscous /ratatouille / jus
  • Steak egg + chips (DF)(GF) $ 32
    • 250g scotch fillet / fried eggs / mesclun + bean sprout salad / shallot vinaigrette / hand cut chips/ tomato sauce
  • Classic scotch fillet (GF) $ 35
    • 250g scotch fillet / mushroom, spinach +sweet paprika potato cake / corn on the cob /broccolini / jus
  • FOUNDY SPECIALTY - 600g Tomahawk steak(GF)(DF) $ 45
    • medium rare sous vide scotch on the bone /hand cut chips / mesclun + bean sprout salad/ shallot vinaigrette
FOUNDY PIZZAS FOUNDY PIZZAS
  • ALL $24
  • Chief(GF)
    • Tandoori chicken / mango chutney / red onion /mozzarella / greek yoghurt / fresh coriander / cashews
  • Tron(GF)
    • tomato sauce / champagne ham / pepperoni /streaky bacon / mozzarella / bbq sauce
  • Satay chicken
    • satay sauce / mozzarella / marinated chicken /red onion / honey cashews /peanut + soy sauce / rocket
  • Italiano(GF)(V)
    • basil pesto / mozzarella / tomato / mozzarella pearls / parmesan / rocket
  • Hamilton hog
    • thai marinated shredded pork / Jim beam bourbon sauce / red onion / chorizo / mozzarella / aioli
  • Moroccan lamb
    • shredded Moroccan lamb / moroccan sauce /red onion / mozzarella / lemon yoghurt
  • Port Waikato(GF)
    • tomato sauce / mozzarella / red onion /garlic shrimp / smoked salmon /capers / rocket
  • Raglan rider(GF)
    • tomato sauce / mozzarella / loaded ham /loaded pineapple
  • -wheat + gluten free pizza bases available +4 - pizzas available take away
BRUNCH BRUNCH
  • Bacon + eggs(GF)(DF) $ 14
    • Toasted sourdough / eggs your way –scrambled, poached or fried
  • With creamy mushrooms $ 17
  • Eggs benedict (GF)
    • potato hash cakes / spinach / poached eggs
  • With creamy mushrooms(V) $ 18
  • With bacon(GF) $ 18
  • With smoked salmon(GF) $ 19
  • French toast $ 18
    • vanilla eggy bread / berry compote / maple syrup / cinnamon / streaky bacon
  • Breakfast burrito $ 18
    • flour tortilla / egg / chorizo / potato hash cake /tomato / streaky bacon / mozzarella / hollandaise /sweet chipotle relish
  • Breakfast bagels
  • With smoked salmon $ 18
    • cream cheese / capers / rocket / basil pesto
  • With BLAT $ 18
    • streaky bacon / cos lettuce / guacamole /tomato
  • Breakfast pizza(GF)(DF) $ 22
    • Chorizo / streaky bacon / mushroom / tomato/ hash cake / hollandaise / egg / red onion /mozzarella
  • Big breakfast (GF)(DF) $ 22
    • eggs your way / chorizo sausage / streaky bacon/ potato hash cakes / grilled tomato / creamy pesto mushrooms / toasted sourdough
  • Kids bacon + eggs(GF)(DF) $ 8
  • Kids french toast $ 8
    • vanilla eggy bread / berry compote / maple syrup / cinnamon / streaky bacon
BAR SNACKS BAR SNACKS
  • Potato skins (GF)(DF)(V) $ 8
    • aioli / sweet chilli sauce
  • Battered onion rings(V) $ 6
    • aioli
  • Chunky steak fries(GF)(DF)(V) $ 8
    • aioli / tomato sauce
  • Kumara chips(GF)(DF)(V) $ 10
    • aioli / tomato sauce
  • ½ doz. battered mussels (DF) $ 10
    • tartare sauce / fresh lemon
  • Risotto balls(V) $ 12
    • pumpkin risotto / feta / aioli
  • Wedges (GF)(DF)(V) $ 15
    • sour cream / sweet chilli sauce / salsa
  • With bacon + cheese $ 18
  • Crispy fried chicken drumsticks $ 17
    • homemade spicy hot sauce / cucumber
  • Beef + bean nachos $ 19
    • mozzarella / sour cream / guacamole
  • Antipasto (GF)(DF) small $ 20 large $ 30
    • prosciutto / smoked salmon / pepperoni / blue cheese / hummus / pesto / balsamic + olive oil /olives / homemade focaccia
  • Crispy fried platter $ 35
    • crispy chicken drumsticks / prawn twisters /pumpkin + feta risotto balls / beer battered dory / homemade hot sauce / aioli /tartare sauce
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Sorbet(GF)(DF) $ 10
    • 3 scoops of your choosing – raspberry or lemon and lime
  • Pineapple crème brulee(GF) $ 14
    • frosted cornflakes / chocolate gelato
  • Raspberry + frangipani cake (GF)(DF) $ 14
    • raspberry coulis / freeze dried raspberry /lemon sorbet
  • Passionfruit cheesecake $ 14
    • mango coulis / lemon sorbet
  • Foundation sundae (GF) $ 14
    • vanilla bean ice cream / maraschino cherries/ frosted cornflakes / whipped cream / your choice of chocolate, raspberry or caramel sauce
  • Affogato(GF) $ 14
    • vanilla bean ice cream / your choice of liqueur
  • Chocolate decadence $ 14
    • chocolate cake / caramel mousse / choc gelato /cocoa and almond brittle
  • Dessert trio $ 16
    • passionfruit cheesecake / pineapple crème brulee / caramel mousse / lemon sorbet
KAPITI CHEESEBOARD KAPITI CHEESEBOARD
  • Cheese board selection (V) $ 25
    • Kahurangi creamy blue / Pakari smoked cheddar / Ramara washed rind / fresh grapes /falwasser crackers / fresh focaccia bread
KID'S MENU KID'S MENU
  • Cheeseburger $ 10
    • toasted sesame seed bun / beef patty /cheddar / tomato sauce / steak fries
  • Drumstick $ 10
    • crispy drumstick / steak fries / tomato sauce
  • Fish + chips(GF)(DF) $ 10
    • battered dory / steak fries / tomato sauce
  • Kids pizza(GF)(DF) $ 10
    • pizza sauce / champagne ham / mozzarella

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Affogato with hazelnut liquor $13.00
    • Homemade gelato with espresso shot
  • Green apple sorbet topped with prosecco $13.00
  • Risotto alle barbabietole $26.00
    • Salt roasted beetroot risotto with goat’s cheese and young spinach leaves
  • Crema di cavolfiore $16.00
    • Creamy cauliflower soup, spinach mousse and caramelized fontina cheese
  • Fettuccine al ragu’ $16.00
    • Homemade fettuccine with a chunky beef bolognese, fresh cherry tomatoes and basil
  • Pizza Alpino $24.00
    • Tomato sauce, mozzarella, champignons, cured ham, spicy salami and garlic
  • Crème brulee $15.00
    • Classic crème brulee’ with rhubarb sorbet and sweet canoli
  • Classic tiramisu $13.00
  • Cheesecake $10.00
    • Mexican wedding biscuit, candied pineapple, lime curd, puffed wild rice (v)
  • Xócolate $12.00
    • pecan, citrus crème, xocolate chili ganache, pistachio praline, orange, mint (v)
  • Salsa roja $8.00
    • w house made yellow corn chips (v)
  • Coffee agave lamb $16.00
    • zucchini, pumpkin, oregano, garlic chips, salsa borracha
  • Al Pastor Crispy pork (Free Farmed) $18.00
    • kimchi, apple yoghurt, radish, mint, sesame
  • Quesadilla $6.00
    • chicken & cheese w baja sauce
  • MEXICO SODAS $5.00
    • White Cola, Lemonade, Cherry & Watermelon, Passionfruit & Lemongrass, Grapefruit, Citrus & Ginger Fresca, Coriander & Lime Fresca
  • Guacamole $6.00
    • w house made corn chips
  • Thai Green Chicken Curry $17.50
    • on Fragrant Rice with Flatbread
  • Lemon crepes $15.50
    • w lemon honey & berry compote (v)
  • Eggs any style (V) $10.50
    • w Mavis ciabatta, scrambled / poached / fried
  • Falafel $12.00
    • Chickpea Pattie, Slaw, Beetroot Relish, Tzatziki, Jalapenos & Garlic Mayo
  • Sirloin steak sandwich $21.00
    • w halloumi & red onion jam on Mavis focaccia & shoestring fries
  • Kings feast $21.50
    • Creamy mushrooms, Italian sausage honeyed bacon, Mavis baked beans & scrambled eggs w Mavis focaccia toast
  • Mavis sourdough DF *GF bread available $4.50
  • Crispy Chicken $12.00
    • Crispy Buttermilk Chicken, Grilled Pineapple, Bacon, Iceberg & Mayo
  • Squid and rice-cake bulgogi $15.00
    • stir-fried squid, slices or rice cake, onion, carrot and cabbage with spicy chilli sauce
  • Normal Bibimbab $12.00
    • rice in a ball mixed with veggies, beef mince, an egg yolk and spicy chilly paste.
  • Deep Fried Mackerel $15.00
  • Spicy Beef Soup $13.00
    • boiled with beef slices, carrot, mushroom, egg, courgette, onion, egg and noodles
  • Pork Bulgogi $15.00
    • stir-fried pork slices, onion, carrot and cabbage with spicy chilly sauce.
  • Beef Bulgogi Soup $30.00
    • boiled marinated beef in sweet soy sauce with vegetables and noddles
  • Potato Pancake $15.00
    • pan fried ground potato with chopped veges
  • Spicy Intestine Soup $30.00
    • boiled intestine slices with vegetables and thick noodles
  • Prawn $11.00
  • Vegetables $8.00
  • Lamb $8.00
  • Bacon $2.50
  • Battered Sausage $1.50
  • Scallop $14.00
  • Prawn $11.00
  • Combination Meat $11.00
  • Kumara Chips $4.50
    • Deep fried kumara chips from the far north served with your choice of dip
  • Licorice Gelato $5.00
    • 2015 Silver Award winning Gelato from Gellicious Gelato. If you are Hell bent on Licorice - this is for you. Contains Gluten and Dairy. 180ml tub - share it or smash it yourself
  • Envy $16.00 / $8.00
    • Salami, Ham, Onions, Mushrooms, Pineapple and Bacon. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • The Kraken $21.00 / $10.00
    • Smoked Paprika Spanish 'Sofrito' Sauce, Mozzarella, Calamari, Prawns, Chorizo, Cannellini Beans, Roasted Red and Green Peppers, finished with Chipotle Mayo (not GF) and Fresh Lemon Wedges
  • Lemon Pepper Wedges $5.00
    • Deep fried potato wedges seasoned with Lemon Pepper and served with a dip of your choice
  • Veggie Pandemonium $18.50 / $9.00
    • Quorn, Cranberry Sauce and Camembert (Double / Snack)
  • Cheesecake $4.50
    • Kahlua and White chocolate cheesecake with a gingernut base - a HELL classic
  • Creator $16.00 / $8.00
    • Create Your Own Masterpiece Up To 8 Toppings. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Homemade soup $14.50
    • Of the day with crusty bread
  • -With bacon $20.00
  • Twice cooked pork belly (GF) $24.00
    • Celeriac & hazelnut salad
  • Granola yoghurt tart (V)(GF) $12.50
    • With seasonal fruit
  • The verandah cheesecake $11.50
    • Of the day with ice cream
  • Pirate’s catch $11.50
    • Battered fish and chips with salad & tomato mayo
  • Kid’s tasting plate (GF/DF/V on request) $11.50
    • See today’s list
  • Knickerbocker glory $11.50
    • Layered fruit salad, jelly & ice cream – chocolate sauce & berry coulis
  • Mesculin salad $5.00
  • -Add 2 eggs $5.00
  • Mango chicken $17.00
    • Tandoori chicken in yoghurt, garlic, cashews, bacon, red onions, mozzarella & mango salsa
  • Margherita $17.00
    • Cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, oneforty pizza sauce & mozzarella cheese
  • Pasta $15.00
    • Fettuccini tossed with rocket, cherry tomatoes, spring onions, shaved parmesan & olive oil
  • Shrimp cocktail $12.00
    • Classic brandy shrimp cocktail sauce drenched shrimps on iceberg lettuce & fresh lemon
  • Grilled mussels $15.00
    • Fresh green lip mussels grilled with sweet chilli & garlic butter with ciabatta
  • Oneforty burger & fries $15.00
    • A delicious combination of the day
  • HAM $3.00
  • FISH $4.00
  • EGG $3.00
  • STEAK & EGG $3.70
  • PORK $4.00
  • HAWAIIAN $6.00
  • CHICKEN $9.00/$13.00
  • STEAK $3.00
  • smoked salmon $6.50
  • red berry jam & cream cheese $7.90
  • add bacon or field mushrooms $19.90
  • add bacon $5.50
  • EGGS ON TOAST $12.50
    • with hash browns & grilled tomato on mixed grain
  • tomato (1) $4.50
  • add salmon or sujuk sausage $22.50
  • add salmon or sujuk sausage $ 20.90
  • - Add Bacon $3.00
  • Bacon $16.00
  • Smoked Salmon $18.00
  • - Add Tomato $2.00
  • Mushroom/Tomato (vegetarian) $16.00
  • Omelette (Gluten free option available) $15.00
    • Free range eggs with choice of up to 3 fillings - Bacon, cheese, tomato, red onion, spinach or mushroom. Served with ciabatta toast
  • Early Bird Big Breakfast (Gluten free option available) $19.00
    • Streaky bacon, kransky sausage (gf), hash brown, creamy mushrooms & house made beans and eggs your way, Served with ciabatta toast.
  • ·Cowboy Beans (Gluten free available) $13.00
    • Home made baked beans with 2 free range eggs, served with ciabatta toast
  • Winter harvest hash $16.00
    • mixture of organic grains and lentils, roasted kumara, hummus, harissa, avocado and poached egg
  • Toasted New York bagel $14.00
    • champagne ham and emmental cheese
  • Chef's pot pie $16.00
    • our chef's inspired daily creation, served with side salad
  • Free range eggs on toast $4.00
    • add sausages
  • Open chicken focaccia $18.00
    • cajun chicken thigh, mesclun, sundried tomato pesto and avocado topped with mint yoghurt, served with fried
  • Winter harvest hash $4.00
    • add bacon
  • Free range eggs benedict on grilled ciabatta $18.00
    • with Aoraki salmon / or bacon / or field mushrooms, grilled tomato, spinach
  • Mixed field mushrooms $16.00
    • thyme cream on toasted ciabatta and shaved parmesan (add bacon $4)
  • -Grilled Tomato, Egg $1.00
  • ● Pancakes $10.00
    • Served with bacon, grilled banana, & made syrup
  • Special $7.00
    • Bacon, 2 eggs & 2 toast
  • Omelette $11.00
    • 4 egg omelette with bacon, cheese, tomato & onion served with toast
  • Steak Meal $14.90
    • Fresh rump steak with 2 eggs & chips, salad
  • -Served with maple syrup $6.90
  • Rawhiti Special $10.50
    • Bacon, 2 eggs, 2 hash browns, 1 sausage & 2 toast
  • ● French Toast
    • 2 pieces of french toast
  • Beef Burger $10.00
    • Served with fries.
  • Big Breakfast $14.00
    • Bacon, Hash browns, Kransky, Tomato, Creamy Mushrooms, Scrambled eggs with Toast.
  • Steak Eggs and Chips $14.00
    • Served with salad.
  • Omelette $10.00
    • Ham, onion, spinach, cheese, tomato, mushroom. Choose 3 fillings.
  • Toasted sandwich $5.00
    • Ham, onion, cheese, tomato, pineapple, corn. Choose 3 fillings.
  • B.L.T $10.00
    • Bacon ,Lettuce, Tomato on toasted bread with fries.
  • Fish and Chips $10.00
    • Served with salad.
  • Fries $5.00
    • Straight cut served with tomato sauce and aioli.
  • KIWI CORN FRITTERS $15.00
    • with bacon
  • KIWI CORN FRITTERS $13.00
    • veggie
  • SALAD OF THE DAY
  • PANCAKES $15.00
    • with bacon
  • EGGS BENEDICT $18.00
  • OPEN BEEF BURGER $16.00
    • angus beef & bacon
  • 2 EGG OMLETE $14.00
    • 3 fillings
  • MUSHROOMS ON TOAST $16.00
    • with bacon
Foundation Bar

Foundation Bar

location

Address

1 Maahanga Drive, Te Awa, Hamilton, Waikato, 3200, New Zealand

phone

Phone

078492311

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , European , Gastropub , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Pizza , Pub Food , Spanish , Steakhouse , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cheap Eats ,  Cash ,  Television ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
1 Maahanga Drive, Te Awa, Hamilton, Waikato, 3200, New Zealand