Friends Cafe in Taupo Menu

Feta and Rosemary Bread $9.90
- Feta, rosemary pizza bread served with a sun dried tomato pesto spread
Kiwi Farmhouse Breakfast $21.90
- Fried eggs, sausage, mushrooms, hash browns, bacon and grilled tomato served with hot buttered toast
Turkey Burger $22.50
- Turkey patty on a toasted ciabatta, whipped feta, sundried tomato pesto, rocket, cucumber and apple slaw served with fries and our onion rings
The "Ruben" $15.90
- Corned Beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut with a Russian dressing on rye bread and lightly toasted served with seasoned fries
Dixie Oyster Po’Boy $20.90
- Beer battered New Zealand oysters, grilled bacon, jalapenos, lettuce and tomato on a toasted bun with a spicy emoulade sauce, served with seasoned fries
Pepperoni $17.90
- Pepperoni, olives, garlic, red capsicum, red onion
Add bacon $4.50
Rump Steak $27.90
- Perfectly seared and served with your choice of mushroom or pepper sauce, seasoned fries, onion rings and a fried egg

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
Garlic Bread $4.50
- Ciabatta bread with Garlic butter and parsley
Free Range Chicken Nibbles $7.50
- 6 succulent free range nibbles on the bone, lashed with your choice of sauce
Pandemonium $18.50 / $9.00
- Chicken, Cranberry Sauce and Camembert. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Lust Deluxe $18.50 / $9.00
- Marinated Steak, Venison Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Bacon, Smoked Chorizo, Black Pepper and Bearnaise sauce, Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Cheesecake $4.50
- Kahlua and White chocolate cheesecake with a gingernut base - a HELL classic
Grimm $18.50 / $9.00
- Apricot Sauce, Chicken, Pine Nuts, Spring Onions, Cream Cheese and Rosemary. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Fresh Green Salad $5.00
- All the Essentials

Mushroom & Herb Fettuccine $22.90
- In a creamy tomato, garlic and parmesan sauce.
Cobb Loaf $6.50
- Our famous loaf, baked daily.
Sirloin 250g $32.50
Upgrade from Fries, to Curly Fries or Wedges with your main. $2.50
Oven-Roasted Half Chicken $26.50
- A half chicken marinated in our Chef’s special blend of mild spices, then oven-roasted and served with fries
Wedges with Sour Cream $8.00
Spiced Squid GFA $13.90
- Squid pieces dusted in cajun and lemon pepper, lightly fried and served with garlic aioli.
Add grilled cheese for $2.00

Cheesecake $15.00
- Our Chef’s special cheesecake that changes daily [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
Fig & Blue Cheese Wontons $14.00
- Crispy wontons filled with puhoi blue cheese and peanuts, served with our housemade balsamic fig glaze
Cheese Quesadillas $14.00
- Cheese quesadillas filled with black bean and bell pepper salsa
Lamb Penne $24.00
- Braised lamb penne with kale pesto, grano padano cheese and candied walnuts
Loaded Nachos $17.00
- Spiced chilli bean salsa, corn chips, jalapenos, sour cream and avocado [Add chicken or beef +$5]
Aged Cheddar and Quince $14.00 / $24.00 / $32.00
- Single / Duet / The Lot - Served with assorted crackers, fruit and nuts
Beef $25.00
- Grilled lean beef with tomato relish, fresh salad, pickles, swiss cheese and seared bacon
Affogato $9.00
- Vanilla bean ice cream with an espresso shot [Add your favourite liqueur +$7]

Chunky Fries With Aioli (GF) S $5.00 / L $8.00
- Steak House Fries, Creamy Roasted Garlic Dipping Sauce.
Scotch Fillet Steak $35.00
- (300G)
Vegetable Dish $7.00
- Chosen Today.
Cheese Burger
- Prime New Zealand Beef Pattie, Cheese; Served With Fries.
Trio Of Sorbet (GF) $10.00
Sirloin Steak $32.00
- (300G)
- Add Liquer For An Extra $6.00
Mushroom Confit (GF) $6.50
- Portabello Mushrooms And Dressed Rocket.

The B.F.G. (Bodyfuel Grill) $21.00
- Free-Range Bacon, Free-Range Sausages, Eggs, Grilled Tomato, Creamy Mushrooms & Artisan Toast
Grilled Haloumi $16.00
- With “Green Eggs”, served on ciabatta with a fresh tomato bruschetta
Heartsmart Omelete $17.00
- A free-range egg Omelete filled with capsicum, mushroom, spinach, feta. Served with ciabatta.
Kid's Bacon & Egg $9.00
- One Egg, Bacon Rasher, Toast, Hashbrown
The Geordie $21.00
- Traditional Black Pudding, Free-Range Bacon, Free-Range Sausages, Classic Baked Beans, Eggs, Handmade Potato Rosti & Artisan Toast
Organic Macadamia Nut Museli $10.00
- With Yogurt & Milk. Add Fruit Compote $13.00
French Toast $17.00
- with arisan brioche, topped with free-range bacon and caramelized banana, served with Canadian maple syrup and mascarpone.
Bagel with Cream Cheese & Jam $6.50

-1 Kilo $98.90
Steamed Whole Prawns ( GF)
- Accompanied with soya and a chilli citrus sauce.
-optional - tossed in garlic butter
Greek Salad ( GF) $10.90
- Salad greens, olives, feta, tomatoes, with a fresh greek dressing.
Crispy Battered Prawns $21.00
- Six lightly battered prawns with a chilli citrus dipping sauce. -We recommend: Zeffer Crisp Apple Cider.
Warm Prawn Skewer Salad ( GF) $26.00
- Mango and cucumber salad, with a fresh citrus dressing & lime aioli dipping sauce.-We recommend: W5 Pinot Gris
Prawn Chowder $19.50
- A silky thick soup, with prawn tails & crusty ciabatta bread. We recommend: Bell Bird Bay Chardonnay
Shrimp Cocktail $14.90
- Cocktail shrimp served with traditional seafood dressing

Pan seared market fish fillet $35.00
- lemon & mascarpone risotto, glazed julienne vegetables, saffron beurre blanc (gf)
South african malva pudding $14.50
- sugar free brandy custard & kapiti vanilla bean ice cream
Buttered green beans w/ almond & bacon $5.00
Soup of the day $13.50
- changed daily your wait staff will advise
Baked aubergine & bocconcini pastry $16.00
- carrot puree pickle cockktail onion, micro watercress salad (v)
Horopito crusted venison loin $36.00
- kumara fondant poached broccolini, beetrot puree and red currant jus (gf) >>
Winter fruit salad $14.50
- w/ frozen yoghurt (v. gf)
Pan seared scallops $17.50
- cauliflower & almond skordalia, crumbed prosciutto w/ lemon aioli (gf)

Lasagne $ 19.00
- Free range chicken, portobello mushrooms and spinach layered in fresh lasagne and napolitana sauce, served with fresh salad
GFA - Gluten Free Available
Kransky Hot Dog $ 15.00
- On a fresh roll with caramelized onions, djion mustard and crispy fries
Wedges $12.00
- Hot crispy wedges with bacon, melted cheese, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Piggy Tails $14.00
- Curly fries, grilled bacon and chorizo, with cheese, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Fish Burger (GFA) $ 20.00
- Market fish battered or pan fried with lettuce, tomato and housemade peanut mayo
Half Deck (GFA) $ 30.00
- Chicken liver pate, puhoi cheeses, marinated veggies, relishes, breads and crackers
GFA - Gluten Free Available

Portugese Chicken $17.5
- Lettuce, tomato, cheese, chipotle mayo
Rib Eye $35.0
- 600gm bone in rib eye, pub fries, salad & your choice of sauce
Roast Capsicum & Tomato Brushetta $10.5
- Ciabatta crostini, fresh salsa, herb oil
Wedges $8.5
- w/ sour cream & sweet chilli
Pitch Burgers N/A
- served with fries & aioli
Sticky Pork Ribs $14.5
- w/ smokey bbq sauce
Steak Sandwich With Fries $18.5
- Grilled ciabatta, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion jam
Flame Grilled Venison $16.0
- Bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, mayo

Soup of the day $13.5
- changed daily your wait staff will advise
Grass fed beef fillet $37.5
- w/ pommes Anna, sautéed baby vegetables pumpkin puree & port wine reduction
Coriander crusted venison loin $39.50
- parsnip & chestnut puree, kumara fondant brocolini, oven dried Heirloom tomatoes, jus
Grilled T-bone steak $32.50
- w/ green salad, chunky fries, fried egg & red wine jus
Grilled steak sandwich $28
- Mesclun, brie, onions, tomato relish, chunky fries
Mashed potato $5
Sautéed mushrooms $5
- w/ garlic & thyme
Warm duck salad $17.5
- Asian slaw, chiffonade fennel bulb, sundried tomato crostini & chili hoisin sauce

Steak and mushroom pie $3.60
Steak and cheese pie $3.60
Chips $2.30
Chicken and cheese pie $3.80
Mince bacon & cheese $3.90
Mince potato top pie $3.80
Chicken mushroom pie $3.90
Mince and bacon pie $3.80

Teriyaki Beef Salad N/A
Steak & Irish Stout Pie N/A
Mango Chutney N/A
Chilli Beef Nachos N/A
Side Salad N/A
Satay N/A
Whole Grain Mustard N/A
Fish & Chips N/A

Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
- Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
Bacon & Eggs $15.50
- Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
- Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
French Toast $15.50
- Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
Fruit Pancake Stack $15.00
- Pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt and wild berry coulis
Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
- Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
- Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
Angus Beef Burger $15.50
- Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun

All Day Breakfast $13.00
- Toast / Bacon / Eggs / Sausage / Tomato / topped with Italian herbs
Eggs on Toast $9.00
Fruit Loaf Toasted $5.00
Bacon Butties $6.00
Bacon/Egg/Cheese Muffin $6.00
Bake Beans on Toast $6.50
Sausage & Eggs $9.50
Bacon & Eggs $10.50

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