Friends Cafe in Taupo Menu

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Friends Cafe in Taupo has no menu available, but can choose from many other options such as Garlic Pizza or Salt & Pepper Squid from Luke's Kitchen. Sam's offers many options including Pork Dumplings and Chicken noodles cold noodles. Subway - Thames includes a wide range like Ranch or Tuna. Bircher Muesli and Poached Fruit from . Scotts Epicurean offers Good George Brewery and Dining Hall and Pork Belly.

Nearby Sample Menus

Seafood Chowder $14.90
- A firm Dixie Browns favorite with garlic bread
BBQ Ribs $24.90
- Tender baby back BBQ basted ribs served with seasoned fries and onion rings
Lamb Shank $26.90
- Tender lamb in a rich cranberry and rosemary jus served on garlic and onion potato mash
Pepperoni $17.90
- Pepperoni, olives, garlic, red capsicum, red onion
Add bacon $4.50
Cajun Chicken Salad $18.90
- Tender chicken pieces dusted with Cajun spices, roasted red pepper and bacon on salad leaves topped with a cucumber and yogurt dressing >>
Roast Chicken and Mayonnaise Toasted Sandwich $15.90
- Shredded roast chicken breast, creamy aioli served with seasoned fries
All our lunch thin base pizza’s are topped with napolitana sauce, mozzarella cheese and oregano

White chocolate & vanilla panna cotta, hazelnut wafer, raspberry caramel $12.00
Grana Padano - Piedmont, Italy $15.00
Imported buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, grilled peach, basil, balsamic reduction $19.00
The Bistro wild rabbit & chicken liver terrine, salsa verde, house pickles, pistachio nuts, crème fraiche, sherry syrup $18.00
Marinated Olives $5.00
Confit leg of Cambridge duck, spiced bell pepper jus, pickled mushrooms, baby root vegetables, potato gnocchi $34.00
Grinning Gecko brie - Whangarei, NZ $15.00
Talbot Forest Geraldine vintage cheddar - Sth Canterbury, NZ $15.00

Garden Salad $7.00
Duck Rillette
- Beetroot, citrus segments, caramelised walnuts, white balsamic, orange blossom
Market Fish
- Artichoke cream, tomato and roasted lemon salad, whipped feta
-Orange and almond cake
- Greek yoghurt, lemon curd, puffed quinoa, coconut chips
Salt and Pepper Squid
- Shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, anchovy crumb, miso mayonnaise
Smoked Fish Croquette
- Crushed pea and mint salad, chorizo, preserved lemon aioli
Cheese of the night
-Raspberry and vanilla brulee
- Biscotti, berry salad

Fish N Chips $20.90
- Finns Crispy Beer Battered Fish Fillets. Served with Finn’s Fries, Tartare Sauce & Salad
Fries -V $6.00
- Served With Finns Aioli
Nacho’s $16.90
- Corn Chips Topped With Mild Spiced Ground Beef, Chilli Beans, Cheese & Sour Cream
Fish & Chips $9.95
Pork Belly $28.90
- Twice Cooked Pork Belly. Served With Creamy Mash & Roast Vegetable Medley
Toasties $8.50
- Finns Toasted Sandwich With Your Choice Of 3 Fillings. Served With Finns Fries & Garlic Mayo. (Extra Toppings 50c)
Check Out Our Dessert Board In Restaurant Or Ask Our Staff n/a
Our Famous Shank Pie $25.90
- Twice Cooked Lamb Shank (Still On The Bone), Nestled Inside A Rich Gravy Surrounded By A Delicious Pastry Served With Creamy Mash & Veges

Bread & Dips $12.00
- A variety of lightly toasted breads served with a trio of housemade dips
Chicken and Mushroom Lasagne $19.00
- Free range chicken, portobello mushrooms and spinach layered in fresh lasagne and napolitana sauce, served with fresh salad
Salmon $25.00
- Baked salmon fillet served with cauliflower, pickled onion and fennel salad, topped with our housemade orange dressing
Loaded Nachos $17.00
- Spiced chilli bean salsa, corn chips, jalapenos, sour cream and avocado [Add chicken or beef +$5]
King Prawn Linguini $25.00
- Seared king prawns with tomato and garlic, immersed in linguini pasta with caper cream and herbs
Aged Cheddar and Quince $14.00 / $24.00 / $32.00
- Single / Duet / The Lot - Served with assorted crackers, fruit and nuts
Panna Cotta $18.00
- Goats cheese panna cotta with herbed crostini and a fig compote
Lamb Terrine $18.00
- Confit lamb and shallot terrine with pickled beetroot and lavosh bread

Banoffee Pie $12.00
Sensational Caesar (Gfa) $20.00
- Our Chef'S Renowned Caesar Salad; Fresh Cos Lettuce, Crispy Bacon, Anchovies, Toasted Croutons, Grana Padano Parmasean, All Topped With A Soft Poached Egg.
Port
Creamy Mash With Salsa Verde (Gfa) $7.00
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Salsa Verde And Demi-Glace Sauce
Wakanui Prime Beef Short Ribs $34.00
- Slow-Cooked In Master Stock For 24 Hours; Glazed In The Over And Served With A Potato And Parsnip Rosti And Summer Greens.
Baby Betroot Apple Cup (GF) $10.00
- Baby Betrrot; Grated Apple, Mayonnaise. On A Bed Of Lettuce.
Mixed Bread Plate $9.50
- Served With Warm Marinated Olives.
- Alpha Domus (Hawkes Bay) - Bottle $30.00

Heartsmart Omelete $17.00
- A free-range egg Omelete filled with capsicum, mushroom, spinach, feta. Served with ciabatta.
Organic Macadamia Nut Museli $10.00
- With Yogurt & Milk. Add Fruit Compote $13.00
Organic Porridge $9.50
- w. Oat Milk & Honey. Add Fruit Compote $13.00
Kid's Bacon & Egg $9.00
- One Egg, Bacon Rasher, Toast, Hashbrown
The B.F.G. (Bodyfuel Grill) $21.00
- Free-Range Bacon, Free-Range Sausages, Eggs, Grilled Tomato, Creamy Mushrooms & Artisan Toast
The Geordie $21.00
- Traditional Black Pudding, Free-Range Bacon, Free-Range Sausages, Classic Baked Beans, Eggs, Handmade Potato Rosti & Artisan Toast
Breakfast Tower $19.50
- Stacked Toast, Handmade Potato Rosti, Free-Range Bacon, Caramelized Onion, Free-Range Poached Eggs, Portabello Mushroom, Grilled Tomato & Hollandaise Sauce
Free-Range Sausage & Eggs N/A
- with grilled tomato & artisan toast

Reshmi Kebab with mint sauce $7.90
Saagwala, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
Makhani, Naan, Rice (Butter Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
Vegetable Korma, Naan, Rice $9.90
Korma, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
Vegettable Samosas with tamarind sauce $6.90
Prawn Curry, Naan, Rice $12.90
Lamb Rogan Josh, Naan, Rice $10.90

-1/2 kilo $49.90
-1 Kilo $98.90
-optional - tossed in garlic butter
Prawn Curry (GF) $26.00
- Prawn tails in a mild curry sauce, served with steamed rice. -We recommend: Wishbone Sauvignon Blanc
Steamed Whole Prawns ( GF)
- Accompanied with soya and a chilli citrus sauce.
Fish of the Day $24.50
- Herb and beer battered fish, with fries, salad and tartare sauce. We recommend: Japanese Asahi beer
Greek Salad ( GF) $10.90
- Salad greens, olives, feta, tomatoes, with a fresh greek dressing.
Green Salad ( GF) $9.50
- Mixed salad greens, tomatoes, capsicum, with a honey mustard dressing.

VOGELS $15.50
- w Clevedon buffalo mozzarella, herb pesto cherry tomatoes
MINCE ON VOGELS TOAST $13.50
KIDS HAMPER $8.50
- chippies, muesli bar, fruit, yogurt, chocolate drink
TOM AND CHERRY $8.50
- the classic kiwi cheerio cocktail sausage, tomato sauce
BANG BANG CHICKEN $16.50
- shredded chicken herbs, sesame, coconut rice
SMOKED SALMON SALAD $17.50
- fresh herb, chili lime
LAMB RAGU $17.50
- lamb fennel pasta mia pappardelle
JAPANESE BOLOGNAISE $16.50
- pork chili udon noodle

Roast Capsicum & Tomato Brushetta $10.5
- Ciabatta crostini, fresh salsa, herb oil
Wedges $10.5
- Bacon & Cheese
Chefs Sauces N/A
- Pitch Gravy/Creamy Mushroom/Pepper. Add Creamy Garlic Prawns $6.0
Aged Scotch Fillet $26.0
- 350gm scotch fillet, pub fries, salad & your choice of sauce
Chilli Cheese Bread $6.5
Wedges $8.5
- w/ sour cream & sweet chilli
Steak Sandwich With Fries $18.5
- Grilled ciabatta, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion jam
Calamari & Fries $17.5
- Spiced calamari, pub fries, salad & lime aioli

Taharoa field mushroom $16.00
- panko crumbed served w kawakawa bush pepper aioli
Ika Mata $13.00
- fresh marinated fish w tomato, lemon & coriander
Seasonal vegetables w wild thyme butter $8.00
Kouraura Pot o' prawns $38.00
- grilled w garlic, lemon parsley & a pinch of chili pepper & watercress
- six $26.00
Raukumara red venison $20.00
- meatloaf w beetroot & horopito relish
- four $18.00
Pakari $16.00
- aged cheddar 80 gr

Stuffed sausage $3.20
Mince potato top pie $3.80
Steak and bacon pie $3.80
Steak and kidney pie $3.70
Mince and cheese pie $3.60
Sausage roll $2.30
Steak bacon & cheese $3.90
Steak pie $3.40

Grilled Haloumi Cheese $16.90
- Haloumi, marinated in olive oil, lemon and oregano then grilled and served on a baby rocket, sun-dried tomato and red onion salad with a side of onion jam.
Mac Attack $8.50
- Classic macaroni and cheese pasta with bacon.
French Chic $23.90
- A modern classic Succulent slices of Chicken, Camembert, finished with a drizzle of sweet Cranberry sauce. - Medium $19.90
''Wagyu Beef'' Burger $24.90
- 180gm Wagyu beef patty, house pickles, cheddar cheese, streaky bacon, a whole portobello mushroom, truffle aioli, and house relish.
''Sinful'' Chocolate Brownie $9.50
- A dark, rich, sticky, chocolate mess... Made from the simplest of recipes and not over complicated, it comes slightly warmed with vanilla ice-cream on top covered in Hershey's Chocolate Syrup!
Magnum P.I. $21.90
- Ham strings, crispy bacon,chunks of sweet pineapple and mozzarella topped with lemon infused Olive Oil - Medium $17.90
Ciabatta and Dips $11.50
- Lightly toasted ciabatta with a trio of freshly made dips.
Fire and Ice $21.90
- Pepperoni, chorizo, sliced fire roasted red capsicum, jalapeño peppers, drizzled with avocado pulp and house made sweet chilli, garlic and ginger sauce - Medium $17.90

Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
- Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
Bacon & Eggs $15.50
- Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
Fruit Pancake Stack $15.00
- Pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt and wild berry coulis
Angus Beef Burger $15.50
- Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
B.L.T Sandwich $14.50
- Toasted focaccia bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli. Served as an open sandiwich
French Toast $15.50
- Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
Eggs Benedict
- Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce