Governor's Cafe in Dunedin Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • EGGS ON TOAST (V) (GF) $9.50
    • Pretty simple: ciabatta toast with two eggs - fried, scrambled or poached.
  • BACON AND EGGS (GF) $15.50
    • Slightly more complicated: toast and eggs with bacon - fried, scrambled or poached.
  • MIXED GRILL (GF) $19.50
    • Sunday morning, coming down? Try this for what ails you: bacon, sausage, hash browns, handmade beef patty, eggs, and tomato, all fried and served with ciabatta toast.
  • ENGLISH BREAKFAST $19.50
    • Can’t leave old England behind? Bacon, sausage, black pudding, potatoes, fried eggs, and ciabatta toast.
  • BACON EGGS BENEDICT (GF) $18.50
    • Poached eggs served on ciabatta toast with wilted spinach, bacon, and Hollandaise sauce.
  • SALMON EGGS BENEDICT (GF) $19.00
    • Just like the last one, with cold-smoked salmon instead of bacon.
  • BREAKFAST BURRITO (V) $16.00
    • Something different: scrambled eggs, cheese, capsicums, onions, black beans, and fried potatoes wrapped in a tortilla and lightly grilled. Served with handmade salsa and sour cream.
  • VEGGIE GRILL (V) (VE) (GF) $17.50
    • Fried potatoes, spinach, grilled tomato, mushrooms, veggie croquette, poached eggs, and pesto.
  • MUESLI (V) $12.00
    • For healthy people: our house muesli served with bananas, berries, and unsweetened yoghurt.
  • PORRIDGE (V) (VE) $8.00
    • Served with brown sugar and berries.
  • PLAIN PANCAKES (V) $12.00
    • The best pancakes in town. Served with maple syrup and cream or yoghurt.
  • BERRY PANCAKES (V) $14.00
  • CHOCOLATE PANCAKES (V) $14.00
  • BACON & BANANA PANCAKES $18.00
BREAKFAST EXTRAS BREAKFAST EXTRAS
  • 2 Hash Browns $2.00
  • Toast & Spreads $5.00
  • 1 Egg $2.00
  • Mushrooms $2.00
  • Spinach $3.00
  • Grilled Tomatoes $2.00
  • Fried Potatoes $2.00
  • Bacon $3.00
  • Sausage $3.00
  • Salmon $3.00
  • Black Pudding $3.00
  • Hollandaise Sauce $1.00
LUNCH LUNCH
  • CHICKEN BURGER & CHIPS $18.00
    • Seasoned chicken breast fried and served with cranberry sauce, salad, aioli, melted Brie, and bacon. Served with chips.
  • BEEF BURGER & CHIPS $18.50
    • Homemade beef patty, bacon, and melted Brie on a bun, with gherkin, aioli, relish and BBQ sauce. Served with chips.
  • VEGGIE BURGER & CHIPS (V) (VE) $15.50
    • A home-made veggie and chickpea patty, served with hummus, salad, and tomato salsa. Just a wee bit exotic.
  • VICARIUS SALAD (V) (GF) $12.00
    • ADD GRILLED CHICKEN FOR $3.00, CHICKEN & BACON FOR $5.00.Almost a Ceasar salad. Fresh mesclun lettuce and seasonal veggies, parmesan cheese, a poached egg, and aioli dressings served with homemade croutons.
  • BLACK BEAN AND CORN QUESADILLA (V) (VE) $14.50
    • ADD GRILLED CHICKEN FOR $3.00. Vegetarian quesadilla made with homemade roasted corn salsa, black beans, and cheese. Served with a side salad.
  • CORN FRITTERS (V) $14.50
    • ADD SALMON OR BACON FOR $3.00.Handmade vegetarian corn fritters served with sweet chilli sauce, tomato salsa, and sour cream.
  • VEGAN WRAP (V) (VE) $14.00
    • Homemade vegan croquettes and roasted seasonal vegetables wrapped with hummus. Served with a side salad.
SNACKS SNACKS
  • SHOESTRING FRIES (V) (VE) — $6.00
    • ADD GARLIC BUTTER OR AIOLI FOR $1.00
  • WEDGES (V) (VE) $9.00
    • With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
  • NACHO WEDGES (V) $13.00
    • An uncouth combination of potato wedges, tomato salsa, and melted cheese. Like nachos, only better.
  • CHEESE ROLLS (V) 4 for $5.00
    • Comfort food at its finest. ($2.00 each)
  • TIM’S TOASTED SANDWICHES (V) (VE) (GF) $7.50
    • ADD CHICKEN, BACON, OR FRIED EGG FOR $2.50.Made with white or brown bread. Choose three of the following fillings: hummus, tomato relish, aioli, onion, ham, tomato, capsicum, cheese, Brie, mesclun salad, and pineapple.
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • SLICES / CAKES / BROWNIES (V) from $3.00
    • Check the cabinet for delicious slices, cakes, and brownies, all made in-house. Selection changes daily.
  • ICE CREAM SUNDAE (V) $6.00/$8.00
    • Ice cream with cream, wafers and your choice of chocolate, caramel, or strawberry sauce. (S/L)
  • BANANA SPLIT (V) $10.00
    • A Governor’s tradition dating back decades; three scoops of ice cream, a banana, and other fattening things, all under your choice of chocolate, caramel, or strawberry sauce.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Kumara Fries $11.50
    • with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • Fish of the Day $18.00
    • Locally caught fish of the day - served with fresh garden salad and crispy potatoes. Topped with chef's daily topping
  • Wedges served with sour cream $9.50
  • Taieri Plains Pasta $17.00
    • Chef's pasta of the day
  • Chicken, Pineapple, Brie $17.00
    • Marinated chicken breast slices, grilled pineapple ring, tomato and soft brie cheese, topped with aioli sauce
  • Cavalcade Ribeye $25.00
    • Prime rib eye steak grilled to your liking, served with fresh garden salad or seasonal vegetables, with golden fries. Accompanied by your choice of topping: Creamy mushroom sauce, fresh green peppercorn sauce, Ale House gravy or garlic butter and roast garlic
  • "The Holmdale" Salmon $21.50
    • NZ King salmon fillet oven-baked, served with lemon aioli and a fresh garden salad and with crispy potatoes
  • Blue 'n' Gold $22.50
    • Southern blue cod lightly golden fried in Speight's beer batter, served with fresh garden salad and fries
  • Feijoa Sorbet $5.00
    • Gellicious Gelato's 2015 Gold Award winning Sorbet, showcasing NZ Feijoas at their best. Dairy free, gluten free, 99% fat free and vegan friendly, with no added colouring. 180ml tub, for sharing or greedily scoffing all by yourself
  • Lemon Pepper Wedges $5.00
    • Deep fried potato wedges seasoned with Lemon Pepper and served with a dip of your choice
  • Prawn Horns $7.50
    • 6 whole Prawns seasoned with coriander and green onions rolled in a crispy wonton style pastry..with your choice of dip
  • Raspberry Sorbet $5.00
    • Gellicious Gelato's 2013 Silver Award winning Sorbet. Bursting with real authentic fruit flavour. Gluten free, 99% fat free and vegan. 180ml tub - big enough to share, but you'll probably wish you hadn't
  • Chicken Demon $9.50
    • Creamy Basil Sauce with Roasted Garlic, Chicken, Mushrooms and Parmesan. Served on Spinach Fettuccine
  • Grimm $18.50 / $9.00
    • Apricot Sauce, Chicken, Pine Nuts, Spring Onions, Cream Cheese and Rosemary. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Chocolate Gelato $5.00
    • Dark Chocolate decadence at its best from Gellicious Gelato. Gluten free, contains Milk. 180ml tub - go crazy and nail it all to yourself, or share the love
  • Camembert Salad $7.00
    • All the Essentials as well as Camembert, Avocado, Sundried Tomatoes & Sunflower Seeds - with your choice of dressing on the side
  • Chicken Karage (with curry) $11.50
  • Blue cod $5.90
  • Singaporean noodles: Your choice of chicken, roast pork, or beef $11.50
  • Hot dog $2.00
  • Char Siu (BBQ Pork) $32 / kg
  • Whole Crispy chicken $20.00
  • Gong bo Chicken $12.00
  • All BBQ meals served with vegetables and rice N/A
  • CHICKEN FILO $24.99
    • Freshly smoked chicken breast with spinach in a cream cheese herb and pine nut sauce.
  • GARLIC BREAD $5.00
  • MUSSELS $25.00
    • New Zealand Mussels prepared in a creamy white wine garlic lemon and coriander sauce with garlic bread to mop up all the goodness.
  • Brownie $10.00
    • Huge big pieces of warm double chocolate brownie with fresh mascarpone and vanilla ice cream.
  • STEAK $29.99
    • Steak cooked to your choice, with mashed potato and a choice of 3 sauces, and topped off with crispy onion rings. Garlic Butter, Creamy Mushroom, Peppercorn.
  • GARDEN TOSSED SALAD $ 5.00
  • LAMB SHANKS $25.00
    • Slow cooked New Zealand lamb shanks on a bed of creamy kumara mash, and a lashing of gravy.
  • Cheese Cake $10.00
    • Please ask our staff for the chef’s choice of cheesecake for the day.
  • ADD GLUTEN FREE BREAD $4.00
  • BACON BUTTIE $ 16.00
    • IN CIABATTA, LOADED W/ FREE RANGE BACON AND YOUR CHOICE OF SAUCE
  • Hazelnut chocolate spread $5.00
  • ADD TOMATO (1) $4.00
  • Pics peanut butter & homemade jam $6.00
  • WITH 2 POACHED EGGS & COLD SMOKED SALMON OR BACON $20.00
  • Avocado, tomato, basil with olive oil $9.00
  • GRILLED HALLOUMI $ 16.00
    • PAN FRIED HALLOUMI CHEESE SERVED ON TOASTED CIABATTA W/ CHILLI JAM, ROCKET & AVOCADO
  • Soup of the day $15.00
    • Made fresh and changes daily
  • Silver fern farms fillet steak, cooked to your liking, on mustard mash topped with salsa verde $32.50
  • Flowerpot bread $6.00
  • Chicken liver pate with beetroot relish and toasted crostini $16.50
  • Turkish bread with olive oil and dukkah $6.00
  • Pork belly slow cooked in star anise, garlic and hoisin on sticky rice and bok choy, tart apple dressing $24.50
  • 15% surcharge applies for public holidays
  • Fish of the day $29.50
    • Fresh and changes daily, served on mustard mash
  • Queens Margherita L$19.90/M $15.90/Q$4.50
    • Mozzrella, tomatoes and more mozarella
  • Classic Banana $7.90
    • Cinnamon toasted waffel with homestyle caramel, fresh banana and maple syrup
  • Tomato sauce, mayonnaise, BBQ and Mild Peri-peri sauce extra $1.50each
  • Meatkid $7.90
    • Mozzerella, salami, ham, chicken with optional tomato/bbq sauce
  • Gourmet Shakes $1.50
    • Extra Thick
  • Old fashioned Chocolate $7.90
  • The Tequila Boss L$19.90/M $15.90/Q$4.50
    • Mozzrella, tequila & lime marinated chicken chargrilled capsicum, red onions, olives (optional mild peri-peri sauce)
  • The Harlem $7.90
    • Tossed in cinammon sugar with maple syrup
  • Italiano $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Xtra Large $3.90
  • BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
    • Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Seafood deluxe $11.50
    • A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
  • Hawaiian $5.00
    • Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Veg supreme $7.50
    • Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
  • Super supreme $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
  • CHEESEBURGER STUNNER MEAL $5.00
    • The Cheeseburger Stunner Meal includes one Cheeseburger, small fries, small soft drink and a sundae. Now that's value.
  • LONG BBQ BEEF RODEO
    • Now with a long bun for double the taste! Flame-grilled beef topped with melted cheese, crispy onion rings, creamy mayo and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
  • BIG BK BREKKIE
    • We called it that for a reason: with fresh scrambled eggs, two sausages, an English Muffin with soft melted butter, small Hash Bites and any regular hot drink; it’s a mouthful all right.
  • BK CHICKEN NUGGETS
    • our bite-sized BK Chicken Nuggets are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated in a flavorful tempura style batter, they are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces.
  • MALTESERS FILLED WAFFLE CONE
    • Stay cool this Summer with our NEW Maltesers Filled Waffle Cone. Creamy and velvety Soft Serve topped with Maltesers served in a waffle cone filled with more Maltesers goodness
  • DELUXE HAMBURGER
    • A flame-grilled beef patty topped with pickles, ketchup, mustard, lettuce and mayo. All on a toasted sesame seed bun.
  • LONG BBQ BEEF RODEO
    • Now with a long bun for double the taste! Flame-grilled beef topped with melted cheese, crispy onion rings, creamy mayo and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
  • HAMBURGER
    • Our Hamburger Kids Meal is a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.
  • with bacon and cheese $12.00
  • French toast with bacon, banana, maple syrup and cinnamon sugar $17.50
  • Duck salad with Asian influenced salad vegetables, iceberg lettuce, cashews and teriyaki dressing $22.00
  • Fat chips with tomato sauce and aioli $7.00
  • Cajun chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato and aioli toasted sandwich stack $19.50
  • Available All Day
  • Beer battered blue cod with fat chips and salad $25.00
  • Crispy chicken pieces with fat chips and tomato sauce $10.50
  • Spicy Chicken Bites Waffle $17.00
    • Belgian waffle (or toasted ciabatta) southern style chicken bites spiced with cayenne crispy bacon with side maple syrup & ketchup
  • Bananas & Almonds $14.00
    • Belgian waffle, bananas, almonds & caramel drizzle with ice cream or yogurt
  • - Bananas - caramel drizzle
  • Curly Fries $7.00
  • 11 pm Onwards
  • Thai Fish Cakes (5pcs) $9.00
  • Wok-Tossed Mixed Vegetables (DF)(V) $16.00
    • Ribeye steak slices with fresh thai salad mild, in-house thai namjim sauce serve with a small side of fries
  • Hand-wrapped Dumplings (7pcs) $8.00
    • Pork & chinese chives shiitake mushroom & cabbage
  • Butter/Garlic Butter $2.00
  • Mash instead of fries/potatoes $2.00
  • Chicken Fettuccine $19.95
    • Chicken & bacon pieces with fettuccine pasta in a creamy garlic, onion & white wine sauce, topped with parmesan cheese
  • Ribeye Steak (~200g) 20.95
    • Cooked to your liking, topped with either garlic butter, plain, garlic or mushroom gravy, served with fries & your choice of salad or vegetables $
  • Garlic Bread $9.95
    • Toasted loaf with creamy garlic butter
  • Onion Rings X4 $2.00
  • Chicken & Bacon Salad $19.95
    • Seasoned crumbed chicken bites & bacon, crispy noodles, roasted cashew nuts on a fresh garden salad, coated in a delicious BBQ & mayo sauce
  • Scoop ice cream $3.00
  • Lamb shank $25.00/$30.00
    • tender braised lamb shanks served on mashed potato, pea puree and topped with kumara crisps lamb jus (1P/2P)
  • Vegetarian ravioli $25.00
    • roast vegetables and sundried tomato filled ravioli cooked in aherb crea sauce and served with an avocado green salad
  • Angus ribeye $31.00
    • 300g angus pure beef ribeye served with mash potato, coleslaw, onions, mushrooms and a cream cheese spread and topped with a beef jus
  • Lamb rump $28.00
    • marinated in dijon mustard served on honey roasted vegetables, spiced baby beetroot topped aubergine puree and lamb jus
  • Pork belly $29.50
    • 350g spice braised pork belly on dijon mustard mash, served with an apple puree and sherry sauce
  • Pork sapre ribs main $30.00
    • BBQ pork ribs blanched until tender, drizzled with manuka smoked BBQ sauce, served with fries and coleslaw
  • Apple pie $12.00
    • warm apple pie served with vanilla ice cream, cream and fresh fruit
  • Angus coleslaw $3.50
  • Minty Lamb $8.00
    • Top quality New Zealand lamb, mint jelly, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
  • The Bullseye $13.90
    • 200g Angus rib eye steak - grilled to medium, lettuce, tomato, red onion aioli & tomato relish.
  • Flying Rooster $10.50
    • Butterflied & crumbed chicken breast, streaky bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Fries $3.50
    • with your choice of sauces
  • The Angus Burger $ 6.90
    • Prime NZ beef (1609), lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Sweet Chicks $8.90
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in honey soy with lettuce, tomato, red onion & our own teriyaki sauce.
  • Fries and Drink combo $4.50
    • Choice of a can of soft drink, fries, aioli (with any burger purchase)
  • The Big Gus $11.90
    • Two delicious NZ beef patties (3209), cheese, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, BBQ sauce & aioli.
  • Chicken casserole $16.00
    • stew with chicken. Potato chunks, onions. Carrots & chilli paste soup
  • Rice ball (each) $3
  • Steamed dumpling $7.00
  • Chicken fried rice $10.00
  • Kimchi beef fried rice $10.00
  • Kimchi pancake $7.00
  • Barbecued kimchi chicken $16.00
  • Fish roe stew $15.00
Governor's Cafe

Governor's Cafe

location

Address

438 George Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin, Otago, 9016, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034776871

email

Email

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clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
price range

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Type

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service level

Service

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cuisine

Cuisine

Breakfast , Cafe Food , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Breakfast ,  Takeout ,  Vegan Options ,  Bar Not Available ,  Quick Bites ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Free Wifi ,  Desserts and Bakes ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
438 George Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin, Otago, 9016, New Zealand