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

  • Frosty Parfait $5.90
    • A decadent way to finish your meal. We have created the ultimate dessert: A fusion of cool creamy Frosty and chocolate cookie pieces. Also available in berry.
  • Kids Meal Hamburger $5.90
    • Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with ketchup on a plain warm bun. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids Blackcurrant, CalciYum in three flavours or Pump 400ml), plus the kids toy.
  • J $1.50
  • Hoki Fish $6.00
    • Ocean caught Hoki wrapped in a crunchy coating, then topped with natural cheese, freshly prepared lettuce and tangy tartare sauce.
  • Bacon Chicken Fiesta Salad $9.90
    • Grilled chicken fillet on a bed of crispy lettuce, diced tomatoes, grated cheddar cheese, corn and manuka smoked bacon. Topped with honey mustard and a smoky BBQ ranch dressing.
  • Bacon Chicken Chompa $6.30
    • A crispy all meat chicken patty partnered with bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and mayo, delivered on a plain bun.
  • Side Salad $3.50
    • Freshly handcut lettuce, cucumber, grated cheese, tomatoes and red onion.
  • Frosty Cone $2.00
    • The best value ice-cream cone! Creamy indulgent Frosty in a premium waffle cone.
  • French Toast $18.50
    • with grilled banana, bacon and a generous amount of maple syrup
  • Tempura battered prawns $13.00
    • with an Asian style dipping sauce
  • Grilled salmon fillet on a handmade potato cake $20.00
    • with homemade relish, lime hollandaise & salad
  • Toast or Croissant & Jam $6.50
  • Tomato risotto $18.00
    • with olives, chilli, parmesan & fresh herbs
  • Chicken & bacon salad $18.50
  • Meat lovers $18.50
    • salami, ham, bacon, bbq sauce
  • Warmed raspberry & dark chocolate brownie $12.00
    • with a reduced berry coulis & vanilla ice cream
  • Veggie Pandemonium $18.50 / $9.00
    • Quorn, Cranberry Sauce and Camembert (Double / Snack)
  • Kali $9.50
    • Tender Marinated Tandoori Chicken Pieces served in a medium spiced Creamy Tomato Sauce, finished with Butter. Served on Spinach Fettuccine
  • 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)
  • Sinister $18.50 / $9.00
    • Refried Beans, Avocado, Onions, Salsa, Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers and Capsicum. No Cheese (Double / Snack)
  • Damned $18.50 / $9.00
    • Onions, Mushrooms, Fresh Spinach, Cashews, Avocado, Sundried Toms, Camembert. Optional Pineapple or Jalapenos (Double / Snack)
  • Cajun Wedges $5.00
    • Deep fried Potato wedges seasoned with Cajun and served with a dip of your choice
  • Wrath $16.00 / $8.00
    • Pepperoni, Onion, Capsicum, Tomatoes, Chilli. Optional Kalamata Olives, Jalapeno Peppers and Anchovies. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Corn Nuggets $4.50
    • A dozen battered balls of sweet corn deep fried and served with a dip of your choice
  • Mititi Kofta $12.00
    • Spiced minced lamb medallions with finely chopped bell peppers, onions & parsley. Chargrilled & served with a salad garnish & a minced garlic yoghurt sauce. 4 pieces:
  • Yaprak Dolma $14.00
    • Vine leaves stuffed with rice & spices, served with pita bread, salad garnish & a minted yoghurt sauce.
  • Chicken Doner Small$12.00/Large$15.00
    • Marinated chicken cooked on the spit, sliced. Served inside pita bread with salad & sauce.Or served plated with pita bread, sauce & salad.
  • Falafel Kebab $15.00
    • Chickpea & lentil medallions. Served inside pita bread with salad & sauce. Or served plated with pita bread, sauce & salad Large:
  • Lokum $1.00per piece
    • Imported Turkish Delight.
  • Courgette fritters (each) $3.00
  • Halep Sauce
    • Sautéed onions, bell peppers & mushrooms in a tomato & red wine sauce.
  • Kofta Shish Small$13.00/Large$19.00
    • Skewered minced lamb seasoned with herbs, onions & parsley & charcoal grilled, plated & served with pita bread, sauce & salad.
  • Chorizo chilli dog $12.00
    • with smokey onions and chipotle
  • Grilled corn & caponata $18.00
  • El calamari $11.00
    • with slaw & habanero mayo
  • FAJITAS
  • Pulled pork sliders $12.00
    • with crackle & cress
  • BBQ achiote prawns $12.00
    • with red chimichurri
  • ENSALADA (GF)
  • Grilled corn caponata $20.00
  • Bacon, Eggs, Sausage, Fries $5
  • Add Bacon $4
  • Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast $16
    • with Poached, Pear, & Maple Syrup
  • Eggs Florentine $16
    • Poached Eggs on Sourdough with Spinach & Hollandaise (G.F.o)
  • Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Beans, Hollandaise $4
  • Everything made onsite
  • V=Vegetarian
  • Add Eggs $4
  • Homemade sticky date pudding $8.50
    • With butter scotch sauce, cream and ice cream
  • Homemade brownie chocolate indulgence $8.50
    • With cream, ice cream and chocolate sauce
  • Pork belly $23.00
    • With saute potatoes, caramelised onions and seasonal vegetables with a red wine jus
  • Chicken filo $20.00
    • Cream cheese, chicken, bacon, spinach filo with fries, garden salad and plum sauce
  • Ice cream sundae $7.00
    • With choice of chocolate, caramel, strawberry topping
  • -extra fillings per item $0.50
  • Onions/hash brown/bread roll/egg $1.00
  • Fries/vegetables/garden salad/mushrooms $3.00
  • Fish Burger $6.00
    • W/ tartare sauce, lettuce & cheese
  • Add Chips $1.00
  • Hotdog $2.00
  • Starters Burger $8.00
    • W/ double beef, hashbrown, double cheese, BBQ sauce & bacon
  • Dunedin’s Famous “STARTERS” Cheeseburger $3.00
  • Chicken Burger $8.00
    • W/ cranberry, brie & bacon
  • Wedges $5.00
    • W/ sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Extra Sauce $0.50
    • BBQ, Tomato, Sweet Chilli, Aioli, Tartare, Mayonnaise
  • Four Cheeses
    • Mozzarella, feta, blue, tasty cheese, capsicums, garlic, sundried tomato.
  • Seasoned Wedges $8.00
    • Cooked to crunchy perfection and served with sour cream
  • Ice Cream Spider $6.50
    • Coke, Raspberry or Lemonade
  • Garlic bread, wedges and pizza. $20.00
  • Berry Nice $25.00 Med / $15.00 Sm
    • Caramel sauce, blueberries, boysenberries and dark chocolate.
  • Mississippi Mud Cake $10.50
    • Served with a hot caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream.
  • Seafood Chowder $13.00
    • Served with bread.
  • Americana
    • Pepperoni, pepperoni and more pepperoni.
  • Aloo Chaat $6.00
    • savory potato snack, typically served at road-side tracks from stalls or carts in Indian
  • Reshmi Kebab (5 Pcs) $12.00
    • fillets of chicken marinated in yoghurt, crushed cashews, white pepper, cheese, fresh ground spices, then cooked in the tandoor
  • Korma $14.00
    • a tradiitonal mild creamy sauce made of cashew nut paste and cream
  • Lamb Seekh Kebabs (5 Pcs) $14.00
    • fine lamb mince kebabs
  • Roti $2.00
    • unleavened wholemeal flour bread baked in the tandoor
  • Vegetable Pickle $3.00
  • Naan $2.50
    • leavened bread made of refined flour baked in the tandoor
  • Onion Bhaji (4 Pcs) $6.00
    • sliced onion dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and deep fried till crispy
  • Deep Fried Wontons 6/12pc $6.00/$12.00
  • Deep Fried Crumbed Tails 6/12pc $6.00/$12.00
  • 4. Vegetable Satay $9.00
    • Grilled mixed vegetable stir fry topped with homemade peanut sauce and a side of rice or noodles
  • 8. Wonton Soup $9.00
    • Twelve homemade wontons served with fresh bean sprouts
  • 50. Combination Egg Foo Young $13.00
  • Fried Chicken Nibbles 6/12pc $6.00/$12.00
  • 4pc Chicken Nuggets with Mini Fries $6.00
  • 27. Tofu Fried Mix Seafood $14.00
  • -mushrooms, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served with texas toast $18.50
  • Toast or bagel $6.00
    • W american cream cheese, peanut butter, jam or nutella
  • Skillet breakfasts
    • Choose one
  • Buttermilk fried chicken $16.00
    • On waffles covered in syrup
  • for your little big mouth
  • -bacon, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served texas toast $20.50
  • Huevos rancheros $18.00
    • Served w tortillas(can be df/gf)
  • Beef Rendang with Nasi Lemak (GF) $18.00
  • Pork Belly Steamed Buns & Slaw $18.00
    • Tender pork belly with in-house sweet dark sauce chinese steamed buns with pickled cucumbers small side of fries & slaw
  • All-Day
  • Waffles Bowls $9.00
    • Bowl-shaped waffles with ice cream or yogurt choice of a topping & a drizzle:
  • Open - 2pm
  • Fruity Fruits $14.00
    • Belgian waffle, fresh fruit salad lemon and passionfruit drizzle with ice cream or yogurt
  • Green Curry Prawns on Jasmine Rice (DF) $18.00
  • 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
  • Banoffee $13.00
    • Caramelized bananas & vanilla bean ice cream topped with butterscotch drizzle & gingernut crumble
  • Pork Belly $36.00
    • Served on sage & chive mash with caramelized apple, cherry tomatoes, rocket & whisky cream sauce
  • Denver Venison Fillet $38.00
    • Accompanied by potato gratin, beetroot puree & pomegranate jus
  • Traditional Scottish Haggis $16.00
    • Served with oat cakes & peppercorn jus
  • Liqueur Coffee $13.00
    • Espresso with fresh whipped cream & liqueur
  • Breads & Spreads $14.00
    • House baked bread with olive oil, balsamic & dips
  • Salmon Gravlax $18.00
    • House cured salmon with wasabi panna cotta, mini highland loaf & baby watercress
  • Roast Seasonal Vegetables $8.00
  • Fish and Chips $25.00
    • Crumbed fish of the day served with salad, hand cut chips and tartare sauce
  • Ploughmans Lunch $19.00
    • Homemade ciabatta bread, chorizo, aged cheddar, onion jam, gherkins and salad
  • Gnocchi $18.00
    • Served with grilled tomatoes and a courgette salad with a parsley pesto
  • Wontons (3 pieces) $9.00
    • Lamb and leek crispy wontons, served with a mint sauce
  • Vegetable Risotto $19.50
    • Risotto with asparagus and shaved parmesan cheese
  • Edamame $7.00
    • Steamed soy beans served with soy sauce
  • Hummus $7.00
    • Served with crostini
  • Homemade Ciabatta $8.00
    • Served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
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

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