Ilex Cafe in Christchurch Menu

SANDWICHES SANDWICHES
  • "The Ruben" sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut, wholegrain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
  • Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft weens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
  • Triple smoked ham with Cheddar, relish, whole grain dijonnaiso and lettuce $7.00
  • Ouinoa falafel wrap with hummus, smoked yogurt, cucumber, lettuce and tomato salsa $9.00
BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Fresh fruit salad with granola $8.00
  • Toasted muesli, yogurt and poached fruits $8.00
  • Chia seeds with almond milk, coconut, cranberries, granola, rhubarb pecans and almonds $9.00
  • Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli seeds, pistachio black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
  • Cured local bacon, poached eggs, rosti, confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs $22.00
  • Corn fritters with poached eggs, avocado creme, chili and soft herbs $19.00
  • Brioche burger with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served With hash browns and relish $18.00
  • Waffles with hazelnut caramel, poached pears, berries, cream and toasted hazelnuts $19.00
PASTRY PASTRY
  • Local beef and Kapiti cheddar pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00
  • Free range Chicken and almond pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00
SMALL PLATES SMALL PLATES
  • French fries with garlic aioli $7.00
  • Salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad $6.00
  • Seasonal soup of the day served with ciabatta $9.50
  • Green pea, feta and mint croquettes with roast hazelnuts, dehydrated olive, soft herbs and parmesan aioli $11.00
  • Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavosh dried pear, pickled red onion and olives $14.00
  • Kids pack with mini ham and cheese roll, biscuit, dried fruit and juice $9.00
  • Kids 'fish and chips' with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
MAINS MAINS
  • Hot smoked Akaroa salmon with house pickled beets, horseradish creme fraiche, avocado, chives, croute and soft herbs $22.00
  • Sous vide local chicken breast with harissa, pearl couscous salsa, lemon, pancetta and pickled red onion $21.00
  • Gritted Canterbury Steak sandwich with streaky bacon, onion jam, chimichurri, soft leafs. French fries and aioli $19.00
CABINET SELECTION CABINET SELECTION
  • We have an extensive selection of artisan desserts, salads and baked goods available in our chilled cabinets.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • SWEET & SOUR FRIED SCALLOPS 1/2 DOZ $8.50
  • SWEET AND SOUR FRIED MUSSELS 1/2 DOZ $6.50
  • PAUA FRITTER
  • CHEESE & EGG $3.80
  • BACON FRITTER $2.30
  • 1/4 CHICKEN
  • OYSTERS COOKED 1/2 DOZ $15.00
  • CHOCOLATE DONUT $2.30
  • Chicken Tenderloin Stack * $23.00
    • Pan seared, served on roasted vegetables and mash, finished with streaky bacon and a light tarragon cream sauce
  • Octopus Sausages & Chips $5.50
  • Roast of the Day * Small $13.50 Large $17.50
    • Check the board for today’s choice, served with potatoes and vegetables
  • Fish N Chips $5.50
  • Lambs Fry $12.00
    • Slithers of lambs liver gently pan seared topped with onions and bacon with lashings of gravy
  • For Children 12 years of age & under
  • Chips $2.00
  • Fish of the Day * $24.00
    • Check our board, pan seared and grilled, served with a fresh green salad or seasonal vegetables
  • Curry Fried Rice $9.00
    • Curry flavoured fried rice with your choice of meat
  • Char Beehoon (Fried Beehoon) $9.50
    • Rice vermicelli fried with pork, chicken, prawn, squid, bean sprouts and Chinese vegetables
  • Wan Tan Mee (Dry Wonton Noodle) $9.50
    • Fine egg noodles with boiled wontons, sliced roast pork, fish balls and Chinese vegetables in delicious sauce served with a bowl of plain soup
  • Mee Goreng (Bami Goreng) $9.50
    • Penang style spicy noodles fried with chicken, roast pork pieces, squid and beansprouts
  • Fried Fishballs $4.50
    • with Sweet Chilli Sauce (12 pcs)
  • Combination Chow Mien $9.50
  • Chicken Fried Noodle $9.50
  • Nasi Goreng $9.50
    • Spicy fried rice with chicken, roast pork pieces and beansprouts
  • Antipasto Platter
    • This platter is loaded with tasty treats including chicken, pulled pork croquettes, deli meats and pork ribs
  • Rosewater Meringues $10.00
    • Rosewater meringues served with cream and berry compote
  • Dressed Pie $15.00
    • Homemade pie topped with mash, peas, beetroot and gravy. Check with our staff for today’s pie selections.
  • Scallops in Bacon $20.00
    • Our famous pan seared scallops wrapped in bacon served on a bed of crispy potatoes and spinach topped with hollandaise sauce
  • Kids Ice Cream Sundae $6.00
    • Choose from chocolate, raspberry or butterscotch
  • Mashed Potato $4.00
  • For 4 people $70.00
  • Daily Roast $20.00
    • See today's specials board or ask your wait staff for today’s selection, served with roast potatoes, and vegetables with Hollandaise sauce
  • - Medium $9
  • Kebab Meat on Chips S $7 / M $9 / L $11
    • Choice of Chicken, lamb or mix meat
  • No Carbs Kebab
    • just salad & choice of lamb, chicken or mix kebabs
  • Deal 1 $9.00
    • Small kebab with chips & pop tops drinks
  • -pide $7.00
  • Kebab Combo Meals
    • Kebab with chips & can of drinks
  • -Small $6.00
  • Baked Potato
    • Choice of Chicken, Lamb or Meat
  • Hot Dog $3.00
  • Beef With Seasonal Vegetables $11.99
  • Shredded Pork With Hot, Sweet & Sour Sauce $11.99
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $11.99
  • Baklava $3.00
  • Your Choice Of Meat Or Falafel In A Box Of Fries With Green Salad, Garlic Mayo And Tomato Or Chilli Sauce $9.50
  • Vegetable Manchurian $11.99
    • Vege Manchurian Balls In Home Made Sauce With Soy, Chilly, Honey
  • Drum Sticks $11.99
    • Chicken With Special Bbq Sauce
  • Avocado Brunch Salsa $18.50
    • Gourmet Salad Greens, Green Pico De Gallo, Feta Cheese, Vincotto, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Poached Egg, Toasted Sourdough
  • Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
  • Slow Baked Beans $17.50
    • Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta
  • Braised Beef Brisket $18.50
    • Whipped Cream Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Molasses, Pea Shoots, Toasted Sourdough
  • Chilli Scrambled Eggs $18.50
    • Marinated Mushrooms, Black Sesame Seeds, House Ricotta, Toasted Ciabatta
  • Eggs on Toast $11.50
    • Eggs cooked your way, House Smoked Tomato Chutney, Toasted Sourdough
  • Acai Bowl $17.50
    • House Granola, Goji Berries, Chia Seeds, Coconut Flakes, Cacao Nibs, Bee Pollen, Almond Milk, Toasted Almonds, Seasonal Berries
  • Brioche French Toast $18.50
    • Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers
  • Fried vegetables with chicken or beef or pork $17.00
  • Chicken, beef or pork with curry sauce on rice $16.00
  • Beef with vegetables $17.50
  • Curry chicken with coconut sauce $18.00
  • Combination seafood fried rice or chow mein $16.00
  • Seafood, lamb, meat $4.00/each
  • Stir-fried fish-balls with chinese vegetable $14.00
  • Sweet corn & pork or fish on rice $16.00
  • Garden Salad with the Choice of Ponzu or Sesame Dressing $5.90
  • Salmon Sashimi (5 pieces) $10.00
  • Kakuni (Pork Belly) Don $15.90
    • Pork Belly braised in sweet ginger sauce on rice
  • Sweet Egg $2.20
  • Karaage Crispy Chicken $16.00
    • Crispy chicken with sweet ginger sauce
  • Tori Tama $12.90
    • Hot udon noodle soup w/ crispy chicken, free range-egg in Hachi Hachi soup
  • Numban Chicken, Sweet Vinegar Sauce and Special Tartare Sauce $10.00
  • Big Rooster $7.20
    • Tempura chicken with sweet vinegar sauce & special tartare sauce
  • Pancakes $17.50
    • or berry compote, yoghurt & maple syrup
  • Free range omelette $23.00
    • 3 free range egg omelette with your choice of 3 fillings, served with a petite garden salad & creamy french dressing (filling option are bacon, onion, feta, mushrooms, tomato, spinach or olives)
  • Wedges $14.50
    • with bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Eggs & hollandaise - Montreal $19.50
    • smoked salmon with 2 free range poached eggs, toasted ciabatta & hollandaise
  • Eggs & hollandaise - Florentine $17.50
    • wilted baby spinach with 2 free range poached eggs, toasted ciabatta & hollandaise
  • Wedges $9.00
    • wedges served with sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Chips & gravy $8.00
    • chunky fries served with our delicious gravy
  • Fried green potatoes (paleo) $19.50
    • twice cooked sweet potatoes pan-fried in our house made (vegan) basil & spinach pesto with red onion, tomatoes & (optional bacon) topped with a poached egg
  • Toast and Home-Made Preserves $8.50
  • Beef or Chicken Burger $17.50
    • served with bacon, lettuce and tomato in a toasted bun served with home-made relish and fries
  • (A) Bacon $17.50
  • Two Eggs $8.50
    • any style served on toasted bread
  • (B) Salmon $18.50
  • Three Egg Omelette $17.00
    • with your choice of the following, bacon, salmon, tomato, mushroom, onion or cheese
  • Big Breakfast $19.50
    • grilled bacon, breakfast sausage, grilled tomato, sauteed mushroom, hash brown and free range eggs cooked to your liking, served with toast and tomato relish
  • Open Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • served with tomato, cheese, onions and salad greens, on toasted ciabatta with a side of fries
  • Beer Battered Fish of the Day $15.50
    • With fries, chop salad and house made tartare sauce
  • Garlic Bread $7.50
    • With house made confit garlic butter
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon(GF) $18.50
    • Pan seared liver, onions, mushrooms, bacon, jus and creamy potato mash
  • Fries (GF) $6.00
    • With aioli
  • 200gm Sirloin Steak (GF) $15.50
    • Cooked to your liking and served with fries, salad and aioli
  • Roast of the Day (GF available) $15.00
    • Ask your server about today’s roast
  • Quesadilla $8.00
    • Abode chicken with smoky salsa, chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese
  • Abode Chicken Burrito $15.50
    • With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, cheddar cheese and fennel slaw, served with fries
  • Agnolotti pasta $42.00
    • Kalamata olives, White asparagus, Tomato emulsion
  • Rachel Scott Ciabatta $8.00
    • 'Tasman Bay' extra virgin olive oil
  • Silver Fern beef fillet $43.00
    • Agria, Braised Brisket, Parsnip crisp - Cooked to order: bleu / rare / medium-rare / medium
  • Carpaccio $24.00
    • beef fillet, lemon oil, anchovies, capers, Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Loin of 'Lovat' venison $45.00
    • Pickled red cabbage, Roasted kumara, Sautéed broccolini
  • Pan-fried Duck breast $44.00
    • pickled butternut, beet root fondant, Fennel, marinated orange
  • Lemon Curd $16.00
    • Macaron, Pinenut tuile, Raspberry sorbet
  • Steak tartare $24.00
    • Hens yolk, Baguette
  • Big breakfast $19.50
    • Eggs any style, toasted Ciabatta Bread, grilled tomato, braised mushrooms, crispy bacon, sausages and hash browns
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Two poached eggs on Vienna toasted bread, spinach, bacon or smoked salmon, homemade hollandaise
  • Steak Sandwich $14.50
    • A 125g ribeye cooked to your liking and served on toasted ciabatta, salad greens, tomato and with a side of fries
  • Steak, Eggs and Chips $16.50
    • A 200g ribeye served on a side of fries and with a fresh green salad and 2 fried eggs
  • - Add grilled cheese and bacon $12.00
  • Pancakes $9.50
    • Stack of 3 pancakes served with maple syrup. You choose your sides!
  • Eggs any style $9.50
    • Served on toasted ciabatta bread
  • Nachos $14.00
    • Served with house made salsa and sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Beef:
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • Desserts:
  • Any two fillings from the above on rice
  • Lamb on rice:
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • Chicken:
  • Falafel (vegetarian):
Ilex Cafe

Ilex Cafe

location

Address

Armagh St, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch, 3216, New Zealand

phone

Phone

39415556

clock

Opened hours

Mon 8:30 AM to 5 PM Tue 8:30 AM to 5 PM Wed 8:30 AM to 5 PM Thu 8:30 AM to 5 PM Fri 8:30 AM to 5 PM Sat 8:30 AM to 5 PM Sun 8:30 AM to 5 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Breakfast , New Zealand

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Brunch ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
Armagh St, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch, 3216, New Zealand
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