Ilex Cafe in Christchurch Menu

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"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

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

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

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

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

We have an extensive selection of artisan desserts, salads and baked goods available in our chilled cabinets.

Nearby Sample Menus

Avocado Smash $15.50
- with streaky bacon and a soft poached egg on wholegrain toast.
Stacey's Stack $19.50
- layered potato cake with roasted tomato, Portobello mushrooms, wilted spinach and a poached egg. Topped with bacon twirls and pesto hollandaise.
Toast $8.00
- Ciabatta or wholegrain and a choice of spreads - Raspberry jam, Marmalade, Peanut butter or Vegemite / Marmite
Field Mushrooms $3.50
Smashed Avocado $3.50
Spreads and Jams $2.00
Black Betty's Big Breakfast $21.50
- Two eggs, streaky bacon, breakfast sausages, potato layer cake, roasted herb tomato and field mushrooms served with toast.
Benedict $18.00
- with crispy bacon

TOMATO $3.00
CHEESE & PINEAPPLE $3.80
BANANA FRITTER $2.30
CHOCOLATE DONUT $2.30
BACON FRITTER $2.30
CHICKEN NUGGETS $5.00
CHICKEN NIBBLES $5.00
CHEESE & EGG $3.80

Potato Fritters (x3) $2.50
Deep Fried Moro Bar $3.90
Onion Rings (x6) $4.90
The Munchies $9.90
- 2x squid rings, 2x chicken nuggets, 2x onion rings, 2x popcorn fish, 2x potato fritters, and half scoop of chips.
Meat Patty $2.60
Family Pack $24.90
- 2x fish, 2x small hotdogs, 2x sausages, 4x potato fritters, 2x meat patties and 2 scoops of chips.
DohBurger $7.60
- Two beef patties, bacon, two slices of melted cheese, smoky BBQ sauce & mayo between a donuts.
Fisherman's Basket $15.90
- 2x fish, 2x scallops, 2x squid rings, 2x crab sticks, and 1 scoop of chips.

MUSHROOM CREPES $19.50
- Three warm crepes filled with our creamy mushrooms in a white wine sauce, topped with roasted mushrooms, breadcrumbs and a parmesan crisp, finished with melted garlic butter (GF)
FRENCH TOAST $18.50
- There's no better combination than french toast lightly flavoured with cinnamon, served with a summer berry compote, bacon, banana & maple syrup on the side
Summer Blast $9.50
- A blast of flavour with a refreshing combination of mango, passionfruit, orange juice, banana & yoghurt (GF)
Pie 'N' Shake $8.50
- your choice of a mince & cheese pie or a chicken, brie & cranberry pie served with a milkshake – you choose the flavour!
Chicken Nuggets & Fries $8.00
- 6 x chicken nuggets served with salad or skinny fries
Crepes $10.00
- three light crepes served with your choice of: Fresh Berry Compote & Cream / Banana & Maple Syrup
Plumlicious $9.50
- a colour sensation Black Doris plums with blueberries, apple juice & soy milk. Great way to get your anti-oxidants & tick the fibre box at the same time
Add Vanilla Mascapone $2.00

BBQ beef combo $15.00
- stir fried beef with original BBQ sauce with mini salad, rice & miso soup
Fresh salmon sashimi $13.80
Spicy miso ramen $12.80
- spicy miso flavor
BBQ beef $10.00
- tasty beef with original BBQ sauce
Kimchi $5.00
Kimchi $5.00
Green tea mont blanc $6.80
- green tea and sweet chestnuts flavored cream
Teriyaki salmon-don $15.80
- teriyaki salmon on rice

Lemon Chicken $12.70
Bami Goreng (noodles) $11.70
Combination Fried Rice $12.70
Chicken Mushroom Chow Mein $12.70
Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.70
Steak & Cashew $13.90
Chicken With Satay Sauce $12.70
Pork & Cashew $13.90

Plain Donut $2.00
Mushroom $4.20
Pineapple Ring $2.00
1/2 Chicken & 1 scoop chips $12.00
Chow Chow $4.20
Steak Patties $2.70
Pacific Oysters (Doz) $16.00
Crumbed Red Cod Fillet $4.50

Bagel - Toasted $8.90
- with Cream Cheese and Jam or Cream Cheese & Basil Pesto
Eggs Any Style $11.90
- served with your choice of Multigrain or Cafe White Toast
Porridge $10.90
- Banana & Walnut or Vanilla & Black Doris Plum
French Fries $5.50 / $8.00
- Small / Large
Eggs Atlantic $19.50
- Poached free range Eggs with Smoked Salmon & Hollandaise Sauce
Hash Browns $3.00
Raisin Bread $8.90
- Toasted served with Preserves
Eggs Florentine $17.90
- Poached free range Eggs with Spinach & Hollandaise Sauce

Nigiri Sushi N/A
Teriyaki Beef $11
- Beef with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
Rice Ball N/A
Yakjundon Set $13
- Teriyaki chicken on noodles, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
Seafood udon $13
Katsu Set $13
- Crumbed pork on rice, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
Rice Tray N/A
Seafood Set $15
- Teriyaki salmon on rice, sashimi & 2 salmon sushi + 1 nigiri with salad

Pasta $15
- with bacon and cheese
Chocolate Sundae N/A
- ice cream, marshmallows and chocolate sauce
Risotto of the Day N/A
Soup of the day $15
- with toasted bread & butter
Bagel $15
- with bacon, fried egg & tomato relish
Cheese Plate $18
- with house chutney, pistachio bread & cornichons
Roasted Olives $10
- with marinated feta, spiced nuts & kumara crisps
Tiramisu $13
- with chocolate soil

Seafood (Prawn, Squid, Mussel & Crabstick) $11.90
Steak $3.90
Ham $2.60
Bacon $3.90
Steak $10.50
Pork $9.50
Fish $10.90
Chicken $10.90

Prawnography $15
- Indulge yourself in these prawn twisters with sweet & sour sauce (5).
Light Bites $12
- Cheese & crackers
The Bread Of Christ $10
- Fresh European bread with spreads.
Crucified Chicken $13
- Enjoy the sacrafice of these chicken skewers (4).
The Last Supper $35
- Two seasonal cheeses from local cheesemongers with a selection of crackers, freshly baked bread, Mediterranean toppings and condiments.
Light Bites $7
- Olives
Sacramental Salad $19 / $16
- Available in beef or vegetarian
Loot Bags $13
- Score a loot of fish money bags (6).

Spice & sour soup with pork, shrimp & tofu (small/ large) $8.00/ $20.00
Seasonal greens in broth $15.00
Large bowl of steamed rice $6.00
Hong kong style prawn toast $8.00
- 4pcs
Deep fried spring rolls $7.00
- 2 pcs
Chicken in black bean sauce with capsicum $18.00
Pork dumpling soup $16.00
Small bowl of steamed rice $2.00

Cinnamon porridge Topped with apricots, brown sugar & cream
Eggs on toast $9.00
- Poached, scrambled or fried served on multigrain toast
Muesli & fruit $10.00
- Served with seasonal fruit & natural yoghurt
Big breakfast $18.00
- Bacon, eggs, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms, sausages & baked beans served on ciabatta
Vegetarian $6.00
- Onion, tomato, mushroom, cheese
Junior big breakfast $8.00
- Bacon, egg, hash brown, toast with tomato sauce
Happy hotcakes $6.00
- Two hotcakes with ice cream, cream & maple syrup
Butter & jam $6.00

Frenchman's Lunch Platter $68.00
- Contains a mixture of plain croissants, ham & cheese croissants, fresh salad mixture, cheeses and a selection of cold meats. A mixture of fresh cut fillings, sauces, mayo & relish to fill the croissants with. Note: You may need a sharp knife on hand to cut the croissants. Feeds 10 people. Comes with plastic cutlery & napkins
Work Shout Platter (Extra Large) $64.80
- Contains: Club Sandwiches, Quiche Bites, Custard Twist Pieces, Fresh Fruit, Cracker and Dip Assortment - For Approx 12 People
Morning / Afternoon Tea Platters $29.80 / $39.80
- Assorted Muffins and Scones cut into bite sizes. Includes butter sachets (Small Platter - 24 piece / Large Platter - 36 piece)
Chili Tenders and Chicken Chippies $31.80 / $43.80
- Includes dipping sauces (Small / Large)
Vol-au-vents $15.50/dozen
- Assorted mixture of flavours available: Curry Chicken and Mushroom / Savoury Ham and Onion / Spinach Chicken and Garlic
Fruit Platters $29.00 / $37.00
- Small Fruit Platter / Large Fruit platter (Fruit platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices)
Sweet Treats Platters $39.00 / $56.00
- A selection on our famous sweet treats cut into finger / bite sizes (Small - 22 piece / Large - 32 piece)
French Breakfast / Morning Tea Platter $55.00
- This spread contains regular croissants, ham & cheese croissants, custard & fruit danish and chocolate croissants. Feeds 10 people. Supplied with: Jam, Cream, Butter & Napkins.