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

Porridge $11.5
- Quinoa, linseed, oats, dates, toasted nut mix seasonal fruit + cream
Bacon Benedict $18
- Poached eggs, bacon, hollandaise + walnut dukkah on Turkish
Banana Bread $16.9
- w/ Honey comb, mascarpone, himalayan sea salt + almonds
Fish Cakes $19.9
- Hot Smoked Salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise, spinach + dried shallots
Rosti $5
Spinach $3.5
Salmon Benedict $19
- Poached egg, salmon, spinach, dried shallots, hollandaise on Turkish
Sausage $4.5

Tofu pyramid $18.00
Beef omelette $18.00
Scallops in XO sauce $25.00
Steamed custard buns $6.00
Beef brisket & radish hotpot $20.00
Stir fried tofu $17.00
Chicken with cashew nuts $20.00
Mixed vegetables in fermented tofu sauce $18.00

Chicken, Cranberry & Brie $24.00
- Creamy brie cheese, smoked chicken & mozzarella, drizzled with a delicious cranberry sauce
Creme Brulee $12.50
- Served with ice-cream, cream and berry coulis
Chicken Filo $18.50
- changes weekly, please check the specials board for the weeks flavor, served with seasonal salad & fries
Fish Bites
- served with fried & tomato sauce
Open Focaccia Sandwich $18.50
- Tender pieces of chicken breast in a creamy mushroom & tamagan sauce, served on toasted focaccia
Bower Salad $20.00
- Our signature salad, Harrisa chicken thigh, tossed with slow roasted seasonal veges & chick peas drizzled with a deep roasted sesame dressing (vegetarian option available)
Beef Bruger $20.00
- 180g. Angus Meat Pattie, crispy bacon, lettuce, red onion, tomato & mustard, house made aioli stacked is a warm toasted bun
Kids party menu must be ordered minimum 3 days in advance, price is per child.

Taco Chips $6.00
- Mince, cheddar cheese, corn chips, taco mayo & Big Gary's® taco sauce on chips.
Curry Chips $5.50
- Curry seasoned chips with Big Gary's® curry sauce.
Mini Spring Rolls (x12) $6.00
Onion Rings (x6) $4.90
Jam Wrap Donut $2.50
Chocolate Wrap Donut $2.50
Wontons (x6) $5.40
- (with sweet chili sauce)
Twice-Blend Shakes $5.50

Paua Fritter
Fish
BBC (Beef, Bacon, Cheese)
Scallops 1/2 Dozen
Mussels 1/2 Dozen
Mushroom
Vegetarian Pattie
Curry Roll

Sole Fillets (Crumbed) $5.70
Steak & Onion Patties $2.60
Wontons (Dozen) $10.00
Apple Turnover $2.00
Corn Patties $2.50
Fish $2.60
Pineapple Rings $2.00
we do not sell 1/2 a scoop of chips on their own

Cheeseburger N/A
- Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun.
Whipped Butter N/A
- Our fluffy butter, in creamy, whipped peaks. It's like walking on air.
The Almighty Angus® 1/2lb N/A
- Crispy bacon, a 1/2 pound of juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, red onion, cheese, and a dash of tomato relish in our new chilli chive bun. If you’re serious about seriously good Angus, you'll want to make time for this burger.
Choc Top Cone N/A
- The Choc Top Cone features Macca’s classic soft serve dipped in a chocolate coating, served inside a crunchy waffle cone.
Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
- It may be little, but there's a lot to love. 100% chicken breast fillet marinated with spices and grilled to perfection. With fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise.
M&M’S MINIS® McFlurry® N/A
- For a delicious mouthful of rainbow happiness, try the M&M’S® MINIS McFlurry. It’s the tantalisingly tiny M&M’S you love, blended perfectly into creamy soft-serve.
Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape McFloat N/A
- Brighten up your day with a Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape McFloat
Gum Drop McFlurry® N/A
- A kiwi favourite! For a delicious mouthful of gum drop pieces and bubblegum topping both blended into creamy soft serve, try the new Gum Drop McFlurry®.

(A) OR berry compote with cream or yogurt $12.50
Eggs Benedict w Bacon $15.20
- on a toasted ciabatta, poached eggs & hollandaise
Eggs Florentine $17.50
- smoked salmon on a toasted ciabatta with spinach, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
Homemade, Toasted Muesli $10.20
- served with fruit, yogurt & milk
Crafted Classic B.L.T. $12.50
- with our homemade aioli, tomato relish & crispy bacon
2 Free Range Eggs $9.80
- done to your liking, served on toast - w Bacon $12.00
Big Breakfast $19.00
- served with breakfast sausage, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, with eggs the way you like & toast
Pancakes $14.90
- served with banana, bacon and maple syrup

Pineapple Burger $4.00
Scallop each $1.40
Chlcken & Cheese8Bacon Patty $3.00
Corn Nuggets6 for $3.00
Season wedgrs $4.00
Mushroom Burger $4.00
Scallop 12 for $16.00
Chicken Burger $4.50

3 Roast Potatoes
Beef(Sandwiches/Rolls) $ 7.50/$ 8.50
Gravy $ 2.50
Roast Sandwich
Chicken Schnitzel $ 4.50
Chicken (Sandwiches/Rolls) $ 7.50/$ 8.50
Whole $ 20.00
1 390 ml soft drink

Small Souvlaki $8
- All small souvlaki served with half size of hot pita bread and green salad with T house's signature sauce of hummus, tomato, onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce
Deluxe $17
- Deluxe served with Grilled capsicum, onion, mushroom, served on a flat pita bread with T-House's sauce and mozzarella cheese in a pizza
Open Souvlaki $15
- Open souvlaki served with hot pita bread and gree salad with T house's signature sauce of hummus, tomato, onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce in a pizza box
Triple Souvlaki $13.9
- All triple souvlaki served with extra meat and hot pita bread and green salad with T house's signature sauce of hummus, tomato, onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce
Turkish Delight $0.50
- Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $19.50
- Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $17.00
-Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $15.00

MEAT PATTIES $2.10
PINEAPPLE $4.00
HOT CINNAMON DONUTS $2.00
CHIPS $2.40
- (1/2 scoop $1.70)
CRUMBED SOLE $4.80
ONION $2.50
PLAIN $3.20
PINEAPPLE $2.50

Garlic Prawns $15.00
- Quick-fire garlic prawns served on a bed of rocket julienned carrots, coriander and cucumber with a chilli, lime and coriander dressing.
Chicken Alfredo $18.00
- Smoked chicken, mushroom and red onion in a tangy cream tomato sauce with fettuccine.
Roly Poly $15.00
- Succulent Moroccan lamb rolled in a thin pizza dough fried until golden and topped with a fresh mint and a yoghurt sauce
Famous Winnie's Chilli Pesto Bread $9.50
1/2 &1/2 add $3.00
The Raffaele $18 Med / $21 Lge
- A garlic butter base, chilli flakes, chorizo and brie topped with rosemary and lemon zest
Mussels $18.50
- In a lemon, sweet chilli, white wine and tomato concasse. Served with a side of bread. (Suitable for 2 people)
Blue Belle
- Sundried tomatoes, broccoli, blue cheese and kalamata olives topped with a garlic aïoli and fennel

Lemon Curd $16.00
- Macaron, Pinenut tuile, Raspberry sorbet
Farmhouse Duck & Pork Terrine $26.00
- Cider gel, Granny Smith apples
Chocolate torte $18.00
- Spiced rum jelly, coffee, Cocoa nibs, Salted caramel ice cream
Pan fried Grouper $43.00
- Polenta, Courgette puree, Saffron Creme fraiche, Asparagus
Agnolotti pasta $42.00
- Kalamata olives, White asparagus, Tomato emulsion
White Chocolate Fudge $4.50
Ora King salmon pastrami $26.00
- Cucumber and horseradish sorbet, Lemon, Gingerbread
Carrot & pumpkin soup $16.00

Roast of the Day $18.90
- A Robbie’s favourite! The chef’s choice of prime oven roasted meat, served with roasted seasonal vegetables and gravy.
Celtic Pancakes $15.50
- Delicious pancakes with maple syrup, bacon and fresh whipped cream.
Bowl of Salad $4.50
Cheesecake of the day N/A
- Please ask us or check our blackboard for details of the chef’s special.
Fried Egg $1.25
Seafood Chowder $13.50
- A taste sensation! Filled with seafood and served with the chef’s choice of bread.
Soup of the Day $8.90
- Robbie’s own wholesome homemade soup served with the chef’s choice of bread.
Apple Crumble $11.90
- Our homemade apple crumble will impress, served warm with whipped cream and ice cream.