Ilex in Christchurch Menu

SANDWICHES SANDWICHES
  • Th Ruben sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut. whole grain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
  • Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft greens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
  • Triple smoked ham with cheddar. relish, whole grain dijon noise and lettuce $7.00
  • Quinoa Falafel wrap with hummus. smoked yoghurt, cucumber. Lettuce and tomato salsa $ 9.00
BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Fresh fruit salad with granola $8.00
  • Toasted muesli. yoghurt and poached fruits $8.00
  • Chia seeds $9.00
    • with almond milk, coconut cranberries, granola rhubarb, pecans and almonds
  • Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli, seeds, pistachio, black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
  • Cured local bacon $22.00
    • poached eggs. rosti. confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs (V) (GF)
  • Corn fritters with poached eggs avocado, tomato Kasumi, avocado creme. chilli and soft herbs(V)(GF) $19.00
  • Brioche burger $18.00
    • with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served with hash browns and relish
  • 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 $9.00
    • with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts. currants and radish
SMALL PLATES SMALL PLATES
  • French fries with garlic aioli(V)(GF) $7.00
  • Salad greens. hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad(V)(GF) $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(V) $11.00
  • Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavish, dried pear. pickled red onion and olives(V) $14.00
  • Kids pack $9.00
    • with mini ham and cheese roll, biscuit dried fruit and juice
  • Kids ‘fish and chips’ with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
MAINS MAINS
  • Hot smoked Akaroa salmon $22.00
    • with house pickled beets, horseradish crème Fraiche, avocado, chives. Croute and soft herbs
  • Sous vide local chicken breast $21.00
    • with harissa, Pearl cous cous salsa, lemon, pancetta and pickled red onion(GF)
  • Grilled Canterbury steak sandwich $19.00
    • with streaky bacon, onion, jam, chimichurri, soft leafs, French fries and aioli
CABINET SELECTION CABINET SELECTION
  • Please see counter staff to make your selection

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Eggs on wholegrain toast $8.50
  • Italian $18.20
    • Ham, salami, mushrooms, tomato & cheese.
  • Chicken Enchiladas $18.20
    • Spicy Mexican chicken, red onions, bell peppers, sour cream and guacamole wrapped in two flour tortillas baked with salsa and havarti cheese, served with a hashbrown.
  • BBQ Texas burger $19.50
    • Large, lean 175 gram ground beef patty topped with bacon, cheese, onion, tomato and pickles in a toasted bun with lettuce and our homemade BBQ sauce. Served with hashbrown and side salad.
  • Grilled chicken and bacon open sandwich $18.90
    • Tender breast of chicken and strips of crispy bacon served over a piece of toasted French bread with salad greens, spread with tomato relish and drizzled with roast garlic aioli. Served with hashbrown.
  • Pancakes $18.00
    • Pancakes, thick & luscious-lowa style.Classic, servied with whipped butter. Long stack (4)
  • Guacamole $3.80
  • Hollandaise sauce $2.80
  • Granola $16
    • Served with yoghurt gel, chai seeds, sago, mascarpone foam and fruit textures.
  • Quinoa Salad $16.5
    • Served with Kumara puree, mixed nuts, seeds, kale and cauliflower Tabbouleh.
  • Sweet Crumpets $20
    • Served with house preserved fruits and mascarpone foam and house syrup.
  • Shakshuka $22
    • Turkish style baked eggs w/ feta, herbs and Turkish bread.
  • Garden Salad $8
    • Seasonally fresh green salad
  • Shoe String Fries $8
    • With truffle mayo and house ketchup.
  • Toast n’ Spreads $10
    • Toasted sourdough, multigrain, or G.F bread. Served with house made jam, cream cheese, peanut butter or honey.
  • Eggs your way $12
    • Choice of free range poached, scrambled or fried on toasted sourdough, multigrain or G.F bread.
  • 3e Eggs Benedict Crepe $16.00
    • 2 free-range eggs, baby spinach, caramelised onions, hollandaise sauce & bacon
  • Gluten Free/Dairy Free Crepe $1.00
  • Extra Egg $1.00
  • Chocolate $8.00
    • (Whitaker's 50% dark, white or milk)
  • 3e Traditionals
  • Extra Cheese $2.00
  • Nutella & Pic's Peanut Butter $10.00
  • Cheese & free-range egg $8.50
  • Chicken with dried chilli $18.00
  • Pork in Black bean sauce $18.00
  • Deep fried chicken wings $8.00
  • Stir fried pork with bean sprouts $16.00
  • Steamed egg with mushroom & dried scallops $20.00
  • Seasonal vegetables with oyster sauce $14.00
  • Deep fried sesame balls $6.00
  • Steamed custard buns $6.00
  • Pasta of the Day POA
    • Please see our blackboard special
  • Buttermilk Pancakes $16.00
    • with maple syrup, cream & caramelised banana
  • Salad greens with a sweet shallot vinaigrette $6.50
  • Eggs Benedict $19.00
    • On a house made potato rosti & sauteed spinach - Streaky bacon
  • Sauteed spinach $4.00
  • Chicken Liver & Smoked Bacon Pate one $12.50/To share $24.50
    • House-made pate, fig chutney with toasted crostini
  • Criss cross potatoes with a chipotle sauce $8.50
  • Spanish Omelette $13.50
    • Chorizo, smoked cheddar & roasted pumpkin
  • Rocket Salad $5.00
    • good parmesan, local walnuts
  • Bacon Filled Ciabatta Roll $12.50
    • avocado smash, HP aioli, fresh rocket
  • Orange Almond Cake $9.50
    • rosewater syrup, candied pistachio, vanilla bean ice cream
  • Goats Cheese & Onion Tart $16.50
    • charred leeks, 'Zany Zeus haloumi, du puy lentils, caper raisin salsa
  • Maple, coconut & hazelnut granola w natural yoghurt & passionfruit $9.00
  • 'Whitestone' Aged Blue Cheese $13.00
    • quince paste, crackers
  • Cakes By Anna $7.50 slice
  • Farmers Market Soup $15.50
    • Organic Celeriac w lemon gremolata. Served with toasted ciabatta & butter. Optional - add smoked bacon or house smoked salmon
  • with jam and cream cheese $8.00
  • Salad Plate: $15.00
    • Your selection from our freshly made salads with toasted foccacia
  • Open Chicken Sandwich: $17.50
    • Fresh Lettuce with Pan fried Chicken breast, brie, Pesto & Mayo on toasted foccacia
  • Creamy Mushrooms on Toast: $17.00
    • Sliced Portabello Mushrooms in a creamy sauce served on foccacia
  • Sides $5.00
    • Eggs (2), Hashbrowns (2), Bacon (2), Herb Sausages (4), Oven Roasted Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Smoked Salmon
  • Smoked Salmon Sandwich: $18.00
    • Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, cucumber and mayo on toasted foccacia
  • BLT: $15.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, relish and mayo on toasted foccacia
  • Bagels:
  • Lamb Dhansak $12.5
    • Lamb cooked with lentils, onion and tomato based gravy.
  • Vegetable Biryani $11.5
    • Rice cooked with fresh vegetables and served with Raita.
  • Shahi Paneer $11.5
    • Cottage cheese cooked in homemade spices with tomatoes and mild creamy sauce.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $12.5
    • Chicken cooked with tomatoes, onion and yoghurt based gravy.
  • Chicken Naan Roll with Mint Chutney $9.5
    • Chicken, ginger, tomato and onion wrapped in Naan bread.
  • Palak Chicken $12.5
    • Chicken and spinach cooked in onion based gravy.
  • Dal Tarka $11.5
    • Yellow split lentils cooked with turmeric, chopped onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and garam masala.
  • Lamb Tikka Masala - An internationally renowned dish $12.5
    • Lamb cooked with onion, tomatoes, capsicum and secret spices.
  • Seafood, lamb, meat $4.00/each
  • Garlic squid on rice $13.80
  • Sweet & sour pork $17.00
  • Stir-fried fish-balls with chinese vegetable $14.00
  • Black bean BBQ pork $17.50
  • King prawns with hot chilli & salt $19.50
  • Combination noodle soup $12.00
    • rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, pork, beef and chicken
  • Ice cream sundae (strawberry, chocolate, caramel or berry) $5.50
  • Assorted Jelly $12.00
  • Dry fried beef $21.00
  • Uygury fried BBQ beef $22.00
  • Deep fried pork strips $24.00
  • Spicy peppered prawn $26.00
  • Beef noodle casserole $14.00
  • Soft- tofu soup $7.00
  • Sausage noodle Cassorole $14.00
  • Seasonal Salad $10.00
    • Seasonal leaves, sprouts, capsicum, cherry tomatoes, cucumber with a choice of vinaigrette or aioli dressing
  • Chicken Aranchini $18.00
    • smoked chicken risotto balls, chunky mushroom and tarragon sauce
  • Garden Salad with Croutons $7.00
  • Soup of the day $10.50
  • Green Beans and Toasted Almonds $7.00
  • Goats Cheese Terrine $17.00
    • sliced potato and spinach, beetroot puree
  • French Fries $7.00
  • Bread Selection $11.50
    • toasted freshly baked bread, peanut basil pesto, sweet chili hummus
  • Tramper's Sandwich $8.00
    • With fried bacon, hash brown and barbeque sauce
  • Pancakes with fried bacon & banana $13.00
    • Served with maple syrup
  • Cereal - varieties $3.50
  • Bacon Butty $6.00
    • Lightly toasted bap with bacon & HP sauce
  • Kauri Breakfast $15.50
    • Two slices of thick cut toast served with vegetable frittata, wilted spinach, grilled mushrooms and chunky tomato relish
  • Toasted Sandwich $6.00/$9.00
    • Following fillings: ham, onion, cheese, pineapple, tomato - 2 Fillings / with fries
  • Kiwi Burger $18.00
    • Braised Canterbury lamb shoulder, lettuce, beetroot, onion jam, tomato, mayo served with fries
  • A daily selection of crusty breads and cold meats, served with cheese, pickles and home style relish $17.50/$22.50
  • French Toast $19.50
    • Light and crispy w bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Sticky Pork Sandwich $22.50
    • Slow roasted pork belly on a open style ciabatta sandwich w bacon, brie, homemade apple chutney & fries
  • Eggs Benedict $20.50 / $21.50
    • Sourdough, hash brown, spinach, poached free range eggs and homemade hollandaise. w bacon / w smoked salmon
  • Mushroom Stack $19.50
    • Duo of Portobello and button mushrooms in a creamy sauce with bacon, toast and a drizzle of truffle oil
  • Urban Platter $40.00
    • A delicious selection of cold meats, homemade smoked salmon, cheese , gherkins, sundried tomatoes, olives, dips, bread and crackers
  • Thai Chicken Salad $21.00
    • Grilled chicken, cucumber, red onion, carrot, capsicum, tomato, mint, coriander, crispy noodles, crushed peanuts with a chilli fresh lime and palm sugar dressing
  • Seven's Big Breakfast $23.50
    • Bacon, 2 eggs any style, slow roasted tomatoes, hash browns, gourmet sausages and field mushrooms and toast
  • Caesar Salad $17.50
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, poached free range egg, shaved parmesan, anchovies and crouton with seven’s caesar dressing w grilled chicken + $4.50. w smoked salmon + $6.00
  • Falafel (vegetarian):
  • Beef:
  • Mouth-watering pieces of barbecued meat, marinated with Persian spices and herbs, or vegetarian Falafel, wrapped in warm pita bread with freshly prepared salad, topped with our famous organic yogurt & garlic sauce and your choice of tomato or our homemade chilli sauces:
  • Large: $15.00
  • Regular: $14.00
  • Desserts:
  • Regular: $11.00
  • Large: $16.00
  • Lock Stock & One Smoking Burger $18.00
    • 320gms of beef patties, double belly bacon, triple cheese, iceberg lettuce, smoky bbq sauce and aioli
  • Sunday Roast $13.50
    • grilled rosemary garlic sheep, minted pea pesto, roast pumpkin mayo, lettuce, kumara crisps. >>
  • Super Bugger Betta Burger Bargain $26.00
    • Say that fast 3 times & get an extreme high five & much respect! SUPER BUGGER BURGER with chips & a tasty beverage (House beer or wine, coke range , lemonade, orange juice)
  • Things to add to an Already Awesome Burger $2.00
    • Bacon, avocado, battered onion rings, roquette, roast Portobello mushroom, red onion, blue cheese, beetroot, egg, tomato, cheddar cheese, iceberg lettuce, pickle, chilli con carne, cos lettuce, char-grilled capsicum, kumara crisps, pineapple, feta cheese, mixed leaf lettuce.
  • Spirited Swine $18.00
    • Deliverance Burger with a Bourbon & Coke
  • Iwi Burger $13.50
    • beef pattie, beetroot, egg, tomato, lettuce, cheese, tomato sauce, chow-chow.
  • Big Bag of Chips & Gravy $5.50
  • Extra pattie, chicken, fish or falafel. $4.50
Ilex

Ilex

location

Address

5/887 New North Road, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand

phone

Phone

039415556

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

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

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
5/887 New North Road, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand