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

  • Braised beef rib barbacoa, slaw $26
  • Tikin xik-grilled market fish,squid and prawns, melon salad $28
  • Salsa roja, corn chips $7.5
  • Sautéed seasonal vegetables, black olive, toasted seeds & nuts, queso $8
  • Choose one from each section $13
    • Drinks: Water / Milk / OJ / Coke / Lemonade, Food: Corn chip with hand hacked guacamole / Fire grilled flank steak / Mexicano’s fried chicken / Cumin battered fish, Dessert: Popcorn sundae
  • Chilli black beans, jalapeno salsa $7
  • Fire grilled chorizo torta (3), peppers and garlic $16
  • Adobo chicken, hand hacked guacamole, pickled mango $8
  • Wedges $9.50
    • Plan, or with sweet chilli and sour cream
  • 1 doz $24.90
  • - with Smoked salmon $18.40
  • Green salad $4.50
  • All served with tradition style tomato sauce and mozzarella
  • Berries and Ice Cream $5.00
  • Eggs (2) $3.50
  • Cheese and Bacon Wedges $12.00
    • Served with sweet chilli and sour cream
  • Open steak sandwich $20.00
    • Cooked to your liking served on rustic ciabatta with lettuce, tomato. onion jam finished with a fried egg drizzled with bearnaise & smokey bbq sauce.
  • Vege burger $20.00
    • Two Hash browns, sauteed mushrooms, coleslaw, cheese, lettuce & tomato finished with beer battered onion rings.
  • Beer-battered fish & chips please check with your waitress for today's fresh fish of the day, served with rustic tartare sauce salad & beer battered fries. $22.50
  • Macs beer battered fish & chips $26.50
    • Please check with your waitress for today's fish of the day. Served with rustic tartare sauce salad & beer battered steak fries.
  • Zambuca double chocolate brownies $14.50
  • Tequila flamed grilled chicken breast $28.50
    • Served on traditional Caesar salad with crusty croutons, shaved parmesan, cos lettuce tossed in a rich caesar dressing topped with a poached egg. Anchovies optional.
  • Mini hot dogs $14.50
    • Mini Hot Dogs served with chunky fries, salad and tomato sauce
  • Brickworks brekky $22.00
    • Served on a bed of mesclun with chilli, coriander, shallots & fried onions, garlic flakes drizzled with a refreshing vietnamese dressing.
  • Antipasto platter $16.50
    • as appetising assortment of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed patties, house dips and grilled pita bread
  • Antipasto platter $18.95
    • an antipasti selection of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed patties, house dips and grilled pita bread. vegan
  • Sun burger $12.95 - $16.95
    • a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheddar, mayo, house chutney, gherkins, tomato and lettuce
  • Curry of the day $14.95 - $16.95
    • served with basmati rice. gluten free
  • Nachos $11.95 - $15.95
    • refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips, gluten-free. vegan option
  • Pizza $14.00 - $25.00
  • Garden burger $14.95 - $18.95
    • a tasty protein pattie inside a soft tortilla wrap with fresh salad, frated edam cheese and mayo
  • Curry dosa $18.95
    • today's curry with basmati rice served with a fresh dosa and house chutney. vegan option available. gluten-free
  • PRAWN CUTLET $1.50
  • PINEAPPLE RING $1.70
  • CHICKEN PATTIE $2.80
  • HOT DOG $2.30
  • CHIPS $2.40
  • CHEESE & ONION PATTIE $2.40
  • MEAT PATTIE $2.30
  • EGG $4.70
  • Hot Dogs $2.20
  • Potato Fritters $0.90
  • we do not sell 1/2 a scoop of chips on their own
  • -1/2 Scoops $1.70
  • Fish $2.60
  • Chips $2.60
  • Plain Donuts $2.20
  • Chocolate Donuts $2.20
  • SPICED CHICKEN QUESADILLA $15.00
  • CAPRICCIOSA $24.00
    • pepperoni, salami, prosciutto and kalamata olives
  • MUSHROOM RISOTTO $25.00
    • with smoked walnuts, spinach selection, wild mushrooms and white truffle oil
  • Eggs on Toast $14.00
    • 2 poached eggs on grilled turkish bread
  • Seafood and Saffron Chowder $18.00
    • with a selection of fresh seafood and freshly baked ciabatta
  • Ice Cream Sundae n/a
    • With a choice of chocolate, berry, caramel
  • Tiramisu $14.50
    • classic Italian dessert with mascarpone, kahlua and espresso
  • CRISPY CONFIT OF PORK $18.50
    • on rocket, smoked walnut and spiced pineapple.
  • Beef Burger $20.00
    • 180grm Angus meat pattie, crispy bacon, lettuce, red onion, tomato & mustard, house made aioli stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • Ribeye Steak $28.00
    • 200grm Angus ribeye, choice of, mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Option 2 $13.00
    • Hawaiian Pizza / Fries / Jelly / Drink
  • Extras $2.00
    • Bacon / Egg / Mushroom / Hashbrown / Onion Rings
  • Vegetarian $15.00
  • Garden Burger $20.00
    • Falafel pattie, mushroom, feta, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo & aioli in a warm toasted bun
  • BLAT $18.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato on gorgeous Turkish bread served with fries
  • Thai Beef Salad $21.00
    • Tender marinated beef, pickled mango, crispy noodles, cucumber, tomato, toasted sesame seeds, cashews, fresh coriander, house made Nam Jim dressing
  • Breakie Burger $14
    • fried egg, bacon, avocado & salsa
  • Crunchy Brioche French Toast $17
    • w mascarpone, maple syrup & berry compote
  • Breakfast Tray $19
    • petit bircher muesli, crossiant, jam, ricotta & fruit salad
  • Gluten Free $0.50
  • Eggs Benedict $17
    • w either spinach, bacon or hot smoked salmon
  • Avo $4
  • Piggy Burger $19
    • crispy bbq pork belly, smoked cheddar, gherkins, lettuce, avo, salsa & mustard aioli. Served w fries
  • Chorizo $4
  • Marinated Olives (small) $3.50
  • Kaulouri (mini bread sticks) $4.00
    • With Aniseed and Sesame Seeds (100g)
  • Greek Salad (small) $7.00
    • A traditional Greek Salad with Feta and Olives
  • Greek Bread $3.70
  • Houmous (large) $6.50
    • 200g take away pottle (vegetarian)
  • Spanakopita (vegetarian) $4.00
    • Spinach and Feta cheese Filo parcels
  • Olive Tapenade (small) $5.00
    • 100g pottle (vegetarian)
  • Marinated Olives (large) $6.50
  • Tempura Udon $12.90
    • Japanese udon noodle soup with veges & prawn kakiage tempura
  • Katsu Tama $17.00
    • Deep-fried thick pork cutlet with onion & free-range egg simmered in sweet dashi sauce
  • Grilled Chicken Slider with Kumara Crisps & Karaage Crispy Chicken $9.20
  • Pork Belly Braised in Sweet Ginger Sauce $9.00
  • Salmon Sashimi (5 pieces) $10.00
  • Yaki Udon $11.90
    • Japanese udon noodle with chicken, veges, Japanese BBQ sauce & mayo
  • Pork Tonkatsu $17.00
    • Japanese famous thick-cut deep fried pork fillet at it's best
  • Salmon $2.80
  • Gas Burnt Cream $12.00
    • Sugar glazed lemon custard with hokey pokey ice cream
  • Soup Festival $15.00
    • A rich and spicy soup with pheasant, basil and shredded vegetables
  • Sefton Duck $38.00
    • Leg confit with baked eggplant, bok choy, duck fat potatoes, beets and cherry jus
  • Whitestone Windsor Blue (75g) $16.00
    • With gingered walnut loaf and fig chutney
  • Chocolate Wafer, Thin Mint $3.00
    • A tiny little thin one
  • Open Monkfish Ravioli $17.00
    • Caramelized monkfish, chorizo, mixed beans and spinach with anchovy glaze and tarragon butter
  • Daily Cheese (75g) $16.00
    • With Branston pickle, gherkin and lavoche
  • Pressed Belly of Pork $35.00
    • With apple and sultana relish. On olive-kumara mash, peas, sage and onion jus
  • Ham, Cheese, Pineapple $7.80
  • Toasted Sandwich $6.60
    • Choice of any 3 fillings. Cheese, ham, spring onion, tomato, mushroom, pineapple.
  • Apple, Cinnamon & Cream $12.00
  • Gorilla Burger $17.90
    • Double meat, egg, tomato, lettuce, bacon, cheese, mayo, tomato sauce, hashbrown & coleslaw
  • Free Range Egg $0.50
  • Dutch Pancakes Plain $10.00
  • Butter and Jam $6.50
  • Cheeky Cheerios $6.50
    • With bread & tomato sauce
  • Mango Chicken (Mild) $11.00
  • Aloo Paratha $4.00
    • Served with yogurt
  • Beef Biryani $12.50
    • Served with yogurt or rogan josh sauce
  • Chicken Tikka
  • Combo (Meat) $14.50
    • 1 x Meat Curry, 1 x Rice, 1 x Plain Naan, 1 x 420ml Drink
  • 1 Pc $2.50
  • Chicken Tandoori (1/4) $4.00
  • Lamb Madras (Medium) $11.00
  • CHICKEN CALIFORNIA ROLL WITH EGG $6.00
  • CHICKEN AND TUNA (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.00/$7.50
  • CHILLI PORK BOWL $11.50
  • SALMON BOWL
    • shredded cabbage, cucumber, avocado, hot chilli or mayonnaise
  • CHILLI PORK BOWL
    • spicy marinated pork, shredded cabbage, mayonnaise & hot chilli
  • TERIYAKI BEEF BOWL $11.50
  • TUNA (regular/large) $4.00/$5.00
  • MAYO $0.50
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