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

  • Handmade Beetroot agnolotti with nut brown butter, poppy seeds and sage (V) $18.00
  • Beef carpaccio, parmesan, lemon aioli, capers, white anchovies $16.00
  • Dessert
  • Salumi plate, pickles, mustard fruits $16.00
  • Sharing plates for two
  • Quattro Formaggi (V) $24.00
    • Goat's cheese, pecorino, taleggio, gorgonzola, fresh thyme
  • Polenta fries with truffle aioli (V) $9.00
  • Baby cos lettuce, sherry vinaigrette (GF) $8.00
  • Little bits warmed $35.00
    • croquettes, olives, nuts & pork bits, kc baby back ribs
  • Caesar salad $26.00
    • Yes it has anchovies! with chicken
  • Iced chocolate parfait $16.00
    • chocolate crumb, plum jelly & merlot meringue
  • Mary’s Cut $59.00
    • 300g
  • Canterbury Angus $48.00
    • 21 Day Aged Grass Fed, Canterbury fillet 200g
  • Flatbread $11.00
    • sundried tomato & roquette
  • Kapiti Kikorangi -Manurewa-Auckland-New Zealand N/A
    • intense and decadent triple cream cheese with a golden curd and rich network of blue veins distributed evenly throughout
  • Kansas city baby back ribs $19.00/ $37.00
    • finger bowl included (500g/ 1kg)
  • Chicken Nibbles $12
    • marinated in your choice of Asian BBQ or Hot Buffalo, served with sesame seeds, blue cheese aioli & fresh celery
  • Crispy Skinned Salmon (GF available) $28
    • served on asian inspired salad with fresh greens, red onion, capsicum, cherry tomato, fried shallots, crispy noodles, fresh herns and traditional nam jim dressing
  • Fish and Chips $9
    • a piece of freshly battered fish, with hot chips and a salad garnish
  • Satay Beef or Crispy Chicken Wrap $17
    • with baby spinach, celery & orange, topped with chef's satay sauce and a side salad
  • Seafood Skewers $14
    • prawn, salmon, cod served with dipping sauces
  • Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast $31
    • with a sundried tomato and cream cheese stuffing, served on creamy potato gratin with freshly steamed veg and chicken gravy
  • Sauteed Prawn Spaghetti $26
    • served with chilli, lime, garlic, fresh parmesan and parsley
  • Quinoa Cakes (GF/ Vegan) $24
    • homemade cakes, pan fried, served with mushrooms and haloumi, marinated zucchini ribbons, and avocado salsa
  • Powerade $5
  • Goneburger $16.00
    • If you can eat this one someone will definitely give you a high five Goes down great with a cold beer. Beef Pattie, Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Squawk Dawg $8.90
    • This one is named after the guy who came up with most of these burgers. Its got a Beef Pattie, Salad, Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Big Brown $13.90
    • This one goes down quite nicely with a can of double brown (available on request.) Two Beef Patties with Double Cheese, Salad, Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Manburger $22.90
    • Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
  • Animal Rights $12.50
    • We believe this is the most versatile vege burger in town. It’s a kumara & coriander pattie, salad, beetroot, a minty yoghurt sauce, Aioli and Velvet Relish. Also available with a mushroom or falafel pattie.
  • Bottled Water $4
  • Energy Drinks $5
  • Affagato $16.00
    • Shot of C4 coffee, Liqueur of your Choice, Ice Cream
  • Broccoli & Garlic Almonds $9.00
  • Lamb Shank, Creamy Mash, Caramelised Onion Gravy $28 1 / $35 2
  • Chicken Wings $14.00
    • Chilli or BBQ w Sour Cream
  • Our lunch offering includes a delicious selection of goodies from the cabinet which change daily. We create anything from wraps to muffins to salads to savouries, come on down and get a quality snack.
  • Chillingworth Slaw w Peanuts $9.00
  • Lemon Pepper Squid, Aioli $14.00
  • Sticky Date Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream $14.00
  • Option 1 $13.00
    • Fish Bites / Chicken Nuggets / Fries / Jelly / Drink
  • Caesar Salad $20.00
    • Chicken, bacon, crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg.
  • Chicken Burger $20.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast, cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, streaky bacon, house mayo & aioli stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • BLAT $18.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato on gorgeous Turkish bread served with fries
  • Fish of the Day $23.00
    • Market fresh fish, battered or pan fried, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Open Focaccia Sandwich $18.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken breast, in a creamy mushroom & tarragon sauce, served on toasted focaccia
  • Bower Burger $22.00
    • 180grm, Angus meat pattie, streaky bacon, hash brown, egg, cheddar cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, with house made aioli & smoky BBQ sauce stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • Extras $3.00
    • Onion Rings, Eggs (2), Mushrooms, Tomato, Hashbrowns (2)
  • Clam Chowder in a Jar $10.00
  • 1/2 Pound of Prawns $25.00
    • King prawns in a lemongrass & chilli tomato sauce w coriander, spring onion & crispy shallots
  • Creamed Corn $6.50
  • Moroccan Spiced Calamari $16.00
    • Lightly fried & served w aioli & lemon
  • Smoked Chipotle Slaw $6.50
  • The Mooloo $24.00
    • Prime sirloin beef patty, bacon, iceberg, pickle, shack relish, smoked provolone
  • Steak Fries $6.50
  • Hot Bread w Butter $6.50
  • Prime Canterbury Hereford Beef Sirloin $39.00
    • Caramelised Lyonnaise & bacon potato, rocket micros, green beans, tomato concasse & roast garlic jus
  • French Fries $9.00
    • Beer battered fries with garlic aioli & tomato sauce
  • Banana Split $6.50
    • banana, two balls of vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce
  • Breakfast $20.00
    • full continental, our selection of fresh & preserved fruits, cereals, pastries, condiments, ham, cheese w/ assorted breads & spreads, selection of Vittoria teas, filtered coffee & fresh fruit juice
  • Roast Mushroom Ragout $22.50
    • mushrooms cooked in balsamic & cream reduction, wilted spinach & fetta cheese on toasted ciabatta
  • Grilled Sirloin Steak $28.00
    • 200g Sirloin steak with roasted field mushroom, fresh spinach & cherry tomato coleslaw, beer battered fries & cafe de Paris butter
  • Chocolate Brownie $16.00
    • Warm chocolate caramel brownie with maple & walnut ice cream
  • Eggs Benedict $20.50
    • two eggs soft poached w/ ham or smoked salmon, spinach & toasted ciabatta w/ hollandaise sauce
  • Kids Toasted Sandwich platter $11.50
    • Served with small cup fruit salad, biscuit and marshmallow
  • Chips $7.50
    • Served with tomato sauce & aioli
  • Roast meal & ice cream sundae - GFA (Please ask) $15.00
  • - Spinach $16.50
  • Toasted chicken club sandwich & chips $15.00
    • A traditional three layered club sandwich filled with chicken breast, bacon, tomato, cheese & lettuce served with chips & garnish salad
  • Fried sesame chicken served with pita bread pockets $18.00
    • Served with garlic yoghurt sauce & side fresh salad
  • Bacon or cold smoked salmon $ 6.00/side
  • Seasoned potato wedges $8.50
    • Served with sour cream & sweet chili sauce
  • Karaage - Parmesan Cheese GF/A $22.00
    • Pickle, Sweet chilli and Creme dip
  • Chicken Wings - Sweet Chilli DF $22.00
    • With choice of pickle or salad on side
  • Berry Sorbet GF DF $6.00
  • Wakame Salad V GF DF $6.00
    • Marinated seaweed, Sesame oil
  • Soy Butter Fried Rice V $4.50
  • Chicken Wings - Teriyaki GF/A DF $22.00
    • With choice of pickle or salad on side
  • Spicy Grill Chicken DF $22.00
    • Chicken thigh, Homemade spicy sauce, Mesclun salad
  • Chocolate Ganache GF/A $9.00
    • Sesame crisp
  • Happy hotcakes $6.00
    • Two hotcakes with ice cream, cream & maple syrup
  • Vegetarian $6.00
    • Onion, tomato, mushroom, cheese
  • Muesli & fruit $10.00
    • Served with seasonal fruit & natural yoghurt
  • Crepes $16.00
    • Served with berries, banana, cream & maple syrup
  • Butter & jam $6.00
  • Cinnamon porridge Topped with apricots, brown sugar & cream
  • Fruit toast $8.00
    • Two thick slices with jam & cream cheese
  • Extras and sides $4.00
    • Hash browns, sausages, bacon, tomato, mushroom, eggs
  • Most breakfasts n/a
  • Toast with jams n/a
  • Soy $0.70
  • Hollandaise optional n/a
  • Iced chocolate $6.50
  • Cheese or Date scone n/a
  • Flat white $4.00
  • Housemade hashbrowns with baby spinach + poached eggs $16.00
  • Mexico Fried Chicken (Free Range) $16.00
    • Not to be missed!
  • Beetroot & Sweet Potato Dip $8.00
    • w cricket tortilla, smoky chorizo crumb, queso blanco
  • Ceviche $16.00
    • fish, orange blossom tiger’s milk, melon, chili, corn shards, hibiscus agua
  • Crumbed Chili Portobello $16.00
    • w bruised cherry tomatoes, chili, capsicum mojo
  • Crunchy Papas & Olive $15.00
    • frijoles, cress, carrot slaw, pepitas, blackened onion crema
  • Slow-Roasted Agave Baby Carrots $7.00
    • guajillo oil mole, goats feta, migas, baby cress
  • Plancha BBQ Apple Mole Chicken (Free Range) $18.00
    • charred pineapple, sesame
  • Al Pastor $18.00
    • Crispy Pork (Free Farmed), kimchi, apple yoghurt, radish, mint, sesame
  • Pork, beef and lamb meatballs, napoli, chilli, parmesan $17.00
  • Smoked ham, pineapple, caramelised onions, smoked provolone, mozzarella $24.00
  • ●Small
  • Sopressa salami, coppa, smoked pork loin, rosemary, mozzarella $24.00
  • Frozen lemon tart, meringue, lemon curd, passionfruit ice-cream $11.00
  • Salad leaves, pears, gorgonzola, candied walnuts $15.00
  • Pancetta, fior di latte, free range egg, cracked pepper, parmesan $24.00
  • Roasted mushroom, caramelised onions, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, truffle oil $24.00
  • Vegetable Korma $7.50
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy, cashew nut based sauce, garnished with almonds and raisins.
  • Onion Bhaji (4 Pieces) $5.00
    • Chickpea batter mixed with chopped onions and spices, fried to crispy texture, served with mint sauce.
  • -Combo $10.00
  • Vegetable Biryani $10.00
    • Curried flavoured rice cooked with an assortment of vegetables, garnished with almonds, raisins and coriander.
  • Tandoori Mushrooms (8 Pieces) $9.00
    • Mushrooms dipped in garlic and yogurt marinade then cooked in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
  • Chicken Tikka (5 Pieces) $12.00
    • Fresh boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt, ginger and garlic - grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
  • Curry Time Platter $22.00
    • Two pieces of each above item served with salad, mint and tamarind chutney.
  • Anari Kebab (5 Pieces) $12.00
    • Chunky lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate, garlic and ginger grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
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