toasted macadamia, cashew nuts, rolled oats, almonds and coconut with natural yoghurt and freshly grated apple
PORRIDGE (V) $10.80
with chopped nuts, fruit and brown sugar.
FRUIT CRUMBLE (V) $10.80
warm rhubarb, apple, plum, crispy oats and coconut with natural yoghurt or cream
PIKELETS (VO) $8.80
lemon and vanilla sugar
PIKELETS (VO) $9.80
raspberry jam and real whipped cream
PIKELETS (VO) $13.80
streaky bacon, maple syrup and banana
GORGEOUS GEORGE (GF) (VO) $15.80
joe’s hash topped with streaky bacon, two grilled free range eggs and hollandaise.
GORGEOUS GEORGE (GF) (VO) $17.00
substitute streaky bacon for cold smoked salmon(add spinach + 2.00)
EGGS (GFO) (VO) $12.00
two free range eggs, toast and hollandaise
EGGS (GFO) (VO) $16.80
two free range eggs, toast and hollandaise + add streaky bacon or mushroom or spinach.
EGGS (GFO) (VO) $17.80
two free range eggs, toast and hollandaise + add cold smoked salmon
JOSE BURRITO(VO) $16.80
streaky bacon, a free range egg, spinach, baked beans, caramelised onions rolled in a flour tortilla, served with joe’s hash
THE LOCAL( GFO) (VO) $22.80
streaky bacon, two free range eggs, toast, tomato, mushrooms and joe’s hash with spicy bratwurst or Kransky sausages.(vegetarian option includes spinach and baked beans)
SWEETIE $11.80
streaky bacon and a free range egg in a warmed joe’s roll.
TUSKA $12.80
streaky bacon in a warmed joe's roll add avocado (seasonal).
JOKER $14.80
spicy bratwurst sausage, streaky bacon and a free range egg in a warmed joe’s roll.
M1(v ) $11.80
mushrooms, a free range egg and rocket in a warmed joe’s roll.
BRAT $12.80
spicy bratwurst sausage with caramelised onions and melted cheese on a warmed joe’s roll.
CLEVER TREVOR(GFO) $17.80
savoury mince served on ciabatta with a free range egg.
TEDDY BEST(GFO) $14.80
free range chicken breast, caramelised onions, tomato and rocket with seeded mustard aioli on toasted ciabatta.
AUTOBAHN $18.80
crumbed beef schnitzel with lemon wedges, gravy and chips.
JOE'S CAESAR $17.00
streaky bacon, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, cos lettuce and a soft free range egg with joe’s caesar dressing (anchovies optional).
JOE'S CAESAR $22.80
streaky bacon, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, cos lettuce and a soft free range egg with joe’s caesar dressing with free range chicken.
EASY TIGER SALAD (GF) $21.80
free range chicken rubbed in harissa spices with rocket, masculine, orange, red onion, cherry tomatoes and minted yoghurt
ORIENTAL JOE $21.80
tender slices of beef fillet marinated in soy, chilli and garlic with salad greens, fresh herbs, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes and a sweet chilli, lime and ginger dressing topped with crispy noodles.
ROAST VEGE SALAD (GF) (V) $18.80
roasted vegetable medley with rocket, cashews, feta and aioli.
ROAST VEGE SALAD (GF)(V ) $18.80
roasted vegetable medley with rocket, cashews, feta and aioli.
BEEF BURGER (GFO) $17.80
beef pattie, streaky bacon, swiss cheese, caramelised onions, lettuce and aioli with chips.
CHICKEN BURGER( GFO) $19.80
free range chicken breast, streaky bacon, swiss cheese, caramelised onions, tomato, lettuce and aioli with chips.
VEGE BURGER (GFO)( V) $17.80
house made kumara, pea and lentil patty, with green tomato relish, lettuce, onion, tomato and aioli with chips.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SIDES
Small Chips $4.80
Large Chips $9.50
Plain or Garlic Bread Roll $4.00
Baked Beans $3.20
Cold Smoked Salmon $6.00
Joe's Green Salad $4.80
Spinach $4.80
Joe's Hash $ 4.00
Grilled Tomatoes $4.00
Mushrooms $4.80
Streaky Bacon $4.80
Bratwurst $3.50
Kransky $3.50
Avocado (seasonal) $2.30
KIDS MENU
KIDS MUESLI (V) $6.80
toasted macadamia, cashew nuts, rolled oats, almonds and coconut with natural yoghurt and freshly grated apple.
KIDS PORRIDGE( V) $6.80
with chopped nuts, fruit and brown sugar
PIKELETS( VO) $ 6.80
lemon and vanilla sugar.
PIKELETS( VO)raspberry jam and real whipped cream . $6.80
PIKELETS( VO)streaky bacon, maple syrup and banana. $9.80
EGG ON TOASTED (GFO)( V) $4.80
a free range egg on toast.
BANGERS AND BEANS $6.80
Kransky sausages and baked beans on toast.
BACON AND EGG (GFO) $7.80
bacon and a free range egg on toast.
JOE'S CHIPS AND GRAVY(GFO ) $4.80
joe’s chips and a jug of gravy or tomato sauce on the side
KRANSKY AND CHIPS(GF )Kransky sausages with chips and tomato sauce $9.80
KIDS SCHNITZ $12.80
crumbed beef with chips and tomato sauce.
KIDS BEEF BURGER(GFO) $12.80
beef pattie and lettuce with chips and tomato sauce.
KIDS CHICKEN BURGER(GFO) $13.80
free range chicken breast and lettuce with chips and tomato sauce
KIDS MENU SWEETS
MAGIC CARPET $5.50
vanilla bean ice cream and wafers with chocolate sauce
A tasty homemade African sausage served on a toasted roll with South African chutney
Field Mushrooms $14.5
Giant field mushrooms, char-grilled and served on a sizzling skillet with a sage garlic butter and parmesan cheese
Monster T-Bone 550g $43.5
Fillet and sirloin on the bone, the best of both worlds.
Garlic Ciabatta Loaf $10.5
Wedges $13
Wedges served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
Tiger Prawns $38
Shelled Giant tiger prawns lightly grilled in a thermidore sauce. Served with peri-peri sauce, garlic butter and rice Pilaf
Boerewors $14.5
A delicious South African farmers sausage made with a variety of herbs and spices and flame grilled in our homemade basting. Served with a South African chutney and chips
Tasting Platter $45
A large tasting platter including chicken wings, calamari, boerewors and ribs. Served with chips and accompaniments. Serves 4
Old man Winter is here, and that means it’s time for two beautiful sausages, creamy mashed potato, plenty of cider gravy, crisp peas, a slice of garlic toasted ciabatta, and a grilled BBQ tomato
THE F.A.T. 250 $28.00
This feed is not for the faint of heart: 250g of Prime NZ porterhouse steak served with garlic herb potatoes, pan fried broccoli (and whatever vegetables fall off the truck), finished with jus, streaky bacon, and tangy, onion jam. Or your classic Steak, Eggs & Chips etc!
CHICKEN WRAP $18.50
Our wraps are legend here at the FAT, and with good reason, lettuce and salad goodies, avocado salsa, house-cured BBQ pickles, aioli and sweet chilli, wrapped up in a crisp, cheesytortilla with crisp crumbled strips of chicken, And because we love you, we’ll add fries, Tommy, and sour cream on the side >>
BIG F.A.T. BELLY $27.00
marinated, slow roasted pork belly, served up with creamy mash, potato, roast pumpkin, butter-sautéed market veg, and finished with cider jus and mango peach chutney,
BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS $18.00
Michelle likes everything to be perfect, and that is never more apparent than with her beer batter: Back to basics I say Fish, chips, salad, aioli, tomato sauce and lemon(WITH BLUE COD $27)
RIBS, WEDGES, & RINGS $24.50
Mate, our ribs have been rocking out the door since we took over this crazy place. Try them and see why: A stack of slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs drenched in our secret sauce, with seasoned wedges, a tower of beer battered onion rings, and sour cream. Oh, and a finger bowl ’cause you’ll need it!
PASTA O’ THE DAY $19.00
Nothing silences the stomach grumbles like a bowl of pasta. Ask the staff what Mental Mike came up with for today’s pasta. Whatever it is, I’ll be hot, scrummy, and it’ll come with garlic toasted ciabatta bread >>
CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $22.00
This salad has been with us from the start—for good reason: Pan fried Cajun-dusted fish and battered chilli prawns resting on a bed of salad goodies, avocado salsa, baby spinach, mung beans, cucumber, tomato, mandarins, crisp tortilla noodles, drizzled with our awesome Italian dressing and finished with aioli & mango coriander chutney
Pecorino, Aged, sharp, hard cheese made with goat’s milk Gorgonzola: rich, blue-veined cow's milk cheese Tallegio: soft cow's milk cheese with a crisp, washed rind
Smoked Jack Mackarel and pea risotto, topped with spinach and a soft poached egg
Sides $4.00ea
Shoestring fries $8.50
Smoked scallops $16.50
Pan fried scallops served in Manuka smoke with pink peppered Greek yogurt, celery salted parsnip crisps and avocado oil
Super salad $16.50
Mixed leaf salad of rocket, baby spinach, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Frisee and oak leaves served with quinoa, mixed pumpkin and sunflower seeds, feta, beetroot and dried blueberries
Hot & crispy bowl of fries served with aioli & tomato sauce - Add cheese & gravy $2.50
Traditional Irish Stew $20.00
A traditional hearty lamb stew served with homemade Guinness soda bread roll, steamed vegetables & gourmet potatoes
6 for $8.00
Beef Fillet $37.00
200gm prime beef fillet cooked to your liking served with potato gratin, roast vegetables & finished with a garlic butter & red wine jus or With a mixed salad, onion rings, fries & your choice of a creamy Irish whiskey, pepper or mushroom sauce
Seafood Chowder $16.00
Pan seared prawns, scallops, fish & smoked salmon with a half shell mussel served over a bowl of thick rich chowder
Vietnamese chicken, cucumber, pickled carrot & daikon radish, coriander, fresh chilli, spring onion, mayo and sweet soy sauce
The Muffin Muncher $7.50
Fried egg, cheddar, bearnaise and tomato on a homemade English muffin - Add sausage or bacon ($1.50 each)
- Add Extra Items - Bacon or Sausage $1.50 each
Soups of the Day
Check our specials board (on the left side of the website) or come in to see our selection of 4 homemade soups...2 that change daily, as well as the 2 below that we always offer...
- Add a grilled cheese panini $4.00
Small (280ml) $6.50
BBQ Pulled Pork $12.50
Shredded braised pork in our spicy BBQ sauce with cheddar cheese and cole slaw
All made at the Gibbston Valley Cheesery, choose individual cheeses or a board of all four, served with our homemade crackers, sourdough, pickles & relishes: Glenroy Cheddar; Balfour Sheep’s Cheese; Kawarau Blue; Maasdam