Mint Cafe & Bar in Manawatu-Wanganui Menu

DAY MENU - BRUNCH - Till 3:00pm DAY MENU - BRUNCH - Till 3:00pm
  • Eggs Benedict on a Bagel $15.5 Reg / $17.5 Lge
    • Your choice of: Bacon / Spinach & Mushroom - Tea Smoked Salmon & Spinach with Hollandaise $16.50 Regular / $18.50 Large
  • Bacon & Eggs $16.5 Reg / $18.5 Lge
    • Eggs to your liking with toasted focaccia and relish
  • Mint Big Brekkie $18.50
    • Served with bacon, Kabanos sausages, eggs, tomato, mushrooms, seasoned potatoes, focaccia and hollandaise
  • Espresso French Toast on Brioche $17.50
    • Served with bacon, banana, berry compote and maple syrup
  • Mint Salted Caramel Chocolate Waffles $17.50
    • Served with bacon, maple syrup, vanilla ice cream and shaved chocolate
  • Fresh Fruit Salad with Spiced Muesli $14.50
    • Served with natural yoghurt
DAY MENU - CALZONE - All served with cream cheese, basil, olives, tomato base and mozzarella DAY MENU - CALZONE - All served with cream cheese, basil, olives, tomato base and mozzarella
  • Spinach & Mushroom / Smoked Chicken / Chorizo $16.50
    • Your choice of salad or fries
DAY MENU - PIZZA - All served with tomato base and mozzarella cheese DAY MENU - PIZZA - All served with tomato base and mozzarella cheese
  • Margherita $14.50
    • With fresh herbs
  • Flamma $16.50
    • Smoked chicken, bacon, red onion and BBQ sauce
  • Pollo $16.50
    • Smoked chicken, brie and cranberry
  • Pepperoni $15.50
    • Anchovies, olives and pepperoni
  • El Fuego $16.50
    • Smoked chicken, chorizo, jalapeños, tabasco and caramelised onions
  • Siciliano $15.50
    • Courgettes, red onion, peppers, artichokes and rocket
  • Meat Lovers $16.50
    • Pepperoni, Kabanos sausage, ham and chipotle sauce
  • Italiano $16.50
    • Pepperoni, pesto, red onion, parmesan and fresh herbs
  • Verona $16.50
    • Ham, mushrooms, blue cheese, caramelised onions, oregano and aioli
DAY MENU - LUNCH - Till 3:00pm DAY MENU - LUNCH - Till 3:00pm
  • Battered Smoked Fish Cakes with Corn and Potato $18.50
    • Served with créme fraiche, guacamole, preserved lemon and cucumber ribbon salad
  • Fresh Chicken Avocado and Feta Salad $17.50
    • Tossed with rocket, cashew and a sweet orange and mustard dressing
  • Tender Beef and Crunchy Chickpea Salad $17.50
    • Tossed with seasonal greens, pinenuts and feta in a curry dressing
  • Gourmet Chicken Liver Salad with Crispy Bacon $18.50
    • Tossed with rocket, vine tomatoes, cashews and lentils
  • Tea Smoked Salmon Salad $18.50
    • Spicy potatoes, seasonal greens, tomato and rocket in a herb dressing
  • Calamari with Fried Chorizo $18.50
    • Curry dressed slaw, aioli and a wedge of lemon
  • Blue Cheese Stuffed Portobello Mushroom $18.50
    • With roasted vine tomatoes, cumin spiced toast and rocket
  • Steak Sandwich on Toasted Ciabatta $18.50
    • Served with Swiss cheese, mushroom and tangy onion marmalade with fries
  • Fish and Chips $18.50
    • Served either battered or pan fried and with a slaw salad
  • Mint Sticky Pork Ribs $14.50
    • Served with veggie crisps and a pineapple salad
  • - For More $26.50
  • - For 1 $21.50
  • Mint Antipasto Platter
DAY MENU - BURGERS - All served with a side of fries DAY MENU - BURGERS - All served with a side of fries
  • Juicy Glazed Pork Burger $16.50
    • Served with aioli, slaw and pineapple & mango chutney
  • Beef and Streaky Bacon Burger $16.50
    • Served with aioli, mesclun, jalapeños and chipotle sauce
  • Southern Fried Crunchy Chicken Burger $16.50
    • Served with slaw and guacamole
  • Vegetarian Burger $16.50
    • With a white bean & chickpea pattie, guacamole, slaw and kumara crisps
DAY MENU - SIDES DAY MENU - SIDES
  • Fries $6.50
    • With tomato sauce & aioli
  • - With Sour Cream & Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce $7.50
  • - With Bacon & Cheese $13.50
  • Wedges
  • Rocket Salad $7.50
    • With pear, walnut & blue cheese
  • Slaw Salad $5.50
    • With toasted nuts
EVENING MENU - STARTERS EVENING MENU - STARTERS
  • Scallops $21.50
    • Pan seared scallops, pea puree, rocket & asparagus salad and coriander, fennel & almond crumb
  • Mint Buffalo Wings $14.50
    • Served with veggie chips and a pineapple salad
  • Mint Sticky Pork Ribs $14.50
    • Served with vegetable crisps, fresh cucumber & sesame salad and dipping sauce
  • Garlic and Herb Pizza Bread / Optional Cheese $9.50 / $10.50
    • Served with relish
  • Seafood Platter $21.50
    • Served with pan-fried and deep-fried seafood
  • Chicken Pâté $14.50
    • Served with spiced plum sauce & crostini
  • - For More $26.50
  • - For 1 $21.50
  • Mint Antipasto Platter
EVENING MENU - MAINS - From 5pm, Friday & Saturday EVENING MENU - MAINS - From 5pm, Friday & Saturday
  • Angus Scotch Fillet Steak $28.50
    • Scotch fillet on confit potato with roasted vine tomatoes, seasonal greens and mushrooms with jus
  • Chicken Roulade $28.50
    • Bacon-wrapped chicken & mushroom roulade with smoked Gruyere croquettes, baby carrots & spiced plum sauce
  • Salmon $26.50
    • Salmon fillet on pea puree with rocket & asparagus salad, topped with coriander and fennel spiced almond crumb & preserved lemons
  • Lamb Salad $27.50
    • Lamb rump on seasonal vegetable tabouleh salad topped with cumin labneh and vegetable crisps
  • Vegetarian $21.50
    • Tabouleh salad with mixed grilled vegetable, smoked Gruyere croquettes & cumin labneh
EVENING MENU - DESSERTS EVENING MENU - DESSERTS
  • Crispie Coconut Meringue $9.50
    • With whipped cream, grilled seasonal fruit & passionfruit syrup
  • Orange & Almond Sticky Cake $9.50
    • With cardamom & orange sauce, mascarpone & pistachio nuts
  • Dark Chocolate & Kahlua Brulee $9.50
    • With hazelnut biscotti
  • Trio of Icy Delights $9.50
    • With Kapiti ice cream & sorbets
EVENING MENU - PIZZA - All served with tomato base and mozzarella cheese EVENING MENU - PIZZA - All served with tomato base and mozzarella cheese
  • Margherita $14.50
    • With fresh herbs
  • Flamma $16.50
    • Smoked chicken, bacon, red onion and BBQ sauce
  • Pollo $16.50
    • Smoked chicken, brie and cranberry
  • Pepperoni $15.50
    • Anchovies, olives and pepperoni
  • El Fuego $16.50
    • Smoked chicken, chorizo, jalapenos, tabasco and caramelised onions
  • Siciliano $15.50
    • Courgettes, red onion, peppers, artichokes and rocket
  • Meat Lovers $16.50
    • Pepperoni, Kabanos sausage, ham and chipotle sauce
  • Italiano $16.50
    • Pepperoni, pesto, red onion, parmesan and fresh herbs
  • Verona $16.50
    • Ham, mushrooms, blue cheese, caramelised onions, oregano and aioli
  • Salmone $16.50
    • Smoked salmon, cream cheese, lemon, capers and rocket
EVENING MENU - CALZONE - All served with cream cheese, basil, olives, tomato base and mozzarella EVENING MENU - CALZONE - All served with cream cheese, basil, olives, tomato base and mozzarella
  • Spinach & Mushroom / Smoked Chicken / Chorizo $16.50
    • Your choice of salad or fries
EVENING MENU - BURGERS - All served with a side of fries EVENING MENU - BURGERS - All served with a side of fries
  • Juicy Glazed Pork Burger $16.50
    • Served with aioli, slaw and pineapple & mango chutney
  • Beef and Streaky Bacon Burger $16.50
    • Served with aioli, mesclun, jalapenos and chipotle sauce
  • Southern Fried Crunchy Chicken Burger $16.50
    • Served with slaw and guacamole
  • Vegetarian Burger $16.50
    • With a white bean & chickpea pattie, guacamole, slaw and kumara crisps
EVENING MENU - SIDES EVENING MENU - SIDES
  • Fries $6.50
    • With tomato sauce & aioli
  • - With Sour Cream & Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce $7.50
  • - With Bacon & Cheese $13.50
  • Wedges
  • Rocket Salad $7.50
    • With pear, walnut & blue cheese
  • Slaw Salad $5.50
    • With toasted nuts
  • Paprika Smoked Crunchy Chickpeas $5.50
    • Snack size
EVENING MENU - EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT EVENING MENU - EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT
  • Your Choice Of $10.00
    • Burgers, Pizza, Pasta, Curry, Pork Ribs, Buffalo Wings, Seafood, Vegetarian Salad.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Mild Chili
  • Mixed Grill $18.90
    • Combination of lamb shish, grilled chicken, chicken and lamb doner, served with rice and salad
  • BBQ
  • Baklava $4.00
    • A classic Turkish sweet with walnuts and honey
  • Hot Chili
  • Grilled Chicken $17.90
    • Chicken breast marinated with middle eastern spices, served with rice and salad
  • Served with rice, salad, carrot, hummus and jack dip
  • Mixed Iskender
  • Fettuccine alla Vegetariana $15.00
    • tomatoes, capsicum, mushrooms, cauliflower, broccoli, basil pesto, zucchini, parmesan cheese
  • Desserts $8.00 - $10.50
    • Tiramisu bread & Butter Pudding, Choc Mud Cake, Cheesecake, Ice-cream sundaes
  • Pollo Rucola Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • chicken breast, spinach, feta cheese, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • Spaghetti alla Marinara $15.00
    • combination seafood, tomatoes, anchovies, capers, parmesan cheese
  • Calzone Napoletana 'rolled' Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • pizza filled with ham, spinach, mushrooms, oregano, mozarella cheese
  • Tunno Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • tomatoes, tuna, onion, capsicum, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • Quattro stagioni - 4 seasons pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • 4 ingredients of your choice with oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • IL Capo (the boss) Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • ham, mushrooms, salami, capsicum, cabbanosy, olives, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • MEMPHIS CHICKEN BURGER $9.90
    • Pulled pork with two breaded chicken fillets, crispy onion straws, melting cheese and bbq sauce on a seeded bun.
  • SUPERSTAR WITH CHEESE $9.50
    • Two chargrilled beef patties, two slices of cheddar cheese, two slices of tomato, onions, dill pickles, lettuce, mayo and our special sauce on a seeded bun.
  • PANCAKE STACK $7.50
    • Three pancakes with maple syrup and butter with bacon
  • RANCH BIG CHICKEN BURGER $8.90
    • A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, tomato, lettuce and buttermilk ranch dressing on a seeded bun.
  • NATURAL-CUT FRENCH FRIES $2.50/$3.20/$4.00
    • Premium quality, skin-on, natural cut french fries/small/medium/large
  • JALAPENO BIG CHICKEN BURGER $9.50
    • A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet topped with fiery jalapeño's, a special Santa Fe sauce, swiss cheese, red onions, tomato, lettuce all on a moist seeded bun.
  • CARL'S CATCH FISH SANDWICH $7.90
    • Two crispy battered fish fillets, tartar sauce, fresh lettuce and tomato on a seeded bun.
  • GUACAMOLE BACON THICKBURGER $12.50/$14.50
    • Chargrilled beef patty, guacamole, bacon, swiss cheese, tomato, red onions, lettuce and Santa Fe sauce on a seeded bun.
  • Saag Beef $15.90
    • Boneless beef pieces cooked in pureed spinach and Indian spices
  • Butter Chicken $15.90
    • Tender pieces of tandoori boneless chicken cooked in creamy tomato paste
  • Bhumma Chicken $15.90
    • Fried boneless chicken pieces cooked in cashew nut gravy, pepper and special herbs
  • Lamb Madras $17.99
    • Boneless lamb pieces cooked with coconut cream in south Indian style
  • Butter Lamb $17.99
    • Tender lamb pieces cooked in butter gravy
  • Dal Makhani $13.90
    • Black lentils stewed on slow fire overnight cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, tomato, butter, cream and Indian spices
  • Vegetarian Korma $13.90
    • Mixed vegetable cooked in cashew nut creamy gravy with spices
  • Plain Naan / Butter Naan $3.00
  • Chicken Namban $22.00
    • tangy, crisp battered chicken served with an egg tartare sauce and sweet/sour sauce
  • Okonomiyaki $21.00
    • meat and vegetable fritter served with special toppings: choice of pork, squid, chicken or vegetarian
  • Italian desserts platter(all 4 desserts) $41.00
    • Italian desserts served individually with premium ice cream
  • Teriyaki chicken $19.50
  • Shogayaki $20.00
    • stir fried pork with ginger/soy taste, choose vegetables or salad
  • Salmon creme croquette(5pcs) $22.00
    • salmon cooked in a cream sauce coated in panko, deep fried and served with Yatai salad
  • Katsu $19.50
    • panko crumbed cutlets/fillets with chicken
  • Teriyaki prawns $21.00
    • pan seared & served with salad(6 pcs)
  • Bacon & Cheese Potato $6.20
    • Warm up to the distinctive taste of rich, creamy cheese and manuka smoked bacon on our delicious oven-baked potato. It’s the just-right choice for lunch, dinner or late-night snack.
  • Frosty Parfait $5.90
    • A decadent way to finish your meal. We have created the ultimate dessert: A fusion of cool creamy Frosty and chocolate cookie pieces. Also available in berry.
  • Crispy Chicken Burger $3.50
    • A tender breaded chicken patty topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayo
  • M $4.10
  • Guacamole Crunch Bowl $6.10
    • This tasty snack starts with a bed of crunchy corn chips, and then we spoon on a generous amount of meaty chili, and top with tangy guacamole and smooth sour cream, for a Mexican themed treat.
  • 9 pcs $7.30
  • Chili & Cheese Potato $6.20
    • Oven baked potato topped with Wendy’s tasty chili and cheese.
  • Son of Baconator $7.30
    • A chip off the old block, Son of Baconator features two NZ quality mark sourced beef patties, four slices of Manuka smoked bacon and NZ cheese on a warm bun.
  • Spicy Salmon Wrap / 5pcs $12.50
    • fresh salmon, lettuce, cucumber, spicy herb sauce
  • Salmon Don $19.50
    • salmon sashimi, tamago egg, soy sauce, ginger, wasabi  /
  • Grilled Salmon / 2pcs $5
    • grilled salmon sushi topped with house made teriyaki sauce.
  • Salmon Roll / 6pcs $12
    • crabmeat, cucumber, salmon, spicy mayo + shrimp roe
  • Chicken Teriyaki Salad $16
    • grilled boneless chicken thigh, teriyaki sauce, mayo, sesame dressing   /
  • Sauce Katsudon $16.50
    • pork or chicken cutlet, fresh green salad, katsu sauce, mayo  /
  • Chicken Karaage Set $16.50
    • deep fried marinated chicken thigh pieces (boneless), teriyaki sauce  /
  • Chirashi Don $19.50
    • assorted sashimi (salmon, tuna, squid, octopus, shrimp, roe), avocado, soy sauce, wasabi, ginger  /
  • Mugalai Naan $4
    • Soft unleavened bread with mint, coriander, fenugreek and banana prepared in tandoor.
  • Garlic Naan $4
    • Soft unleavened bread with garlic and coriander prepared in tandoor.
  • Papadoms (4pcs) $3
  • ChickenTikka Masala $16.99
    • Chef’s specialty, marinated tandoori boneless chicken cooked with flavourful spices and herbs.
  • Hyderabadi Biryani $19.99
    • Biryani prepared with choice of lamb or chicken along with potato and topped with boiled Egg.
  • Mughalai Lamb Korma $16.99
    • Cubes of lamb cooked in cashew based gravy garnished with almond.
  • Chicken Nawabi $20.89
    • Tender boneless chicken cooked in tomato and onion based creamy sauce with boiled egg and potato with a hint of mustard seeds in coconut cream.
  • Raita $3
    • Yoghurt mixed with carrot, tomato and cucumber.
  • PACK 3 $11.00
    • scoop chips, 2 fish, hotdog or sausage, 4 chicken nuggets
  • PUPPY BROWNS $1.00
  • PINEAPPLE FRITTER $1.00
  • CURRY ROLL $2.70
  • KUMARA CHIPS $5.00
    • scoop
  • EGG BURGER $6.00
  • PACK 1 $22.00
    • 2 scoop chips, 4 fish, 4 hotdogs or sausages
  • PACK 3 $22.00
    • 2 scoop chips, 4 fish, 2 hotdogs or sausages, 2 pineapple fritters
  • - with Cheese $8.00
  • Bangers & Mash $10.00
    • 2 sausages on mash served with gravy
  • - Roast Pork & Apple Baguette with Gravy & Fries
  • Haloumi Salad with Turkish Bread $18.00
    • (V) Grilled Haloumi cheese layered over a Mediterranean garden salad with garlic infused crusty Turkish bread & balsamic dressing
  • - Caramel Sundae
  • - Fresh Battered or Pan fried (GF) Gurnard served with Salad & Fries
  • Bar Snack Platter $23.00
    • A selection of mini hotdogs, chicken nuggets, spring rolls, vege samosas & meatballs served with dipping sauces
  • - Herb Crusted Beef Schnitzel with Ranch Slaw & Fries
  • Please do advise staff of allergies as not all ingredients are listed
  • MISCHIEF WORKS $22.00
    • herbed potato & garlic mash, grilled toms, streaky bacon, sausage, spinach & sauteed garlic mushrooms, toasted ciabatta & hollandaise with 2 eggs your way
  • RISQUE SALMON(DF)>.fresh hand minced raw salmon marinated in coriander, chilli, garlic & lime, served with garden herb & toasted seed salad, ciabatta crusting, avo & tom salsa $22.00
  • O' MY LAMBY(GF) $25.00
    • seared lamb rump sliced on fresh garden greens with cherry tom, Julianne veg, fresh mint leaves & grapes, kumara, caramelised pear & walnut & drizzled with yoghurt dressing
  • Veg: mushrooms or spinach $4.00
  • EGGS ANYWAY $10.00
    • 2 eggs your way w/ toasted ciabatta or grain
  • SPREAD YOUR Bread $11.00
    • toasted ciabatta, grain or fruit bread & either savoury-hummus, pesto, sliced tom & toasted seeds or sweet - homemade jam, honey & lemon mascarpone
  • Gluten free bread $2.00
  • Cheese board $17.00
    • With selection of Blue, Creamy Brie, Port Wine Cheddar, Quince Jelly, Dried Figs, Grapes and a selection of Crackers
  • Coffee liqueur $11.00
    • Espresso coffee served with a double shot of either Baileys, Kailua or Frangelico
  • Hawaiian $19.50
    • Ham, Pineapple, Cheese
  • Soup of the day $9.50
    • Combination of Fresh Produce Served with Crispy Croutons & Bread Roll
  • Vegetarian $19.50
    • Spinach, Red Onion, Olives, Capsicum, Sun-Dried Tomato, Mushroom, Cheese
  • Seasoned wedges $10.50
    • Lightly Seasoned Potato Wedges Topped with Grilled Bacon, Cheese, Sour Cream and Sweet Chili Sauce
  • New yorker $21.50
    • Ham, Salami, Chorizo, Bacon, Cheese
  • Prawn twister $10.00
    • Crispy deep fried prawn twister served with Sweet Chili & a Side Salad
  • Ballotine Of Chicken $32.00
    • Boned leg of chicken with mushrooms and served with boulangere potatoes, steamed green vegetables, crispy chicken skin and a white wine, thyme sauce
  • Fish Of The Day
    • Please select the type of fish you like then the way you want it cooked. (All fish is subject to availability)
  • Tempura Battered $30.50
    • Served with fries and a side salad accompanied by homemade tartare and lemon
  • Pan Fried $33.50
    • Fish of your choice, served with parsnip mash, pea panacoita and pea shoots
  • Chef'S Fish Special PRICED DAILY
    • Please ask your server about todays special.
  • Angus Beef Fillet S35.00
    • Grilled eye fillet served with horseradish mash, roasted heirloom carrots, rosemary yorkshire pudding with a bordelaise sauce.
  • Venison Loin $39.50
    • Served with asmoked garlic mash, balsamic roasted beets, black kale and a port jus .
  • Ravioli Of Pork $26.50
    • Pork, anchovy, thyme & parmesan ravioli served with a lemon beurre blanc sauce.
  • Stuffed Mushrooms (5 pcs) $6.50
  • Tom Yum Seafood $14.00
  • Ginger Fish $14.00
  • Mongolian Steak $12.00
  • Ginger Prawns $14.00
  • Prawns with Cashew Nuts $14.00
  • Spicy Fried Rice $11.50
    • with Chicken, Beef or Pork
  • Tom Yum Vegetables $11.50
  • Roasted Aromatic Veg
    • red capsicum, red onion, aubergine & courgette with feta, olives & pine nuts (V)
  • extra-large $24
  • Tiger Tiger
    • Tiger prawns, basil pesto, fresh rocket, cherry tomatoes & caper berries
  • Confit Duck $32
    • whole leg of duck served with mustard & tarragon mash, light aromatic broth pickled red cabbage & beetroot salad, curried parsnip crisps (GF)
  • Beet Salad $13
    • roasted beetroot, pecan nuts & goats cheese salad with lemon dressing
  • Bowl of Fries with Tomato Sauce & Garlic Aioli $7
  • Gourmet Pizzas…Loaded with Toppings(Each) $15
    • pizzas are 9" made to order using fresh dough, own recipe tomato sauce with grated cheddar cheese
  • Balls of Fire
    • beef meatballs, jalapeño peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes & olives
Mint Cafe & Bar

Mint Cafe & Bar

location

Address

1 Maria Place, Whanganui, Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4500, New Zealand

phone

Phone

063484808

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Cafe Food , Gluten Free , International , New Zealand , Others , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Groups ,  Quick Bites ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Brunch ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
1 Maria Place, Whanganui, Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4500, New Zealand