Monica's Eatery in New Plymouth Menu

BREAKFAST - COLD BREAKFAST - COLD
  • Coyo natural coconut yogurt, berries, almonds and urban honey $9.90
  • Avocado, coyo natural coconut yogurt, extra virgin olive oil and pine nuts $9.90
  • Dragon fruit, pineapple, banana, kiwifruit, almond milk & chia pudding $12.90
BREAKFAST - BRUSCHETTA BREAKFAST - BRUSCHETTA
  • Santa maria sardines, marinated cherry tomatoes, salsa verde $14.90
  • Asparagus, poached egg, grana padano $14.90
  • Avocado, feta, lemon - Add free range poached egg $2.50 $12.90
BREAKFAST - EGGS BREAKFAST - EGGS
  • - Add crispy pancetta $5.90
  • - Add spinach $4.90
  • - Add vine tomatoes $4.90
  • - Add avocado $4.90
  • Free range eggs, toasted 5 seed $11.90
  • Benedict, grilled ham off the bone, free range eggs, muffin, croquette, hollandaise $18.90
  • Florentine, spinach, mushroom, free range eggs, muffin, croquette, hollandaise $18.90
  • Open omelette primavera, clevedon buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, baby peas, zucchini $18.90
BREAKFAST - HOT BREAKFAST - HOT
  • Pancakes, salted caramel mascarpone, maple, broken meringue - Add crispy pancetta $5.90 $14.90
  • Kedgeree, smoked kahawhai, coriander yoghurt, poached free range egg $18.90
  • Creamy portabello mushrooms, semolina gnocchi - Add crispy pancetta $5.90 $18.90
  • Breakfast salad, greens, crisp kale, marinated tomatoes, spiced seeds, pancetta, poached free range eggs $18.90
BRUNCH - BRUSCHETTA BRUNCH - BRUSCHETTA
  • Broad bean, mint and ricotta bruschetta $13.90
  • Avocado, feta and lemon bruschetta $12.90
  • Santa Maria sardines, marinated cherry tomatoes, salsa verde bruschetta $14.90
BRUNCH BRUNCH
  • Benedict, grilled ham off the bone, free range eggs, muffin, croquette, hollandaise $18.90
  • Green baby pea, mint, ricotta fritters, crispy pancetta, free range poached egg $16.90
  • Kedgeree, smoked kahawhai, coriander yoghurt, poached free range egg $18.90
  • Open omelette primavera, clevedon buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, baby peas, zucchini $18.90
BRUNCH - FAVOURITES BRUNCH - FAVOURITES
  • Calamari and baby octopus, micro herbs, aioli $16.90
  • Florentine fried chicken with garlic mayonnaise $16.90
BRUNCH - SALADS BRUNCH - SALADS
  • House smoked chicken salad, baby spinach, asparagus, roasted grapes, brown rice, hazelnuts, sage dressing $20.90
BRUNCH - PASTA BRUNCH - PASTA
  • House made pappardelle, beef cheek ragu, grana padano $22.90
  • Monica’s mac ‘n’ cheese, crispy pancetta, toasted bread crumbs $22.90
BRUNCH - PLATES BRUNCH - PLATES
  • Chicken cotoletta, caponata, cannellini beans, peppadew salsa $26.90
  • Market fish, warm buckwheat salad, kale, avocado, baby spinach, peppadew salsa $28.90
  • Angus eye fillet, duck fat potatoes, slow roasted vine tomatoes, roast garlic jus $35.90
BRUNCH - ADD BRUNCH - ADD
  • French fries, anchovy mayonnaise $7.90
  • Baby cos, shaved pecorino, crispy capers, extra virgin olive oil, flaky salt, aged balsamic $7.90
  • Crispy Pancetta $5.90
  • Potato Croquettes $4.90
  • Vine Tomatoes $4.90
DINNER - GRAZE DINNER - GRAZE
  • Marinated warm olives $16.90
  • Clevedon buffalo bocconcini extra virgin olive oil $16.90
  • Arancini, beef cheek ragu, tomato sauce, grana padano $16.90
  • House cured salmon, whipped feta, seed crackers $18.90
  • Calamari and baby octopus, micro herbs, aioli $16.90
DINNER - BRUSCHETTA DINNER - BRUSCHETTA
  • Semi-dried vine tomatoes, pancetta, rocket $14.90
  • Broad bean, ricotta and mint $13.90
DINNER - SHARE DINNER - SHARE
  • Cheese, gluten free seed crackers, pears, your choice of: Gorgonzola Dolce / Provolone Dolce / Grana Padano $15.90
DINNER - PASTA DINNER - PASTA
  • Handmade pappardelle, beef cheek ragu, grana padano $22.90
  • Ravioli organic ricotta and basil, asparagus, lemon, grana padano $24.90
  • Spaghetti puttanesca, olives, capers, anchovies, tomato, garlic, chili $22.90
  • Monica’s mac ‘n’ cheese, crispy pancetta, toasted bread crumbs $22.90
DINNER - WOOD FIRED DINNER - WOOD FIRED
  • Market fish, warm buckwheat salad, kale, avocado, baby spinach, pepadew $28.90
  • Angus eye fillet, duck fat potatoes, slow roasted vine tomatoes, roast garlic jus $35.90
  • Pork belly, chilli, lemon, rosemary, garlic, black olive, semolina gnocchi, asparagus $28.90
  • Chicken cotoletta, caponata, cannellini beans, pepadew salsa $26.90
DINNER - ADD DINNER - ADD
  • Duck Fat Potatoes $7.90
  • Asparagus, grana padano, extra virgin olive oil $7.90
  • Baby cos, shaved pecorino, crispy capers, extra virgin olive oil, flaky salt, aged balsamic $7.90
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Tiramisu, shaved callebaut chocolate $13.90
  • Panna cotta, mango, mint syrup $11.90
  • Chocolate hazelnut bonbons, amaretto biscuit cream $12.90
  • Macaron, rose petal gelato rosé syrup $11.90
MORNING TEA MORNING TEA
  • Standard $9.90 pp
    • Savoury or Sweet Mini Brioche / Monica's Club Sandwich Finger / Portuguese Custard Tart
WORKERS LUNCH - Fresh water, ozone coffee & tea included WORKERS LUNCH - Fresh water, ozone coffee & tea included
  • Special $17.90 pp
    • Monica's Warm Sourdough Sandwich / Smoked chicken salad, buckwheat, kale, avocado, baby spinach, roasted grapes, sage dressing / Fresh Fruit / Piccola Torta
CANAPE MENU - PARMESAN CRACKERS CANAPE MENU - PARMESAN CRACKERS
  • Seared yellow fin tuna, black sesame, chilli, salt flakes $3.00
  • Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomato, basil $3.00
  • Seared beef, horseradish, pickled red onion, shaved pecorino $3.00
CANAPE MENU - WATER BISCUIT, GLUTEN FREE CANAPE MENU - WATER BISCUIT, GLUTEN FREE
  • Scallop, pancetta, sage, anchovy mayonnaise $3.00
  • Smoked salmon, mascarpone, lemon $3.00
  • Whipped camembert, prosciutto, marinated tomato $3.00
CANAPE MENU - BRUSCHETTA CANAPE MENU - BRUSCHETTA
  • Roasted grapes, ricotta, thyme $3.00
  • Baby spinach, white anchovy, marinated tomato, pine nuts $3.00
  • Caramelised leek, prosciutto, grana padano $3.00
CANAPE MENU - MEATBALLS CANAPE MENU - MEATBALLS
  • Pork, sage, porcini cream $3.00
  • Chicken, thyme, lemon, watercress pesto $3.00
  • Lamb, chilli, rosemary, balsamic $3.00
CANAPE MENU - SEASONAL CANAPE MENU - SEASONAL
  • Fresh figs, prosciutto, mascarpone $5.00
  • Bluff oysters, shallots, red wine vinegar $4.00
  • Whitebait Fritters $4.00
  • Asparagus, prosciutto $3.50
SET MENU SET MENU
  • Set Menu 1 $60.00 pp
    • First Course - Warm olives on the table - House cured salmon, whipped feta, seed crackers OR Calamari, baby octopus, aioli, lemon OR Chicken liver and pistachio pate, pickled vegetables, crostini / Second Course - Market fish, warm buckwheat salad, kale, avocado, baby spinach, peppadew salsa OR Pork belly, chilli, lemon, rosemary, garlic, black olive, semolina gnocchi OR Chicken cotoletta, caponata, cannellini beans, pepadew salsa / Third Course - Chocolate hazelnut bonbons, amaretto biscuit cream OR Tiramisu, shaved callebaut chocolate OR Panna cotta, mango, mint syrup

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Beef Schnitzel $18.50
    • With rosemary potatoes, fried egg and gravy
  • Elixir’s Famous Mince on Toast $17.00
    • With a free range poached egg & aioli, using local beef from green meadows farm
  • Coconut Chicken Curry $18.90
    • With jasmine rice, bok choy & crispy noodles
  • Roasted Mushrooms & Kale (GF) ( V) $17.50
    • With lemon, thyme, chilli & pine nuts with quinoa & cauliflower cakes & a poached egg
  • (V+) vegan ( V) vegetarian (GF) gluten free (NF) Nut free (DF) Dairy free ** Contains nuts
  • Spinach $5.50
  • Breakfast Salad (GF) (NF) $16.80
    • With avocado, bacon, tomatoes, poached egg, parmesan & rocket
  • Super House Porridge (V**) $9.80
    • With cinnamon apples, rhubarb compote and sugared almonds
  • Affogato $6.80
    • premium vanilla bean ice cream with joe’s blend espresso
  • Pikelets $8.80
    • lemon and vanilla sugar
  • Brat $12.80
    • spicy bratwurst sausage with caramelised onions and melted cheese in a warmed joe’s roll
  • Chicken burger $19.80
    • free range chicken breast, streaky bacon, swiss cheese, caramelised onions, tomato, lettuce and aioli with chips
  • Kids schnitz $12.80
    • crumbed beef with chips and tomato sauce
  • Bangers and beans $6.80
    • kransky sausages and baked beans on toast
  • Salmon $26.80
    • pan seared fillet of salmon served on a lightly dressed crisp green salad, including gourmet potatoes with a ginger, honey soy dipping sauce on the side
  • The tall texan $29.80
    • 300g t-bone steak with mushroom sauce, joe’s green salad and mash
  • Spicy Fried Noodles
  • Chilli
  • Laab Duck $16.50
  • Stuffed Mushrooms $7.50
    • 4 pcs
  • -Combination $16.50
  • Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables
  • -Seafood $16.50
  • Grilled Chicken with Satay Sauce $14.50
  • Eggs On Toast $10.00
  • (TILL 3PM)
  • Brunch Quesadilla $18.50
    • Layered tortilla, potato hash, bacon, cheese & topped w spicy beans & two fried eggs
  • Choose From Our Range Of Extras $1.50 - $5.00
  • - Vege styles $17.00
  • -+bacon $15.00
  • - Egg $1.50
  • Federal Breakfast $19.50
    • Sausage, eggs, mushrooms, beans, bacon, potato & toast
  • Mini Hawaiian pizza with fries $8.50
  • Omelette ( GF available) $15.90
    • Three egg omelette. Choice of two fillings: Cheese / Onion / Salmon Mushroom /Tomato / Bacon /Spinach
  • Breakfast Toast ( GF available) $5.00
    • 2 pieces Toast served with jam, honey or marmite.
  • Asian Beef Salad With Coconut Rice $17.20
    • Thin strips of marinated beef salad served with fresh salad and Coconut rice.
  • Toasted Muesli $7.90
    • Toasted muesli served with banana or blueberries, yoghurt and milk.
  • Bacon $4.00
  • -Extra filling $3.50
  • Hash Browns $2.00
  • Crispy chilli squid $18.00
    • Wasabi lime mayo, madarin crispy shallot and cress salad
  • Margarita $19.00
    • Fresh tomato, red onion and bocconcini w fresh basil and olive oil
  • Roasted beetroot $15.50
    • Marimated feta, toasted peanuts, fresh mint and balsamic glaze and lime infused olive oil (Add lamb for $5.00)
  • Stonesy's classic fish n' chips $21.00
    • Crispy battered fish of the day, good home hand cut fries, tartare and lemon
  • Rump 300g $29.00 / 400gm $55.00
    • Taranaki - black angus
  • Fettuccine $18.50
    • Creamy mushrooms, spring onion, pine nuts and babu spinach w shaved parmesan (Add chicken for $3.00)
  • Spring onion $22.00
    • Aparagus & risoni w salad greens, lemon olive oil dressing
  • Chicken $19.50
    • Crumbed chicken breast, bacon, fried egg and cos lettuce w ranch dressing
  • #7. Pork sausage, salami, manuka smoked ham, roasted onion $16.00
  • #11. Zucchini, pine nuts, chilli, garlic, fennel, ricotta $15.50
  • #3. Prosciutto, rocket, shaved parmesan $18.50
  • #5. Manuka smoked ham, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapenos $16.50
  • #4. Salami, mushroom, gorgonzola, taleggio $19.00
  • #15. Fungi, prosciutto, garlic, rocket, truffle oil $17.00
  • #12. Quattro cheese: gorgonzola, tallegio, provolone $19.00
  • #1. Margherita with fresh basil (v) $13.00
  • -sauces / sour cream $1.00
  • -large $14.50
  • quesadilla $9.90
    • Two tortillas pressed together or One folded in half filled with cheese, blended pinto or whole black beans, seasoned rice and your choice of meat, fish or veges and sauces.
  • -soft $7.50
  • nachos $9.90
    • Crispy fresh made corn tortillas with blended pinto or whole black beans covered in melted cheese, topped with salsa fresca and served with your choice of meat, fish or veges and sauces
  • ·salad bowl $13.90
    • Either in a plastic salad bowl or crispy salad bowl with fresh salad, blended pinto or whole black beans, cheese, seasoned rice and your choice of meat, fish or veges and sauces.
  • cheese quesadilla $6
    • A flour tortilla folded in half and filled with melted cheese.
  • Choose your homemade filling.... Pollo Asada - Marinated Chicken Marinated in Tequila, Lemon & Garlic. Barbacoa - Shredded Beef Braised beef cooked with smoked chile, garlic and mexican spices. Seasoned Mince Ground beef seasoned with onions, tomato and mexican spices. Pescado - Grilled Fish Local catch marinated in a citrus vinaigrette. (when available) Grilled Vegetables Fresh Vegetables tossed with a mild ancho chilli paste and olive oil. Choose your homemade sauce... Mild (Zesty Tomatillo), Medium (Roasted Guajillo) or Hot (Chile de arbol). Choose your cream... Sour cream or Chipotle Crema (smoked chile cream sauce with a garlic base) optional extras at an extra cost ... guacamole $2 tapitio hot sauce, extra hot habanero or jalapenos $1 *salad includes homemade salsa fresca, corn and lettuce.
  • Humuz & Tabouli $11.00
  • Chicken $15.00
  • Mixed $16.00
  • Chicken $11.50
  • Falafel $11.00
  • Zucchini $11.00
  • Mixed $11.50
  • Mixed $15.00
  • Curly fries $6.50
  • Hawaiian $7.80
    • 1 ham steaks, pineapple, salad and tomato relish
  • Per scoop $3.80
  • Meat pattie $2.80
  • Vegetarian $8.00
    • Spinach & pumpkin pattie, mushrooms, egg, pineapple, salad and tomato relish
  • Crab $7.50
    • 3 battered crab sucks, salad and tartare sauce
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  • ●chicken
  • Butter chicken $35.00
    • chicken breast sautéed w pepper, onion, garlic & ginger flambéed in vodka at your table & finished w a butter sauce served w pilaf rice, roti bread & a selection of condiments
  • Chicken liver parfait, apple chutney, toasted baguette, gherkins GFA $18.00
  • Berry or chocolate sundae $12.00
  • Market fish panko $35.00
    • crumbed w tartare or pan-fried w tomato salsa , preserved lemon mayonnaise, mash GFA
  • Fries $6.50
  • Roti w fresh green chutney $10.00
  • Crêpes suzette $17.00
    • thin pancakes warmed over a flame w the juice of lemon, orange & grand marnier flambéed at your table w brandy served w vanilla ice cream GFA
  • Prime steaks $38.00/ $39.00
    • cooked to order w red wine jus served w fries or croquettes w your choice of sauces - or - compound butters/ Sauces : chimichurri ~ creamy awa blue ~ green pepper ~ chipotle hollandaise/ Butters : garlic ~ cafe de paris (Ribeye/ Tenderloin)
  • (V)VEGETARIAN (GF) GLUTEN FREE
  • French Fries or Polenta Chips (GF)
    • housemade tomato sauce / aioli
  • Vegetarian Platter - choose two sides (GF) $39.00
    • Quinoa & falafel cakes / roast peach chutney / polenta chips / artichoke & caper tapenade / bruschetta / Kaikoura tanara goats cheese
  • Sweet Platter For Two $18.00
    • white chocolate pavlova / strawberry cream / house baked brownie / raw chocolate summer fruit cheesecake / brandy baskets / selection of sorbets and ice cream
  • Festival of Strawberries (GF) $18.00
    • Marinated strawberry jelly with elderflower / shortbread / white chocolate meringue / strawberry cream
  • Raw Berry Chocolate Cheesecake (GF) $18.00
    • Muesli & nut crumble / feijoa sorbet / fresh mint
  • Locally Caught Market Fresh Today $39.00
    • Our creations are famous!
  • All cheeses served with rice crackers / fresh grapes / poached baby pears / fig walnut whiskey chutney
  • Elvis Sandwich $14.80
    • Lush Hash Brown, Bacon, Fried Egg, Aioli & Tomato Sauce on White Bread
  • Lush Gelato Sundae $7.00
    • 2 Scoops, Berry, Chocolate or Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream & Toasted
  • Pulled Pork Burger $18.80
    • With Slaw, Mayo, Homemade BBQ Sauce & Beer Battered Fries
  • Crispy Chicken Sandwich $17.80
    • With Rocket & Caramelised Onions
  • Mudcake Large $65.00
  • Lush Big Breakfast $19.00
    • Pork & Fennel Sausage, Bacon, Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Field Mushrooms & Free Range Eggs on Rye
  • Lambs Fry & Bacon $17.00
    • With Red Wine Jus on Turkish
  • Beer Battered Fries $9.00
    • With Garlic Aioli
  • Twiced Cooked Pork Belly on Roasted Veges (Gluten Free) $16.00
  • Fries S $3.50 / L $7.50
  • 2 Filled Toasties with Fries $6.00
  • Cheerios with Bread $6.00
  • -3 fill $6.70
  • Warm Roasted Vegetable Salad with Feta (Gluten Free) $10.00
  • Creamy Mushrooms on Toast (Gluten Free Available) $14.00
  • Lamb Shank on Mash with Gravey (Gluten Free) $14.00
  • -Small $13.00
  • Beef Nachos $14.00
    • Served with cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Hot N Spicy Meat Platter P.O.A.
    • Chicken nibbles, lamb cutlets, spare ribs (Must be ordered a day in advance)
  • -Chicken, cranberry & camembert
  • Open Chicken Sandwich $16.00
    • Lettuce, red onions, chicken on sliced white bread with a side of fries
  • Homemade Big Boy Pies $5.00
    • Mince & cheese, steak & onion, bacon & egg, chicken, bacon & mushroom
  • Shrimp Cocktail $12.00
  • -4 x fillings $7.50
Monica's Eatery

Monica's Eatery

location

Address

42 Queen Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki, 4310, New Zealand

phone

Phone

067592038

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Friday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

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

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Bar Not Available ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Drinks ,  Brunch ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
42 Queen Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki, 4310, New Zealand