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

  • Crispy Potato Rosti $3
  • GF Available Add $2
  • Pesto, tomato & grilled halloumi cheese $16
  • Deputy Dog $14.9
    • Battered frankfurter in a roll w/ smoky onions, Sauerkraut, grilled cheese, tomato relish, ketchup & American mustard.
  • Add Egg $2
  • Add Egg $2
  • Add seasonal avocado $3.5
  • Classic Caesar Salad $16.5
    • Streaky bacon, shaved parmesan, croutons, cos lettuce & a soft poached egg
  • Satay Chicken & Bacon Burger $18.50
    • W house slaw & french fries
  • - Montreal 'salmon' $19.50
  • Creamy Balsamic Mushrooms
    • Options as follows
  • BLT $17.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato w aioli & fries
  • -Full $7.00
  • - Rosti $3.50
  • Savoury Mince $16.50
    • On toast w poached eggs & holly
  • Huevos Rancheros $18.50
    • Soft tortilla w spicy beans, bacon, eggs & relish
  • Garlic, Olive & Chilli $5.90
  • *NEW* Keema Naan $5.90
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $8.90
    • Tomato onion green capsicum gravy
  • Ice-cream $6.90
    • Vanilla or chocolate ice cream with your choice of drizzles and sprinkles
  • Dal Turkha $8.90
    • Light aromatic yellow split pea dal
  • Chocolate Dream $8.90
    • Chocolate cake with chocolate sauce and ice-cream
  • Chickpea Salad $9.90
  • Raita $2.90
  • MAGICAL MUESLI(DF) $10.50
    • lovingly toasted with homegrown honey, nuts, seeds and fruits served with seasonal fruit, greek yoghurt & milk
  • HUEVOS A LA MEXICANA(DF)(V)(GF) $16.50
    • homemade chilli beans served in a crispy tortilla with avocado, sour cream, salsa and a poached egg
  • ALA BENEDICT $15.50
    • 2 poached eggs with home-made hollandaise on top of an English muffin with spinach
  • AVOCADO SMASH(DF)(V)(GF) $10.50
    • fresh avocado squished on chunky grain toast with a poached egg, squeeze of lemon & fresh herbs
  • BREAD & SPREADS(DF)(V)(GF) $9.50
    • a mixture of multigrain and sourdough with the option of homegrown honey, jam, peanut butter or marmite
  • EST EVER SALAD(DF)(GF) $14.50
    • hot smoked salmon mixed with crunchy potatoes, baby spinach, herbed labneh and a zingy citrus dressing finished with a poached egg
  • BIGGEST BREAKFAST(in town) $9.50
    • eggs on toast + add hollandaise ($1.50)
  • BIGGEST BREAKFAST(in town) $9.50
    • eggs on toast + add tomatoes/mushrooms/spinach/potatoes/beans ($4.50)
  • Falafel $11.00
  • Zuchini $15.00
  • Chicken $15.00
  • Humuz & Tabouli $11.00
  • Mixed $15.00
  • Lamb $11.50
  • Mixed $16.00
  • Mixed $11.50
  • Potato croquettes $6.00
  • Market fish panko $35.00
    • crumbed w tartare or pan-fried w tomato salsa , preserved lemon mayonnaise, mash GFA
  • Homemade crusty loaf $9.00
  • Harmony pork belly $32.00
    • chestnut honey glaze, apple sauce good george plum cider jus, mash GFA
  • Prawns orangery $37.00
    • flambéed w pernod deglazed w white wine finished w cream served on a pilaf of rice
  • 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)
  • Steak Dianne $39.00
    • butterfly cut fillet spiced w onions, peppers & mushrooms flambéed in brandy at your table & finished w a demi glaze sauce
  • Chicken liver parfait, apple chutney, toasted baguette, gherkins GFA $18.00
  • Mini kebab platter $8.00
    • 1 Samosa, 1 Lamb Kebab, 1 Onion Bhaji and 1 Chicken Tikka.
  • Onion bhaji $6.00
    • Sliced of onion, coated with a chickpea batter. Deep fried and served with tamarind dressing.
  • Peshawar naan $4.00
  • Chicken korma $14.00
    • Chicken cooked in cashew nut sauce with aromatic herbs and spices.
  • We offer a delicious range of tender meat and vegetarian dishes, some slowly cooked in the tandoor and then cooked in the variety of traditional Indian sauces. While placing the order, please indicate your preferences of mild, medium.Kiwi hot or Indian hot.
  • Cheese 8i garlic $2.00
  • Lamb do plata $15.00
    • Diced lamb and onion pieces cooked in a spiced garlic, tomato and coriander sauce.
  • Lamb nawabi $15.00
    • Diced Lamb cooked with onion, tomato sauce and cream topped with capsicum.
  • -Chef de paris butter
  • Spicy Wedges $ 12.00
    • With gratinated cheese, bacon, sour cream & hot sauce
  • Pork Pasties & Puddings $ 20.00
    • With swede, apple, mash & gravy
  • House Fries $ 14.00
    • With pickled mussels & Aioli
  • Garlic Bread $ 10.00
    • With Irish Cheddar
  • -Jus
  • Sirloin Steak $ 27.00
    • 300 grams + below selection
  • -Seasonal vegetables
  • Crispy Chicken Burger-
    • Crumbed chicken breast, bacon, fried egg and cos w ranch dressing
  • Double Cheese Burger-
    • 200g flame grilled beef pattie, mustard cream cheese, Swiss cheese, red onions, tomato sauce and fried pickles.
  • Mini Caeser
  • Rib Eye
  • Gluten free or half/half $3.50 Extra toppings $3.00)
  • Good Home Fries $9.00
    • With aioli and gravy
  • ●Add Some
  • Meatfeast
    • Beef, bacon, chorizo w caramelized onion, BBQ sauce and aioli
  • Raspberry Cheesecake / Vanilla Ice Cream $14.00
  • Fry Me A River Burger $22.00
    • Multi grain Bun / Southern Fried Chicken / Slaw / Onion Rings / Plum Sauce / Dirty Sauce / Fries
  • Lamb Rump $30.00
    • Potato Gratin / Seasonal Vegetables Horseradish 0* Beetroot Puree / Cabernet Sauvignon Jus
  • Tempura Banana Split / Cinnamon Sugar / Ice Cream $12.00
  • -Large $8.00
  • Screaming Eagles $18.00
    • Spicy Beef Meatball Po’ Boy / Bocconcini / Fries
  • Pumpkin, Feta 6* Potato Croquette With Kimchi ( 3) $12.00
  • BBQ Pork Ribs
    • Fries / Salad
  • Make your own using: salami, chorizo, beef, ham, chicken, chilli, mushrooms, capsicum, red onion, kalamata olives, pineapple $100.00
  • Turkish bread $5.60
  • Mince pie $4.20
  • Vegie pastie $4.80
  • Cobb loaf $5.60
  • Gluten free berry crepes $3.80
  • Ciabatta rolls $1.40
  • Fruit and custard pull-apart $6.80
  • B L T $14.00
    • Freshly baked bread, crispy bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato and creamy mayo served with fries and tomato sauce
  • Steak sandwich $22.50
    • Pan-fried 120gm steak served with a freshly baked bread bun filled with rocket, caramelized red onion marmalade and tomato slices served with fries and tomato sauce
  • Toasted sandwich $12.00
    • Toasted between four slices of either white, brown or grain bread with up to four toppings: onion-tomato-cheese-pineapple-mushroom / egg-beef-chicken-bacon-ham. With a choice of sauces - mayonnaise - tomato - chutney - aioli
  • Kiwi style fish and chips $24.00
    • Beer battered fresh fish served with a seasonal salad and fries with tartare, tomato sauce and lemon wedges
  • Soup of the day $12.00
    • Served with freshly baked bread
  • Savoury beef mince $17.00
    • Savoury beef mince cooked in a home-style gravy served on a lightly toasted bap topped with a poached free-range egg
  • Fries $5.00
    • served with your choice of tomato sauce or aioli
  • Juliana shrimp and pastrami salad $16.50
    • With brie cheese, orange segments and salad greens served with honey & seeded mustard house dressing
  • Madras $14.50
    • Pieces of chicken, lamb cooked with tomato and onion gravy in coconut cream
  • Cheese naan $3.00
  • Onion bhaji (GF) (DF) (V) $6.00
    • Sliced onion fried in chickpea flour batter
  • vindaloo (DF) $14.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken, lamb cooked in hot vindaloo sauce
  • Pepper partner $33.00
    • Two Curries of your choice with Rice, 2 Poppadoms, Two Plain Naan Bread, and a 1.5 litre Soft Drink.
  • Tikka masala (GF) $14.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken, lamb, paneer cooked in a spicy sauce with capsicum and diced onions
  • Seafood curry $17.00
    • Fresh pieces of fish, prawns, scallops and squids sauteed in coconut curry, onions, blanched tomatoes and mustard seed
  • Fish & chips $5.00
    • Fish fillet coated with batter and served with fried
  • Ginger Beer (330ml) $3.50
  • Mussel $1.50
  • Double BBC Burger Double beef pattie, double bacon, double cheese, BBQ, mayo $8.50
  • Groms Nuggets (3) -
  • MILKSHAKES Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Lime $4.50
  • Nachos Your choice of beef, bean or a combination of both topped with salsa, melted cheese & sour cream $12.00
  • 300ml Bottles Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, L+P, Fanta $2.50
  • Wedges $5.00
  • THE CATCH OF THE DAY $19.90
    • battered fish fillet with lettuce, cheese, tomato & tartar sauce served on toasted ciabatta bread.
  • BAILEYS CHEESECAKE $14.50
    • served with shortcake crumble and mixed berry gel.
  • B.L.T $15.90
    • bacon, lettuce & tomato served on toasted ciabatta bread.
  • Steak fries
  • CAESAR SALAD $15.90
    • with cos lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons & bacon tossed in caesar dressing, topped with a poached egg & anchovies.(Add grilled chicken or smoked salmon to your salad for $7.50)
  • Confit garlic butter
  • RUMP 250G $28.90
  • NACHOS $20.50
    • served with corn chips, cheese, guacamole & sour cream with your choice of pulled pork, chicken, vegetarian
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