Poppies Cafe in Canterbury Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • BLT $9.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli in 3 layers of toast bread.
  • Jam Bagel $7.00
    • Served with cream cheese.
  • Smoked Salmon Bagel $14.50
    • Served with cream cheese, capers, gherkin & lemon.
  • Homemade Muesli $12.50
    • Honey toasted muesli with almonds, dried apricots, dates and lots more, served with fresh fruit and yogurt.
  • Pancakes $15.50
    • Freshly cooked pancakes w bacon, roasted banana, maple syrup and yogurt.
  • Spinach Eggs Benedict $15.50
    • Two poached eggs on toasted ciabatta with hollandaise.
  • Bacon Eggs Benedict $16.50
    • Two poached eggs toasted ciabatta with hollandaise.
  • Salmon Eggs Benedict $17.50
    • Two poached eggs, local smoked salmon on toasted ciabatta with hollandaise.
  • Poppies Breakfast $19.50
    • Streaky bacon, tomato, hash browns, pork sausage, mushrooms, 2 eggs and toast.
  • Breakfast Smoothies $7.00
    • An energizing smoothie packed with mixed summer berrier, natural yogurt & berry juice. or A delicious banana and honey smoothie with natural yogurt and apple juice.
BREAKFAST SIDES BREAKFAST SIDES
  • Roast Tomatoes,(2) slices of toast. $3.00 each
  • Hash browns, Roasted Mushrooms, (2) eggs. $4.00 each
  • Bacon, (2) sausages. $5.00 each
LUNCH LUNCH
  • BLT $10.00
    • Streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli in 3 layers of toast bread.
  • Bagel $14.50
    • Smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, gherkin & lemon.
  • Bacon eggs Benedict $16.50
    • 2 Poached eggs on toasted ciabatta with hollandaise.
  • Omelette (GF) $15.50
    • 3 eggs omelette with diced ham from the bone, tomatoes, herbs and cheese, served with salad or toast bread.
  • Poppies breakfast $19.50
    • Streaky bacon, tomato, hash browns, pork sausage, mushrooms, 2 eggs & toast.
  • Poppies toasted sandwich $12.50
    • Ham off the bone, tomato & cheese in toasted focaccia bread with fries or salad.
  • Soup of the day $13.50
    • Please ask your waiter for our delicious offering.
  • Bean burrito $14.50
    • Kidney beans, roasted pumpkin, rice, corn, coriander & chili wrapped in a tortilla and baked, finished with tomato salsa and cheese.
  • Sirloin steak salad (GF) $22.50
    • Pan seared sirloin sliced and served on a salad of radishes, carrots, mung beans, mesclun, spring onions, mint, cashews & crispy shallots with a lime dressing.
  • Chicken Curry (GF) $19.50
    • Free range chicken in a coconut and mango curry with spices and fresh coriander, with chutney, raita, rice and papadum.
  • Carbonara Pasta (V) $18.50
    • Homemade pappardelle pasta with ham off the bone, roasted mushrooms & fresh herbs in a cream sauce with parmesan.
  • Open Halloumi Burger (V) $19.50
    • Local Ben Ohau Halloumi cheese, courgette & herb patty, with roasted mushroom, spinich, roasted pumpkin & chili hummus, on ciabatta with fries.
  • Lamb Pita $19.50
    • Homemade Greek style lamb patty, served on a pita bread with lemon & feta hummus, baby spinich, roasted red pepper, cucumber & red onions.
  • Salmon salad (GF/DF) $22.50
    • Local salmon pan roasted & served on a warm salad of roasted winter vegetables tossed with baby spinich & finished with homemade horseradish sauce.
  • Fish n chips $19.50
    • Fresh sole fillets in a crispy beer batter w fries, salad, tartare & lemon.
  • Fish of the day $24.50
    • Market fresh fish, please ask for today's delicious offering.
LUNCH SIDES LUNCH SIDES
  • Garden salad $6.50
    • with vinaigrette dressing.
  • Fries $6.50
    • served with aioli & tomato sauce.
  • Gluten free
    • Gluten free bread is available, please ask your waiter about any dietary requirements.
DINNER STARTERS DINNER STARTERS
  • Bread & Dips (V) $11.50
    • Freshly baked bread served with a selection of house made dips. >>
  • Soup of the Day (V) $12.50
    • Freshly made soup served with focaccia bread, ask your waiter for today's delicious offering.
  • Crispy Prawns (DF) $17.50
    • l Light, crispy battered prawn cutlets served with a chili & coriander dip.
DINNER MAINS DINNER MAINS
  • Lamb Curry (GF) $27.50
    • Tender lamb cooked in a delhi style curry with a tomato & yogurt sauce, spices & coriander. Served with mango chutney, raita, rice & poppadom.
  • Crispy Pork Belly (GF) $29.50
    • Poppies amazing crispy pork belly served on bay infused potato mash with Pinot noir jus & salsa verde.
  • Fish and Chips $27.50
    • Market fresh fish fillets, crispy beer battered & served with fries, homemade tartare sauce & lemon.
  • Fish of the Day (GF) $32.50
    • Market fresh fish fillets; please ask your waiter for today's delicious offering.
  • Canterbury Lamb Rack (GF) $34.50
    • Lamb rack pan roasted to medium rare, with lamb, pumpkin and cumin filo parcel with beetroot chutney.
  • Fillet Steak (GF) $35.50
    • Angus fillet steak wrapped in streaky bacon & cooked to your liking served with potato & sage latkes, leak & spinach puree, crispy shallots & peppercorn sauce.
  • Spinach Pasta $25.50
    • Homemade pappardelle with spinach, mushrooms, olives & fresh herbs in a tomato sauce & topped with parmesan.
  • Wild Vension Pie $35.50
    • Saute Venison, slowly cooked in Pinot Noir wine with red currants, roasted garlic, thyme & bay leaves, topped with puff pastry.
DINNER SIDES DINNER SIDES
  • Fries $6.50
    • Served with aioli.
  • Fresh salad $6.50
    • With balsamic dressing.
  • Seasonal Vegetables $6.50
    • With aioli.
  • Gluten free
    • Gluten free bread is available, please ask your waiter about any dietary requirements.
DINNER DESSERTS DINNER DESSERTS
  • Creme Brulee $14.50
    • Roasted Black Doris plum creme brulee served with ice cream & coulis.
  • Sticky Date & Walnut Pudding $12.50
    • Homemade sticky date pudding with roasted walnuts, butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream.
  • Chocolate Fondant (20 mins) $14.50
    • Homemade chocolate fondant baked to order, served with lightly whipped cream.
  • Affogato $12.50
    • Vanilla ice cream served with a shot of black coffee, amaretto liqueur and biscotti.
  • Profiteroles $14.50
    • Homemade profiteroles filled with walnut and vanilla ice cream, served with toffee sauce and berry coulis.
KID'S MENU MAINS KID'S MENU MAINS
  • Soup of the Day $6.50
    • A kid sized soup of the day served with melted cheese.
  • Sticks & dips platter $9.50
    • Toasted ciabatta, carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, shaved ham, cheese, hummus & pesto.
  • Toasties (Lunch time only) $7.50
    • Ham off the bone & cheese toasted sandwich with salad and fries.
  • Ham Pasta $10.50
    • Penna pasta tossed in a tomato sauce with diced ham off the bone.
  • Fish & chips $12.50
    • Fresh fish, battered to order and served with chips, salad & tomato sauce.
  • Chicken Nuggets $10.50
    • Six chicken nuggets served with fries, salad & tomato sauce.
KID'S MENU DESSERTS KID'S MENU DESSERTS
  • Chocolate Ice cream sundae. $6.50
  • Fruit salad & yogurt. $7.50
  • Banana split. $8.50
  • Chocolate brownie & ice cream. $8.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Chia seed and goji porridge $13.50
    • chia seeds, goji berries and nut milk - a unique blend of protein, essential fats, fibre, complex carbs and antioxidants
  • Pondicherry dosa $18.95
    • a lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with hot and spicy chutney, potato masala, onion and fresh coriander. served with dal and cutney. vegan, gluten-free
  • Humming burger $14.95 - $18.95
    • our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo
  • Nachos $11.95 - $15.95
    • refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips, gluten-free. vegan option
  • Pizza $14.00 - $25.00
    • made with locally sourced seasonal produce, organic where possible. vegan and gluten free options
  • Masala dosa $14.95
    • our signature south indian lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with potato masala. served with dal and chutney
  • Antipasto platter $18.95
    • an antipasti selection of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed patties, house dips and grilled pita bread. vegan
  • Akoori $14.50
    • creamy scrambled free-range eggs seasoned with fresh indian flavours. served with toasted house bread
  • Sweet Apple Spring Rolls $10.00
    • served with vanilla Ice cream
  • Vegetarian Tempura $18.00
    • Assorted seasonal vegetables
  • Teriyaki Chicken GF $19.50
    • Grilled chicken thigh cooked with sweet soy sauce, served with steamed vegetables
  • Assorted Tempura $20.00
    • Assorted seafood and seasonal vegetables
  • Ebimayo $7.50
    • 2 pieces of deep fried prawn with fruity mayo and chilli sauce
  • Buta Kakuni $2.50
    • Tender braised pork belly cooked with chef's special sauce
  • Vegetarian Roll $19.00
    • Fresh vegetables
  • Beef Tataki $17.00
    • Thin sliced seared rare beef served with soy and red nine sauce
  • High-country breakfast (gf option) Grilled bacon, scrambled eggs, free-range pork sausage with whipped potato cake & toast and our own tomato relish. 19.50
  • Navrattan (“nine gems”) curry platter (v) (gf) A dish of flavour explosions incorporating nine vegetables, accompanied by dhal, poppadum, date & lime chutney, & salad. 18.50
  • Powerhouse burger (v option) (gf option) An enormous flavour-packed & juicy burger, stuffed with salad, cheese, onion, fresh herbs & humus, & your choice of: either beef or vegetarian patty. 22.00
  • Toasted garlic bread 8.50
  • Eggs florentine (v) (gf option) Two poached eggs served atop fresh spinach, on toasted English muffins with hollandaise sauce. 18.50
  • Eggs benedict (gf option) Two eggs served atop honey-cured bacon, on toasted English muffins with hollandaise sauce. 18.50
  • Chicken Caesar salad (gf option) Free-range chicken pieces tossed with crispy bacon with salad leaves, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, aioli, optional anchovy dressing, & soft-poached egg. 22.50
  • Roast kumera & corn cake (gf) (v option) Stacked with grilled bacon & tomato, garnished with avocado & roast capsicum & tomato salsa. 18.50
  • Roasted Whitestone Halloumi $16.00
    • Marinated with lemon, capers & mint, spiced almonds, toasted bruschetta
  • Hand Cut Pasta $21.50
    • Courgettes, bacon, greenshell mussels, karengo butter
  • Ten27 Platter $60.00
    • Includes a selection of our house favourites, breads, dips, smoked salmon & cured meats - suitable for 2-4 people
  • Two Eggs $4.00
  • Southern Fried Buttermilk Chicken Burger $23.00
    • Brioche bun, creamed corn, spiced tomato salsa, iceberg lettuce, Swiss cheese, hand cut fries, paprika aioli
  • Garlic Buttered Flat Breads $12.00
    • Roasted peppers, rocket, goats cheese
  • Spiced Lamb Kofta Skewers $14.00
    • Salsa verde
  • Roasted Tomatoes $3.00
  • - plain bagel with basil pesto
  • Bacon $16.50
  • - plain bagel with cream cheese & jam
  • Spinach (veg) $16.50
  • Organic Oat Porridge $11.50
    • served with peaches and natural yogurt
  • - bacon, basil, brie
  • B.L.T $9.90
    • bacon, lettuce, tomato, honey mayo & tomato relish
  • Spinach $4.00
  • Scallops 1/2 doz $9.00
  • Pineapple Rings $1.80
  • Hot Dogs $2.20
  • Double Meat $4.50
  • Wontons 6 for $3.00
  • Curry Rolls $2.40
  • Bacon $4.00
  • Jam Rap with Chocolate $3.20
  • Teriyaki tofu don $15.50
  • Grilled eel roll $12.00
    • egg, cucumber, grilled eel (8P)
  • Jumbo karaage chicken roll $12.00
    • cabbage, mayo, karaage chicken (8P)
  • Crumbed hoki curry $13.50
  • Yakiniku box $16.00
  • Karaage chicken (S/L) $6.20/$9.00
  • Miso ramen + + 5P gyoza $19.00
    • panfried pork dumplings
  • Salmon avocado don $15.00
  • King Prawns with Mushrooms and Vegetables $22
  • Steak Fried Rice $17
  • Nasi Goreng $19
  • Sliced Steak with Chilli and Garlic $19
  • Stir-fried Noodle with Sliced Steak & Veges $16
  • Pork with Mushroom and Bamboo Shoots $19
  • Crispy Skin Chicken ( Half Bird ) $18
  • Squid with Season Vegetables $18
  • MONSTER $6.50
    • Meat, Egg, Cheese, Bacon, Pineapple, Tomato
  • All burgers have onions lettuce & sauce
  • CHOWCHOW $4.50
  • FAMILY PACK 3 $35.00
    • 5 Fish; 2 Hot Dogs; 2 Donuts; 2 Pineapple Rings; 2 Spring Roll or Curry Roll; 5 Potato Fritters; 3 Scoops Chips; 1.5L Coke
  • CHEESE $2.50
  • PLAIN $3.50
  • MUSHROOM $4.50
  • FAMILY PACK 1 $18.00
    • 2 Fish; 2 Hot Dogs; 2 Meat Patties; 2 Seafood Sticks; 2 Scoop of Chips; 3 Potato Fritters
  • Roast of the Day $19.00
    • Please ask what roast we have for you today
  • Soup of the day $9.50
    • Please ask for our daily creation
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $23.90
    • Traditional Caesar salad served with diced bacon, soft poached egg, parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing. Anchovies optional
  • Rump Steak $23.50
    • 200g piece of rump steak cooked to your liking and served with fried eggs, onion rings, fries and salad. Choice of mushroom or pepper sauce or garlic butter
  • Fish Bites $8.50
    • Served with fries
  • Bourbon Sticky Ribs $29.90
    • A hearty portion of our sticky ribs served with wedges. The Best Out West!
  • Talbot Mixed Grill $35.00
    • Not for the faint hearted! 250g ribeye, 2 eggs, homemade onion rings, bacon, sausage, tomato served with a generous amount of fries We suggest a handle of Speight's to seal the deal
  • Sausages and Mash $8.50
    • Served with peas
  • Lemon and Thyme Roasted Chicken Legs $28.00
    • Served with fondant potatoes, sage, onion and apricot stuffing and a slow roasted tomato. Finished with jus and red currant sauce
  • Rustic Fries and Aioli $7.00
  • Dessert Assiette to Share $20.00
    • Creme brulee cheesecake, spotted dick, chocolate mudcake, vanilla bean ice cream
  • Tudors Breakfast Fit for a King $22.50
    • Two eggs any style, crispy bacon, grilled tomato, Cumberland sausage, grilled mushrooms, hash browns, tomato chutney and grilled Ciabatta
  • Panko crumbed prawns (5) with garlic aioli $8.00
  • Winter Salad $7.00
  • - Streaky Bacon $17.50
  • Aoraki Salmon $28.00
    • Carefully selected salmon raised in pristine alpine waters, citrus baked and served on polenta chips accompanied by pea puree and parsnip puree. Finished with lemon pepper hollandaise sauce
  • With hot smoked salmon or bacon $5.00
  • Trio of utopian sorbets and ice cream, with treats. G/F. D/F avail. vegan avail. $14.00
  • Whb granola with milk and honey sweetened yoghurt, orange and blackcurrant compote. G/F. V. $12.00
  • Eggs benedict on grilled sour dough, home made potato rosti and hollandaise. G/F avail. (Bacon) $19.00
  • Eggs benedict on grilled sour dough, home made potato rosti and hollandaise. G/F avail. (Hot smoked salmon) $21.00
  • Tapas tasting platter $50.00
    • Chargrilled venision belly skewers, foreign fish cakes, jalapeno and cheese croquettes, pork rice paper rolls, himalayan salted focaccia, crispy fried beetroot cubes with blue cheese and artichoke dips, capsicum couli, nam jim sauce and a side caesar
  • Hollandaise $3.00
  • Eggs benedict on grilled sour dough, home made potato rosti and hollandaise. G/F. V. avail. (Portebelo and wilted spinach) $19.00
  • Hash Brown $3.00
  • Eggs Benedict $20.00
    • Poached free range eggs on an English breakfast muffin, topped with hollandaise, served with Smoked Salmon and Spinach
  • Cornfritter Stack $19.00
    • Cornfritters served with streaky bacon, tomato and avocado salsa and a fried egg
  • Bacon Butty $18.00
    • Chunky sliced baguette with garlic butter, layered with streaky bacon and served with fries
  • Thai Chicken Salad $17.00
    • Thai chicken with an Asian style salad and crushed peanuts, coated in a Thai salad dressing
  • Beef Nachos $20.00
    • Corn chips layered with beef and chilli beans, served with salsa and sour cream
  • Salmon $3.00
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Poached free range eggs on an English breakfast muffin, topped with hollandaise, served with Streaky Bacon
  • Kids Toasted Bagel $6.00
    • with cream cheese & jam
  • Gourmet BLT & CLT Sandwich $12.00
    • bacon or chicken, lettuce & tomato on toasted focaccia bread with your choice of dressing (mayo or honey mustard)
  • Nachos $9.00
    • served with salsa, cheese, beans & sour cream
  • Wedges $9.00
    • served with bacon & cheese
  • Toasted sandwich $5.00
    • two stands filling from
  • Bacon & Egg $11.50
    • 2 eggs in any style. served with bacon & toast
  • Extras
    • Sausage(x1), Hash browns(x2), Mushrooms. Tomato, Eggs(x2), Bacon(x2)
  • Toasted sandwich $5.00
    • two stands filling + extra standard fillings (tomato, onion, cheese, pineapple, sweet corn, ham each $0.80)
  • Phad Thai Talay $18.00
    • Fried rice noodles or egg noodle with egg, bean sprout, veges and peanuts
  • Goong Tod Kra-tiem Prik Tai $19.00
    • Sauted garlic, pepper prawn with veges and rice
  • Phad Preoh Wahn Tofu $14.00
    • Sweet & sour tofu with veges, tomato sauce & rice
  • Larb Goong $20.00
    • Spicy salad with ground prawns, spring onion, herbs & rice
  • Phad Gai Met Mamuang $16.00
    • Mild chicken with cashew nuts, vegetables & rice
  • Phad Prik Pao Goong $20.00
    • Stir fried veges with prawns and soya bean oil chilli paste and cashew nuts
  • Phad Mee Lueng $15.00
    • Stir fried egg noodles with beef, egg and veges
  • Kai Yat Sai Nua $16.00
    • Mild omelette with beef, vegetables & rice
Poppies Cafe

Poppies Cafe

location

Address

1 Benmore Place, Twizel, Canterbury, 7901, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034350848

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

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

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Brunch ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
1 Benmore Place, Twizel, Canterbury, 7901, New Zealand