Te Papa Cafe in Wellington Menu

FROM THE FRIDGE FROM THE FRIDGE
  • Sandwiches
  • Cream cheese and cucumber $3.90
  • Egg salad $3.90
  • Ham, lettuce and tomato $4.90
    • With mustard mayonnaise
  • Shredded chicken breast $6.50
    • With cream cheese, avocado and sour cherry relish
  • Bacon and egg $5.80
  • Sushi $9.80
  • Vegetarian sushi $8.80
  • Muesli, yogurt and berries $6.50
SERVED ON THE SPOT SERVED ON THE SPOT
  • Bowl of fries or kumara chips $5.50
    • Served with kawakawa mayonnaise
  • Pasta $14.90
  • Pasta Options
    • Gluten free pasta/ Spinach tortellini pasta/ Penne pasta
  • Sauce Options
    • Tomato/ Basil Pesto/ Creamy mushroom and bacon
  • Soup of the day $8.90
  • Chicken and corn chowder $10.90
BRUNCH BRUNCH
  • Hearty all day breakfast $17.90
    • Two eggs on toast with hash browns, grilled tomato, streaky bacon, and cheese and chorizo sausage
  • Scrambled eggs on toast $8.40
  • French toast $12.60
    • With grilled banana and maple syrup
FOR THE KIDS FOR THE KIDS
  • All dishes served with your choice of a bowl of soup or ice cream
  • Kids portion of pasta $9.90
  • Kids fish and chips $9.90
  • Chicken tenders burger $9.90
    • Served with side salad and fries or kumara chips
  • Kids pizza $9.90
    • Homemade base with ham, cheese and pineapple
LUNCH LUNCH
  • Grilled chicken breast burger $17.90
    • Marinated grilled chicken breast in a Scottish milk bap, with crunchy iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions and fried egg. Topped with sour cream and avocado sauce, served with a side salad, and your choice of fries or kumara chips
  • Seafood chowder $12.60
    • Topped with crispy bacon, and served with a fresh bread roll
  • Steak, egg and chips $18.90
    • 170g sirloin steak, cooked to your liking, served with two fried eggs and your choice of fries or kumara chips
  • Ale battered fish fillets $17.90
    • Crispy golden fried beer battered fish fillets with fries or kumara chips, served with remoulade sauce and salad garnish
FRESH FROM THE COUNTER FRESH FROM THE COUNTER
  • Roasted pumpkin, feta and walnut salad $7.90
  • Caesar salad $7.90
  • Vegetable focaccia melt $8.90
    • Roast vegetables, basil pesto and cheese
  • Fresh range of toasted Italian rye baguettes $7.90
  • Daily Fillings, including:
  • - Ham, swiss cheese & egg
  • - Smoked chicken, cranberry & camembert
  • - Salami, Kapiti remara cheese & feijoa chutney
  • Ham, cheese and pineapple fougasse (panini) $8.50
  • Tandoori chicken roti wrap $9.90
  • Pies : $4.90 each
  • - Mince and cheese
  • - Steak and mushroom
  • - Chicken
  • - Bacon and egg
  • - Vegetable
  • Sausage roll $3.90
  • Hot dog $3.70
  • Beef and ale pie $7.90
  • Fish pie $7.90
  • Shepherd's pie $7.90
FOR THE SWEET TOOTH FOR THE SWEET TOOTH
  • Gluten free lemon and ricotta cake $4.90
  • Banana chocolate mousse cake $4.90
  • Mascarpone cheesecake $4.90
  • Carrot cake $4.90
  • Passion fruit slice $4.90
  • Lemon meringue pie $3.90
  • Muesli slice $3.90
  • Ginger crunch $3.90
  • Sweet or savoury scone $3.90
  • Blueberry / Chocolate / Apple crumble muffin $3.90
  • Louise slice $3.90
  • Pecan and Cranberry slice $3.90
  • Apple cake slice $3.90
  • Chocolate cake $3.90
  • Banana chocolate cake $3.90
  • Chocolate brownie $3.90

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Kung Pao Cauliflower [GF] $8.00
    • Fried cauliflower, Kung Pao sauce, peanut salt
  • Steamed Brown Rice [VE,GF] $3.00
    • Per bowl
  • Fish $10.00
    • Pan-fried market fish, straw potato, kaffir lime gribiche mayo, cherry tomato
  • Sago $8.00
    • Sago pudding, ginger + coconut broth, kiwifruit
  • Pani Puri [VE] $8.00
    • Indian spiced potato, edamame, lemongrass coconut broth (4)
  • Chinese Spring Onion Flaky Pancake [VE] $3.00
  • Eggplant [VE, GF] $6.00
    • Oven roasted, miso glaze, sesame seeds
  • Cream Cheese Wontons [V] $11.00
    • Cream cheese, cashew, coriander, ginger dipping (6)
  • Adult $20.50
  • Spring Rolls $8
  • Lychees & Ice Cream $7
  • Cashew Nuts $8
  • Strawberries & Ice Cream (seasonal) $7
  • Fresh Fruit Salad & Ice Cream $7
  • Curry Puffs $8
  • Chocolate Liqueur Mousse $7
  • Deep fried chicken with mixed vegetables $14.50
  • Sweet & sour chicken $12.90
    • Chicken, beef or pork
  • Wonton soup with BBQ pork $12.90
  • Noodles $2.00
  • Basil chicken $12.90
    • Chicken, beef, or pork
  • Phad thai noodle $13.50
    • Chicken, beef, or pork
  • Steamed chicken with ginger rice $13.50
  • Deep fried chicken with ginger rice $13.50
  • TORTILLA WRAP W FRIES 12.90
    • CHOOSE, EITHER SHREDDED PORK OR BEEF, FRESH SALAD MIX & EITHER HOT CHIPOTLE SAUCE OR GARLIC MAYO
  • WARM SMOKED SALMON SALAD 16.50
    • A COMBINATION OF SMOKED SALMON, COS LETTUCE, GOURMET POTATOES. & GREEN BEANS W SUBTLE ORANGE & MINT DRESSING
  • CRUMBED SCHNITZEL 21.00
    • SERVED W FRIES, GREEN SALAD & RED WINE JUS
  • PRAWN STAR BURGER 17.50
    • PRAWN MEAT INFUSED W THAI GREEN CURRY & CORIANDER, SPICY ASIAN SLAW, SEAFOOD DRESSING IN A TOASTED WHEAT BUN & SERVED W KUMARA FLATS
  • ANGUS BEEF BURGER 20.50
    • BACON, BEETROOT, SWISS CHEESE, ONION RINGS, SALAD GREENS & TOMATO RELISH & A BASKET OF FRIES
  • NON-TRADITIONAL CAESAR SALAD 19.50
    • CHICKEN MARINATED IN CORIANDER AND GARLIC W PREMIUM STREAKY BACON, COS LETTUCE CRISPY TORTILLA STRIPS W DRESSING INFUSED W A SUBTLE ANCHOVY OIL TOPPED W POACHED EGG
  • JALAPENO POPPERS (HOT) 10.50
    • STUFFED W CREAMED CHEESE & BACON THEN CRUMBED & FLASH FRIED
  • CEVICHE 7.00
    • MARINATED IN A BLEND OF TOMATO, CUCUMBER, LIME JUICE, CORIANDER, RED ONION & COCONUT CREAM
  • Bacon & Egg $5.00
  • Pork & Black Bean Sauce $12.50
  • Bacon Fried Rice $11.00
  • Mixed Vegetables $9.00
  • Seafood & Black Bean Sauce $16.00
  • White Bait Egg Foo Yong $12.50
  • Cheese Burger $4.80
  • Vegetable Chow Mein $9.00
  • Dal Masala - Lentils simmered in a masala sauce with garlic and cumin. $8.50 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Lamb Vindaloo - A blazing lamb curry cooked in a sauce for people with a fireproof palate. $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Paneer Makhani - Paneer cooked in a sauce with a rich creamy tomato base. $9.50 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Chicken Kurma - Pieces of chicken delicately cooked in a creamy sauce with a hint of fruit. $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Aloo Saag - Potatoes simmered in a spinach gravy. $8.50 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Masala Dosai - Gluten free crispy rice flour pancake, with a special vegetable filling served with coconut Chutney and sambar. $8.00
  • Butter Chicken - Barbequed chicken cooked in a creamy cashew and tomato based sauce $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Chicken Tikka Masala - Delicately barbecued minted chicken, cooked with spices and our special masala sauce. $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Gourmet Burger $4.00
    • For the Double Patty - add
  • Skipping Lunch (Big Breakfast) $19.00
    • Cage-free eggs cooked your way, Bacon, Kransky Sausages, Hash Brown, Garlic, Mushrooms, Grilled Tomato served with Multigrain Toast and Rocket Fuel Sauce
  • Eggs on Toast $9.00
    • Cage-free eggs cooked your way on Multigrain Toast
  • French Toast $15.90
    • Battered Toast served with Bacon, Caramelised Banana and drizzled in Maple Syrup
  • Seasonal Soup $9.90
    • Seasonal Soup with Multigrain Toast
  • Pig in a Blanket $7.90
    • Grilled Sausage wrapped in piece of Bread served with a Bucket of Chips
  • Gourmet Club Sandwiches $15.90
    • Chicken and Bacon, Melted Cheese, Lettuce, Carrot, Cucumber, Tomato, Beetroot and Cranberry Sauce served with Seasoned Fries
  • Asian Noodle Salad $14.90
    • Crispy Noodle Salad served with choice of Minced Beef Or Grilled Chicken and drizzled in authentic homemade Asian Dressing, topped with roast Peanuts
  • Chicken Classic N/A
  • Onion N/A
  • Chipotle N/A
  • Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Apple Slices N/A
  • Veggie Delite N/A
  • Cucumber N/A
  • M&M N/A
  • MEXICAN CHICKEN QUESADILLA $15.50
    • Lightly seasoned chicken, spinach & cheese In a grilled tortilla served with sour cream, salsa & salad greens.
  • DESIGNER BREAKFAST $8.50
    • With scrambled, poached or fried eggs on wholegrain toast (add bacon, hash brown, field mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, sausages or baked beans- each $3.00)
  • FRIES small $4.50 large$5.50
    • With freshly made aioli, relish or tomato sauce
  • HASH STACK $16.00
    • Handmade hash browns, bacon, seasoned fIeld mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, avocado & hollandaise
  • HERBED OMELETTE $15.50
    • Filled with spring onion, red pepper & cheese served with whole grain toast( add bacon, ham, filled mushrooms or avocado -each $3.00)
  • ROB’S BEEF BURGER $15.50
    • Handmade beef pattie, salad greens, tomato, cheese, relish & a side of fries(add bacon, egg, pineapple, or mushrooms - each $1.50)
  • PANCAKE STACK $13.50
    • Your choice of bacon, fresh banana & lashings of maple syrup
  • POLENTA 8 CORN FRITTERS $14.50
    • Served with salsa & salad greens( add bacon, field mushrooms or spinach -each $3.00)
  • Creamed Spinach $4.50
  • Awatoru smoked tuna, potato, beetroot $20.00
  • Entree
    • Coastal Spring Lamb / Asparagus Salad / Awatoru smoked tuna
  • Sourdough Toast with Fix and Fogg Peanut Butter $5.00
  • Bircher Muesli with Fresh Fruit & Zany Zeus Yoghurt $7.00
  • Grilled Asparagus $5.00
  • Sauerkraut $3.00
  • Longbush pork, corn, cabbage $20.00
  • Three Cheese Fondue $30
    • Our three cheese fondue platter made for sharing, served with crudités, toasted bread, garlic croutes and crackers.
  • The Couple $18
    • A Bacon & fried Halloumi Sandwich with iceberg lettuce & vine tomatoes on toasted ciabatta bread, served with our home cut fries.
  • The Dls Burger $22
    • Our home made beef burger with gruyere cheese, streaky bacon, homemade BBQ sauce and served with our home cut fries.
  • Yum Char N/A
    • On the good days we will have a chef ’s selection of small plates of BBQ goodness coming out to you from our staff.
  • Rooftop Platter $49
    • Three Cheese Fondue, crudités, garlic bread, chicken cranberry & pistachio terrine, crates, cajun nuts, olives & feta, beef and bacon sliders salt & pepper squid.
  • Wild Mushrooms, Walnut & Blue Cheese Wellington $25
    • Spiced tomato chutney & roasted pumpkin.
  • Rooftop Fish Of The Day $26
    • Pan fried market fish, served with sautéed squid, chorizo, saffron potatoes & smoked paprika oil. (fish changes daily, please ask staff for details)
  • Spicy Lamb Baguette $22
    • Pulled spiced lamb shoulder on a crusty baguette with minted yoghurt and Moroccan chickpea salad.
  • CROQUE MONSIEUR OR MADAME $17.00
    • toasted bread layered with bechamel sauce, ham off the bone, Emmental and Gruyere de Comte served with mesclun
  • Maple sirup $2.50
  • Smoked salmon $6.00
  • Mushroom $5.00
  • DUCK LIVER PARFAIT $14.00
    • house made, served with fresh bread out of the oven French gherkins and our own tangy mustard
  • CHICKEN CAESAR GF $18.00
    • free range chicken served with crispy Bayonne ham semi runny eggs, croutons, cos lettuce, parmesan chips and anchovy mayonnaise
  • L'OEUF EN COCOTTE $18.00
    • semi-runny eggs baked on a roasted red capsicum puree served with chive oil, parmesan, and warm bread
  • LA SELECTION DE PAIN $10.00
    • a selection of warm bread, served with homemade sea salt butter, Modena balsamic vinegar and matured extra virgin olive oil
  • Gurnard & Chips $12.00
    • 1 piece of Gurnard in a beer batter with chips. Served with lemon & tartare sauce.
  • Fresh Green Salad $12.00
  • Ice Cream Sundaes $9.00
    • Caramel, Berry, Chocolate or Passion - Kids Size $6.00
  • Tangarakau Fish Burger $18.00
    • Gurnard with Salad, Avocado, Mayo & Garlic Aioli. - With a side of Chips $20.00
  • Hot Dog & Chips $9.00
    • Battered deep fried hot dog on a stick & a side of chips
  • Pea Pie & Pud $18.00
    • Mince Pie served with Peas, Mashed Potato & Gravy
  • Beef $19.00
    • Fresh green Salad with grilled Scotch Beef topped with steak sauce
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Eggs, Spinach & Bacon
  • Sausage $2.20
  • Crumb chicken $2.00
  • Bacon & eggs $8.50
    • 2 slices of bacon & 2 eggs on toast
  • Potato top pie
  • Hot home made soup of the day $8.50
    • made with seasonal fresh natural ingredients
  • Salt & pepper chicken tenders with wedges(not in stock) $11.00
  • Chicken schnitzel and bacon burger with wedges $13.50
  • Egg $1.00
  • Rosemary Red Wine Jus $2.00
  • Slow Cooked Canterbury Lamb Shank $28.00
    • w Herb mash, green beans & Rosemary red wine jus
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $16.00
    • w Asian Slaw & Spicy Aioli
  • Dijon Mustard $2.00
  • Beef Meat Balls in a Rich Napoli Sauce $16.00
    • w Balsamic Glaze & Fresh Basil
  • Mint Sauce $2.00
  • On the Bone Op Rib Roast 400g $34.00
    • Locally farmed glass fed & aged for 21 days
  • $26.00
    • Add Smoked Chicken
Te Papa Cafe

Te Papa Cafe

location

Address

55 Cable St, Te Papa Museum, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

04 3817110

clock

Opened hours

9 AM to 5 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Gluten Free , New Zealand

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Breakfast ,  Takeout ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Free Wifi ,  Child-friendly

Location
55 Cable St, Te Papa Museum, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand