The Block Cafe in Auckland Menu

SMALL PLATES SMALL PLATES
  • LOTUS LEAF BUNS $13.50
    • lemongrass pork, pickled cucumber, peanut
  • PLATTER FOR 2 $24.00
    • selection of small plates & chef's specials
  • GRILLED ARABIC BREAD $9.50
    • garlic oil Jalapeno & Chickpea Dip
  • AMITS TANDOORI CHICKEN $13.50
    • saffron rice poppadum, raw mango chutney
  • JALAPENO ZINGERS $12.50
    • cream cheese spiced apricot coulis
  • KINGFISH CEVICHE $13.50
    • coconut chili lime Lebanese cucumber
  • SICHUAN PORK DUMPLINGS $12.50
    • coriander spicy sauce garlic shoots
  • RAS EL HANOUT LAMB MEATBALLS $12.50
    • pomegranata, slaw
  • VANILLA POACHED PEAR $13.50
    • blue cheese mousse, pecan, balsamic grapes crackers
  • CRISPY PRAWN TACOS $13.50
    • corn, chili coriander shredded greens
  • PIZZA $14.50
    • see wait staff for this weeks pizza
  • BURGER $14.00
    • southern fried chicken capsicum chili jam smoked cheese Jalapenos
MAINS MAINS
  • TOMAHAWK PORK CHOP $28.50
    • crispy pig ear, white bean puree black pudding croquette cider jus
  • GRILLED HAPUKA $28.50
    • orzo salad, chardonnay vinegar, hazelnut, citrus creme fraiche
  • MASSAMAN BEEF CURRY $26.50
    • coconut rice cashew, shichimi tapioca cracker
  • WAIRARAPA LAMB BACK STRAP $32.50
    • cumin rub, pressed Agria, eggplant puree, feta, pomegranate
  • ROASTED PUMPKIN RIGATONI $21.50
    • ricotta, sizzling sage, tomato petals, Waldorf salad
THE BLOCK GRILL THE BLOCK GRILL
  • (all grill items served with wasabi onion rings, iceberg wedge & your choice of sauce)
  • Flatiron Steak 200g $19.50
  • Scotch 250g $27.50
  • Eye Fillet 200g $29.50
  • Scallops 1/2 Doz $24.50
  • lemon & thyme Chicken Supreme $25.00
SAUCES SAUCES
  • PEPPERCORN & BRANDY
  • RED WINE JUS
  • MUSHROOM CREAM
  • CAPSICUM BUTTER
  • TRUFFLE BEARNAISE
  • SPICED APRICOT
SIDES SIDES
  • Hand-Cut Chips $8.50
  • String Fries $7.50
  • Wild Mushroom Saute, wilted spinach $7.50
  • Spicy Potato Skins Sour cream $6.50
  • Black Pudding Croquette $6.50
  • ice Berg Wedge bacon bites ranch Parsley $6.50
  • Spiced Chickpea Kale Feta tomato salad $7.50
ADD-ONS ADD-ONS
  • FRIED EGGS X2 $4.00
  • HAND-CUT CHIPS $4.00
  • BACON $4.00
  • GRILLED VINE TOMATOES $4.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Giant Hot Chocolate Fudge Brownie $18.50
    • delicious warm brownie smothered with chef's hot fudge sauce topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate mousse, fresh whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles, chopped walnuts & a cherry on top. big enough for two
  • A Bowl of Fries $8.50
    • agria chips served with tomato sauce
  • 6 Paddy's Potato Skins $18.50
    • potato shells fried golden brown filled with our chef's tomato relish, mozzarella, crispy bacon & spring onions. served with a side of sour cream & extra relish for dipping
  • Bowl of Fries $8.50
    • agria chips served with tomato sauce
  • Spaghetti Bolognaise $14.50
    • our bolognaise is a rich combination of lean beef mince, vegetables & herbs simmered until tender, served with spaghetti
  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips $10.50
    • served with tomato sauce
  • Fun-guy $26.00
    • mushrooms galore, red onion, spinach, olives, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic and olive oil
  • Beef Lasagne $26.50
    • layers of prime beef mince in rich tomato sauce, spinach, mascarpone cheese, bechamel sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese bubbling from the oven, served with salad
  • Fattoush Market Salad 25.5
    • crisp leaves, radish, Turkish pide crouton, pomegranate vinaigrette slow cooked lamb shoulder or pan-roast free range chicken
  • Anatolian Lentil Soup 23.5
    • Turkish pide
  • French Toast 16.5
    • Free-range Eggs and Bacon, feta & thyme parfait, grilled tomato, mixed grain toast
  • Deco Wrap 17.5
    • hummus, couscous, salad, free-range chicken or slow–cooked lamb shoulder
  • Lahmacun 23.5
    • Turkish flatbread, spiced beef mince, tomato & capsicum paste, paprika
  • Deco Bene 19
    • poached eggs, spinach, muffin, hollandaise, bacon or mushroom
  • Menemen 17.5
    • sautéed tomato, capsicum, onion, poached eggs, Turkish pide
  • Manuka honeycomb 22.5
    • Feriza’s Breakfast, fried eggs, sujuk sausage, grilled halloumi, tomato, pickle, kumara bun, olives
  • 49. King Prawn Honey Box $14.00
    • Thick egg noodles (available with rice) with battered king prawns, cashews and veges in honey sauce (sweet & sour)
  • 4. Thai Curry Chicken Box $10.50
    • Chicken with thin rice noodles, tomato and fresh veges in a spicy Thai style curry sauce. (Mild)
  • 21. BBQ Box $10.50
    • BBQ roast pork with egg noodles, tomato and fresh veges in a special Hong Kong bbq sauce
  • 6. Chicken Fried KT $10.50
    • Chicken with thick rice noodles and fresh seasonal veges wok tossed in a Chinese soy and mild chilli sauce. (Mild)
  • 13. Sweet Noodle Box $11.00
    • Roast pork, chicken and beef blended and pineapple, tomato, fresh veges with egg noodle in our delicious sweet sauce
  • 15. Japanese Noodle Box $10.50
    • Chicken with udon noodles and fresh seasonal veges in a Japanese teriyaki sauce
  • 45. Seafood Nasi Goreng $12.00
    • Combination seafood fried rice with bean shoots, onion, carrots, spring onions and peas
  • 46. King Prawn Fried Rice $14.00
    • King prawns in a tasty fried rice with shrimp and seasonal veges
  • Ice Cream Sundae (available GF) $7
    • Ice cream w/ berry sauce, jelly, marshmallow, wafers & starry sprinkles
  • Crispy Chicken Burger $22
    • w/ bacon, avocado, cheddar cheese, tomato salsa, salad, lime aioli & shoestring fries-Beer Match: Speight’s Summit
  • Black Cherry Chicken (GF) $28
    • Cherry balsamic glazed chicken breast stuffed w/ricotta, spinach & bacon, served w/ rice pilaf, beans & béarnaise sauce-Beer Match: Speight’s Gold Medal Ale
  • Brewers Selection (S) $45
    • Angus Beef Koftas, Chicken Nibbles, Prawn Twisters, Beer Battered Fish, Wild Pork Sausages, Crumbed Camembert, Chargrilled Vegetables, Olives, Hummus, tartare, BBQ sauce & Grilled Breads-Beer Match: Speight’s Gold Medal Ale
  • Bullock's Brownie (GF available) $13
    • w/ orange chocolate chip ice cream, chocolate soil & Cointreau mascarpone-Beer Match: Speight’s Porter
  • Bedrock Steak Sandwich $23
    • Toasted focaccia, wholegrain mustard, fried egg, onion rings, beetroot relish, tomato, cheese, gherkins, lettuce, aioli & shoestring fries-Beer Match: Speight’s Gold Medal Ale
  • Vegetarian Pita (V) $19
    • w/ spiced chickpea & lentil patties, hummus, halloumi cheese, roast capsicum, red cabbage, avocado, mesclun salad, tzatziki & chilli plum sauce
  • Seafood Chowder (S) $18
    • Thick & creamy soup w/ fish, prawns, mussels, shrimps, clams & dill served w/ lemon, bread & butter (chowder is gluten free)-Beer Match: Speight’s Triple Hop Pilsner
  • Chef’s Specials
    • We are never quite sure what the little bird kitchen crew might come up with next but we are looking forward to it
  • Wraps and Rolls
    • Everyday our chefs are making and dehydrating wraps out of all sorts of products and then filling them with salads, sauces and deliciousness. Our rolls of raw nori provide high amount of calcium, iran, trace minerals and electrolyte that keep your cells hydrated and glowing
  • Little Bird Grawnola with Nut Milks
    • Taste where is all began! little bird's Grawnola was our first product, and the start of our business, and remains one of our most popular products today. Paired with our own freshly pressed nut milk, a great sustaining start to the day.
  • Bird Bowls
    • A tasting bowl of the best seasonal produce and flavour creating the perfect bowl to get you inspired about how good veggles can taste
  • Raw Bircher Muesli
    • gluten free oats, chia, goji, apple, almond, lemon, cinnamon, young coconut. Topped with coconut yoghurt & berry-chia jelly
  • Raw Bagels
    • Always popular, the little bird raw, seeded bread bagel, perfected by our chefs, we think we have come up with the ultimate raw bread recipe, topped with different moreish creations ' depending on seasonally available produce.
  • Chia Puddings
    • Amazing nutritious chia seeds, soaked in fresh coconut milk and topped with range of fresh fruit and tasty treats toppings. >>
  • Seasonal Specials
    • There is always something new at the unbakery, our chefs never stop inventing and the seasons always have something new for usl
  • Bacon & Eggs any style $13.90
    • with roasted vine tomato, sauteed mushroom with toast
  • Free range Eggs on Toast $8.90
    • any egg style, scramble eggs add $1
  • Seafood Chowder / Vege Soup $14.50
  • Free range Eggs Benedict $13.50
    • Poached eggs and house made Hollandise
  • Toast Preserves $6.50
    • raspberry jam, marmalade and cream cheese - Sourdough, Ciabatta, 5 Grain add $1, Best ugly bagel add $1
  • Housemade Organic Toasted Muesli $12.50
    • seasonal fruit, served with Greek style yoghurt and housemade berry coulis
  • Ham / Bacon / Salmon add $1 $17.50
    • Poached eggs, sauteed spinach, house made hollandaise on Toasted English Muffin
  • Soup of the day $10.50
    • with bread
  • -Chicken / Beef $11.50
  • Ikan Goreng $17.50
    • Whole snapper quick fried & smothered in your choice of: sambal sauce/mango sauce
  • -Lamb $13.50
  • -Chicken / Beef $13.50
  • -Chicken / Beef $14.00
  • -Fish Fillet / Prawns / Squids / Seafood $13.50
  • -Chicken / Beef $11.50
  • Kampung Sizzling
    • Stir fried meat marinated in Malaysian special sauce
  • VARIOUS MEATS COMBINATION
    • marinated beef, marinated pork, 4 pcs prawn, marinated chicken
  • DESSERT
  • GALBI JJIM $16.00
    • slow cooked beef rib stew served with 7 side dishes & rice
  • BIBIMBAP(V) $14.00
    • vegetables and chilli paste served with 6 side dishes & rice with choice of beef, chicken, seafood and tofu
  • GGOT SAL $19.00/$20.00
    • boneless beef rib fillets, plain/marinated
  • VARIOUS MEATS COMBINATION
    • marinated beef, marinated pork, 2 piece prawn, marinated chicken
  • SSAM(V) $5.00
    • wrap herbs and vegetables
  • SALAD
  • Crabstick $1.00
  • Scallop $1.80
  • Battered Sausage $1.50
  • Fresh Snapper $5.50
  • Chicken Nugget 6pcs $3.50
  • Potato Fritter $0.80
  • Cheese Burger $5.50
  • Donut(with cinnamon sugar) $1.00
  • Mushroom burger $5.80
  • Chips (minimum) $3.00
  • Meat(Homemade) $3.00
  • Curry rolls $2.50
  • Salad $7.00
  • Bacon burger $6.50
  • Beef teriyaki burger $8.00
    • Steak, salad, egg, teriyaki sauce, mayonnaise sauce
  • Pumpkin $0.90
  • Porridge $12.50
    • Served with poached rhubarb and lightly sliced chai pears.
  • Weekend Bene $19.50
    • Free range eggs on gluten free potato hash and spinach with your choice of free range bacon or salmon served with our rosemary hollandaise
  • House Granola $13.00
    • A selection of nuts, oats and coconut freshly roasted in pure apple juice served with poached rhubarb and lightly spiced chai pears.
  • Prawn Tacos $18.00
    • Soft taco shell filled with prawns, avocado, tomato, capsicum with chipotle sauce. Gluten free option available
  • Toast & Preserves $7.00
    • Choice of either raspberry jam or orange marmalade & made in the Burbs with coconut sugar. Gluten free toast available.
  • Creamy Mushrooms $16.00
    • Mushrooms on 5 grain toast topped with roasted cashews and parmesan cheese.
  • Avocado / Tomato $4.50
  • Smashed Avo $14.00
    • Avocado mashed with tomato, feta, lime and herbs served on sour dough
  • Pancake $ 3.00
    • With pork & spring onion
  • Pork Stomach $ 6.00
    • With chilli
  • Wonton $ 6.00
  • Fried Pancake $ 7.00
    • With Vege
  • Fried Rice $ 10.00
    • With prawn
  • Noodle $ 6.00
    • With sesame butter
  • Spicy Tero Tero $ 6.00
  • Pork Pickled Mustard Noodle $ 7.00
  • Chicken Thigh $3.50
  • Fettucini $5.00/$6.00/$7.00
    • small / medium / large
  • Chicken Fillet Bacon Cheese BurgerTender chicken breast lightly breaded and shallow fried topped with bacon and cheese served with chips and mayo $8.00
  • Pork Saltimbocca $14.50
    • Oven baked pork cutlets wrapped with sage Dacon served with mashed potatoes and red wine sauce
  • Two Eggs Omelette $8.00
    • With your choice of filling bacon, ham, tomatoes, onion, spinach, mushrooms served with toast
  • Three Egg Omelette $12.50
    • Smoked chicken, onion, tomatoes, mushrooms and cheddar cheese served with chips and salad
  • Mac N Cheese $5.00/$6.00/$7.00
    • small / medium / large
  • Bacon Egg Muffin $3.50
  • Portobello Mushrooms $15.90
    • Thick juicy mushrooms sauteed in thyme, white wine and cream and served on either ciabatta or wholegrain toast
  • Gluten free bread is available for $1 per meal. Please request when placing your order. Delicious scones and muffins also available from our Cabinet
  • Just Eggs $10.90
    • Free range poached, scrambled or fried on ciabatta or wholegrain toast
  • Honey Granola $12.90
    • Whole almonds; sunflower, pumpkin & sesame seeds; rolled oats; cranberries & apricots; poached seasonal fruit and Greek yoghurt
  • Additional Sides Available
  • Brighton Road Veggie Stack $18.90
    • Crispy hash cake topped with grilled haloumi cheese, tomato, mushroom & spinach together with a poached egg and seasonal herb pesto
  • Brighton Road Hash $22.90
    • Poached free range eggs served with free range bacon & sausages, roasted tomatoes, mushrooms & hash cake on ciabatta or wholegrain toast
  • Herb Omelette $11.90
    • On ciabatta or wholegrain toast
  • Chopped Green Onion $1.5
  • Cold Shredded Cabbage $6.8
  • The Choicest Beef Slices $12.8
  • Beans Puffs $4.8
  • Grilled Cuttlefish $3.8
  • Rice Cake $5.8
  • Grilled Salmon Head $3.8
  • Chives Flower Sauce $1.5
The Block Cafe

The Block Cafe

location

Address

570 Blockhouse Bay Road, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, Auckland, 0600, New Zealand

phone

Phone

096270325

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 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

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

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

features

Features

EFTPOS ,  Takeaway ,  Gluten Free Options ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Breakfast ,  Live Music ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
570 Blockhouse Bay Road, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, Auckland, 0600, New Zealand