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

  • 2. Sweet & Sour Chicken $15
    • Chicken cooked in homemade sweet & sour sauce garnished with Coriander
  • 2. Mix Pakora (Per kg) $25
  • 7. Palak Paneer $12.50
    • Very famous choice style spinach and cheese cubes curry
  • 3. Chicken Shahi Korma $15
    • Boneless chicken cooked in gravy with special herbs & spices and nuts used in the shahi kitchen
  • 9. Malai Kofta $12
    • Very popular north Indian curry of cottage cheese and potatoes made into balls and cooked in onion gravy
  • 12.Matar Malai Methi $12
    • Peas cooked in white gravy with Methi herbs and spices with a dash of butter and cream
  • 3. Rasmalai (2 pc) $5
  • 5. Methi Chicken $15
    • Methi is a herb which is used as green leaves, dry leaves, powder & seeds, Chicken cooked in this herb has very unique flavor, it fond of herb, its for you
  • Smoked salmon and caviar on potato latkes $20.00
    • With dill creme fraiche, lemon and capers
  • ●Salads
  • 7 am - 11:30 am
  • Thai beef salad $18.00
    • Tender beef slices on organic salad
  • Honeyed teriyaki prawn salad $18.00
    • Organic salad, coriander and chilli
  • Fresh oysters raw $4.00 ea
    • On ice with fresh lemon, tabasco, pomegranate vinaigrette and brown bread wedges
  • -Add bacon/salmon/poached egg $4.00
  • Eggs benedict $18.00
    • Soft poached eggs, bacon, wilted spinach on a potato pattie, and hollandaise sauce
  • Beef Satay with Vermicelli $26.00
  • Chicken with Bean Curd & Salted Fish Casserole $26.00
  • King Prawns with Vegetables $32.00
  • Lamb Ribs in Black Pepper Sauce $38.00
  • Fried Hapuka with Sweet Corn $30.00
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $26.00
  • Beef Fried Rice $20.00
  • Deep Fried Bean Curd $20.00
  • French Fries S $7.00
  • Moussaka $23.50
    • Layers, Beef mince, eggplant & potatoes with bechamel cream
  • Ravioli Beef $21.99
    • Tomato sauce, basil pesto
  • Saganaki Prawns $27.50
    • Saganaki Prawns in ouzo infused tomato salsa
  • Chicken Salad $17.50
  • Greek Salad $15.99
    • Olives, feta, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes & parsley
  • Pepperoni S $21.50 / L $29.99
    • Capsicum, onion & salami
  • ●Pizza
  • K35. Gyaza (1 pcs) $12
    • Handmade pan fried dumplings
  • Y3. Negima $6
    • Chicken thigh with spring onion
  • K36. Tonkatsu $18
    • Crumbed pork fillet with tonkatsu sauce
  • K2. Soramame $6.50
    • Lightly salted boiled broad beans
  • K19. Spicy fresh Tuna Roll $17.50
  • Miso Soup
  • Karaage
    • Crispy fried chicken
  • Y26. Yaki Onigiri $6.50
    • Grilled bowl of rice with teriyaki sauce
  • Spring Roll
  • Spring Roll $0.50
  • California Katsu roll $1.30
  • Ebi nigiri $1.80
  • Unagi nigiri $1.80
  • B3 Noodle (+$0.50)
  • B2 Salad
  • Big Spring Roll $1.99
  • 7. The Stag $13.90
    • it definitely won’t make you more attractive but it’ll make you feel great. Venison, salad, Portobello mushroom, blue cheese, with aioli & plum chutney
  • 3. Big Brown $13.90
    • this one goes down quite nicely with a can of double brown. Two beef patties with double cheese, salad aioli & velvet relish
  • 16. Gone burger $16.00
    • if you can eat this one someone will definitely give you a high five. Goes down great with a cold bear. Beef pattie, crumbed chicken breast, salad, bacon with aioli and velvet relish
  • Bacon $ 2.5
  • 12. Mini Velvet Burger $7.90
    • 1/2 size venison pattie, salad, grilled pineapple, chilli mayonnaise & velvet relish
  • 14. Mini Velvet Lady $10.90
    • 1/2 size grilled chicken breast, salad, bacon avocado, aioli & velvet relish
  • 4. Big Bro $14.90
    • I guess if we had a kiwi burger this would be it. it’s good times. Beef pattle, Salad. Bacon, egg. Portobello mushroom, beetroot, cheese with aioli & velvet relish
  • Aioli Chilli Mayo, Sweet Chilli Sour Cream $1
  • CLASSIC CHICKEN $8.90/combo$14.90
    • freshly cooked crumbed chicken with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and mayo
  • ADMIRALS PACK $32.90
    • 12 hoki and 2 trays of chips
  • SEAFOOD BASKET FOR ONE $11.90
    • hoki nugget, mussel, oyster, prawn, squid ring, crab stick and regular chips
  • TARAKIHI $8.50/$11.90/$14.90
  • HOKI STRIPS 7 SALAD $9.90
    • 6 freshly crumbed hoki strips and your choice of garden salad or coleslaw
  • SEAFOOD BASKET FOR TWO $19.90
    • 2X hoki nugget, 2X mussel, 2X oyster, 2X prawn, 2X squid ring, 2X crab stick and large chips
  • DORY $6.90/$9.90/$12.90
  • CAPTAINS PACK $24.90
    • 8 hoki and a tray of chips
  • Gluten free bread is available for $1 per meal. Please request when placing your order. Delicious scones and muffins also available from our Cabinet
  • Portobello Mushrooms $15.90
    • Thick juicy mushrooms sauteed in thyme, white wine and cream and served on either ciabatta or wholegrain toast
  • 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
  • Toasted Brioche $14.90
    • Served with seasonal poached fruit & lemon curd and your choice of mascarpone or Greek yoghurt
  • Additional Sides Available
  • Just Eggs $10.90
    • Free range poached, scrambled or fried on ciabatta or wholegrain toast
  • Oatmeal Porridge $12.90
    • Served with poached seasonal fruit, brown sugar and cream
  • SS = Single Served / CS = Couple Served / FS = Family Served
  • Garlic / Green Pepper / Fried Lettuce $1.50
  • Lamb Stew $15.00
  • Boiled pork Dumplings / Boiled Beef dumplings / Boiled chives & Egg dumplings $10.00
  • Wonton with special soup $8.00
  • Chicken Bones $4.00
  • Fried small buns with condensed milk $8.00
  • Cold noodle with soup / SAuce $10.00
  • Vegetable Korma (Mild) $7.99
    • Roasted vegetables with cashew nuts cooked in light creamy gravy
  • Chicken Briyani* $10.00
  • Chilli Chicken (Hot) $9.99
    • Boneless chicken cooked in onion, tomato and green chilli
  • Naan Bread $2.00
  • Chicken 65 $12.00
    • Boldness roasted chicken with cubes - cooked with spices, served with rice
  • Lamb Madras's (Mild) $9.99
    • Lamb cooked in coconut and mustard seed south indian style
  • Couple Pack $25.99
    • 2 x any curry, 1 x rice, 2 x naan, 2 x pakora, 1 x soft drinks - 1.5Ltrs
  • Palak Chicken (Hot) $9.99
    • Roasted chicken cooked in a hot curry with spinach.
  • FISH GOUJONS $14.9
    • Fries / Salad Tartare Sauce
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER $14.9
    • Sweetcorn / Prawns / Littleneck Clams / Mini Ficelle
  • Moroccan lentil $16.9
    • Two poach egg, toasted ciabatta, thick yogurt and zatar.
  • EXPRESS CALAMARI $14.9
    • Petite Salad / Wasabi Aioli
  • Hash brown
  • STONEGRILL DINING $14.9
    • Caribbean Jerk Chicken Spears or Tiger Prawns Served with your choice of:Fries or Green Salad or Garlic Mashed Potato or Seasoned Wedges
  • Salmon
  • Eggs Benedict $18.9
    • English muffin / soft poach eggs / wilted spinach / hollandaise and a choice of bacon/ salmon / mushroom
  • Lamb Shesh / Chicken Shesh $14.00
  • Whole Chicken $25.00
  • Lamb Kebab $9.00
  • Chicken Kebab $9.00
  • Falafel with rice $14.00
  • Kabsa Lamb or Chicken $15.00
  • Mix Kebab $10.00
  • Half Chicken $15.00
  • Eggs on toast (GF available) $8.5
    • Two eggs any way, ciabatta or 5 grain
  • Aioli/ Hollandaise/ Sour cream/ Chili sauce $1
  • Or, Bacon $17.5
  • Kids Hotdog $9.9
    • 2 mini hotdoqs with fresh salad and fries served with tomato sauce
  • Eggs benedict (GF available) $16.5
    • Florentine (spinach & avocado)
  • Big breakfast (GF available) $20
    • Bacon, sausage, homemade hash browns, sautéed mushroom, grilled tomato, two eggs any way, toasted ciabatta or 5 grain
  • Kids Pancake $9.9
    • 2 pancakes served with maple syrup and nutella chocolate
  • Chicken Nibbles $8
    • Served with sweet chili sauce
  • Bread & Butter Gift Vouchers $20.00 / $50.00
  • House Kasundi / House Chutney $1.00
  • Bread & Dips $11.00
    • A selection of our organic breads with olive oil, hummus, kasundi, house chutney & relish
  • Bread & Butter Organic Bread Crumbs $5.00
    • 500gm
  • The Bakers Board $15.50
    • Toast with smoked salmon, dukkah rolled, egg, tomato, cream cheese, gherkins, pickled onion & kasundi
  • House Marmalade $11.50
  • Toast (2) With Preserves & House Butter $5.00
    • Your choice of bread from our daily options. Use the toasters provided to toast to your own satisfaction
  • Pastrami $4.00
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