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

  • Prosciutto Cotto e Funghi $15.00
    • prosciutto ham, field mushrooms, tomato, parmesan & mozzarella
  • Sauteed Prawn Risotto $25.00
  • Alla Napolitana $15.00
    • fresh tomato, mozzarella, oregano, basil & extra virgin olive oil
  • Al Salmone $15.00
    • salmon with mesculin, tomato concasse, mozzarella, cream cheese & extra virgin olive oil
  • Polo E Pesto $15.00
    • Chicken pesto zucchini, pine nuts & mozzarella
  • Rare Beef Salad $15.00
    • thinly sliced rare roast beef served with green salad feta cheese & mustard cream
  • Chicken Alla Claudio $25.50
    • Grilled marinated chicken breast on homemade polenta cake with marinated roast vegetables and Puttanesca sauce
  • Alla Puttanesca $15.00
    • tomato, mozzarella, chili capers, black olives oregano & parsley
  • Potato Gems $4.50
  • Meat Lovers
    • Tomato Base, Meat Slices, Mozzarella, Salami, Sausage, Meat Cubes, Barbeque Sauce
  • Chicken Slingshot
    • Tomato Base, Mayo, Garlic, Onion, Pineapple, Chicken, Capsicum, Black Pepper, Peri-Peri Sauce, Butter Chicken Sauce, Mozzarella, Oregano.
  • Single Small Meal $18.00
    • 1 X Small Pizza 1 X Garlic Bread 1 X Drink 1.5L
  • Butter Chicken
    • Tomato Base, Chicken, Butter Chicken Sauce, Mozzarella
  • Vegetarian Slingshot
    • Tomato Base, Mayo(EGGS), Garlic, Onion, Pineapple, Ginger, Capsicum, Black Pepper, Peri-Peri Sauce, Makhani Sauce, Mozzarella
  • Pesto Chicken
    • Tomato Base, Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Spinach, Garlic, Capsicum, Black Pepper, Chicken, Pesto Sauce, Mayo.
  • Sour Cream $2.50
  • Fried drum stick & chips + drink $6.00
  • -2 fish n'chips
  • - Half 9 pcs $15.00
  • -Add crumbed batter $0.70
  • Fish burger $4.90
  • - Half 9 pcs $17.00
  • - Half 9 pcs $16.00
  • ●Boneless spring onion chicken
  • Mango chicken
    • Chicken tikka cooked in a delicious subtle mango sauce and lightly spiced
  • Aloo gobi $10.90
    • Potatoes and cauliflower florets cooked with exotic spices, ginger & fresh coriander
  • Lamb $11.99
  • Mango lassi $3.50
  • Beef $10.99
  • Replace to plain roti $1.00
  • Tikka masala
    • Tender choice of chicken/beef/lamb fillets roasted in the tandoori oven and finished with classical rich onion and capsicum sauce
  • Dhal $10.90
    • Yellow lentil tempered with garlic,cumin and coriander seeds, onion, tomato and spices
  • Hawaiian Classics $10.00
    • Prime beef pattie, pineapple, salads & sauces
  • Super Kebab Combo $17.00
  • Falafel Kebab Combo $14.50
  • Cajun Chicken Kebab $11.00
    • ( Cooked with cajun Seasoning)
  • Lamb or Chicken works $14.00
    • (Lamb or Chicken mixed with falafel)
  • Chicken or lamb Shish $15.50
    • (Special marinated chicken or lamb)
  • Fish kebab $10.00
  • Mixed (Lamb & Chicken) $13.00
  • Homemade Chicken tenders & Chips N/A
  • Cheese Garlic Pizza Bread 6.5
  • Drunken Lamb Shanks 1 $22.00 0r 2- $31.00
    • Red wine marinated lamb shanks served on a truffled potato mash with garden peas and a rosemary gravy
  • Basic Kiwi Burger $10.50 add a free range egg $2.00
    • 120g rump steak topped with red onion, tomato, beetroot, cheese and lettuce with mild American mustard or horseradish mayo in a ciabotto bun
  • Beef Nachos $16.50
    • Chilli beef with corn chips, sour cream, guocomole, salsa and mozzarella
  • Kids bowl of fries $3.00
  • Loaded Wedges $14.50
    • Seasoned wedges topped with cheese, bacon and sour cream
  • See our menu board for other daily specials
  • Smoked market fish, folded egg, salsa verde, campagne $20
  • Eggs benedict $20
    • your choice of bacon, smoked fish or chard
  • Mushrooms, poached eggs, parmesan, wheat free loaf $20
  • Pizzetta $17
    • mozzarella, mushroom, watercress
  • …with pancetta $24
  • Wood mushrooms, tagliatelle, almond, goats cheese $24
  • Pizzetta $17
    • pulled pork, labneh
  • Affogato; vanilla bean gelato, espresso $9
  • Cheese Or Peshawari Or Vege Naan $4.5
  • Chicken Jalfrazie $14.9
    • Chicken cooked with vegetables.
  • Pickles $3
    • (Lime, Mango & Chilli)
  • Lacha Paratha $4.5
  • Palak Paneer / Aloo $13.5
    • Choice of potatoes or home made cheese cooked with puree of spinach and mildly spiced.
  • Vegetarian Platter For Two $14
    • Selection of 3 entrees. Samosa. Onion Bhaji, Pakora, Hara Bara
  • Mushroom Mattar / Do Piaza $13.5
    • Fresh mushrooms and peas cooked in North Indian style
  • Cheese & Garlic $4.5
  • Lacha Paratha $3
  • Butter Chicken $10.50
    • Oven grilled chicken cooked in cream and butter gravy mild, medium & hot
  • Veg Manchurian $9.50
    • Chopped vegetables balls tossed in chili and sauce
  • Mushroom Masala Dosa $10
  • Chicken Sizzling Chicken Noodles $10.50
  • Non Veg Platter $12.50
    • Afghani chicken, chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, lamb chops, tandoori prawns
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan $4
  • MAlai Kofta $10.50
    • Cashew, almond and cottage cheese dumpling cooked with cashew gravy and cream
  • Asari clam meat with ginger & spring onion $15.00
  • Porridge with chicken, beef & pork $10.00
  • Parsley & fungus salad $5.00
  • Fried intestine in chilli sauce $16.00
  • Cashew with chicken $18.00
  • Deep fried prawns $5.00
  • Salt & pepper pork chop $16.00
  • Rohan Tofu $15.00
    • Tofu, fungus / Black mushroom, bean thread, cabbage
  • Gangnam B $12.00
    • Cream cheese, cucumber, avocado, teriyaki chicken, bread crumbs, creamy sauce.
  • Salmon roll $14.00
    • Salmon, surimi, avocado, creamy wasabi sauce
  • 54 pcs $59.00
  • Tuna roll $14.00
    • Tuna, cucumber, chicken slices, bread crumbs, eel sauce
  • 45 pcs $49.00
  • Pack you own picks or take our combination (platters) $11.00 each
    • Vegeterian roll / Teriyaki chicken roll / Salmon avocado roll / Pineapple cream roll / Surimi roll / Tuna roll / Beef roll
  • Chicken noodle $10
  • Dumpling soup $10
  • Kids Fish & Chips $10
    • One piece of Market-fresh fish. Battered and deep fried.
  • Freehouse Tacos & Lettuce Wraps $18
    • Choose from house made pulled pork, Creole chicken, market fish or Peking duck with coleslaw and either half an iceberg lettuce to build your own, or 3 dairy free, gluten free corn tortillas.
  • Warm Double Chocolate Brownie $14
    • Two home baked double chocolate brownies topped with a selection of ice creams and chocolate sauce.
  • Our Famous Buffalo Chicken Wings (6 wings / 12 wings / 20 wings) $10 / $17 / $24
    • Available in salt and pepper, teriyaki, chipotle bbq (smoky), or hot. Extra ranch dressing available: $1 per serve
  • Popcorn Fried Chicken Bites $12
    • The Colonel’s nightmare.
  • Thick Cut Chips $8
    • Malt vinegar and chicken salt available on request
  • Couldn’t Come Up with a Better Name Salad $12
    • Orange, red onions, kalamata olives, fresh mint, greens and feta. Chef recommends adding house cured salmon $5
  • Aloha - Classic Ham & Pineapple $22
    • The original Kiwi favourite.
  • Yellow curry $22.50
    • Yellow curry with beef or pork with vegetable and coconut milk
  • Crispy pan fry "Catch of the day" $25.50
    • Crispy pan fry "catch of the day" fish, filleted, topped sweet and sour sauce
  • Succulent tiger prawn cutlets $25.50
    • Stir fried with garlic and black pepper(mild)
  • Red Curry $22.50
    • Red curry with beef or pork with vegetable and coconut milk
  • Traditional Green Curry $22.50
    • Traditional green curry chicken with vegetable, eggplant and capsicum (medium hot)
  • Bua Savoury $18.50
    • Bua savoury, seasonal vegetables and cashew nuts stir fried with soya sauce
  • Warm black sticky rice $8.50
    • Warm black, sticky rice, coconut ice cream
  • Nua Kata $22.50
    • Sizzling strips of beef, with our own garlic, pepper and oyster sauce (medium hot)
  • Marinated Seasoning $1.00 plate
  • Chicken gizzards / Chicken heart / Grilled bread $1.00 ea
  • Rice $2.00 bowl
  • Lamb kidney / Chicken trimming $4.00 ea
  • Sour black fungus with chilli sauce / Cold Tofu with preserved egg / Shredded cucumber with garlic sauce $12.00 plate
  • Chicken skin / Chicken sweet bun $1.50 ea
  • Chicken wing $4.50 ea
  • Bean sprout / Roasted peanut / Seasoned Broccoli / Sweet potato $9.00 plate
  • Flaming Chook $12
    • Chicken Breast, Hot Sauce, Jalapeños, Tzatziki Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion & Aioli
  • Easy Pea-Zie $12.5
    • Falafel, Tzatziki Sauce, Avocado, Beetroot, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion & Aioli
  • Satay $11
    • Prime NZ Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Satay Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion & Aioli
  • Bachelor $10
    • Prime NZ Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion & Aioli
  • Purple Work Shirt Burger $13.5
    • Prime NZ Beef, Streaky Bacon, Egg, Beetroot, Gherkin, BBQ Sauce, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion & Aioli
  • Lambo $12.5
    • Prime NZ Lamb, Cranberry Sauce, Cheddar cheese, Beetroot, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion & Aioli
  • Chicken Little $10
    • Chicken Breast, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion & Aioli
  • Veggie Delight $11
    • Veggie Pattie, Cheddar Cheese, Beetroot, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion & Aioli
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