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

  • Tikka masala
    • Tender choice of chicken/beef/lamb fillets roasted in the tandoori oven and finished with classical rich onion and capsicum sauce
  • Sagwala
    • Tender pieces of chicken/lamb cooked with fresh spinach, spices and onion and tomato gravy
  • *All mains served including curry, rice, plain naan
  • Handi chicken
    • Chicken cooked in traditional handi with whole indian spices, hint of chilli, cashew nut and tomato gravy
  • Namaste express beef $10.99
    • Succulent beef cooked with onions, tomato and spiced mustard gravy. One of our head chef's best invented dish ever. A must to try!
  • Butter chicken
    • World famous indian delicacy. Marinated chicken cooked in tandoori oven and simmered in rich tomato gravy
  • Replace to garlic naan $1.00
  • Replace to plain roti $1.00
  • BBQ Pork Chow Mein $12.50
  • Curry Prawn & Veges on Rice $15.50
  • Veges with Crispy Noodle, $2 extra on Soft Noodle N/A
  • Fish (Hoki) $3.00
  • Chicken Cashew Nuts & Veges $15.00
  • Curry Combination Meats & Veges on Rice $15.50
    • with Prawn, Steak, Chicken & BBQ Pork
  • Whole Chicken $18.00
  • 1/2 Crispy Chicken $9.50
  • Eggs Benedict $17.9
    • Vegetarian. Mushrooms, baby spinach and lemon hollandaise
  • Veggie Pappardelle $18.9
    • Spinach, mushroom and pumpkin, deglazed with a white wine rose sauce, finished with pine nuts and shaved parmesan
  • Lamb Kidney $19.5
    • Sauteed with bacon, onions deglazed with red wine in a creamy sauce served with green leaves and toasted brioche
  • Salmon Delight $19.5
    • Two poached eggs on toasted 5 grain bread, spinach, ricotta, broad beans spread, smoked sliced salmon with rocket leaves
  • Wedges $12.9
    • Served with crispy bacon, melted cheese, sour cream and salsa
  • 3 Egg Omelette $17.5
    • Mushroom, tomato, spinach, cheese, toast and mesclun leaves
  • 3 Egg Omelette $18.9
    • Salmon, spinach, tomato, toast and mesclun leaves
  • Spanish Chorizo $19.5
    • Pan-fried with mushroom, red onions and bacon in a creamy white sauce, served with green leaves and toasted brioche
  • HALOUMI & ZUCCHINI FRITTERS $19.50
    • kale pesto, soft poached egg, avocado & micro sprout salad
  • GOURMET BREAKFAST $25.50
    • hash brown, semi dried tomato, eggs any style, free range streaky bacon,homemade baked beans, pork & fennel sausage, herb roasted mushrooms & toasted sourdough
  • w/ in-house citrus cured salmon $25.50
  • Mozzarella & Prosciutto (only on weekends or to order)
  • w/ black truffle & toasted sourdough $18.50
  • Cypriot Grain
  • Roasted Vegetables
  • w/ wilted spinach $18.50
  • Butter Paneer $10.99
  • All curry served with rice
  • Tandoori Chicken (Half Chicken) $9.99
  • Lamb Samosa $2.00
  • Samosa Chat $5.00
  • Prawn Curry $12.99
  • Palak Paneer $10.99
  • Vegi Korma $8.99
  • Grilled Vegetable Lasagna $19.50
    • eggplant, zucchini, pepper & cheese
  • Veal Marsala $26.50
    • white veal with mushrooms in a Marsala creamy sauce
  • Spaghetti Bolognese $19.50
    • traditional Italian ground beef & tomato sauce
  • Chicken Livers $16.50
    • with mushrooms, onion, garlic, wine and herbs
  • Pasta Artigianale $20.50
    • with smoked salmon and parmesan
  • Chicken Escalope's ma la milanese $23.50
    • crumbed chicken breast with parmesan cheese
  • Continental $17.50 / $23.50
    • bacon, continental sausage & cheese
  • Bella Bambina's torte $10.50
    • please ask about our cake selection for today
  • Pappadoms $0.50
    • Free with any mains. or 5 for
  • Ala Baduma $8.00
    • Boiled potatoes mixed with fried onions
  • Kottu Roti $12.50
    • Kothu roti is uniquely Sri Lankan, roti is shredded and stir fried with meat or vegetables, egg, fresh leeks, tomatoes and carrots. ( Hot, Medium or Mild)
  • Deep Fried Chicken Drums (2) with Butter Chicken Sauce, Chips, Pepsi $6.50
  • Peri Peri Chicken on Rice with Salad, Chips, Pepsi $8.00
  • Hot, Medium or Mild
  • Mas Curry $10.00
    • Seasoned Chicken / Beef / Pork served in traditional Sri Lankan sauce
  • Srilankan Style Crumbed Fish (1) with Chips, Pepsi $7.50
  • -Bacon $17.50
  • Free Range Chorizo $5.00
  • Egg Benedict
    • Free Range Poached Eggs with Homemade Hollandaise sauce, Beet Root Puree, Roasted Tomato & Salted Kale
  • Toast
  • Organic Avocado $4.00
  • Acai Berry (GF)(V) $14.00
    • Organic Acai Berry with Almond Milk, Seasonal Fresh Fruits, Mixed Berries, Organic Buckwheat, Organic Chia Seed, Organic Coconut Flake
  • - Ham / Bacon / Chicken
    • Choose 1 Please
  • Farm Free Chicken $5.50
    • Sous Vide
  • Muesli $12.00
    • organic grains, nuts, seeds, dried fruits. seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt & berry conserve served with organic milk or coconut water (gf available)
  • Portuguese chicken skewer $14.00
    • on tortilla with chipotle yoghurt
  • Wood-fired crispy pork belly $24.00
    • with plum, honey and ginger sauce on cous cous
  • Margherita $18.00
    • fresh tomato salsa, mozzarella and fresh basil
  • Oven roasted hand cut potato $10.00
    • garlic, rosemary salt, aioli
  • Berza $16.00
    • spanish stew with pork belly, chorizo & vegeables
  • Freshly baked flat bread & condiments $14.00
    • olive caper anchovy tapenade / beetroot sauvignon relish / fresh herb ricotta
  • Quinoa cazuela $22.00 / $10.00
    • quinoa and french lentils topped with baked butternut, shallots, leek and handmade ricotta with a lettuce & beetroot salad / with spicy pork sausage
  • Xtra large $20
  • Fries $4.50
    • Aioli
  • Fish market price
  • Kofte butty $8.50
    • Grass fed beef patties with tomato jam, aioli
  • Falafel, salad, hummus $13.50
  • Meat & rice box
  • Meat & rice & salad
  • Beef $15
  • PRAWN DUMPLING -
  • SESAME PRAWN (2 pieces) $11.50
  • THOUSAND YEARS EGG CONGEE -
  • DRIED FISH CONGEE -
  • SCALLOPS WITH XO SAUCE $33.50
  • STUFFED BEAN CURD -
  • CANTONESE ROAST DUCK $28.50
  • CHICKEN & SEASONAL VEGETABLES $21.50
  • HOT Buffalo Wings
    • Our Buffalo sauce packed with extra Heat!
  • Authentic Dipping Sauces $1.50
    • Sal's Legendary Sauce, HOT Buffalo, Chunky Blue Cheese, Creamy Ranch, Marinara
  • Large 18" Sausage $32.00
    • Italian Style Sausage
  • Cheese $4.00
  • Sausage, Chicken, Meatball $6.00 ea
  • Specialty or Chicken $6.00
  • 3 Garlic Knots $4.00
    • Crushed Garlic, EVOO ($1.50 each)
  • Large 18" Chicken $35.00
    • Breaded Cutlet & Fresh Tomato
  • STEAK SANDWICH $18.50
    • Grilled sirloin steak, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & BBQ sauce served with a side of salad or fries
  • Gluten free bread $2.00
  • Avocado, Tomato, Mushrooms & Hash $3.00
  • HASH MASH $14.50
    • Two crispy homemade hashbrowns with bacon, tomato and baby spinach with poached egg and hollandaise sauce
  • FISH WITH SALAD 0R CHIPS $16.00
    • Fried fish of the day served with a fresh side of salad or chips
  • CHICkEN FILLET & AV0CADO BURGER $16.00
    • Grilled chicken fillet, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese & mayo served with a side of salad or fries
  • CHORIZO OMELETTE $15.50
    • A fluffy omelet filled with chorizo sausage, cheese, tomato, and basil served with toast
  • EGGS BENEDICT $18.50
    • Bacon or smoked salmon or mushrooms, with baby spinach and hollandaise sauce
  • Choc Crackle
  • Breads
    • White, whole grain, vogels, gluten free vogels
  • Juice Box or Water
  • Savories $3.50
    • Mini meat pies, quiche sausage rolls, Maltese Pastizzi(Ricotta)
  • Date & Orange
  • Cottage cheese, carrot, cucumber & capsicum $3.00
  • Ham & Egg $3.00
  • Fruit
  • Chicken Burger N/A
    • crispy chicken, brie, avocado, cranberry sauce & salad w fries
  • Breads and Dips N/A
    • cheesy garlic pizza bread w a trio of dips and selection of olives
  • Fish Burger N/A
    • battered fish, coleslaw, tartare sauce & fries
  • Wedges N/A
    • cheese & bacon wedges topped w sour cream
  • Crisp Squid Salad N/A
    • citrus, polenta & pepper dusted squid w a fresh salad and garlic aoli
  • Surf n Turf N/A
    • scotch fillet, prawn skewer, cajun potato salad, balsamic green beans & garlic aoli
  • Grain Toast, Fruit Toast, Croissant N/A
    • either w spread selection
  • Sides N/A
    • bacon, smoked salmon, kransky sausages, 2 eggs, avocado, mushrooms, hash cakes, roast tomato, banana, spinach, gluten free bread, bagel, croissant, toast
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