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

  • 62 Chicken Monchurian (dry/gravy) $14.00
    • Soy sauce, salt, ginger, garlic, spices, chicken
  • 56 Butter Naan $3.00
  • 32 Lamb Mince Kofta $15.00
    • Cashew almond paste, onion paste little bit cream
  • Non Veg $12.00
  • 28 Goat Curry (with bone) $12.00
    • Goat pieces cooked in our special herbs and spices. Popular North Indian dish.
  • 41 Mushroom Mattar $12.00
    • Green pea & chopped mushroom cooked with onion garlic, ginger, tomato, spices & fresh cream
  • 23 Lamb Karma $10.00
    • Lamb pieces in mild creamy gravy.
  • 22 Rogan Josh $10.00
    • Lamb pieces cooked in our special herbs and spices. Popular North Indian dish.
  • BBQ Pork & pineapple Vegas $12.10
  • On fried rice $2.00
  • Chicken satay $11.60
  • Prawns $3.50
  • Chicken soft noodles $10.30
  • Bami Goreng noodles $12.60
  • Steak Burger $4.50
  • Steak $3.70
  • Miso-katsu $12.5
    • Fried bread-crumbed cutlets in a mildly spicy miso sauce (chicken ・pork ・salmon)
  • Yakiniku $12.5
    • Spicy garlic sauce (chicken・pork ・beef)
  • Teriyaki $12.5
    • Renkon’s most popular dish (chicken ・salmon ・tofu)
  • Chilli $12.5
    • Jalapeno and red chilli sauce (chicken ・beef ・tofu)
  • Prawn katsu $5.5
  • Sauce-katsu $12.5
    • Fried bread-crumbed cutlets in Renkon’s brown sauce (chicken ・pork ・salmon)
  • Takoyaki (octopus balls) $5.5
  • Spicy miso soup $3
  • MUSHROOM $2.50
  • PRAWN $12.50
  • SEAFOOD SPECIAL CHOW MEIN $13.80
  • PORK $9.90
  • WRAPS $7.50
    • served with lettuce carrot cheese, avocado, sauce & your choice of meat
  • CHICKEN $9.80
  • CHICKEN $9.00/$12.00/$15.00
  • MUSSEL FRITTER $2.00
  • Steamed Pork Spareribs w/black beans
  • Coconut Jelly
  • Shred Pork soup noodle $20.00
  • Salted Fish & chicken fried noodle $22.00
  • Almond Taro Paste Roll
  • Baked Coconut Bun
  • Steamed Shanghai Pork Bun
  • Baked Egg Tart
  • W/ CREAM CHEESE PRESERVES $6.90
  • CALAMARI SALAD $16.90
    • FRIED SALT SICHUAN PEPPER SQUID MIX LEAF SALADS
  • W/ SALMON, FETA SPINACH $16.90
  • HOT CHICKEN $16.90
    • SPICED CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN, UGLY BAGEL, LEAFY GREENS, LEMON HUMMUS
  • SMASHED AVOCADO $15.90
    • SMASHED AVOCADO AND FETA CHEESE ON CIABATTA TOPPED WITH POACHED EGGS
  • THE VEGE POWER $18.90
    • BAKED BEANS, AVOCADO, ROASTED TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, HASH BROWNS,HOME MADE TOMATO RELISH, Two EGGS ANY STYLE AND FIVE-GRAIN TOAST
  • FREE RANGE STREAKY BACON / SMOKED SALMON / GRILLED CHICKEN $5.00
  • POACHED EGGS ON HASH BROWNS, BABY SPINACH, ROASTED TOMATO & FRESH LEMON HOLLANDAISE
  • Hot Dog $1.60
  • Fresh Tarakihi $3.80
  • Onion Ring (6) $4.00
  • Lamb ( Lamb Pattie) $5.00
  • Mussel $1.00
  • Mussel Fritter $2.00
  • ●Fish of the day
  • Crumbed Chicken Cutlet $2.00
  • Dessert Cookie N/A
  • Mini Salmon N/A
  • Big Vege N/A
  • Gyoza N/A
  • Tuna Sashimi $4.90
  • Seaweed Salad N/A
  • Dessert - Berry, chocolate or vanilla N/A
  • Crunch chck N/A
  • Marinara d.O.C. $20.00
    • San marzano tomato e.V.O.O., Oregano and garlic
  • Calzone nutella $26.00
    • Folded pizza filled with nutella and strawberry finished with nutella sauce and icing sugar
  • Puttanesca $26.00
    • San marzano tomato, mozzarella, basil, capers, black olives, mediterranean anchovies and fresh red chilli
  • Antipasto (for 2) $38.00
    • Ciabatta bread, grissini, parma ham, salami, chorizo, green, olives, artichokes, stuffed peppers, pickles, 3 ways pesto, provolone, gorgonzola, ricotta and seasonal fruits
  • Alla romana $28.00
    • Smoked panchetta, baby spinach, fresh mozzarella, pecorino (goat parmesan), e.V.O.O. Craked black pepper, flaky sea salt
  • Affogato $18.00
    • Italian gelato served with a shot of frangelico and espresso
  • Fungo $24.00
    • San marzano tomato, mozzarella, portobello mushroom and parmigiano
  • Ham and cheese $24.00
    • San marzano tomato, mozzarella and ham
  • Egg $2.40
  • Tomato $1.50
  • Chicken & mushroom $8.60
  • Vegetables $6.70
  • Prawn and cashew nuts $9.80
  • Chips $1.70
  • Seafood $11.20
  • Pork $8.00
  • Spicy Chorizo & Baked Bean $15.90
    • On bagels with soft peached eggs & hollandeise sauce
  • Bowl of Fries $6.90
  • Cold Smoked Salmon Salad $19.50
    • Cold smoked salmon, apple, celery & cranberry. Served with apple & balsamic dressing
  • Bowl of Wedges $7.90
  • Smoked Salmon Bagel $13.50
    • With south island smoked salmon, cream cheese, house salad, lemon & avocado
  • Bacon Egg Buttie $12.90
    • Grilled bacon fried egg served in a warm buttered Scottish bap with a sweet tomato relish
  • Mini Go-deli Grill $12.90
  • Bagel/Grain Toast $6.50
    • Cream cheese & jam
  • Omelette $13.90
    • Ham & cheese or vegetables
  • Hot cake $13.90
    • Served with grilled bacon, banana & maple syrup
  • Smoked chicken salad $16.50
    • Grilled smoked chicken with garden salad, drilled with plum sauce
  • French toast $14.90
    • Served with grilled bacon, banana & maple syrup
  • Special fillings avocado chicken bacon ham $1.00
  • -with coffee $6.50
  • -extra $0.50
  • B.L.T $10.90
    • Served with grilled bacon, lettuce & tomato on toasted turkish bread with mangochutney & aioli sauce
  • STEAK SANDWICH $18.50
    • Grilled sirloin steak, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & BBQ sauce served with a side of salad or fries
  • PANCAKE $10.50
    • Served with grilled banana and maple syrup
  • Gluten free bread $2.00
  • BEEF BURGER $16.00
    • premium beef pattie, tomato relish, lettuce, tomato, onion & cheese served with a side of salad or fries
  • NACHOS $13.50
    • Corn Chip topped with chili beef, cheese, salsa & sour cream
  • Bagel $1.00
  • SALT & PEPPER SQUID $15.50
    • Fresh squid rings coated in a light salt & pepper batter served with a side of salad or fries
  • Avocado, Tomato, Mushrooms & Hash $3.00
  • Ko "Knock Out" Fried Chicken $16
    • Crisp fried spicy chicken bites (8) w Japanese Mayonnaise. Additional Piece $2.50
  • Prochetta S $14 /L $24
    • Roasted pork belly, tomato, herbs and mascarpone
  • Cipolla S $12 /L $22
    • Caramelised onion, Feta, rocket and walnuts
  • Honkey Pokey Ice Cream $9
    • Toasted almonds, waffle cone
  • Kumara Fries $8
    • Served with black pepper Aioli
  • Steamed pork & chives dumplings (12) $12
    • with a sesame soya dressing additional piece
  • Shoe String Fries $8
    • Served with black pepper Aioli
  • Spicy soya beans $6
    • stemmed and served with chilli, fennel seeds and sea salt
  • Grains, Nuts n Seeds
    • Raw Chia, Pear and Ginger Bircher (large tray) Oats, chia, Brazil nuts, peptia, pear, coconut, almond milk
  • Acai, Pineapple, Mango, Passion fruit & Coconut
    • Blended with Acai berry, banana whole grain granola (flaxseeds, oats, coconut flakes, pepita and sunflower seeds), mango, pineapple and passion fruit. Topped with muesli yogurt, banana slice and almonds.
  • Kumara & Harissa Falafel
    • Coriander, served with cos lettuce, garlic aioli and sweet chilli jam
  • Yogurt Trays for Breakfast
    • Yogurt topped with different toppings
  • Small $5.90
  • Medium $7.90
  • Chicken, Lime, Black Pepper & Wild Rocket
    • Chicken, red onion, tomato, lime & black pepper yogurt dressing
  • Medium $10.90
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