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

  • Miniature Shrimp & Avocado Cocktails N/A
    • Served with thousand island dressing
  • Spaghetti Marinara $24.00
    • Sautéed King Prawns, Mussels, and Fresh Fish with Napolatana Sauce
  • Hot Chocolate Fudge Brownie $12.00
    • Served with ice cream & cream
  • Kid’s Chicken Nuggets and Chips $13.00
    • Nuggets of Tender Chicken served with Crispy Fries and Tomato Sauce
  • Ginger’s Fish of the Day $27.00
    • Straight off the Trawler Lightly Pan Fried in Plain or Garlic Butter
  • Steak Kebabs & Fries $14.00
  • Creamy Chicken, Garlic & Mushroom Filoettes N/A
    • Filo pastry parcels served warm from the oven
  • Garlic Bread $4.00
  • Pane $4.50
    • House-made Italian style bread baked fresh daily
  • Pollo MTR $56 STD $26.50
    • Roast Chicken, tomato, mozzarella, olives, capers, red onions, caponata of eggplant, zucchini, capsicum
  • Margherita MTR $39 STD $19.50
    • Tomato pulp, mozzarella, basil, parmesan, extra virgin olive
  • Calabrese MTR $44 STD $21.50
    • Tomato pulp, mozzarella, salami, olives, oregano, chilli, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil
  • Marinara MTR $38 STD $19
    • Tomato pulp, roasted garlic, oregano, basil, extra virgin olive oil
  • Boscaiola $54 / $25.5
    • Champignon mushrooms, mozzarella, baby spinach, roasted pine nuts, cream, parmesan, truffle oil
  • Napoletana MTR $39 STD $19.50
    • Tomato pulp, mozzarella, anchovies, oregano, extra virgin olive oil
  • Pugliese MTR $44 STD $21.50
    • Tomato pulp, mozzarella, oregano, chilli, garlic, capers, olives, anchovies, red onion, feta cheese
  • Couple menu $52.90
    • Japanese set meal: sushi & sashimi, tempura & daily special and the set comes with the chicken teriyaki, some gyoza and salad
  • -50 pcs $55.00
  • Today's sashimi $43.90
    • Medium (30pcs)
  • Today's sashimi $63.90
    • Large (45pcs)
  • Prawn stick $8.90
  • Vegetarian deluxe set $23.90
  • Chicken teriyaki $10.90
  • Unagi deluxe $31.90
    • Unagi - eel in japanese
  • Mixed Pancit Guisado $10.90
    • Rice sticks (bihon noodles) mixed with egg noodles (canton), pork, chicken and vegetables
  • Lechonn Kawali Meal $12.90
    • Deep fried bonelesss pork belly served with rice vegetables and soup
  • Turon (Banana Jack Fruit Fritter) $3.00
  • Leche Flan (Caramel Custard) $7.00
  • Sizzling Sisig Meal $12.90
    • Chopped pork meat, liver and onions mixed with savoury sauce, served with rice and egg
  • BBQ Pork Bun $3.00
  • Pork Belly Meal $12.90
    • Grilled marinated pork belly served with rice / chips, chopsuey vegetables and soup
  • Pancit Canton $10.90
    • Egg noodles (canton) mixed with pork, shrimp and vegetables
  • Fettuccine $16.00
    • olive, capsicum. tomato, parsley and pumpkin, soy toasted pumpkin seeds and finished with smoked cheese
  • Sticky Date Pudding $14
    • Served with caramel sauce and cream
  • Caesar Salad $15
    • Crisp Romaine lettuce and croutons dressed with parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, soft poached egg, anchovies, garlic and black pepper
  • Fresh Green Lipped Mussels $16.50
    • Tossed in white wine, coconut cream, garlic ginger & butter
  • B.L.T $16.00
    • bacon, lettuce and tomato in toasted focaccia with aioli sandwich, served with fries
  • Garlic Cheesy Pizza Bread $12
    • Choose from plain, bacon and onion or basil pesto
  • Lamb Shank $30
    • Fall off the bone lamb, served on swede and carrot mash topped with micro greens
  • Crumble of the Day $14
    • Homemade fruit crumble served with cream and ice cream
  • Bacon $5.50
  • Ham, cheese, tomato $3.00
  • Gurnard $4.50
  • Price Subject to Change
  • Egg $3.00
  • -chips $5.00
  • ●or $5.00
    • 4 fish / 3 sausages
  • Egg & cheese $5.00
  • CHICKEN WITH CASHEWNET & DICED VEGETABLES $21.50
  • SHARK'S FIN DUMPLING IN SOUP -
  • KING PRAWN CUTLET (2 pieces) $11.50
  • CHICKEN IN THAI STYLE TOM YUM SAUCE $21.50
  • SCALLOPS & SEASONAL VEGETABLES $32.50
  • GARLIC FRESH KING PRAWNS $32.50
  • SWEET & SOUR SNAPPER $31.50
  • ALMOND PUDDING -
  • Buckwheat Pancakes (GF)
  • With free range chicken $22
  • Creamy Mushrooms $18
    • Balsamic, sourdough, shaved parmesan, basil peto
  • Bane Deluxe $18
    • Honey smoked bacon, spinach, poached eggs, Turkish pide, nam jim, citrus hollandaise, smoked salmon, spinach, poached eggs, Turkish pide, nam jim, citrus hollandaise haloumi, spinach, poached eggs, Turkish pide, nam jim, citrus hollandaise
  • Salad leaves, cucumber, bean sprouts, red cabbage, gourmet potatoes, cauliflower, pan fried tofu, peanut sauce $16
  • Sides (GF) $4
    • Homemade hash brown, sautéed mushrooms, avocado, roasted/ slice tomato, baby spinach, hollandaise, sourdough, Turkish pide, seeded batard, best ugly bagel
  • Or, creamy mushrooms, honey smoked bacon, smoked salmon, haloumi, free range eggs 2, kransky sausage $5
  • Best Ugly Bagel (V) $9.50
    • Pumpkin Kaya, jam & blueberry chia jam
  • Spaghetti and cheese pizza $10.00
  • Chicken nuggets & fries $10.00
  • Chicken and cheese pasta $10.00
  • Chicken burger $18.50
    • served w/ salad, beetroot, pineapple, grilled cheese, bacon, onion rings and fries
  • Lady & the tramp $16.00/$20.00
    • tomato, meatballs, spaghetti, parmesan cheese and herbs (M/L)
  • Don corleone $16.00/$20.00
    • pepperoni, sundried tomato, olives, capers, feta and spinach (M/L)
  • Spaghetti & meatballs $18.50
    • home-made meatballs tossed through al dente spaghetti, tomato & mixed herb sauce
  • Sticky pork ribs $16.00
    • cooked in sweet & spicy marinade served on mashed potato
  • Combination meats $14.00
  • Served with roast potatoes, pumpkin, kumara, peas, carrot & gravy
  • Hot dog $2.00
  • Pork with satay sauce $14.00
  • -Nibble(6) $4.90
  • Chicken with curry sauce on rice $14.00
  • Wonton (6) $4.00
  • Roast potato, pumpkin, kumara (each) $0.70
  • Chocolate Mousse $9.90
    • Served with Crushed Brownie, Yoghurt and Molten Belgian Chocolate
  • Eggs and Bacon $12.90
    • Eggs any style (Fried Eggs/Poached Eggs/Scrambled Eggs), Streaky Bacon on any Bread (Ciabatta Bread/Wholemeal Grain/Wheatmeal Bread), served with Butter
  • Add on: Ice Cream (Vanilla or Chocolate) Extra -$2.00
  • Toasted Bagel $11.90
    • With Bacon, Poached Egg and Lettuce
  • Kids Chocolate Hotcakes $5.90
    • With Ice Cream and Molten Belgian Milk Chocolate
  • Hollandaise Sauce $2.00
  • Beef Meatball Burger $17.90
    • Stewed Beef Meatball on Burger Bun with Cheese and Salad
  • Chocolate Budino $9.90
    • Served with Crushed Chocolate Cookies, Cream and Molten Chocolate
  • Pork kumara creamy mushroom pie $4.00
  • Thai coconut chicken $3.50
  • Combo $13.00
    • 2*thigh, 2*drumstick,1*rec chips, 1*can coke
  • Steak & pepper pie $3.50
  • Snack combo $7.00
    • 1* thigh,chips & can of coke
  • Bacon & egg slice $3.80
  • Butter chicken pie $3.50
  • Bacon & egg quiche $3.50
  • Scones - Plain
  • Ham, Cheese & Onion
  • Ham & Egg $3.00
  • Fruit
  • Each /GF $5.50/$7.50
  • All $ 3.50
  • Salmon, cream cheese & cucumber $3.00
  • Cottage cheese, carrot, cucumber & capsicum $3.00
  • Chongqing noodle (VG) $11.00
    • noodle in spicy soup
  • Curry fried rice noodle (VG, GF)
    • Fried noodle served with onion, lettece, carrot, bean sprout
  • Shredded chicken cold noodle $12.00
    • Eastern style pork belly, cabbage and noodle in soup
  • -Beef $12.80
  • Kung pao chicken $12.80
    • sliced chicken in sweet soybean paste with doced cucumber, onion and spring onion, peanuts
  • Ding noodle (VG,GF) $12.00
    • Served with diced eggplant, green papper, potato, onion
  • Vege salad $6.80
  • -Seafood $13.80
  • Flat mushroom $17.50
    • Grilled flat mushroom, parmesan cheese, pickled capsicum, poached eggs, homemade hash brown, basil pesto and beetroot puree
  • Chicken & bacon caesar salad $15.50
    • Cos lettuce, parmesan cheese and poached egg with ciabatta
  • Toast
    • White / wholemeal / wholegrain / brioche / chia fruit / cranberry & coconut / seeded gluten free / sourdough
  • -Freshly made hotcakes with french vanilla ice cream grilled banana and crispy bacon $4.00
  • -Oven baked honey and butter stuffed loaf with whipped cream, french vanilla ice cream and sprinkled almond banana and chocolate $4.00
  • Toasted bagel / bread $7.50
    • With cream cheese, butter and your choice of jam, strawberry / honey / marmalade / house apple / hedgerow jams
  • -Cheese $4.00
  • -Mushroom, grilled tomato and avo (V)
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