The Book Cafe in Queenstown Menu

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The Book Cafe in Queenstown has no menu available, but can choose from many other options such as Aperol Spritz or Freshly baked dough balls: garlic butter, olive oil & balsamic vinegar (v) from Bella Cucina. Velvet Burger offers many options including Squawk Dawg and Hottie. Buddastix includes a wide range like E1 Fresh Rice Paper Rolls (GF) or E2 Money Bags. Soup of the Day and Breads and Spreads from . Speargrass Inn offers Golden Fleece Hotel-Motel and Spaghetti Bologanise.

Nearby Sample Menus

Egg Fried Rice $5.00
Red Curry $18.50
- with market fresh vegetables, coconut milk, bamboo shoots, capsicum and fresh sweet basil
Crumbed Lemon and Pepper Calamari (10) $9.00
Ginger Stir-fry $18.50
- with ginger, baby corn and fresh market vegetables
Golden Rolls (6) $7.00
Couple Combo Set $45.00
- Any 2 mains, 2 rices and 1 prawn cracker.
Soy Sauce Noodle $18.50
Prawn Rolls (4) $9.00

PASTA O’ THE DAY $19.00
- Nothing silences the stomach grumbles like a bowl of pasta. Ask the staff what Mental Mike came up with for today’s pasta. Whatever it is, I’ll be hot, scrummy, and it’ll come with garlic toasted ciabatta bread >>
RIBS, WEDGES, & RINGS $24.50
- Mate, our ribs have been rocking out the door since we took over this crazy place. Try them and see why: A stack of slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs drenched in our secret sauce, with seasoned wedges, a tower of beer battered onion rings, and sour cream. Oh, and a finger bowl ’cause you’ll need it!
BEEF BURGER $19.00
- This towering monstrosity of a burger is a jaw-dropper – 100% beef patty, thick-cut cheddar, streaky bacon, fried egg, tomato relish, stacked up on lettuce, salad goodies, tomato, house pickles, aioli. Served in a gourmet toasted garlic bun with fries, Tommy, and a crisp onion ring
BIG F.A.T. BELLY $27.00
- marinated, slow roasted pork belly, served up with creamy mash, potato, roast pumpkin, butter-sautéed market veg, and finished with cider jus and mango peach chutney,
CHICKEN WRAP $18.50
- Our wraps are legend here at the FAT, and with good reason, lettuce and salad goodies, avocado salsa, house-cured BBQ pickles, aioli and sweet chilli, wrapped up in a crisp, cheesytortilla with crisp crumbled strips of chicken, And because we love you, we’ll add fries, Tommy, and sour cream on the side >>
BAKED PARMESAN BLUE COD $28.00
- This is a twist on one of Mike’s mother’s recipes: Blue cod fillets smothered in a creamy parmesan and spring onion spread, baked until bubbly and golden, served with roasted garlic herb potatoes, pan fried market vegetables, and finished with slivers of red pepper
CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $22.00
- This salad has been with us from the start—for good reason: Pan fried Cajun-dusted fish and battered chilli prawns resting on a bed of salad goodies, avocado salsa, baby spinach, mung beans, cucumber, tomato, mandarins, crisp tortilla noodles, drizzled with our awesome Italian dressing and finished with aioli & mango coriander chutney
BANGERS & MASH $16.50
- Old man Winter is here, and that means it’s time for two beautiful sausages, creamy mashed potato, plenty of cider gravy, crisp peas, a slice of garlic toasted ciabatta, and a grilled BBQ tomato

FULL ENGLISH $17.50
- streaky bacon rashers, pork & sage breakfast sausage, eggs on thick cut toast,sautéed mushrooms, baked beans, hash browns. >>
LUNCH FRIES $5.00
SIZZLING WINGS $14.50
- chicken wings coated in our famous bbq saucerecipe. >>
ALL DAY BREAKFAST $15.00
- eggs on thick cut toast, streaky bacon rashers, pork & sage breakfast sausage, crispy hash browns & baked beans.
TIGER PRAWNS $17.50
- tempura battered - sweet chilli sauce dip.
SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS $4.00
PÂTÉ & BREADS $16.00
- chicken & duck liver cracked pepper pâté w grilled breads & onion jam.
PANCAKES $15.00
- maple syrup, banana, berries, ice cream.

Pan-Fried $15
- Fish, Gherkins, Salsa Verde
Swiss Cheese $1
Salted or Cajun S $4.5 L $6
Baygu $16
- Cajun Spiced Fish, Avocado, Tahini Yoghurt
Minted Lamb Pattie $14
- Tahini Yoghurt, Salsa Verde
Chicken Burger $8
Beef Burger $8
Hot Mac $13
- Beef, Swiss Cheese, Jalapenos

House cured Hot Smoked Salmon $17.50
- with pickled vegetables, creme fraiche and toast
Buttermilk pancakes $17.00
- with fresh fruit, berry compote, lemon syrup, mascarpone and maple syrup
Scrambled eggs $8.50
- with bacon & soldiers
Breakfast Bun $11.00
- with free range bacon,egg, tomato, hollandaise and fresh greens.
Fruit salad $8.50
- with yoghurt & granola
Free range chicken salad $17.00
- Choose from Quinoa, pistachio, salad greens, sweet potato, grapes and beetroot relish or Avocado, fresh mint, salad greens, citrus, currants, barley and toasted seeds
Hot Chips $8.50
- with fruit, chocolate chip cookie and a juice
Ham and cheese toastie $8.50
- with fruit, chocolate chip cookie and a juiceHam and cheese toastie with fruit, chocolate chip cookie and a juice >>

Steak fries with aioli & tomato sauce
Lounge Bar Burger $22.00
- a homemade beef patty in a toasted bun with tomato jam, Swiss cheese, fresh lettuce and beetroot, served with fries
Puhoi Cheese Plate $17.00
- Puhoi Aged Cheddar & Puhoi Distinction Blue with kiwi fruit chutney & crackers
Rangitikei Free Range Chicken Breast $30.00
- wrapped in bacon & stuffed with brie and served with pappardelle tossed in lemon and sundried tomatoes
Chef’s Soup of the Day $10.00
- made with fresh local produce served with a slice of lightly toasted ciabatta
Traditional New Zealand Fish and Chips $22.00
- Blue Cod in Speight’s beer batter, crisp fries and tartare sauce, presented the 'traditional way’ wrapped in newspaper basket
French Fries $10.00
- with aioli and tomato ketchup
Mushroom Risotto $14.00
- sauteed mushroom in a rich creamy risotto with shaved parmesan and roasted Portobello mushrooms

Chicken Afghani $16.90
- Barbequed chunks of chicken, simmered in delicate cashew sauce
Vegetable Samosa (2 samosas) $6.50
- Seasoned potatoes and peas wrapped in a flaky pastry
Fresh Seasonal Vegetable $9.90
- Crispy fresh vegetable tossed with garlic and butter
Vegetable Jalfrezi $16.90
- Stir-fried fresh garden vegetables sauteed with mild spices. Tangy and tasty.
Kastoori Kebab (4 Pieces) $12.90
- A house speciality chef's favourite
Vegetable Kolhapuri $16.50
- A specialty of Maharashtra, freshly mixed vegetables cooked in a spicy curry sauce
Tandoori Sampler (for 2) $22.90
- Tempting selection of Kastoori, Sheek Kebab, Fish Tikka, Tandoori Chicken served with chutney
Chicken naan $5.00
- Lightly spiced and stuffed with chopped chicken and herbs

-large $4.50
Spring or Curry Roll $3
-large $4
Hoki-large L $7.50 / S $3.50
Bacon & Egg Roll $5
Scallops $3
Gravy $2.50
Shark $5

Add Topping + $2.00
Chicken $24.00
- Pan fried chicken breast, spinach and creamy mushroom sauce
Bolognese $24.00
- Ground beef, napolitana sauce and parmesan
Grilled Steak $36.00
- 300gm Porterhouse, duck fat roasted potatoes and garden salad. Served with mushroom sauce or red wine jus
All burgers served with a side of fries *Lettuce burger buns are available on request (No bun, low carbohydrates and gluten free) $21.00
Fries $9.00
- With aioli and tomato sauce
Vanilla Créme Brulee $13.00
- Served with sweet biscuit
Wedges $10.00
- With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce

Crispy prawn wraps (5) $12.00
Sweet & sour pork $25.00
Garlic prawns & vegetables $34.00
Spicy garlic chicken $26.00
Kung Po prawns $34.00
- with cashew nuts
Satay Chicken Skewers (4) $11.00
Plain noodles $7.00
Peking duck in two courses (Half duck for 2 / Whole duck for 4) $48.00 / $80.00
- Crispy duck skin, pancakes, spring onion, cucumber & hoisin sauce

Com Chien tom kimchi $17.00
Canh ga Chien gion $9.00
- Deep fried Chicken NbbIe (6 pieces)
Pho hai San $15.00
- Seafood rice noodle soup
Mi XaoTom $13.00
- Prawn Fried Noodle
Ga Xao Cay $18.50
- Spicy chicken/satay
Trung Chien Nam $16.00
- Mushroom Omelette
Com Chien hai san $16.00
- Seafood fried rice
Com Chien Thap cam $13.50
- Meat combination fried rice

Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
Roast Beef Pita R $10.90 / P $8.90
Extra Dip $1.00
Brownie $2.50
Regular (R) Petita (P)
Chicken Breast Pita R $10.90 / P $8.90
The Protein Pack $15.00
Garden (V) Pita R $8.50 / P $7.50

SWEETIE $11.80
- streaky bacon and a free range egg in a warmed joe’s roll.
PIKELETS (VO) $8.80
- lemon and vanilla sugar
EASY TIGER SALAD (GF) $21.80
- free range chicken rubbed in harissa spices with rocket, masculine, orange, red onion, cherry tomatoes and minted yoghurt
ORIENTAL JOE $21.80
- tender slices of beef fillet marinated in soy, chilli and garlic with salad greens, fresh herbs, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes and a sweet chilli, lime and ginger dressing topped with crispy noodles.
AUTOBAHN $18.80
- crumbed beef schnitzel with lemon wedges, gravy and chips.
Joe's Green Salad $4.80
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE $8.00
- with vanilla bean ice cream
KRANSKY AND CHIPS(GF )Kransky sausages with chips and tomato sauce $9.80

Extra Toppings $2.00 for the first topping, $1.00 for the second
- Anchovies / Bacon / Mushrooms / Egg / Ham / Pepperoni / Chicken / Jalapenos
Smoked Salmon
- Hamill’s smoked salmon, capers, brie cheese, semi dried tomatoes with chopped onions, sour cream and flaked almonds
Breakfast Pizza
- Bacon, eggs, hash browns, hollandaise sauce and mozzarella cheese. Perfect for anytime of the day or night
Old Smokey
- Mushrooms, premium bacon, roast onions and our smoked tomato sauce
Xtra Aioli, Hollandaise, Sour Cream, Sweet Chili $0.5
Garlic Bread Small $7.00 / Large $ 10.00
Marinated Pork Ribs $18.5
Midwest Spicy Beef
- Slow cooked premium ground beef, avocado, salsa and sour cream. A cowboys dream

HOMEMADE GRANOLA (V) $15.00
- The Spire homemade granola, either; Natural with milk and poached local berries OR Bircher style; soaked overnight in apple juice, with yoghurt & blackberry coulis (v)
CHORIZO $22.00
- Smoked homemade chorizo, roast peppers, Gibbston Valley mozzarella
LAMB (TURKISH PIDE STYLE) $22.00
- Pulled Cardrona lamb, olives, cumin yoghurt, feta
MARINATED OLIVES (V) $9.00
NO5 PASTRAMI SANDWICH $17.00
- Our own pastrami: Angus brisket dry-cured, spice-rubbed and slowly hot- smoked; served on our hot freshly-baked bread with mustard, pickles & tomato
VENISON & PINOT NOIR PATE $16/28
- Pate of wild Fiordland venison liver-enriched with local pinot, rhubarb relish, walnuts, spiced wine jelly, sourdough
SAFFRON YOGHURT (V) $15.00
- Natural yoghurt sweetened with Otago honey and Bannockburn saffron, local blackberry coulis, oat clusters (v)
GIBBSTON VALLEY CHEESES $10/32
- All made at the Gibbston Valley Cheesery, choose individual cheeses or a board of all four, served with our homemade crackers, sourdough, pickles & relishes: Glenroy Cheddar; Balfour Sheep’s Cheese; Kawarau Blue; Maasdam