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

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,
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!
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 >>
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 >>
BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS $18.00
- Michelle likes everything to be perfect, and that is never more apparent than with her beer batter: Back to basics I say Fish, chips, salad, aioli, tomato sauce and lemon(WITH BLUE COD $27)
THE F.A.T. 250 $28.00
- This feed is not for the faint of heart: 250g of Prime NZ porterhouse steak served with garlic herb potatoes, pan fried broccoli (and whatever vegetables fall off the truck), finished with jus, streaky bacon, and tangy, onion jam. Or your classic Steak, Eggs & Chips etc!
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
CLASSIC CHICKEN PARM $20.00
- The locals would riot if we took this off the menu. Butterflied breast of chicken, coated in our super-crispy secret coating, smothered in our house made tomato relish, topped with cheese and baked until ooey-gooey. Served with steak fries, and a crisp garden side salad

Soft shell crab karaage
Edamame (V) (GF)
Served with a mung bean sprout, corn, dried seaweed, boiled egg and chashu
Chicken tarikaraage (H)
Chicken curry
- + Tempura
Unagi don
Miso soup

The producer (vegetarian - can be vegan) $7.00
- Garlic & thyme black bean, sweet roasted pumpkin. Soft sprinkled goat feta. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
Breakfast $700
- Smoked streaky bacon. Free range egg. Sweet pork jus onion reduction.Crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
The bushman $7.00
- 6 hour slow braised pork belly (free farmed). Marinated in west coast manuka bush honey. Crisp apple slaw, sweet pork jus onion reduction, crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli
The stockman $7.00
- Angus brisket. 12 Hour slow braised in lemon & chipotle peppers. 36 Hour marinated in our oaxacan spice rub. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, chipotle creme fraiche. Organic coriander, fresh chilli.
The fisherman $7.00
- Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. Pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli

Sizzling Oyster Sauce $20.00
- broccoli mushroom carrot cauliflower, young corn, onion/Chicken pork beef vegetables & tofu
Fried Tofu 6 $7.50
Coconut Prawns 4 $12.00
Thaitanium fish cake salad $14.00
Sizzling Chilli Jam with cashew nuts $25.50
- red & green capsicum onion
Stewed pork Shank on rice $20.00
Pa Nang Curry, chicken pork $18.50
Basil & Chilli $23.50
- tiger prawns squids seafood

Superfood smoothie bowl $14.00
- Berry smoothie topped with fresh kiwifruit, strawberry, banana, coconut, granola, amaranth and chia.
Chargrilled Steak sandwich $18.50
- with aged beef rump, slow cooked onions, tomato, cheddar, fresh greens and aioli. Served with homemade chips
Breakfast Bun $11.00
- with free range bacon,egg, tomato, hollandaise and fresh greens.
Hot Chips $8.50
- with fruit, chocolate chip cookie and a juice
Buttermilk pancakes $17.00
- with fresh fruit, berry compote, lemon syrup, mascarpone and maple syrup
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 >>
Eggs Benedict $18.00
- on sourdough with hollandaise and fresh tomato. Choose from free range bacon, hot smoked salmon or wilted greens
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

Rangitikei Free Range Chicken Breast $30.00
- wrapped in bacon & stuffed with brie and served with pappardelle tossed in lemon and sundried tomatoes
Akaroa Salmon Rillettes $14.00
- with crostini & served with a marinated artichoke salad
Salad $10.00
- mixed salad leaves with house dressing
Chicken Parmigiana $22.00
- bread crumbed chicken breast topped with napolitana sauce and melted cheese served with fries
Cajun Chicken & Bacon Salad $22.00
- pan fried cajun chicken and bacon lardons served over crisp mixed salad leaves and garlic croutons
Sweet Corn Fritters $10.00
- with mango and coconut relish
Baby mixed salad with house dressing
(Available 10am-10.30pm daily)

CHICKEN CRANBERRY $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Chicken, Dried Berries, Camembert Cheese. Red Onion (optional).
MEAT LOVERS $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni, Salami, Champagne Ham, Streaky Bacon, Sausages and BBQ Sauce.
SALT & PEPPER SQUIDS $6.00
- 8 pcs. & Dip
SALMON WAVE $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Salmon, Baby Spinach, Cream Cheese and Red Onions.
BEEF MUSHROOM $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Chunky Corn Beef, Mushrooms, Crispy Bacon, Cream Cheese, Red Capsicum, Red Onion.
SMOKED GARLIC CHICKEN $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Chicken, Green Capsicum, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Garlic Mayo Sauce, Smoked Garlic and Oregano.
PRAWN TEMPURA $6.00
- 6 pcs. & Dip
PRAWN HORNS $7.00
- 6 pcs. & Dip

Gajar ka halwa $6.50
Prawn malabari $17.90
- Prawn curry made with freshly ground coconut and an array of masterfully blended spices
Butter chicken $15.90
Chicken/lamb biryani $15.90
- Basmati rice and boneless cubes of chicken/lamb cooked together, richly flavoured with nuts and raisins
Chicken/beef bhuna $15.90
Lachha paratha $4.50
- Multi layered whole wheat bread basted with butter
Kadhai prawns $17.90
- Prawns cooked with onion, tomato, and green pepper in a thick masala sauce in an Indian wok
Tamarind chutney $3.00
- Tangy south indian chutney

Blue cheese butter $2.95
Selection of petit fours per person $13.95
Autumn pears $16.95
- Vanilla pear, almond sponge, poire williamsgel, green apple sorbet, hibiscus sauce
Botswana slaw, cabbage,carrot, apple & horseradish $10.95 / $18.95
- small / large
Sauteed southland paua $48.95
- Shaved paua (abalone), garlic butter, fried potatoes, cress
Tempura soft shell crab $25.95
- Malaysian yellow curry, kumara, shaved coconut coriander & mint salad
Nelson scallops $29.95
- Butternut pumpkin puree, black pudding, pickled heritage cauliflower, pistachio vinaigrette
Cardrona lamb roti rolls $22.95
- Spiced lamb shoulder, fried roti, mint spring & coriander slaw, roasted coconut, lime kasundi

Angus Rump: $19.00
- 250 gramme Angus Rump steak, cooked to your liking with coleslaw, fries, gravy and a fried egg
Moe’s Beef Burger: $17.00
- Delicious beef burger Pattie on focaccia bread with tomato, red onions, fancy lettuce, cheese and aioli served with fries
Lamb Shank: $25.00
- Braised lamb shanks served with creamy mashed potatoes, steamed carrots and homemade rosemary gravy
Caesar Salad: $17.50
- Cos lettuce, crispy streaky bacon, homemade croutons, shaved parmesan with a soft boiled egg(Add smoked chicken to the Caesar Salad for $3.50)
Seasoned Wedges - (With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce) $8.50
Onion Rings $6.50
Bangers & Mash: $18.00
- Meaty Pork sausage served with creamy garlic mash, peas and rosemary gravy
Pasta of the day: $15.00
- A new pasta dish created by our chef daily (add smoked chicken for $3.50)

Pork Belly $20.00
- Stuffed with apricot sage, onion & slow roasted. Served on potato mash & roasted vegetables with a warm apple sauce
South Island Lamb Rump $20.00
- Served with rosemary potatoes, green beans & Harissa sauce
Jerk Chicken $14
- Hot Jamaican jerk spiced chicken on a chilled almond noodle mix dressed with coriander & sesame oil
Ugly Bread $13.00
- Our own special pumpkin chutney served on a garlic baguette with cheese & sour cream
Beef Nachos $14
- Chilli mince mix served on corn chips with cheese, sour cream & guacamole topped with jalapenos
Jerk Chicken $18.00
- Hot Jamaican jerk spiced chicken on a chilled almond noodle mix dressed with coriander & sesame oil
Mac ‘n’ Cheese Croquettes $10
- Served with Harissa sauce
Chicken Parmigiana $20
- Breadcrumbed chicken breast topped with ham, cheese & Napoli sauce. Served with pub slaw & potato wedges

Roasted beetroot, caramelised onion & goat's cheese toastadas $16.00
Poached tiger praws, kalamata olive & chives sauce, bay leaf frosted almonds $19.00
Free range pork fillet, roasted parsnip puree, granny smith & red chilli salsa $22.00
Potato bravas, chilli tomato sauce, aioli $11.00
Fried alamari, baby rocket, aioli $17.00
Smoked trevally & potato tortilla, paprika mayo $19.00
Leafy greens, blached broccoli, forvn chardonnay dressing, pepitas $12.00
Miso cured wakanui beef, celeriac & fennel raw salad, toasted sesame $25.00

Smoked Salmon & Avocado
8PC. REG $8.20
Edamame
Fancy Platter - 2 $32.90
- 8 pieces Jumbo Fresh Salmon
Teriyaki Chicken & Fresh Salmon
- 8 pieces Sesame Teriyaki Chicken
- 8 pieces Teriyaki Chicken & Double Avocado

CHICKEN BURGER( GFO) $19.80
- free range chicken breast, streaky bacon, swiss cheese, caramelised onions, tomato, lettuce and aioli with chips.
PORRIDGE (V) $10.80
- with chopped nuts, fruit and brown sugar.
FRUIT CRUMBLE (V) $10.80
- warm rhubarb, apple, plum, crispy oats and coconut with natural yoghurt or cream
MAGIC CARPET $5.50
- vanilla bean ice cream and wafers with chocolate sauce
ROAST VEGE SALAD (GF) (V) $18.80
- roasted vegetable medley with rocket, cashews, feta and aioli.
EGGS (GFO) (VO) $16.80
- two free range eggs, toast and hollandaise + add streaky bacon or mushroom or spinach.
BRAT $12.80
- spicy bratwurst sausage with caramelised onions and melted cheese on a warmed joe’s roll.
Baked Beans $3.20

-Large $29.00
Chicken, Cranberry and Brie
- The traditional classic but with a white béchamel sauce flavoured with roast garlic, bringing a whole new taste to this favourite.
Garlic and Mozzarella Bread $Small $8.50 Large $12.00
Dan’s Delight
- Roast pumpkin, asparagus, peppers, feta and rocket dressed with a touch of aioli
Marinated Pork Ribs $18.5
Bacon and Mushroom Pasta (creamy sauce) $16.5
Xtra Aioli, Hollandaise, Sour Cream, Sweet Chili $0.5
Hawaiian
- Premium ham, cheese, pineapple and oregano