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

Bun Laden $ 12.50
- Falafel patties dressed with lemon yoghurt and chipotle chilli sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, avocado & aioli.
Little Lamby $ 12.50
- Prime New Zealand lamb, mint jelly, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
Double Ferg w/ cheese $ 15.50
- Blue, Swiss, Brie
Crumbed Calamari with Ferg's wasabi mayonnaise $ 5.00
- 1/2 dozen
Large aioli $ 2.00
Southern Swine $ 12.50
- Prime New Zealand beef, American streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, aioli & tomato relish.
Furgburger w/ cheese $ 12.50
- Blue, Swiss, Brie
Tropical Swine $ 13.90
- Prime New Zealand beef, American streaky bacon, cheddar cheese, pineapple, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.

Add: bacon, tomato, spinach, mushroom, avo $5ea
Crispy shrimp Huevos Rancheros, soft flour tortilla, black beans, avacado salsa, fried eggs, hot sauce, coriander $24
Two Free range eggs any style on toast $13
Steamed pork belly dumplings, 5 spice dipping sauce, fragrant herbs, pickled ginger $15
Field and Japanese mushrooms, black pudding, tarragon, fried potato, poached egg $21
Crispy pork belly salad,edamame, spinach, lotus root, tamarillo vinaigrette $23
Turkish poached eggs, garlic, dill, greek yoghurt, chilli and grilled bread $18
Ricotta hotcakes, roasted quince, cardamom, honeycomb, vanilla bean mascarpone $18

HAM & MUSHROOM CHICKEN SNITZEL $23.00
- Herb crusted breast of chicken, smothered in a ham, mushroom, and basil pesto infused cream cheese, topped with mozzarella & baked until bubbly. Served over chunky garlic herb potato, sautéed broccoli, and whatever else we pulled out of Jeff’s garden this morning
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 >>
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 >>
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
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
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
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!

Chicken Parmigiana $15.00
- Crumbed chicken schnitzel topped with Speight’s Napoli sauce and layered with cheese, Served with golden fries and a fresh garden salad. Beer Match: Pilsner
Plains Pasta $19.00
- Chef’s pasta selection of the day. Daily vegetarian option available. Beer Match: Ask server
Peas $2.00
Seafood Chowder $12.00
- A local favourite. Seafood bound in a beautiful creamy fish stock, delicately flavoured with fresh herbs, served with Alehouse bread. Beer Match: Speight's Cider
Shearer’s Shanks (GF-) $21.00/ $27.00
- Tender & delicious, oven-roasted lamb shanks with Central Otago thyme & garlic, topped with Alehouse gravy & mint glaze. Served on potato mash with a medley of Otago vegetables. Beer Match: Speight's Old Dark (M/ L)
Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli $21.00
- Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli, served in a Speight's Napoli sauce with shaved Parmesan and roasted Pinenuts. Beer match: Speight's Empire
Golden fries $8.00/ $9.00
- With tomato ketchup/ With cheese
Cavalcade Ribeye $30.00
- 250g Prime Ribeye steak grilled to your liking, served with a fresh garden salad or seasonal vegetables with golden fries. Accompanied by your choice of topping: Creamy mushroom sauce, Peppercorn sauce or Roasted garlic butter. Beer match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale >>

Mussels $3
-large $4.50
2 Small Blue Cod fillets and Chips $10
Spring or Curry Roll $3
Between 7am and 10am
Hoki-large L $7.50 / S $3.50
Curry $2.50
Sausage $3

Venison and Black bean Ragout with Housemade Pasta,Yoghurt Dressing & Chilli Jus $30
Smoked chicken, avocado, brie, red onion & cranberry sauce $19 / $27 / $27
- Small / Large / Thin Lizzie
Yukkie $3
Real Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae $12
Chicken ,Bacon & Mushroom in a light Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce with House Spaghetti $28
Apple & Blackberry Crumble with Vanilla Bean IceCream $12
Strawberry & Raspberry Sorbet with Meringues $10
Big Boy Bolognese, bacon, pepperoni mushrooms & BBQ sauce $19 / $27 / $27
- Small / Large / Thin Lizzie

Margherita $25.00
- Bocconcini, tomato and basil
Salt and Pepper Calamari $13.00
Frankly My Dear, I Don't Give A Lamb $26.00
- Lamb shoulder, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, coriander and mint yoghurt
All fettuccine dishes are served with roasted garlic bread
Chicken $24.00
- Pan fried chicken breast, spinach and creamy mushroom sauce
Sticky Date Pudding $13.00
- Served with a warm butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream
Green Peace $25.00
- Fresh capsicum, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, kalamata olives, smoked cheese
Kawarau Village Beef Burger $25.00
- Housemade beef patty with bacon, onion ring, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli and BBQ sauce

Roasted canterbury duck $46.95
- Truffle pearl barley & cavelo nero stuffing, braised savoy cabbage & bacon, roasted pumpkin puree, pinot noir jus, maxim potato
180gm Steak diane $26.95
- Charred angus porterhouse, crispy fried potatoes, onion rings, mushroom cognac cream sauce
Cauliflower cheese, prosciutto crumbs $8.95
Stuffed button mushroom, smoked bacon, shallot, ciabatta crumb & garlic butter $10.95
175gm Marlborough king salmon fillet $35.95
Lamb & rosemary jus $2.95
180 gm / 250 gm eye fillet $34.95 / $40.95
- Canterbury angus grass fed
Creamy mushroom $2.95

Carne Asada $10 B / $7 T
Mini Pescado Croquettes $9.00
- fresh fish croquettes
Queso Fresco $4.00
Tortilla $2.00
Tequila Lime Beef Bowl $12.00
- skirt steak marinated w tequila, lime, cilantro & Mexican oregano
Pulled Pork $15.00
- w crackling and crema & salsa
Corn Chips & Salsa $8.00
Chipotle Chicken $10 B / $7 T

Chicken Pita $10.90
- Chicken breast, cucumber, iceberg, tomato & light mayo in a warm pita
Supremo Burger $12.90
- Chicken breast, mixed lettuce, tomato, light mayo & our Peri-Peri chutney on a Portuguese roll
Supremo Veggie Burger $12.90
- Veggie patty, mixed lettuce, tomato, light mayo & Peri-Peri chutney on a Portuguese roll
Caramelised Onions $1.50
Dessert $4.00
- Choose from Cheesecake or Choc Mousse!
Veggie Wrap $9.90
- Veggie patty with iceberg lettuce, tomato & our light mayo wrapped up in a warm tortilla
5 Churrasco BBQ Thigh Pieces $11.90
- Comes with BBQ basting. Add some extra Peri-Peri basting of your choice if you wish!
Classic Veggie Burger $9.90
- Veggie patty with iceberg lettuce, tomato & our light mayo in a soft seeded bun

Roast Lamb Salad R $11.90 / P $9.90
Chicken Breast Salad R $11.90 / P $9.90
Chick n Fala Salad R $12.50 / P $10.50
Roast Lamb Pita R $11.50 / P $9.50
Regular (R) Petita (P)
Buffalo Chicken Pita R $12.50 / P$10.50
Chicken Caesar Salad R $12.50 / P $10.50
Falafel (V) Pita R $10.90 / P $8.90

Lunch Pasta - Your Server will advise $15
Poutine - Chunky Fries with Melted Cheese and Gravy $9
All Day Breakfast - Bacon, Sausages, Eggs how you like Toast & Hash Browns $15
Roasted Root Vegetables $8
Flat Bread - Caramelised Onions, Rock Salt, Garlic and Olive Oil $10
Surreal Salad - Pear, Walnut & Blue Cheese Salad $9.50
Fish and Chips - Crumbed Fillets. Served with Fresh Salad Fries and Tartare Sauce $15
Rump Steak - 150gr Fully Trimmed, Cooked how you like it. Served with Fries, Coleslaw and Gravy $15

GORGEOUS GEORGE (GF) (VO) $15.80
- joe’s hash topped with streaky bacon, two grilled free range eggs and hollandaise.
JOE'S CAESAR $17.00
- streaky bacon, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, cos lettuce and a soft free range egg with joe’s caesar dressing (anchovies optional).
Large Chips $9.50
Bratwurst $3.50
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE $8.00
- with vanilla bean ice cream
ROAST VEGE SALAD (GF)(V ) $18.80
- roasted vegetable medley with rocket, cashews, feta and aioli.
PIKELETS( VO) $ 6.80
- lemon and vanilla sugar.
Grilled Tomatoes $4.00

Wedges(Sm/ Lg (GF*) $9.00/$12.50
- With sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
Toasted Bagel $6.50
- Lightly toasted bagel with cream cheese & jam
Pork Belly Salad (GF) $18.00
- Braised pork belly served with mixed greens, walnuts, apple, red onion, carrot & sprouts drizzled with a creamy aioli & balsamic dressing
Fries( Sm/ Lg) (GF*) $8.00/$10.50
- With tomato sauce & Cavell's aioli
The Famous Meltdown (GF*) $12.50
- Fries topped with crispy bacon, aioli and melted cheese
Toasted Sandwiches(GF*) $6.50
- Choice of two fillings - ham, cheese, bacon, mushroom, tomato, pineapple, onion or cheese. Add extra fillings for $1.50
Big Breakfast (GF*) (V*) $18.50
- Two free range eggs served your way with bacon, Kransky sausage, tomato, hash bites & mushrooms on toast
The Steak Burger (GF*) $18.00
- Tender steak served on a lightly toasted bun with lettuce, aioli, bbq sauce, tomato, caramelised onion, free range egg & beetroot relish.Served with fries.

House Olives (GF) (V) $12
- Mixed olives with feta marinated in lemon and rosemary
Pork Fries (GF) $12
- Pulled pork smothered in melted cheese on french fries topped with out house slaw
Mushroom, Fennel & Spinach Risotto (GF) $22
- Topped with shaved parmesan
Combo Platter $30/$60
Sauteed Green Beans $4
Falafel & Honey Roasted Vegetables $20
- Falafel and roasted vegetables with slighted sauced, dressed trough spinach leaves.
Pulled Pork Wrap $11.50
- Apple balsamic marinated pulles perk with applee & fennel slaw in a tortilla wrap
Ice Cream Sundae $10
- Vanilla icecream topped with nuts and wafer covered in your choice of chocolate, strawberry or salted caramel sauce