The Bower & Urban Corner Cafe in Christchurch Menu

BRUNCH (available till 2pm) BRUNCH (available till 2pm)
  • Fish of the Day $19.00
    • Market fresh fish in a tempura batter or pan fried served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Open Focaccia Sandwich $18.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken breast in a creamy mushroom & tamagan sauce, served on toasted focaccia
  • Steak Sandwich $20.00
    • cooked just the way you like it, served with Aioli, mustard lettuce, tomato, red onion on warm focaccia bread with fries
  • Thai Beef Salad $21.00
    • Tender marinated beef, pickled mango, crispy noodles, cucumber, tomato, toasted sesame seeds, cashews, fresh coriander, house made Nam Jim dressing
  • Chicken Filo $18.50
    • changes weekly, please check the specials board for the weeks flavor, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Caesar Salad
    • Crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg
  • Vegetarian $15.00
  • Chicken & Bacon $20.00
  • BLAT $18.50
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato on gorgeous Turkish bread served with fries
BURGERS BURGERS
  • All burgers served with fries
  • Bower Burger $22.00
    • 180g, Angus Meat Pattie, streaky bacon, hash-brown, egg, cheddar cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, with house made Aioli & smoky BBQ sauce stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • Beef Bruger $20.00
    • 180g. Angus Meat Pattie, crispy bacon, lettuce, red onion, tomato & mustard, house made aioli stacked is a warm toasted bun
  • Chicken Burger $20.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast, cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, streaky bacon, house mayo & aioli stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • Kiwi Burger $22.00
    • 180g. Angus meat pattie, egg, beetroot, cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion, mustard & house mayo stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • Fish Burger $20.00
    • Battered fresh market fish of the day, lashings of home made tartare sauce, gherkin, red onion, cheese, lettuce stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • Garden Burger $20.00
    • Falafel pattie, mushroom, feta, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo & aioli, in a warm toasted bun
  • Extras $2.00 each
    • bacon, egg, mushroom, hash brown, onion rings
PIZZAS PIZZAS
  • Meat Lovers $24.00
    • A meat lovers mix of Verkerks pepperoni, chorizo, ham of salami with mozzarella cheese & topped with a smoky BBQ sauce
  • Apricot Chicken $24.00
    • Smoked chicken, cashew nuts, cream cheese or mozzarella cheese, drizzled with a tangy apricot sauce
  • Chicken, Cranberry & Brie $24.00
    • Creamy brie cheese, smoked chicken & mozzarella, drizzled with a delicious cranberry sauce
  • Chicken & Shrimp $26.00
    • Smoked chicken, shrimps, baby spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, topped with sweet chilli sauce
  • Hawaiian $20.00
    • Classic Hawaiian pizza, tropical delight of ham & pineapple with mozzarella cheese
  • Cheese $18.00
    • cheese, cheese or more cheese
  • Vegetarian $20.00
    • Seasonal roasted veg, baby spinach, mushrooms, feta, mozzarella, drizzled with aioli
  • Motto Carne
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  • All our pizzas are hand stretched, with our own homemade pizza sauce, and meats are sourced from Verkerks Butchery
DINNER MENU (available from 4.30) DINNER MENU (available from 4.30)
  • Bower Salad $20.00
    • Our signature salad, Harrisa chicken thigh, tossed with slow roasted seasonal veges & chick peas drizzled with a deep roasted sesame dressing (vegetarian option available)
  • Fish of the Day $23.00
    • Market fresh fish, battered or pan fried served with seafood salad & fries
  • Mushroom Fettuccine $18.00
    • Fettuccine pasta tossed in a flavoursome creamy mushroom sauce
  • add chicken $22.00
  • Chicken Filo $20.00
    • changes weekly, please check the specials board, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Thai Beef Salad $21.00
    • Tender marinated beef, pickled mango, crispy noodles, cucumber, tomato, sesame seeds, cashews, fresh coriander, house made Nam Jim dressing
  • Caesar Salad $20.00
    • Chicken, bacon, crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg
  • Creamy Chicken $23.00
    • Sliced breast of chicken, mushrooms, bacon, onion, in a creamy mushroom & white wine sauce, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Rib-eye Steak $32.00
    • 200g. Angus rib-eye, with garlic shrimps, served with salad & fries, choice of mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter
  • Surf & Turf $32.00
    • 200g. Angus Rib-eye, with garlic shrimps, served with salad & fries, choice of mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter
  • Baby Back Ribs Small $28 Large $35
    • Fall off the bone baby back ribs with a kick ass hickory sauce, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Extras $3.00
    • Onion rings, Eggs (2), Mushrooms, Tomato, Hash-browns (2)
KIDS $15 COMBO KIDS $15 COMBO
  • (Meal only, without combo $12.00)
  • Choose a meal, a drink (apple juice, orange juice, chocolate milk, or frizzy) and an ice cream
  • Pizza
    • Hawaiian or cheese
  • Fish Bites
    • served with fried & tomato sauce
  • Chicken Nuggets
    • 6 chicken nuggets, served in a basket with fries & tomato sauce
  • Popcorn Chicken
    • 8 pieces of popcorn chicken, served in a basket with fries
  • Mini Cheese Burger
    • 120g. Angus meat pattie, with lettuce, cheddar cheese & fries
  • Kids Platter
    • cocktail sausages, nuggets, popcorn chicken, seasonal fruit & salad
  • Kids Ice cream Sunday $6.00
  • Spider Drink (fizzy & ice cream) $6.00
KIDS PARTY MENU KIDS PARTY MENU
  • Option 3 $15.00
  • Fresh fruit
  • Option 1 $13.00
  • Fish bites
  • Chicken nuggets
  • Fries
  • Jelly
  • Drink
  • Option 2 $13.00
  • Hawaiian pizza
  • Fries
  • Jelly
  • Drink
  • Fairy Bread
  • Cheerios
  • Fries
  • Jelly
  • Drink
  • Kids party menu must be ordered minimum 3 days in advance, price is per child.
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Chocolate Mousse $12.50
    • A very delicately blended chocolate mousse, served with ice-cream, cream and berries
  • Sticky Date Pudding $12.50
    • Smothered with butterscotch sauce, ice-cream and berries
  • Creme Brulee $12.50
    • Served with ice-cream, cream and berry coulis
  • Chocolate Brownie $12.50
    • Warmed decadent chocolate brownie, served with ice-cream and cream
  • Daily Creation $10.00
    • Please check with our staff for today’s special dessert creation
  • Ice-cream Sundae $8.50
    • Your choice of chocolate, caramel or berry

Nearby Sample Menus

New York Deli (sample menu)
  • THE WILBUR $11.00
    • Spiced pulled pork, coleslaw, apple sauce
  • BRONX BEEF $7.90/ $11.90
    • Flank steak roasted to perfection served with onion jam and horseradish sauce or tomato relish.(Slider/ Hero )
  • NYD CHEESESTEAK $7.90/ $11.90
    • Heaps of thinly sliced flank steak served on chipotle BBQ sauce and topped with cheddar cheese.(Slider/ Hero )
  • VEGE BAGEL $9.00
    • Avocado, tomato, cream cheese, mesculun, aioli and tomato pesto
  • EAST SIDE $7.90
    • Ham, cheddar cheese & fresh tomato with cream cheese.
  • NEW YORK PORK $8.90/ $12.90
    • Slow roasted New Zealand pork served with apple sauce, onion jam and pork crackling. (Slider/ Hero )
  • THE MANHATTAN $7.90/ $11.90
    • New York classic A tall stack of thinly sliced pastrami served with tomato-mayo sauce and onion jam. (Slider/ Hero )
  • NYD FRIES $4.50
Pepper Bridge (sample menu)
  • Do-pyaza (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
    • tender pieces of chicken, beef, lamb roasted in a spicy onion tomato masala topped with ginger, garlic and spices
  • Korma (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
    • chicken, beef, lamb pieces cooked in rich cashew and creamy sauce
  • Vegetable samosa $3.00
    • deep fried crisp pastry parcels stuffed with mixed vegetables. served with tamarind chutney
  • Tandoori prawn (7 pieces) $17.00
    • prawns battered in lightly spiced tandoori masala and roasted in tandoor. served with mint chutney
  • Basmati rice $3.00
    • premium indian rice
  • Butter chicken $17.00
    • marinated chicken roasted in tandoor and cooked in creamy butter masala sauce
  • Onion bhajis (7 pieces) $6.50
    • onion fritters lightly spiced in chickpea flour and deep fried. served with tamarind chutney
  • Prawn malabari $18.50
    • prawns cooked with ginger, garlic, vinegar, green capsicum, a selection of spices and with a splash of coconut cream
The Bicycle Thief (sample menu)
  • Spaghetti $30.00
    • clams, crispy prosciutto, garlic oil, lemon, mint, herbs
  • Quattro Formaggio $26.00
    • smoked mozzarella, pecorino, provolone, gorgonzola
  • Cervo $24.00
    • seared venison, muscat raisins, ricotta, pecorino, walnut, parsley
  • Spaghetti $30.00
    • clams, crispy prosciutto, garlic, mint, lemon, herbs
  • Baked Blueberry Crostada $16.00
    • frangipane, vincotto, vanilla ice cream
  • Fries with Bloody Mary ketchup $10.00
  • Hereford Ribeye (250g) $37.00
    • with crispy potato cake, smoked mushrooms, broad beans, horse radishcream, rich red wine jus
  • Baked Blueberry Crostada $16.00
    • frangipane, vincotto, vanilla ice cream
Shanghai Street Dumplings (sample menu)
  • Shanghai Wonton Soup $12.50
    • Pork, prawn stuffed boiled wontons in a yummy stock soup
  • Sweet sour pork belly $18.00
  • Prawns and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $18.50
    • with Black Pepper sauce
  • Free-range Pork and Capsicum, Mushroom, Onion, Potato $17.50
    • with spicy sauce
  • Spicy Fish Soup $25.50
    • Blue-cod fish and tofu in to spicy soup with coriander and steam rice
  • Spicy chicken salad $16.00
  • Siu Mai (for four) $10.50
    • Yummy dumplings stuffed with pork, prawns and shiitake mushroom
  • Shanghai Dumpling (for six) $10.50
    • Pretty dumpling stuffed with: Free-range pork and coriander
Monteiths Avonhead (sample menu)
  • Homemade traditional cheesecake $11.90
    • Ask for details of our chef's latest creation
  • Steamed rice $5.00
  • Prime angus beef fillet $37.50
    • Cooked to your liking, over sweet potato puree, roasted baby beets, creme fraiche, red wine jus and parmesan crisps
  • Mushrooms $5.00
  • Fish of the day $POA
    • Market fresh fish, specially prepared each day
  • Garlic bread $7.90
    • Cobb style loaf, baked and served with butter
  • Flat breads $8.50
  • Creme brulee $11.90
    • A classic favourite, light creamy egg custard topped with crunchy golden toffee and served with berries
Sai Touch of Spice (sample menu)
  • Lamb Tikka Masala (Med) $13.90
  • Famous Indian Mixer (khichdi) $13.90
  • Tandoori Chicken $16.00
  • Lacha Parantha $4.50
  • Lamb Samosa $2.50
  • Chicken Jaffrani Briyani (Med) $13.90
  • Chicken Naan $5.00
  • Roasted Poppadoms $2.90
Spagalimis (sample menu)
  • Roast Pork (Sml / Med / Lge) $12 / $17 / $20.5
    • Tender pulled Pork nestled between seasonal roast veges finished with parsley and apple sauce
  • Original Vegetarian (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
    • Onion, mushrooms, fresh sliced tomato and capsicum.
  • Florentines Patisserie $4
    • individual choice of Boysenberry Cheesecake
  • Spagalimis Bolognaise $16.5
    • Served with spaghetti. A delicious bolognaise sauce served through seasoned topside beef and garnished with parsley
  • Kumara Chips $7.5
    • Delicious kumara chips cooked to perfection and served with sweet Thai chilli sauce
  • Chicken Ravioli $17.5
    • Chicken, roasted garlic and basil pesto ravioli served in a creamy pesto sauce and garnished with parsley
  • Pepperoni (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
    • Pepperoni nestled between sliced onions and freshly sliced tomato
  • Spags Special (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Bacon, pepperoni, sliced onions, freshly sliced tomato and mushrooms
Saggio di vino (sample menu)
  • Steak tartare $24.00
    • Hens yolk, Baguette
  • Pan fried Grouper $43.00
    • Polenta, Courgette puree, Saffron Creme fraiche, Asparagus
  • Farmhouse Duck & Pork Terrine $26.00
    • Cider gel, Granny Smith apples
  • Silver Fern beef fillet $43.00
    • Agria, Braised Brisket, Parsnip crisp - Cooked to order: bleu / rare / medium-rare / medium
  • Ora King salmon pastrami $26.00
    • Cucumber and horseradish sorbet, Lemon, Gingerbread
  • White Chocolate Fudge $4.50
  • Crème Brûlée $15.00
  • Basil parfait $18.00
    • Strawberries, Meringue, Pistachio
Trevinos (sample menu)
  • Sicilian $22.00
    • Salami, chorizo, tomato and aioli swirl
  • Tagine $26.00
    • Moroccan spiced slow cooked stew with meat, vegetables and diced fruits, served with rice
  • Roman Ribs $22.00/$30.00
    • Honey, garlic and chilli marinated pork ribs, served with fries (1/2kg or 1Kg)
  • Penne Puttanesca $22.00
    • Penne with vegetables flamed with white wine and tossed in napolitana sauce with capers, served with parmesan
  • Italian Omelette $20.00
    • Three egg omelette with bacon, pepperoni, mushroom, tomato and cheese served with hash brown
  • El Toro $34.00-$36.00
    • Canterbury Angus 30day aged beef with your choice of potato mash, pomme frittes, roast gourmet potatoes or potato and kumara gratin with either green salad or seasonal vegetables - Ribeye 250gm ($34.00), Prime Fillet 250gm ($36.00), On the Bone 400gm "El Grande" ($36.00)
  • Spaghetti Meatballs $22.00
    • Basil Neapolitana cooked meatballs on a bed of spaghetti. Topped with parmesan
  • Sides $8.00
    • Pomme Frittes
Cafe 101 (sample menu)
  • Savouries $2.50
  • Steak & Cheese $4.80
  • Steak $4.60
  • Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
  • Mince & Cheese $4.80
  • Sausage Roll $3.10
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.80
Wholly Bagels & Pizza (sample menu)
  • Low fat plain $5.40
  • Veggie $7.20
    • with your choice of cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, capsicum and sprouts
  • Bacon, egg with cheese and relish $4.30
  • Tuna $9.20
  • Gluten free roll (Extra) $1.30
  • Salmon $9.90
    • Premium marlborough cold smoked salmon and capers, red onion with your choice of flavoured cream cheese
  • California sunrise $8.20
    • Tuscan mushrooms, cheese, egg, fresh spinach, mayo
  • Pate $5.40
Shamiana Cuisines of India (sample menu)
  • CHICKEN TIKA $2.00
  • SAMOSA $2.00
  • Aloo Tikki Chat $6.00
  • CHICKEN TIKA MASALA $10.00
  • BEEF VINDALOO $10.00
  • Aloo Paratha $0.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $10.00
  • VEG. KORMA $7.00
South Bar & Cafe (sample menu)
  • CAESAR SALAD Crispy bacon, a soft poached egg, parmesan, crunchy croûtons and a creamy Caesar dressing $17.00
  • Smoked Salmon Croquettes (3pcs) $10.50
    • with chipotle mayonnaise
  • MEAT LOVERS Beef, ham, chorizo and bacon with BBQ sauce $25.00
  • MAC’S BEER BATTERED FISH ‘N CHIPS Fresh NZ fish in a Mac’s gold batter tartar sauce, lemon and a garden salad served with makikihi fries $20.00
  • CHICKEN, CRANBERRY & BRIE Baby spinach, chicken breast and brie with cranberry sauce $25.00
  • Breads and Dips $13.00
    • with pesto, hummus and olive tapenade
  • Spicy Wedges $9.00
    • with sour cream and chilli sauce
  • CLASSIC CLUB SANDWICH Grilled chicken, bacon, egg, tomato and lettuce served on fresh multigrain with makikihi fries $17.00
Esquires (sample menu)
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS $12.50
    • 8 NUGGETS & CHIPS, SERVED WITH GARNISH, GARLIC AIOLI AND TOMATO SAUCE
  • TOAST $1.50
  • GOURMET BEEF BURGER WITH CHIPS $18.00
    • ANGEL BAY BEEF, GREEN SALADS, TOMATOES, RED ONIONS, CARAMELISED ONION, CHEESE IN BUN, SERVED WITH AIOLI SAUCE
  • B.L.T. WITH CHIPS $18.00
    • STREAKY Bacon (3 RASHERS), LETTUCE, TOMATOES, GARLIC AIOLI WITH TOASTED CIABATTA, SERVED WITH AIOLI
  • 5 PIECES OF CHICKEN WINGS $8.50
    • SERVED WITH RANCH SAUCE
  • BOWL OF FRIES $7.00
    • WITH TOMATO SAUCE & AIOLI
  • CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST $12.50
    • WITH BACON, BANANA, MAPLE SYRUP
  • MARMITE CREAM CHEESE BAGELS $6.50
EAT Cafe - Excellence and Taste (sample menu)
  • PANCAKES $14.50
    • served with banana, berries and maple syrup
  • BLAT $16.50
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato served on toasted freshly baked bread, served with fries
  • HOMEMADE MUESLI $8.50
    • served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
  • BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST $15.50
    • served with bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • VEGETARIAN SALAD $14.50
    • reek style with cucumber, tomato, red onion, olives, feta and our homemade balsamic dressing
  • RAISIN BREAD TOASTED $6.50
    • served with jam
  • CAESAR SALAD
    • cos lettuce, bacon, poached egg, croutons and parmesan
  • FRIES $8.50
    • served with aioli and sauce
The Bower & Urban Corner Cafe

The Bower & Urban Corner Cafe

location

Address

487 New Brighton Road, New Brighton, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8083, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033889138

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Cafe Food , Italian , New Zealand , Pub Food

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Nightlife ,  Bar ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
487 New Brighton Road, New Brighton, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8083, New Zealand
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