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
    • see over page
  • 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

  • Polenta fries with truffle aioli (V) $9.00
  • San Daniele prosciutto, pear, rocket, hazelnuts and goat's cheese (GF) $18.00
  • Kale salad, Apple, sultanas, walnuts, Parmesan and pangrattato (V) $12.00
  • House smoked salmon, fennel and orange salad, salsa verde (GF) $16.00
  • Garlic flat bread (V) $8.00
  • GF pasta available for some dishes
  • Starters
  • Cannoli with custard $5.00
  • Combination Meat Fried Egg Noodle $14.00
  • Vietnamese Fish Curry $16 Med/$30 Lg
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef or BBQ Pork Fried Rice $12.00
  • Lemon Grass & Chilli Chicken $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Steamed Rice (bowl) $2.00
  • Stewed Beef Rice Noodle Soup $12.00
  • Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (3 rolls) $8.50
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef Fried Egg Noodle $12.00
  • Beef Intercostals 350g $26
  • Duck Fat Potatoes, Mushroom, Rosemary Salt $8
  • Seaweed Butter $4
  • Chinichurri $3
  • Red Wine Jus $5
  • White Polenta, Mushroom, Crispy Cavolo Nero, Parmesan $15
  • Specially Cuts-Dry Aged $55
    • aged rib eye on the bone 500g
  • Manuka Smoked Egg $21.5
    • Onion Veloute, Bacon, Truffle, Mushroom
  • Humming burger $16.95 - $19.95
    • our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo. served with salad and/or fries
  • Zen sticks $12.95
    • skewers of grilled tempeh drizzled with sesame soy sauce on a bed of salad greens. vegan, gluten-free, onion & garlic free
  • Antipasto platter $16.50
    • as appetising assortment of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed patties, house dips and grilled pita bread
  • Nori wrap $16.95
    • kimchae, salad, cashew mayo and activated spicy seeds wrapped in a toasted nori sheet
  • Sun burger $12.95 - $16.95
    • a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheddar, mayo, house chutney, gherkins, tomato and lettuce
  • Sweet treats n/a
    • variety of cakes, slices and raw vegan cheesecakes are made daily
  • Masala dosa $16.95
    • our signature south indian lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with potato masala. served with dal and chutney. vegan, gluten-free
  • Antipasto platter $18.95
    • an antipasti selection of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed patties, house dips and grilled pita bread. vegan
  • Combo 1 $11.50
    • Roast Sandwich, 3 roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • -Rolls $7.90
  • -Roast potato $0.7 each
  • -Large $15.50
  • - Medium $13.50
  • Combo 2 $12.50
    • Two Pieces of Fried Chicken, 4 roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • Fried Chicken Pieces $3.00 each
  • -Sandwiches $6.90
  • BBQ eel sushi $10.50
  • Kara-age fried chicken $9.50
    • japanese style fried chicken
  • BBQ pork kimchi-don $13.50
    • stir-fried pork with spicy miso sauce and spicy pickles vegetable topping on rice
  • Spicy chicken salad $6.80
  • Curry don $12.00
    • japanese style chicken curry on rice
  • Fresh salmon don $15.50
    • fresh salmon sashimi on sushi rice
  • Buttered scallops $7.00
  • Shio ramen $11.80
    • sea salt flavor
  • Cheese from the Canterbury Cheese Monger with condiments $21.00
  • Chicken Wings $14.00
    • Chilli or BBQ w Sour Cream
  • Broccoli & Garlic Almonds $9.00
  • Handcut Chips w Aioli $9.00
  • Sticky Date Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream $14.00
  • Lamb Shank, Creamy Mash, Caramelised Onion Gravy $28 1 / $35 2
  • Lemon Pepper Squid, Aioli $14.00
  • Beef Fillet, Potato Gratin, Red Wine Jus $36.00
  • -Three Piece $ 5.00
  • - One Piece $2.30
  • Squid Ball $4.00
    • Deep Fried Squid Ball, Serve With Japanese Mayo
  • Salmon Chicken Combination $12.90
    • Fried Chicken On Rice Two Piece Fresh Salmon Sushi One Fresh Salmon Nigiri One Inari Two Piece Fresh Salmon Sashimi Seaweed Salad Fruit
  • -Small ( 90g) $3.90
  • -Jumbo $11.20
  • Regular Teriyaki Chicken Bento $8.90
    • Teriyaki Chicken On Rice Two Piece Teriyaki Chicken Sushi Two Piece Fried Chicken Seaweed Salad Fruit
  • Tempura Crab
    • Imitation Deep Fried Crab Meat. Serve With Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Ice Cream Trilogy
    • Caramel Cookie, Mochaccino & Peaches n Cream. With a selection of sweet sauces.
  • *Extra charge of $8 for an extra shank.
  • 500gm – $15.00
  • Chef’s Platter $25.00
    • Vege Samosas, Salami, Hoki Bites, Southern Chicken Sticks, Salt & pepper Squid, Battered Pineapple Rings
  • Add a sauce of your choice for $2.00
    • Creamy Mushroom, Basil Pesto, Green Peppercorn, Roasted Capsicum, Diane Sauce
  • Cheesy Pesto Sticks $12.00
    • Baked Turkish bread topped with lashings of basil pesto and cheddar cheese.
  • Ultimate Pizza Lovers
    • Salami, ground beef, tender chick pieces with grated cheese on a Italian sauced base topped with whiskey BBQ.
  • Hot Dog & Chips
  • - With spinach, bacon $16.00
  • Steak, Eggs and Chips $16.50
    • A 200g ribeye served on a side of fries and with a fresh green salad and 2 fried eggs
  • Fries $6.00
    • Served with tomato and aioli sauce
  • French Omelette $14.00
    • A traditional 3 Omelette filled with Ham or bacon, mozzarella cheese, Mushrooms and capsicum served with Toasted Ciabatta bread
  • Seasoned Wedges $8.00
    • Served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • - With spinach, salmon $ 19.50
  • Pancakes $9.50
    • Stack of 3 pancakes served with maple syrup. You choose your sides!
  • Eggs any style $9.50
    • Served on toasted ciabatta bread
  • Steak with Mushroom Chow Mein $11.00
  • Slice Pork with Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Singapore Fried Rice Noodle $12.00
  • Chicken with Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Donut $2.20
  • Roast Pork with Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Onion Ring $3.20 (1/2 doz)
  • Wontons with Sweet & Sour Sauce (12) $10.00
  • Cheesecake $10.00
    • Mexican wedding biscuit, candied pineapple, lime curd, puffed wild rice
  • Salsa Roja $8.00
    • w house made yellow corn chips
  • Crumbed Chili Portobello $16.00
    • w bruised cherry tomatoes, chili, capsicum mojo
  • Guacamole $8.00
    • w tomato pico de gallo, jalapeño, coriander, totopos
  • Beetroot & Sweet Potato Dip $8.00
    • w cricket tortilla, smoky chorizo crumb, queso blanco
  • Ceviche $16.00
    • fish, orange blossom tiger’s milk, melon, chili, corn shards, hibiscus agua
  • Roasted Baby Beetroot $12.00
    • wilted kale, walnut, queso seco, orange, chili, red quinoa
  • Ancho Chili Chicken (Free Range) $7.00
    • poblano rajas, seeds, crispy kale, chili, coriander
  • PLAIN BURGER (BEEF /CHICKEN) $3.00
    • additionals egg, cheese, bacon, pineapple, hashbrown ($0.80 each)
  • 1 CHICKEN + 2x FRIES $19.50
  • WHOLE CHICKEN $14.50
  • CHICKEN SATAY $6.30
  • SMALL $6.50
  • AMERICAN HOT DOG $3.00
  • 1/2 CHICKEN + FRIES $10.90
  • BASIC CHICKEN $5.80
  • Bacon (2 pieces) $4.50
  • Eggs (2 your choice) $4.00
  • Chicken Strips $12.00
    • Crumbed chicken strips, dipping sauces
  • Berry and White Chocolate Ice-Cream Cake $12.00
    • On shortbread served with cream
  • Vegetarian Breakfast $19.00
    • Bake beans, Vegetable Fritter, Eggs, Roast Tomato, Portobello Mushroom, Wilted Spinach, Hash browns, Corn Chutney and Caramelised Onions
  • Vegetarian Crepes $32.00
    • Gluten free crapes filled with spinach, pumpkin and feta on a broth of red onions, olives and red wine
  • Wedges $8.00
    • served with Sour Cream
  • Brulee $12.00
    • Traditional crème brulee served with short bread
  • Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt N/A
  • BBQ N/A
  • Pork Riblet N/A
  • Aioli N/A
  • Cucumber N/A
  • Ham N/A
  • Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
  • Roast Beef N/A
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