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

  • Whole Chicken
    • To share, or not to share
  • Spicy Rice
  • Corn on the Cob
  • Coleslaw
  • - Large $6.50
  • Chips
  • - +1 Large side $29.90
  • 5 Churrasco BBQ Wings $11.90
    • Comes with BBQ basting. Add some extra Peri-Peri basting of your choice if you wish!
  • Chicken Jhal Frezi $15.99
    • Cooked in green chilies, fried onions, green peppers and tomatoes.
  • Mushroom/Cheese Chilly $11.99
    • Fresh mushrooms/cottage cheese traditionally cooked on tawa with capsicum, onion and spices.
  • Mint Chutney $2.00
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
  • Mix Vegetables $14.99
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in onion tomato sauce mixed with herbs and spices.
  • Navaratan Korma $14.99
    • A medley of seasonal vegetables cooked in a delicacy spiced creamy gravy of cashew nuts, garnished with sliced almonds.
  • Chicken/Lamb Vindaloo $15.99
    • Hot dish from south Indian based chili, spices and fresh tomatoes. Goes well with plain Naan.
  • Tandoori Prawn (8pc) $13.00
    • Prawns battered with garlic cooked in tandoor oven.
  • 3e French Toast $14.00
    • Bacon, egg, caramelised banana, cinnamon & real Canadian maple syrup
  • Lemon & Sugar $7.00
  • Extra Egg $1.00
  • Ham & Cheese $8.50
  • 3e Complete $9.50
    • Ham, cheese & free-range egg
  • Our savoury crepes are hand mixed the traditional French way with buckwheat flour from France.
  • 3e Eggs Benedict Crepe $16.00
    • 2 free-range eggs, baby spinach, caramelised onions, hollandaise sauce & bacon
  • Nutella & Pic's Peanut Butter $10.00
  • Ribeye Steak * $28.50
    • 250gm Char-grilled to your liking, served on a bed of mash, accompanied with either mushroom, peppercorn or garlic sauce, accompanied with a green salad
  • Chicken Tenderloin Stack * $23.00
    • Pan seared, served on roasted vegetables and mash, finished with streaky bacon and a light tarragon cream sauce
  • Roast of the Day * Small $13.50 Large $17.50
    • Check the board for today’s choice, served with potatoes and vegetables
  • Junior ice cream sundae $4.00
  • Childs Roast $6.50
  • For Children 12 years of age & under
  • Lambs Fry $12.00
    • Slithers of lambs liver gently pan seared topped with onions and bacon with lashings of gravy
  • Meringue Cascade $8.00
    • Served with mixed berries, cream & ice cream
  • North African roll with salad (2 pieces) and charmoulla sauce $10.00
  • Large $10.00
  • Medium $7.50
  • Chickpea a pumpkin Salad
  • Pavlova Roulade With Turkish delight $7.90
  • Grilled sumac Lamb kofta with yogurt and mint sauce $12.50
  • Spanish Salad with tomato, red onion & capers
  • Assortment of Moroccan dips with dukkah and extra virgin olive oil mat bread $10.50
  • Panko Crumbed Market Fish $21.50
    • hand-cut chips, lemon aioli, caper raisin salsa, prosciutto, rocket salad
  • Goats Cheese & Onion Tart $16.50
    • charred leeks, 'Zany Zeus haloumi, du puy lentils, caper raisin salsa
  • Cakes By Anna $7.50 slice
  • Dark Chocolate Torte $9.50
    • dried raspberry, vanilla mascarpone, chocolate sauce
  • Please ask about our daily baking including muffins, GF friands, cinnamon scrolls and cheese scones
  • Local Grazing Plate $18.50
    • House-smoked Akaroa salmon, horseradish cream, Mariano's chorizo, 'Whitestone' good cheddar cheese, relish, artisan bread
  • Hand-Cut Agria Chips $9.00
    • ketchup, chipotle aioli
  • Orange Almond Cake $9.50
    • rosewater syrup, candied pistachio, vanilla bean ice cream
  • Pad Se-Ew $10.00
    • Stir fried flat noodles with meat, broccoli, carrot & cabbage
  • Massaman $12.50
    • Massaman curry with coconut milk, potato, onion, pumpkin, pineapple and peanuts
  • Chicken Tom Yum Soup $5.00
  • Pad Priew Warn $12.00
    • Sweet and sour sauce combined with pineapple, tomato, onion & cucumber
  • Pad Krapao $12.00
    • Stir fried meat with fresh chillies, basil leaves, garlic, green beans & capsicum
  • Pad Peanut Sauce $12.00
    • Stir fried meat with peanut sauce, broccoli, mushroom, carrot & pumpkin
  • Pad Khing $12.00
    • Sauteed meat with ginger, onion, capsicum & chinese mushrooms
  • Monday - Saturday from 11.30 am - 2.30 pm. Original Thai Cuisine
  • Tofu with pork belly $15.00
  • Beef with oyster sauce $15.00
  • Brisket with home style special sauce $15.00
  • Sauces beef shank $12.00
  • Noodles with seafood in soup
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken $16.00
  • Fried green beans with mince and chili (spicy) $14.00
  • Beef Fu Yung Egg $15.00
  • -Sandwiches $6.90
  • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • -Large $17.50
  • -Sandwiches $6.90
  • -Roast Pumpkin $0.8 each
  • Pork
  • Chicken
  • -Sandwiches $6.90
  • Kids mac 'n' cheese $11.50
    • Macaroni in the cheesiest of sauces topped with more cheese
  • Add sausage $4.50
  • Chicken and bacon wrap $21.00
    • Warmed 10” tortilla wrap with fresh lettuce, tomato Izone garnish, with seasoned chicken, streaky bacon and garlic aioli. Fries on the side
  • Side n/a
    • Fries, Vegetables, Roasted Potatoes, Salad, Garlic Mash, Izone Slaw
  • The vego $19.50/$22.50
    • A selection of seasonal vegetables, served with creamy mushroom sauce (1 side/2 sides)
  • Vegetarian risotto $22.00
    • Spinach and roast kumara through creamy arborio rice
  • Chicken breast $23.50/$30.00
    • Served with spicy plum sauce (1 side/2 sides)
  • Add fried egg $2.50
  • Tacos 3 hard tacos/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Chicken-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce and grilled to perfection
  • Salsa (Mild, Hot, Mango, Corn)
  • CHIPS + GUACAMOLE $5.50
  • Lettuce
  • Burrito rolled in a soft flour tortilla/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Beef Barbacoa-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
  • Tacos 3 hard tacos/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Vegetarian-Grilled capsicum and red onion, fresh guacamole and black beans
  • Tacos 3 hard tacos/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Beef Barbacoa-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
  • CORN CHIPS $3.50
  • Ice cream $2
    • One scoop of house made ice creamserved in a cone, flavours change regularly
  • Ora King salmon gravlax $16
    • dill & lemon mascarpone, candied lemon, rye croutons, sorrel, crispy capers & poached egg
  • Cucumber, lime & mint slaw $5
  • Gnocchi $17
    • pan seared buckwheat gnocchi with courgette, roquette, pea puree, hazelnuts & goats curd
  • Blackened courgette with smoked cherry tomato $6
  • Irish coffee R18 $13
    • long black coffee, Jamesons Caskmates whiskey, lightly whipped cream
  • Smoked pork belly $16
    • peach puree, pickled celery, purple walnut, apple & cress salad
  • Kale & cos salad $18
    • parmigiana reggiano, seeded honey lemon & lime brittle, croutons, Caesar dressing, poached egg & grilled chicken or lamb
  • Chicken Fried Rice $12.00
  • Steak Mushroom on Rice $12.00
  • Steak Fried Rice $12.00
  • Lemon Fish $108.00
    • 8-10 servings
  • Chicken Pineapple on Rice $12.00
  • Lemon Chicken $12.50
  • Seafood foo young $14.00
  • Roast Pork Tomato on Rice $12.00
  • Silver Fern beef fillet $43.00
    • Agria, Braised Brisket, Parsnip crisp - Cooked to order: bleu / rare / medium-rare / medium
  • Steak tartare $24.00
    • Hens yolk, Baguette
  • Pan-fried Duck breast $44.00
    • pickled butternut, beet root fondant, Fennel, marinated orange
  • Agnolotti pasta $42.00
    • Kalamata olives, White asparagus, Tomato emulsion
  • Persian Feta and Lemon salad $25.00
    • Pickled vegetables, Beurre Noisette Rye crumb
  • White Chocolate Fudge $4.50
  • Carpaccio $24.00
    • beef fillet, lemon oil, anchovies, capers, Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Pan fried Grouper $43.00
    • Polenta, Courgette puree, Saffron Creme fraiche, Asparagus
  • Shahi Paneer $7.50
    • Homemade cheese cooked in creamy sauce with almond paste and spices, garnished with almonds and raisins.
  • Tandoori Mushrooms (8 Pieces) $9.00
    • Mushrooms dipped in garlic and yogurt marinade then cooked in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
  • Curry Time Platter $22.00
    • Two pieces of each above item served with salad, mint and tamarind chutney.
  • -Combo $10.00
  • -Combo $10.00
  • Chicken Tikka (5 Pieces) $12.00
    • Fresh boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt, ginger and garlic - grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
  • Anari Kebab (5 Pieces) $12.00
    • Chunky lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate, garlic and ginger grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
  • Onion Bhaji (4 Pieces) $5.00
    • Chickpea batter mixed with chopped onions and spices, fried to crispy texture, served with mint 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