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

  • Pork loin steak $25.00
    • 230 grams (pre-cooked weight )pork loin served with brown gravy,apple sauce,vegetables or salad and your choice of potato or french fries.
  • Nachos $14.50
    • crunchy corn chips served with beef con-came , cheese,olives,capsicum,onio,salsa and sour cream.
  • Fettucini carbonara $19.50
    • a creamy bacon , mushroom and onion sauce served with salad and a garlic roll.
  • Bacon Benny $16.00
    • hashbrown,two poached eggs with bacon on top of grilled ciabatta bread and topped with hollandaise or cheese sauce.
  • Salmon salad $8.50
    • smoked salmon with grated cheese on lettuce.
  • Junior chicken pizza $6.50
  • Super burger $14.00
  • Sampler $16.00
    • a sampling of delicious onion rings, prawn cutlets,fish bites,chicken strips and seasoned wedges served with ranch dressing and sweet chilli souce.
  • Classic Chicken Breast Burger $9.90
    • Sink your teeth into our soft, seeded bun filled with a delicious marinated skinless chicken breast, fresh lettuce, tomato & our special light mayo.
  • Chicken Garden Salad $14.50
    • Succulent strips of basted & grilled chicken breast served on a fresh garden salad setting.
  • Portuguese Veggie Paella $13.90
    • Grilled home-style veggie patty combined with veggie strips, tossed over our spicy rice.
  • PERi-PERi chips (Regular) $4.50
  • 5 BBQ Thigh Fillets $11.90
    • Get high on some thighs.
  • Coleslaw (Regular) $4.50
  • Half Chicken $12.90
    • Nothing half hearted here.
  • Caramelised Onion $1.50
  • Garlic Fried Rice $10.50
    • Fried rice with king prawns, roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in garlic sauce.
  • Green Curry Chicken $9.80
    • Thin rice noodles with chicken, tomato and vegetables in Thai spicy green curry sauce.
  • Combination Soup $10.50
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in chicken soup.
  • Vegetarian Soy Noodles $9.00
  • Hokkien Mee $9.80
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in mild chili soy sauce
  • Honey Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
  • Thai Sweet Chili Beef $9.80
    • Egg noodles with beef and vegetables in Thai sweet chili sauce.
  • Tom Yum Soup $9.80
    • Thin rice noodles with chicken, tomato, pineapple and vegetables in Thai hot and sour soup.
  • Salt & pepper squid $16.50
    • Served on a bed of mesclun with chilli, coriander, shallots & fried onions drizzled with a refreshing vietnamese dressing
  • Vege pizza $24.00
    • Spinach, feta, thyme, tomato, red onion, mozzarella & basil pesto.
  • -Add Fries $3.00
  • Prawn cocktail $14.00
    • Fresh shrimp tossed in a brandy and rose sauce infused with lemon zest served with rustic crusty bread.
  • Cheesecake of the day $14.50
    • Chef’s creation, served with cream & ice cream
  • -Add Fries $3.00
  • Chargrilled lamb rump $22.50
    • Served on a greek salad of mesclun with cucumber, cherry tomato, feta drizzled with a mint aioli.
  • Bbq chicken pizza $22.50
    • Free range chicken, streaky bacon, red onion, mozzarella, with a swirl of cola bbq sauce
  • (B) Combination Meats $19.00
  • Choo Chee $20.00
    • Curry paste with thick coconut milk. Fish Fillet, Prawns or Seafood
  • (C) Crispy Pork $20.00
  • Drunken Noodles
    • Spicy rice noodles with vegetables, chilli & fresh basil
  • Fried Rice $10.00
  • Chicken Wings (6 pieces) $10.00
    • Deep fried marinated chicken wings
  • Chicken Satay (2 pieces) $5.00
  • Thai Fish Cakes (3 pieces) $5.00
  • Chicken Tikka $15.00
    • Marinated in a wonderful blend of tandoori spices and herbs, then grilled and served with fresh salad.
  • Butter Chicken $16.90
    • World famous Indian delicacy-marinated chicken slow cooked and finished with a creamy tomato masala sauce (mild - medium)
  • Chicken Korma $16.90
    • An all time favourite curry in a rich cashew sauce for mild curry lovers (mild)
  • Chicken Wrap $12.00
  • Chicken Biryani $16.90
    • Blend of tender chicken and fresh basmati rice with seasonal vegetables - mixers choice (medium - hot)
  • Dhal Palak $15.90
    • Lentils tempered with cinnamon quills, crushed tomato and garam masala (medium - hot)
  • Lamb Wrap $12.90
  • Sweet Mango Chutney $4.00
  • -Sandwiches $6.90
  • half $10.00
  • Combo 2 $12.50
    • Two Pieces of Fried Chicken, 4 roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • 2 Lamb Shanks $17.50
  • -Sandwiches $6.90
  • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • Pork
  • served with potatoes, pumpkin, kumara, mixed vegetables and gravy
  • Hereford Ribeye (250g) $37.00
    • with crispy potato cake, smoked mushrooms, broad beans, horse radishcream, rich red wine jus
  • Asparagus $26.00
    • roasted local asparagus, lemon, soft goats cheese, mint pesto, pine nuts
  • Salted poached Warehou $22.00
    • with new potatoes + salsa verde
  • Cannelloni $28.00
    • spinach, ricotta + walnut with Chianti tomato sauce
  • Prosciutto $26.00
    • rucola -tomato base, cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, ricotta, rocket
  • House Made Granola $16.00
    • with poached fruit, yoghurt, panna cotta and milk
  • Green salad with grana parmesan $10.00
  • Treacle Cured Salmon $5.00
  • Ceviche $16.00
    • Pickled cucumber, shallot, avocado, coriander
  • Akaroa Salmon $33.00
    • Horseradish ricotta, pickled radish, rhubarb
  • Fiddlesticks Fried Chicken $10.00
    • Salad, tomato sauce
  • Today's Bread $16.00
    • Whipped butter, olive oil, balsamic
  • Pappardelle $25.50
    • Prawn, chorizo, cherry tomato, parsley
  • Salted Caramel Delice $17.00
    • Passionfruit, pistachio crisp, popcorn
  • Kalamata and Picholine Olives $11.50
    • Thyme, lemon, garlic
  • Vegetable Terrine $14.00
    • Cashew cheese, coriander, peanut
  • Smoked Mozzarella Sticks $12
    • Green Tomato Relish
  • Beef Hoagie $15
    • Smoked Wakanui Beef Brisket, Cheddar, Onion Rings, BBQ Sauce
  • Rainbow Slaw $15
    • Cabbage, Beetroot, Carrot, Spring Onion, Radish, Seeds, Herbs, Vinaigrette
  • Bootlegger Chilli $15
    • Smoked Brisket, Sausage, Beans, Corn Chips, Sour Cream (Vego available)
  • Combo it! add $5
    • Tator Tots + a Handle of Iced Tea
  • Asparagus & Candied Bacon $10
  • Smoked Jalapeno Sausage $19
    • Pickled Veg, Ranch Dressing
  • Tator Tots $10
    • Smoked Garlic Aioli
  • Whitestone Windsor Blue (75g) $16.00
    • With gingered walnut loaf and fig chutney
  • Gas Paris Brest $14.00
    • Strawberries, banana and passion-fruit in a cream filled choux bun with an almond-caramel sauce
  • Carved Roast Sirloin of Hereford Prime $38.00
    • With béarnaise, corned beef gratin, green beans, jus and horseradish Yorkshire pudding
  • Pressed Belly of Pork $35.00
    • With apple and sultana relish. On olive-kumara mash, peas, sage and onion jus
  • Soup Festival $15.00
    • A rich and spicy soup with pheasant, basil and shredded vegetables
  • Akaroa Salmon $17.00
    • Leaves of cured salmon, fried capers, vodka and melon salsa with buttered wholemeal bread
  • Festive Pudding $14.00
    • Steamed ginger sticky date pudding with cream and custard
  • Baked Breast of Chicken $35.00
    • With a spinach and hazelnut mousse on a warm barley and romaine salad with salsa verde
  • Muesli (GFO)(V) $12.50
    • House made muesli with Greek yoghurt, milk & seasonal fresh fruit
  • Belgian Waffles (GFO)(V) $18.50
    • bacon, banana & maple syrup or berry compote & greek yoghurt
  • Pasta $18.00
    • fettuccini, bacon, mushroom & spinach in a creamy sauce
  • Eggs Benedict(GFO)(V) $20.00
    • poached free range eggs, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise/salmon
  • Eggs any style (GFO) (V) $9.50
    • Free range eggs poached, scrambled or fried, toasted multi-grain or ciabatta
  • Boulevard Breakfast (GFO) $22.00
    • free range eggs any style, bacon, sausages, potato hash, mushrooms, slow roasted tomatoes & bread
  • Haloumi Salad (GF)(V) $19.50
    • Leaves, Quinoa, roasted capsicum, cashews & House made lime, ginger & chilli dressing
  • Potato hash $4.00
  • Beef, Bacon & BBQ Burger
    • Fresh Vienna bun, 200gm Beef Pattie, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with chunky fries and chipotle aioli.
  • SWEET ENDINGS
  • Smoked Chicken Salad $16.50
    • With crispy streaky bacon, fresh salad greens, tomato wedges, garnish. Mixed in homemade honey mustard dressing.
  • Philly Steak Roll
    • Angus Rump Steak, Philly style. Topped with Swiss cheese finished under the grill. Accompanied with southern seasoned crispy fries.
  • Mussel Chowder
    • Creamy traditional chowder with NZ green lipped mussels, potatoes and bacon. Served with toasted bread.
  • Bacon & Pea Alfredo Fettucine $18.50
    • Crispy bacon bits, baby peas & tri colour fettuccine, mixed in traditional Alfredo sauce.
  • Camembert & Chicken Melt
    • Chargrilled chicken thigh & baked camembert cheese. Served on crisp toasted ciabatta bread topped with cranberry jelly.
  • Chicken & Pistachio Penne $19.80
    • Tender chicken thigh, roasted pistachio bits, feta cheese, fresh basil & penne pasta. Tossed with cream and basil pesto.
  • Jumbo Beef Burger $19.50
    • Succulent beef pattie topped with cheese, bacon, egg, relish, tomato, onion and salad served with chips.
  • - Pesto and parmesan $7.50
  • Chefs Soup of the Day with Ciabatta Toast $11.00
  • Ribeye Steak $27.50
    • Grilled to your liking served with salad, chips and choice of Garlic Butter or Mushroom Sauce.
  • Hummus $3.00
  • Potato Rosti $5.00
  • Sausage $5.00
  • Bangers & Mash $18.00
    • Pork sausages on chive mash, served with caramelised onion, peas and gravy.
  • CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST $12.50
    • WITH BACON, BANANA, MAPLE SYRUP
  • BOWL OF KUMARA CHIPS $7.00
    • WITH TOMATO SAUCE & AIOLI
  • TOAST $1.50
  • FRUIT, HONEY AND YOGHURT (GF) $9.00
  • BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS $17.50
    • 2 FISH FILLETS & SEASONED CHIPS, SERVED WITH GARNISH, TOMATO & TARTARE SAUCE
  • EGGS BENEDICT $17.00
    • WITH POACHED EGGS, ENGLISH MUFFINS, SPINACH, HOLLANDAISE/SALMON
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $9.90
    • SERVED WITH TOASTED CIABATTAS
  • NUTELLA BANANA BAGELS $8.00
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