The Caffeine Laboratory in 1 New Regent Street Menu

BREAKFAST - until 3pm BREAKFAST - until 3pm
  • Toast with Spreads $10.00
    • served with butter and your choice of spread
  • Eggs Your Way $10.00
    • free range with toast
  • Porridge $15.00
    • cooked in kaffir lime & vanilla coconut milk with rhubarb & a pistachio brittle
  • Breakfast Burger $15.00
    • with refried beans, chipotle bacon, greens, fried egg and relish + smoked mushrooms $4.50 + haloumi $4.50
  • Beans $18.00
    • spiced beans with poached eggs, smoked paprika creme fraiche & toast + black pudding $5.00
  • Hotcakes $19.00
    • raspberry & lime mascarpone, vanilla marshmallow and a citrus curd
  • Smoked Salmon $20.00
    • roast baby beets, sorret, walnuts, honey lemon & sumac dressing & horseradish cream
  • Creamy Mushroom $19.00
    • smoked mushrooms, creamy tarragon sauce, micros, roasted hazelnuts with grain toast + poached eggs $4.50 + bacon $5.00
  • Baked Omelette $19.00
    • seasonal veges, dressed greens and feta + toast $2.00 + chorizo $5.00
  • Scrambled Tofu $19.00
    • wilted spinach, smoked mushrooms, sassy sauce & toasted cashews + poached eggs $4.50
SIDES SIDES
  • Chorizo $5.00
  • Black Pudding $5.00
  • Bacon $5.00
  • Chipotle Bacon $5.00
  • Smoked Salmon $5.00
  • Halloumi $4.50
  • Beans $4.50
  • Spinach $4.50
  • Smoked Mushrooms $4.50
SAUCES SAUCES
  • Hollandaise $3.50
  • Paprika Creme Fraiche $3.50
  • Smoked Tomato Salsa $3.50
  • Pesto $3.50
LUNCH - 11am - 5pm LUNCH - 11am - 5pm
  • Soup POA
    • served with crusty bread and cafe de paris butter
  • Pan Fried Fish $21.00
    • wilted greens, red curry sauce, spiced peanuts and coriander
  • Mushroom Risotto $20.00
    • braised lamb shoulder, gremolata
  • Goat Cheese & Caramelised Onion Tart $18.00
    • pear & date chutney, walnuts, rocket salad
  • Beef Burger $19.00
    • beef rump patty, caramelised onion, cheese, cress and mustard mayo with chips + blue cheese $2.00
BURGERS - from 5pm BURGERS - from 5pm
  • Beef $14.00
    • beef patty, caramelised onion, cheese, cress and mustard mayo
  • Chicken $14.00
    • spicy fried chicken, red onion & carrot pickle, smiracha mayo, grilled pineapple
  • Quinoa $14.00
    • quinoa patty, basil pesto, smoked mushroom, cheese, rocket, aioli and relish
  • Pork $14.00
    • chipotle pulled pork, bourbon bbq sauce, slaw and aioli
  • Lamb $14.00
    • moroccan lamb patty, harissa, baba ganoush and lettuce
  • Fish $14.00
    • pan fried fish dipped in red coconut curry, lettuce, thai slaw
SIDES / EXTRAS SIDES / EXTRAS
  • Bacon / chipotle bacon / halloumi / smoked mushrooms $5.00
  • Beef cut agria chips $7.00
SHARING PLATES - from 5pm SHARING PLATES - from 5pm
  • Fish Bites $12.00
    • tempura fish bites, aioli and relish
  • Profiterole $10.00
    • goat cheese stuffed profiterole, blueberry sauce, spicy almonds
  • Chicken Wings $10.00
    • buffalo chicken wings, spicy sauce and blue cheese dressing
  • Braised Lamb $12.00
    • braised lamb, beans, breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese
  • Charred Vegetables $10.00
    • charred cauliflower, broccoli and bacon, coated with mornay sauce and gremolata
  • Arancini $10.00
    • arborio rice balls, stuffed with pumpkin and blue cheese, smoked paprika creme fraiche
DESSERTS - from 5pm DESSERTS - from 5pm
  • Black Doris Plum Tart $10.00
    • warmed with a plum sauce and yoghurt
  • Walnut & Butterscotch Tart $10.00
    • with vanilla ice-cream
  • Ice Cream Sundae $10.00
    • vanilla ice-cream, chocolate sauce & toasted almonds
  • Vanilla Panna Cotta $10.00
    • with rhubarb compote

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Senior apricot chicken $20.50
  • Marinated pork spare ribs $12.50
    • pork ribs marinated with our BBQ sauce and cooked to perfection.
  • Senior grilled fish $19.00
    • fish fillet grilled to perfection served with vegetables or salad and your choice of potato or french fries.
  • Picante burger $15.00
  • Banana Pancake $11.00
  • Ham & Cheese Omelette $12.50
  • Vegetarian breakfast $16.00
    • eggs,grilled tomatoes,mushrooms,hashbrown,vegetarian patty and a choice of toast(white or whole grain.)
  • Fettucini Bolognaise $19.50
    • rich ground beef ,tomato and herb sauce topping with cooked pasta and parmesan cheese,served with salad and garlic a roll.
  • CRISPY HALF DUCK $38.00
    • coconut rice / greens / tamarind caramel sauce / pickled red cabbage
  • HERB & GRUYERE GNOCCHI $32.00
    • red russian kale / shiitake mushrooms / roast cauliflower / crumbed egg / tomato / ragu
  • JALAPEÑO CHEESE DIP $18.00
    • crusty bread
  • ROAST BONE MARROW $18.00
    • shallot salad / garlic sour dough toast
  • LAMB SHOULDER & ALE PIE $34.00
    • skordallia / fennel / courgettes / harrissa
  • SICHUAN SQUID $18.00
    • green papaya slaw / pickled chilli / crispy shallots / palm sugar lime dressing
  • CLOUDY BAY CLAMS $18.00
    • chorizo / smoked tomato sauce / saffron aioli / lemon / herbs / grilled sourdough
  • CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SUNDAE $12.00
    • cookie crumble / raspberry sorbet / meringue / dark chocolate sauce
  • Vege Breakfast $16.90
    • Poached eggs, grilled mushrooms, salt roasted tomato and avocado/spianch (seasonal), ciabatta toast
  • Big Breakfast $18.90
    • Potato rosti, salt roasted tomato, 2 eggs, bacon sausages, mushrooms and ciabatta toast
  • Caesar Salad $18.90
    • w/ chicken
  • Wedges $6.00
    • w/ Sour cream and Sweet chilli sauce
  • Blue Cod and Chips $16.90
    • w/ salad
  • Caesar Salad $15.90
  • Chips $6.00
    • w/ Aioli or tomato sauce
  • French Toast $16.90
    • with grilled banana, flaked almonds & chocolate sauce
  • Beef with Mix Vege & Cashew NUt $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Salted Fish Fried Rice $12.00
  • Vietnamese Braised Pork in Clay Pot $20 Med/$40 Lg
  • Ginger Chicken $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Steamed Rice (bowl) $2.00
  • Special Hue-Style Rice Vermicelli Soup $15.50
  • Special Stewed Beef Ribs $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Seafood Salad $16.00
  • NUMBAN CHICKEN $17.00
    • Tempura chicken with sweet ginger sauce & special tartare sauce
  • TERIYAKI NINJA SET $10.30
    • a value meal comes with Kumara Crisps and Mogu Mogu drink (for water/Coke product/organic juice add $1)
  • KARAAGE (CRISPY CHICKEN) DON $12.90
    • Crispy chicken with sweet ginger sauce & Hachi Hachi mayo on rice
  • TEPPAN PRIME CUT BEEF DON $16.90
    • Prime Cut NZ Beef Teppanyaki style w/ Traditional teriyaki sauce on rice
  • OKI HOKI SET (SEASONAL) $10.30
    • a value meal comes with Kumara Crisps and Mogu Mogu drink (for water/Coke product/organic juice add $1)
  • ABURI SALMON DON $16.90
    • Seared New Zealand salmon with traditional teriyaki sauce & Hachi Hachi mayo on rice
  • NUMBAN CHICKEN, SWEET VINEGAR SAUCE AND SPECIAL TARTARE SAUCE $10.00
  • GARDEN SALAD WITH THE CHOICE OF PONZU OR SESAME DRESSING $5.90
  • Black Bean Sauce Pork Ribs $4.50
  • Wor Tip $4.50
  • Malay Go $4.50
  • Pheng Jau $4.50
  • Chinese Chives Dumplings $4.50
  • Fried Vermicelli Noodles $10.00
  • Cha Siu So $5.00
  • Taro Buns $3.50
  • Deng Deng Balado $20
    • Caramelized short rib beef with kaffir lime chilli, lemon and basil
  • Nasi Goreng (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $18
    • A classic Jasmine rice stir-fried with egg, peas, onions and fresh seasonal vegetables
  • Prawns $5
  • Slow Cooked Pork w Star Anise $19
    • Aromatic slow-cooked pork cheek in a dark rich sauce, half boiled egg, Chinese mushroom and Bokchoy - very popular in IndoChina
  • Lamb Shank in Massaman Curry One $17 Two $22
    • Slow-cooked lamb shank in Massaman curry paste, creamy coconut, chunky potatoes, picked onions and peanuts
  • Singapore Satay Stir Fry (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
    • Roasted peanut sauce, fresh seasonal vegetable, rich, sweet and satisfying
  • Chicken/Beef/Pork $3
  • "Bun" Ha Noi $18.5
    • Vermicelli noodle, lettuce, mint, coriander, peanut, crispy spring roll, and grilled pork served with special le Xo'm sauce
  • BBQ PORK RIBS $26.00
    • served with crunchy apple slaw, thick cut fries and bbq sauce
  • ROAST VEGETABLE STACK $19.50
    • served on polenta bread with roast capsicum coulis
  • KIDS SUNDAE $4.00
    • your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry toppings
  • KIDS BASKET $10.00
    • chicken nuggets, mini- hot dog and tempura fish bites served with thick cut fries
  • SIRLOIN STEAK $28.00
    • 300g. steak, thick cut chips, salad, fried egg and onion rings with your choice of garlic butter, mushroom sauce, gravy or peppercorn sauce
  • LAMB SHANKS $26.50
    • lamb shanks marinated in rosemary, red wine and garlic served with potato and parsnip mash and steamed vegetables
  • FISHERMAN'S BASKET $17.00
    • prawn twisters, tempura fish bites, crumbed mussels and squid rings served with thick cut fries
  • NACHOS $12.00
    • house- made cowboy chilli beef with sour cream and guacamole
  • King Prawns Fried Rice $12.80
    • Fried rice with king prawns, shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce.
  • Vegetarian Mee Goreng $9.00
  • Lemon Chicken Noodles/Rice $9.80
  • Curry Laksa Soup $10.20
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, chicken, crab meat, tofu and vegetables in Malaysian-style creamy coconut curry soup.
  • Honey Chicken Noodle $9.80
    • Egg noodles with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
  • Sweet Sour Prawns Noodles/Rice $12.80
  • Vegetarian Soy Noodles $9.00
  • Singapore Fried Rice $9.80
  • Satay and Tandoori Chicken Skewers $19.00
    • with lamb kofta’s, basmati rice and dipping sauces
  • From the Sea n/a
    • Chunky salmon pieces with prawn cutlets, capers, dill and a drizzle of lemon syrup
  • Gluten free 8” $20.00
  • Italian n/a
    • Selected salamis, ham, olives, peppers, onion, mushroom, tomato and fresh herbs
  • Salt ‘n’ Pepper Squid $14.00
    • with peri peri mayo
  • Pizza Breads $7.00
    • basil pesto and parmesan or Brewers BBQ, cheese and bacon
  • Lattice Cut Fries $9.00
    • with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Spicy Lamb n/a
    • Lamb, sambal eggplant, crumbled feta, balsamic glazed red onion and rocket
  • Bibimbap $18
    • A choice of marinated beef, tofu, consisting of a hearty mixture of sticky rice, vegetables, egg and chili paste Beef or (V) Tofu
  • Fried dumpling(V) $10
    • Special Korean herb(scallion) & vegetables (8pcs)
  • Don Gass (Korean Pork Cutlet) $ 20
    • Dip-fried pork’s loin with special sauce, fresh julienned cabbage and rice
  • Yang Yeum chicken $ 25
    • Crispy chicken marinated with Korean sweet chili sauce
  • Kimchi and cooked rice are sautéed in a pan Beef or Chicken $18
  • Spicy kimchi and spring onion pancake Seafood $15
  • Galbi-1 (Grilled Beef Ribs) $25
    • Short beef ribs marinated in a blended of ginger, Korean dark soy and garlic
  • Kimchi Bokkeumbap $16
  • Serious Slaw $8.00
  • Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
  • Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
  • The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
  • Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
    • Contains peanuts
  • The Breakfast Bap $13.50
  • Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
  • Serious Fries $6.00
  • 500gm – $15.00
  • All steaks served on a potato and herb rosti, with bacon wrapped green beans, and sauteed field mushrooms.
  • ALL PIZZAS – $20.00
  • SWEET ENDINGS
  • Double Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
    • Minced beef, rashers of bacon, mozzarella cheese on a bbq sauce base finished with garlic aioli.
  • ALL DESSERTS $12.50
  • Chicken & Pistachio Penne $19.80
    • Tender chicken thigh, roasted pistachio bits, feta cheese, fresh basil & penne pasta. Tossed with cream and basil pesto.
  • Mini Bacon, Pineapple & Mozzarella
  • Baby salmon fillet $29.50
    • Smoked salmon croquette, carrot and ginger puree, fennel and citrus salad and orange vinaigrette
  • Twice cooked pork belly GF $28.50
    • Braised pork belly with potato and herb rosti, bok choy, confit garlic, kumara chips and jus
  • Duo of beef GF $29.50
    • Grilled sirloin of beef and braised brisket with fondant potato, red onion marmalade, bell pepper vinaigrette and jus
  • Stuffed chicken breast GF $27.50
    • Spinach and feta stuffed chicken breast served with crispy polenta, basil pesto, parmesan wafer and caper hollandaise
  • Junior cheeseburger $9.50
  • Fish and chips $22.50
    • Beer battered snapper fillets served with golden fries, tartare sauce and a garden salad
  • Vegetarian GF $26.50
    • Grilled polenta with roasted mediterranean vegetables, semi dried tomatoes, shaved parmesan and balsamic glaze
  • Crispy polenta (fried) GF $10.00
    • Served with rocket, shaved parmesan and aioli
  • Chicken satay skewers 2 for $5.50
  • Chips $3.50
  • Fish $3.00
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • Combination Chow Mein $11.90/$12.90
  • Wontons $5.00/$9.00
    • with sweet & sour sauce (1/2 dozen/dozen)
  • Chicken nuggets 1/2 dozen $4.00
  • Combination Fu Yong Egg $11.90/$12.90
The Caffeine Laboratory

The Caffeine Laboratory

location

Address

1 New Regent Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

0211049498

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Coffee and Tea , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Seating ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
1 New Regent Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand