The Serious Sandwich in Christchurch Menu

BREAKFAST (Served between 9-11am daily) BREAKFAST (Served between 9-11am daily)
  • The breakfast bap $9.00
    • A farm fresh egg, crispy bacon & sambal
SANDWICHES (Served on fresh ciabatta bread) SANDWICHES (Served on fresh ciabatta bread)
  • Porchetta salsa verde $12.00
    • Tender roast pork with a parsley & garlic salsa
  • Meatball & parmesan $11.00
    • Spiced meet balls with parmesan
  • Poached chicken & peanut slaw $12.00
    • Tender sliced chicken with peanut slaw & mayo
  • Grilled aged cheddar $9.00
    • Served with onion jam
  • The special $13.00
    • Changes daily and made fresh- see our specials
  • Extra's $2.00
    • Of fresh salad, serious slaw or sauce
SIDES (Made fresh each day) SIDES (Made fresh each day)
  • Salad-see todays special $8.00
  • Serious slaw $8.00
    • A mix of carrot, cabbage & peanuts finished in our mayo
  • Soup & bread (Seasonal-winter) $8.00
    • Changes daily & made fresh

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Cheese Dosa $10
    • Dosa topped with grated cheese
  • Puttu - Gluten Free, Vegan $6
    • Steamed cylinder of ground rice layered with grated coconut
  • Vada (Lentil Donuts) $5.50
    • Deep fried savoury lentil donuts with a blend of South Indian herbs and spices and served with coconut chutney.
  • Kerala Fish Curry ( as per size) $18 - $20
    • Fish simmered in special South Indian tangy curry sauce finished with coconut milk
  • Scoop Ice Cream (2 scoops ) $5
  • Black Tea $4
  • Sambar $15
    • Traditional hot and sour curry made with mixed Indian vegetables and spices simmered in South Indian style gravy
  • Kothu Parotta Chicken / Beef / Veg $15
    • Signature South Indian street food, chopped South Indian bread stir-fried with diced onion, egg and meat (chicken/beef) or vegetable curry
  • Seafood Chowder (Main) $23.00
    • Mains serving has the addition of green lipped mussels in the shell and tempura prawns.
  • Beef Rib $26.00
    • Slow cooked barbecued beef rib, manuka smoked for 4 hours, with mashed potato, roast carrots and bbq sauce.
  • Chicken Wings $14.00
    • Spicy or BBQ, lemon herb dressing.
  • Crisp Onion Rings with Aioli $6.00
  • Steak $25.00
    • 250g medium rare sirloin and braised beef cheek with hand cut chips, seasonal greens, roast tomato, salsa verde and a crunchy soft boiled egg.
  • All kids meals come with a complimentary soft drink or juice.
  • Vegetarian $19.00
    • Mushroom, blue cheese, onion
  • Cornbeef Hash $20.00
    • Corned beef sautéed with potatoes, onions and capsicum topped with a fried egg and homemade tomato chutney.
  • Chicken Nugget (Doz) $8.00
  • Steak & Onion roll $2.70
  • Bacon $2.50
  • Battered Scallops (Doz) $16.00
  • Pacific Oysters (Doz) $16.00
  • Mushroom $2.50
  • Crumbed Hoki Fillet $4.50
  • Extras $0.80
  • Soup of the day $18.00
    • served with crusty bread
  • Side salad $9.00
  • Pollo a la catalana – catalan chicken $38.00
    • Tender chicken thigh pieces slow cooked with dried apricots, prunes, sultanas, pinenuts & gourmet potatoes
  • Patatas bravas $14.00
  • Calamares a la andaluza $19.00
    • Calamari dusted in flour & flash fried (LF)
  • Extras: croqueta $3.00
  • Cordero asado - lamb shoulder $41.50
    • Slow roasted canterbury lamb shoulder served with a rosemary, thyme & red wine reduction
  • Salteado de setas al jerez $19.50
    • Sauteed mushrooms with garlic, parsley in px spanish sherry
  • -21+ $6.20 pp
  • Extra Large $42
    • Club sandwiches, Quiche Bites, Custard Twist pieces, Fresh Fruit, Cracker and Dip Assortment. (For approx. 8 people)
  • Fruits platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices
  • Small $34
    • Club sandwiches, slices and fresh fruits. (For Approx. 5 People)
  • Large Platter $34.50
    • 36 pieces
  • Large Club Sandwich Platter $35.50
    • 32 pieces
  • Assorted Muffins and Scones cut into bite sizes
  • Small platter $38
    • 22 pieces
  • All served with natural yoghurt or Coconut yoghurt (add $0.5) / Soy or almond milk (add $0.5)
  • Poached or Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Toast $17.00
  • V=Vegetarian / DF= Dairy Free / GF= Gluten Free / P= Paleo (DF+GF+no added sugar)
  • -Bacon / Spinach & Mushrooms $19.00
  • Fresh Fruit Salad (P) $10.00
  • -Berries & Cream $14.00
  • Gluten Free Bread / Hollandaise Sauce $2.00
  • Crepes
  • Cheeky Chicken $5.00
  • Happy Ham $5.00
  • Very Vegemite $4.00
  • Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
  • Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
  • Custom Mix $10.00 per head
  • Free Range Chicken Tenders
  • Tiramisu $13
    • with chocolate soil
  • Cheese Plate $18
    • with house chutney, pistachio bread & cornichons
  • Affogato +$9
    • With a double shot of either baileys, amaretto, tia maria, kahlua or cointreau
  • Affogato $9
    • shot of esspresso poured over one scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and topped wih whipped cream
  • Banana Split N/A
    • with ice cream and chocolate sauce
  • Risotto of the Day N/A
  • Creme Brulee $10
  • Pork Belly $34
    • with smoked hock colcannon potatoes, asparagus, pickled cucumber & mustard jus
  • LUNCH SPECIAL
  • BBQ Chicken ‘n’ Bacon
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce,Chicken,Red Onion,Capsicum,Bacon,BBQ Sauce
  • Children’s Special Pizza
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, Plain and Simple- Cheese & Tomato Sauce with Optional Ham & Pineapple
  • Hawaiian
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Ham, Pineapple, Bacon & Herbs
  • Wild Venison
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce,Venison,Capsicum,Olives,Feta, Roasted Pumpkin,Plum Sauce
  • Fish Burger $7.90
    • Fish Fillet, Double Mayo, Double Cheese, Lettuce, Tangy Sauce
  • Hawaiian $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Bacon, Pineapple, Lettuce, BBQ Sauce
  • Regular size 12" for $5.90
  • Hot Dog & Fries $12.00
    • Two hot dogs and fries served with tomato sauce
  • - Cheese and onion
  • Basket of Fries $6.00
    • Thick cut fries served with tomato sauce
  • Asian Basket $10.00
    • Samosas, spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with sweet chilli and tomato dipping sauces
  • - Add fries for an extra $3.00
  • Seafood Basket $10.00
    • Squid rings, prawn cutlets, fish bites and fries served with tartare and tomato dipping sauces
  • - Cheese and ham
  • Toasted Sandwich $3.00
  • Holy Burrito $24.00
    • Chilli beans, yellow rice & mushrooms with queso blanco, guacamole, sour cream & salsa Served with leafy greens & cheesy corn chips - add Chicken $4.00
  • Marinated olives with grilled ciabatta $9.00
  • Nachos $9.00
    • Kids nachos with mild beef & beans, cheese & sour cream
  • Pineapple Pork $33.00
    • Pineapple braised pork belly served with pork crisps apple brandy caramel
  • Lil' Linguine $9.00
    • Ham & tomato linguine with toasted cheese bread
  • Queen Caesar $16.00
    • with grilled chicken, bacon, cos lettuce, parmesan & croutons dressed with caper mayonnaise & topped with a soft poached egg - add Anchovies $4.00
  • House made sausage $4.00
  • Pigsy $24.00
    • Pork belly slices, streaky bacon rashers, ham, grilled pineapple, cheese & bourbon bbq sauce
  • Chicken $5.00
  • Spring Roll $2.80
  • Double Meat $5.00
  • Lemon Chicken $12.50
  • Combination Fried Rice $11.50
  • Pineapple Ring $2.00
  • Roast Pork Curry on Rice $12.00
  • Bacon $4.00
  • Bacon 1 Rasher $1.80
  • Whole Mushrooms $4.90
  • Moroccan Chicken Wrap $18.90
    • A large tortilla wrap stuffed with salad, Moroccan seasoned chicken and Aioli, served with wedges and sour cream.
  • Change Plain Fries to Wedges $2.50
  • Fish & Chips $17.50
    • A generous fillet of fish, lightly crumbed and cooked until golden. Served with tartare sauce, lemon, salad and thick cut fries. Add 2 fried eggs $2.50
  • Robbie’s Loaf $7.90
    • A crusted garlic loaf. A great warm up!
  • The Scotsman $32.90
    • Our own signature dish, with a 350gram ribeye steak topped with caramelized onions, served with potato wedges, salad and a whisky sauce. For the brave!
  • Lamb Shank $21.90
    • A hearty meal of tender braised lamb shank, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Extra shank $7
  • Chicken Tikka (5 Pieces) $12.00
    • Fresh boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt, ginger and garlic - grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
  • -Combo $10.00
  • Aloo Gobi $7.50
    • Chunks of potato, cauliflower & spices cooked in 'dryish' sauce garnished with coriander.
  • Dal - Black or Yellow Lentils $7.50
    • Black' or 'Yellow' dal boiled in turmeric, ginger and garlic then fried with onions, tomatoes and spices.
  • 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.
  • Onion Bhaji (4 Pieces) $5.00
    • Chickpea batter mixed with chopped onions and spices, fried to crispy texture, served with mint sauce.
  • Salmon Fillet $16
    • Asparagus wrapped in bacon, mint & butter potoatoes, roasted tomato, hollandaise sauce
  • Open Grilled Chicken Sandwich $16
    • Lettuce, tomato, Moroccan grilled chicken, avocado, salsa, minted yoghurt dressing
  • Corn Fritter Salad $12
    • Bacon, salad leaves, avocado salsa, asparagus, Corn fritters
  • Pasta $12
    • Pasta of the Day
  • Lamb Salad $16
    • Lamb, roast veg, salad leaves, tomato, asparagus, feta, cucumber, minted yoghurt dressing
  • Roast Vegetable Salad $12
    • Roasted vegetables, salad leaves, honey mustard dressing
  • Quiche $12
    • In house made quiche with side salad
  • Fish $ Chips $16
    • Beer battered fish served with chips and tartar sauce
The Serious Sandwich

The Serious Sandwich

location

Address

363 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8023, New Zealand

phone

Phone

+64 3-371 9167

clock

Opened hours

9 AM to 5:30 PM (Mon-Sat), 10 AM to 5 PM (Sun)
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Fast Food , Sandwiches

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Quick Bites ,  Seating

Location
363 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8023, New Zealand