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

  • BEEF BURGER $24.00
    • grilled onions / bacon / smoked cheese / pickles, mayo / brioche bun
  • THAI STYLED HOT DOG $24.00
    • pork belly, sausage / pickles / roast peanuts / slaw / sariacha / mayo / pretzel roll
  • JALAPEÑO CHEESE DIP $18.00
    • crusty bread
  • PORK CROQUETTES $18.00
    • apple fennel salad / pickled mustard seeds / fire cracker mayo
  • CRISPY HALF DUCK $38.00
    • coconut rice / greens / tamarind caramel sauce / pickled red cabbage
  • AGED RIB EYE $38.00
    • duck fat “chips” / rainbow chard / café de paris butter / jus
  • BEER HOP SMOKED SALMON $24.00
    • pickled beets / new potates / white miso / avocado / 7 spice dressing
  • BEER BATTERED FISH $24.00
    • smashed peas / fries / tartare / lemon
  • Crispy Calamari $24.5
    • with a baby greek salad, burnt lemon and our amazing tzatziki
  • Chunky Chips $7.5
    • with tomato sauce or aioli
  • Risotto $27.5
    • choice of either waitoa free range chicken, or wild mushroom. both finished with parmesan
  • Apple & popcorn $2
  • Chocolate crackles $2
  • Cheese Plate $26
    • french brie, whitestone windsor blue and vintage cheddar served with bread, terra viva chutney, pickled onions and grapes
  • Poached egg with supergrain soldiers $6
  • Terra viva hot smoked salmon, (50g) $6.5
  • Maple, coconut & hazelnut granola w natural yoghurt & passionfruit $9.00
  • Orange Almond Cake $9.50
    • rosewater syrup, candied pistachio, vanilla bean ice cream
  • Rocket Salad $5.00
    • good parmesan, local walnuts
  • 'Whitestone' Aged Blue Cheese $13.00
    • quince paste, crackers
  • Please ask about our daily baking including muffins, GF friands, cinnamon scrolls and cheese scones
  • Farmers Market Soup $15.50
    • Organic Celeriac w lemon gremolata. Served with toasted ciabatta & butter. Optional - add smoked bacon or house smoked salmon
  • Bacon Filled Ciabatta Roll $12.50
    • avocado smash, HP aioli, fresh rocket
  • Goats Cheese & Onion Tart $16.50
    • charred leeks, 'Zany Zeus haloumi, du puy lentils, caper raisin salsa
  • Includes:
    • Corkage for B.Y.O, Combination Entree, Choice of 3 or more Main Courses
  • Prawns or Lamb $23.90
  • Chicken Noodle Soup $10.00
  • Tom Kah
    • A rich aromatic coconut milk soup flavoured with lemongrass, lime leaves and kha (galangal, a type of ginger).
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $21.90
  • Neua Nam Tok (Thai beef salad) $24.90
    • Thai style beef salad, chilli sauce, Thai herbs & spices. Served cold.
  • Minimum 6 people
  • Vegetarian $20.90
  • Eggs on toast $10.00
  • French toasted banana bread with maple mousse and berries $15.00
  • Eggs Benedict $16.50
  • Mince on toast w a poached egg $16.00
  • Creamy Pumpkin $15.00
  • Bacon sandwich on sour dough with tomato jam $10.00
  • Add on: Bacon, Avocado, Tomato $4.00 each
  • Granola with natural yoghurt and berries $9.00
  • Oak bread $ 9.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Nachos $ 10.00
    • Beef & bean minced with sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Farmhouse wedges $ 8.00
    • With cheese, bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Garlic bread $ 8.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 4.00
    • 2 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Chips $ 5.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • 3 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • Bacon & Egg
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $8.50
    • An internationally renowned dish Boneless chicken cooked in a secret recipe of yoghurt, spices.
  • Lamb Vindaloo $9.50
    • A hot dish, made world famous by the chefs of Goa. It has a Portuguese influence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum & whole spices.
  • Vegetable Combo $12.50
    • Curry+Rice+Naan+Soft Drink(355ml)
  • Chicken Korma $8.50
    • Boneless chicken in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices.
  • Butter Chicken $8.50
    • A world famous Indian delicacy Half cooked the tandoori way & finished the curry way, with crushed cashews cream & spices.
  • Lamb Combo $13.50
    • Curry+Rice+Naan+Soft Drink(355ml)
  • Vegetable Biriyany $9.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with vegetable in an exotic blend of spices.
  • Lamb Madras $9.50
    • A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. lamb cooked in hot spices.
  • Chargrilled venison belly skewers with horopito and rocket pesto. G/F. D/F $14.00
  • Caprese salad with locally sourced cows milk mozzarella, heritage tomatoes, fresh basil, new potato slices with a light basil and balsamic dressing. V. G/F $19.50
  • Butternut cream and colcannon potato ( aka bublle and squeak... sauteed cabbage, bacon and peas). G/F n/a
  • Mini caesar salad, whb garden salad, sauteed summer veggies with lemon and herb n/a
  • Butter, duck fat potatoes or prawns $7.00
  • 6oz fillet $39.00
  • Eggs benedict on grilled sour dough, home made potato rosti and hollandaise. G/F. V. avail. (Portebelo and wilted spinach) $19.00
  • Hollandaise $3.00
  • GF extra $1.00
  • Pics Peanut Butter $6.00
  • We serve various popular cabinet food, including fresh store baked tasty muffins, scones, slices and cookies
  • Smokey $11.50
    • Cold smoked Salmon, Herb & Lemon Schmear, Alfalfa, Capers
  • Your choice of toasted bagel: plain, sesame, pumpkin seed and poppy seed cheese and onion extra $0.60
  • Raspberry Jam $6.00
  • Cream Cheese $6.50
  • Smashing $10.50
    • Smashed Avocado, Tomato, Swiss Cheese, Spinach
  • Mango Moushumi $12.40
    • Mango flavoured mousseline served with vanilla flavor whipped cream and mango collis.
  • Nobanno salad $9.90
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan $5.10
    • Naan bread stuffed with cheese, herbs and garlic
  • Diet Coke $3.40
  • Narikaal (Chicken or lamb or beef) $18.90
    • This delicious tangy dish is prepared with coconut and warm spices
  • Geetanjali $12.90
    • Tender chicken pieces cooked with fresh pumpkin, kumara, and mushrooms in a creamy subtle aromatic sauce
  • Nobanno Healthy Kebab Roll $9.90
    • Tandoori chicken or Keema (lamb) or Vegetable or Egg
  • Macher Ghonto Curry $21.90
    • Fish pieces cooked with mixed lentils, herbs and spices and finished with touch of Panchporon (Bengali specialty 5 spices)
  • Apple Tart $14
    • apple tart served with whipped cream and ice cream
  • Trio Omelette $17
    • served w. toast or fresh bread and 2 choices of either: ham, cheese, mushroom, spring onion
  • House Hot Smoked Salmon Focaccia Sandwich $24
    • served w. grilled capsicum, eggplant courgette and crème fraiche dill remoulade
  • Bagel $7
    • w. cream cheese and jam
  • Eggs Benedict $21.50
    • w. house smoked salmon
  • Bagel $6
    • w. cream cheese
  • Fish of the Day N/A
    • please ask our friendly staff
  • Bagel $9
    • w. 2 fillings - cream cheese, tomato or pesto
  • Mix Pickel $3.50
    • Nice and spicey
  • Pork Vindaloo $19.50
    • Goan delicacy feisty and furious
  • Prawn & Kumra $21.50
    • East meets west in this sensational seafood creation
  • Mango Chicken $19.50
    • Dreamy flavoursome favourite – mango with a hint of garlic & ginger
  • Naan $3.50
    • Brushed with butter
  • Veg Makhani $18.50
    • Seasonal vegetables cooked in tomato and cream
  • Chicken Narni $13.50
  • Tamarind & Date $3.00
    • Sweet and subtle Indian classic
  • Steak & Mushroom
  • Lamb & Cheese Pie
  • Chicken Pie
  • Mince & Cheese
  • Steak & Pepper
  • Lamb & Mushroom Pie
  • Bacon Egg & Cheese
  • Steak, Onion & Tomato
  • Average Joe Pack $9.00 / $8.50 / $8.00
    • Contains: 1 Can of Drink, 1 Sandwich Pack, 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Piece of Fruit (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
  • Fruit Platters $29.00 / $37.00
    • Small Fruit Platter / Large Fruit platter (Fruit platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices)
  • Kids Pack $7.20 / $6.70 / $6.20
    • Contains: 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Flavoured Milk (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
  • Cracker & Dip Platters $35.50 / $47.50
    • Carrot & Celery Sticks, Pickled Onions, Gherkins, Tomato, Ham, Salami & 2 types of Crackers. Includes: Cream Cheese & Chili Dip (Small / Large)
  • French Stick Bites (Christine's) $29.40 / $41.40
    • Small - Approx 20 + pieces / Large - Approx 35+ pieces
  • Sushi $47.00
    • Made to order - Only available after 11am
  • Savoury Platters $25.50 / $35.50
    • Mixed Savouries including: Mince, Cottage, Chicken, Sausage Rolls, Chilli Roll Bites & Dipping Sauces (Small - 24 piece / Large - 36 piece) (Can be delivered heated or cold for you to heat)
  • Work Shout Platter (Large) $46.20
    • Contains: Club Sandwiches, Savoury and Sweet Twist Pieces, Scones and Muffins - For Approx 8 People
  • Highland Wedges $12.50
    • with bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Lamb Rump $36.00
    • Served with roast carrots and pumpkin, minted potatoes, peas and hollandaise sauce
  • Pasta of the Day $17.00
    • Chef’s choice of freshly made pasta
  • Big Breakfast $21.00
    • Streaky Bacon, Sausage, Eggs, Roast Tomato, Portobello Mushroom, Wilted Spinach, Hash browns and Caramelised Onions
  • Portobello Mushroom $3.00
  • Fish & Chips $15.00
    • Fillet of fish, lightly crumbed Panko & cooked until golden, served with Tartare sauce, lemon, salad & fries
  • Beef Croquettes $12.00
    • Beef crumbed croquettes, honey, mustard, horseradish cream
  • Fillet 220g $37.00
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