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

  • Toast + Eggs $10.9
  • Banana Bread $16.9
    • w/ Honey comb, mascarpone, himalayan sea salt + almonds
  • Seasonal fruit $3.5
  • Sausage $4.5
  • Big House $21.9
    • Hungarian sausage, bacon, potato rosti, poached eggs, mushrooms, roasted tomato + side of Chutney
  • Salmon $5
  • Toast $2
  • Roasted potato $5
  • Large $32.00
  • Ginger (Chicken, Pork or Beef) on Rice $12.00
  • Pan Fried Fish in Tamarind Sauce
  • Grilled Pork & Shredded Pork on Broken Rice $12.00
  • Crab Chowder Rice Vermicelli Soup $12.00
  • Grilled Mince Pork on Kebab $8.00
  • Large $32.00
  • Tofu Salad $16.00
  • Vege pasta $26.00
    • Penne pasta tossed in cherry tomatoes, spinach, red onion & capsicums finished with parmesan & basil pesto.
  • Breads & dips (gf) $14.50
    • A loaf served with our very own homemade dips
  • Beer-battered fish & chips please check with your waitress for today's fresh fish of the day, served with rustic tartare sauce salad & beer battered fries. $22.50
  • Crème brulee $14.50
  • Mushroom sauce / pepper sauce $3.00
  • Salt & pepper squid $16.50
    • Served on a bed of mesclun with chilli, coriander, shallots & fried onions drizzled with a refreshing vietnamese dressing
  • -Add Fries $3.00
  • -Add anchovies $5.00
  • -400g Beef Sirloin $35.00
  • -Beer battered fries $6.00
  • -red wine jus
  • Beef $15
    • Tender marinated beef strips, black olives, capsicum, mushrooms, red onion, mozzarella with oregano & BBQ sauce
  • Builder’s platter $40.00
    • BBQ bacon beef sliders x4, crispy chicken sliders x4, battered fish sliders x4, beer battered fries with tomato sauce & aioli
  • -Add bacon $1.50
  • Southern fried chicken $14.50
    • Spiced marinated fried chicken thigh pieces & garlic aioli
  • Sides & Sauces
  • For 2 people $35.00
  • Seafood Chowder $18.00
    • Creamy chowder stacked with seafood and served with garlic bread
  • Fries Bowl $4.00
  • Valley Breakfast (Available all day) $22.00
    • Two eggs any style, streaky bacon, chorizo sausage, roasted field mushroom, roast tomato served on toasted sour dough with a hash brown.
  • Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • Served on fresh Vienna bread topped with caramelised onions, cheese, lettuce, tomato and aioli with a side of fries
  • Grilled Chicken and Pear Salad $24.00
    • A perfect summer salad of grilled chicken, poached pear accompanied by salad greens, candied walnuts and parmesan cheese
  • Tea and Coffee N/A
    • A selection of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and liqueurs is available, please check with our staff
  • Sticky Date Pudding $12.00
    • Sticky date pudding served warm with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice-cream
  • Pasta of the day $17.50
    • Check our board or ask our staff for today’s selection
  • Akaroa salmon fillet $33
  • Warm sour dough loaf $7
    • Served with Garlic Butter
  • Flamed garlic and peri peri prawns (GF) $16
  • A bit on the side each item $4.50
    • Grilled mushroom, beer battered onion rings, grilled tomato, fried eggs (2), roasted potatoes, golden fries, coasters house salad, seasonal vegetables, mushroom sauce, pepper sauce, red wine jus.
  • Rump steak (GF) $12.50
    • With seasonal vegetables and mash or salad and fries
  • Macaroni cheese $17.50
    • With hungarian chorizo
  • Choose two of the following
    • Roasted garlic and rosemary potatoes,seasonal vegetables, golden fries or a crisp garden salad
  • Double Meat $4.50
  • Giant $5.00
  • Hawaiian $5.50
  • BBC - beef,bacon & cheese $2.70
  • Crinkle Cut Chips - Scoop $2.80
  • Battered Mushroom $1.50
  • Fish Bites / Potato Fritters / Battered Mussels $1.00
  • Chicken $6.00
  • Paleo Salad $14.00
    • Chargrilled chicken with fajita veggies and guacamole with cumin lime vinaigrette on the side (No dairy or carbs, it’s Paleo, yo!)
  • California Burrito $15.50 / $11.50
    • Fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken with traditional pinto beans sour cream and guacamole (Regular / Mini)
  • Bean Burrito $10.00
  • Macho Nachos $17.70
    • Slow roasted beef barbacoa with extra chargrilled chicken, traditional pinto beans and guacamole
  • Tortilla Chips & Salsa Bar $5.00
  • Taco Salad $13.40-$14.60
    • traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($13.40) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($13.40) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($14.10) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($14.40) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($14.60))
  • Cheese Nachos $10.00
  • Chicken Fajita Taco Salad $16.60
    • Fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken with fajita veggies, seasoned black beans and guacamole
  • Soup of the Day $13.50
    • Chef's choice of fresh home-made soup. Served with ciabatta bread.
  • Lunch Special N/A
    • Please ask our friendly staff for more details.
  • Onion Rings (one dozen) $9.90
    • Served with aioli and tomato sauce.
  • Salmon Nicoise Salad $22.50
    • Grilled salmon fillet on top of baby potatoes, green beans, red onions, cherry tomatoes, black olives, baby spinach and boiled egg mixed with mayonnaise.
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.90
    • 180gms of sirloin, marinated with garlic rosemary and thai dressing served with tossed seasonal salad green, crispy noodle.
  • Open Steak Sandwich $20.90
    • 180gms of sirloin, with mushrooms, onion rings, tomato, smoky BBQ sauce, aioli sauce and salad greens on toasted Focaccia served with a side of golden fries.
  • Seafood Chowder $15.50
    • A creamy chunky chowder - a Milieu Specialty
  • Gourmet Chicken Burger $19.90
    • Cajun dusted chicken fillet, crispy bacon, avocado, tomato, aioli sauce with salad greens in a toasted brioche bun served with a side of golden fries.
  • Wedges
  • Flaming cow classic
    • Prime new zealand beef with streaky bacon, melted cheddar, salad greens, aioli & our special hickory smoked BBQ sauce
  • Egg / Mushroom / Avocado $1.50
  • Kid's crumbed chicken $4.00
  • -Large $5.00
  • -Add edam cheese and bacon $11.90
  • Moroccan lover $12.50
    • Prime nz lamb with moroccan spices, mint & cucumber yoghurt, hummus, fancy lettuce, tomato & red onion with drizzles of tangy balsamic reduction
  • Messy melt $11.50
    • Slow cooked pork shoulder smothered in our secret smoky BBQ sauce with salad green, coleslaw, spicy chipotle mayo & melted cheddar, served in ciabatta bun
  • Butter Naan $3.50
    • Soft,buttered indian bread made from white flour cooked in tandoor.
  • Do-Payaza Chicken/Lamb/Beef $19.00
    • Meat pieces cooked with stir-fried onions, pepper and tomato based gravy and lightly spiced with fresh herbs
  • Cheese and Garlic Naan $5.00
    • Stuffed naan with aromatic garlic and cheese
  • Lamb/Beef Rogan Josh $19.00
    • Lamb cooked with blend of herbs and spices.
  • Cheese Naan $4.50
    • Traditional breads stuffed with cheese.
  • Chicken Badam Passanda $19.00
    • Meat cooked in rich nutty gravy.
  • Raita $3.00
  • Gobhi Parantha $4.50
    • Stuffed with crushed fresh cauliflower and spices.
  • Scallops con Prosciutto $21.50
    • Pan-seared scallops on sweet pea puree with crispy prosciutto & pinenuts
  • Bene Chowder $15.90
    • Our luxurious saffron-infused chowder is packed with fresh fish, prawns, mussels, smoked salmon and vegetables. Served with grilled ciabatta
  • Grilled to your liking with your choice of: Rosemary & garlic; Mushroom red wine; or Brandy & green pepper jus
  • Antipasto Misto $35.50
    • The classic way to start your Tutto Bene dining experience. Italian & local delicacies: prosciutto, mortadella & salami; smoked salmon & white anchovies; boccocini; marinated olives, artichokes, Mediterranean vegetables; and tapenade & pesto. Served with Tutto Bene grissini, ciabatta & focaccia
  • Risotto Piselli & Zucca One size ~ $24.90
    • Butternut pumpkin & pea risotto finished with mascarpone, crispy sage & pinenuts
  • Fettuccine Carbonara $19.50 / $26.50
    • Fettuccine tossed with seared pancetta & zucchini in a rich cream, egg yolk & parmesan sauce
  • T-Bone $39.50
    • 500 gram classic T-Bone (what more can we say)
  • Spaghetti Bolognese $19.50
    • A favourite for children
  • Cottage $5.00
  • Gourmet & Sausage Roll $5.00
  • Mince & Cheese $4.50
  • Savouries $2.00
  • All Steak Pies $5.00
  • Chicken Vege $5.00
  • Pastie $5.00
  • Bacon and egg $4.00
  • Mixed Platter $ 20.00
    • Combination of Samosa, Onion Bhaji & Lahori Kebab, served with tamarind & mint sauce on a sizzling platter.
  • Lahori Kebab $8.50
    • Our chef’s special Chicken kebabs an everlasting taste that would bring you back to Spice n Life. 4 pcs half
  • Fish Malabari $20.00
    • Fish fillets cooked in coconut based gravy typical costal Indian (Malabar) style.
  • Chicken-Tikka-Masala $ 19.00
    • Marinated tender chicken pieces cooked with onions, tomatoes and capsicum and flavorsome spices
  • Samosa Chat $ 5.50
    • Samosa served with chopped onion, tomato, tamarind sauce and yogurt
  • Malai Kofta $18.00
    • Cottage Cheese & Potato dumplings served in rich gravy. One of the most popular Vegetarian dishes.
  • Mango Chutney $4.00
    • Sweet and sour chutney containing mango pieces.
  • Onion Kulcha $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with chopped onions.
  • Roast Chicken Wraps, also GF $5.00
  • Egg Sandwiches $3.50
  • Toasties (ham, cheese, onion, tomato) grainy or gluten free $6.50
  • Assorted mixed daily Sandwiches $4.00
  • Farmers Roll (Roast Beef, Dijonnaise, Spinach, Tomato) fresh or grilled $8.00
  • Sushi Runner ( Teriyaki Chicken, Tuna, Vegetarian,) Completely GF including Soy sauce $4.50
  • Steak pie with side Salad $7.50
  • Soup (changes Daily) with fresh bread and butter $6.50
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