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Our Inspiration.

Monica’s Eatery is an environment inspired by the life and spirit of Monica Brewster. Highly respected by the local community, Monica was progressive for her time, innovative, creative and generous.

Reservations

If you are wanting to book for a group of 10 or more please call us on (06) 759 2038 and leave a message.
For bookings of 10 or less just come on in!

Monica’s Eatery proudly features Taranaki’s finest seasonal produce, supporting local farmers and showcasing the region’s rich flavours.

All Day
overnight oats, chilled oats, clevedon buffalo yoghurt, seasonal fruits, working bee honey, oat crumble (v)	16.9
breakfast plate, prosciutto, boiled egg, whipped feta, pickled pear, green tomato & jalapeno chutney, toasted focaccia	25.9
free range eggs any way, served on public kitchen grain bread or focaccia (v) + bacon 7.0	14.9
eggs benedict, bacon, free range eggs, english muffin, potato rosti & hollandaise	25.9
eggs florentine, spinach, mushrooms, free range eggs, english muffin, potato rosti & hollandaise (v)	26.9
house made crumpets, mango compote, vanilla mascarpone, coconut macadamia crumb (v) + add bacon 7.0	19.9
morning brioche bun, bacon, egg, rosti, swiss cheese, hollandaise, kasundi ketchup	21.9
omelette, provolone, spinach, romesco, fresh herbs (v)	22.9
creamy mushrooms, sage, lemon gremolata, focaccia (vegan)	25.9
smashed avocado on focaccia, poached egg, beetroot crisp, chilli jam, black sesame (v)	23.9
chorizo sausage, spinach, crispy potatoes, romesco, green onion salsa, poached egg + sub chorizo for halloumi (v)	24.9
sriracha beef skewer, roebuck leaves & shoots, cucumber, pickled pear, tabbouleh, tahini yoghurt + sub beef for halloumi (v)	26.9
pulled masala slow cooked lamb, on housemade flatbread, pickled red onion, lemon yoghurt, spiced hummus, fresh herbs	26.9




Small plates
house made focaccia, olive oil	9.9
prosciutto	9.9
house made hummus	7.9
shoestring fries	9.9


Sides
bacon (3)	7.0
mushrooms	7.0
chorizo sausage	8.9
egg	3.0
	5.0

selection of sweets available

Our kitchen is not a gluten free environment as we prepare food items that contains gluten. While we do our absolute best to provide gluten free meals, we cannot guarantee there may not be traces of gluten. Please talk to one of our team.Credit card and payWave transactions incur a 2% surcharge.



Brunch 7am – 2:30pm
toasted rye, anathoth raspberry jam, house made peanut butter (v)	8.9
one egg on potato rosti, roasted pumpkin hummus, crumbled feta, crispy shallot, aleppo pepper butter (gf) (v)	15.9
beef cheek ragu, toasted turkish, poached eggs, grana padano	23.9
overnight oats, macerated berries, chia seeds, seasonal fruit, toasted oat crumb (v)	17.9
zucchini and potato fritters, labneh, blistered tomatoes, herb salad, poached egg (v)	22.9
house made crumpets, stewed apple, whipped vanilla mascarpone, toasted oat crumb, maple syrup (v)	21.9
+ bacon 7.9
kedgeree, smoked kahawai, clevedon buffalo yoghurt, poached egg, salsa verde (gf)	25.9
open omelette, onion and potato sofrito, chorizo, grana padano (gf)	23.9
scrambled tofu, public bagel, harissa, house pickles (vegan)	22.9
eggs benedict, streaky bacon, potato rosti, poached eggs, english muffin, hollandaise	25.9
eggs florentine, field mushrooms, spinach, potato rosti, poached eggs, english muffin, hollandaise (v)	25.9
eggs on toasted rye, scrambled, poached, or fried (v)	15.9
honey mustard fried chicken, house made pickles, tatua sour cream	23.9
lamb kofta, fried eggplant, tzatziki, pickled red onion, pistachio, yoghurt flatbread	26.9
handmade tagliatelle, green lip mussels, white wine, confit garlic butter, pangrattato	26.9
falafel salad, roebuck greens, roasted pumpkin, red onion, crumbled feta, tahini dressing (gf) (v)	24.9
mediterranean chicken skewers, chickpea salad, garlic yoghurt, fresh herbs (gf)	26.9



Sides
streaky bacon	7.9
rosti	5.9
field mushrooms	7.9
spinach	6.5
halloumi	9.9
chorizo	7.9
fries	10.9

selection of sweets available

Our kitchen is not a gluten free environment as we prepare food items that contains gluten. While we do our absolute best to provide gluten free meals where listed, we cannot guarantee there may not be traces of gluten. Please talk to one of our team. Credit card and payWave transactions incur a 2% surcharge.



Lunch 12pm – 2:30pm
lamb kofta, fried eggplant, tzatziki, pickled red onion, pistachio, yoghurt flatbread 26.9	26.9
open omelette, onion and potato sofrito, chorizo, grana padano (gf)	23.9
scrambled tofu, public bagel, harissa, house pickles (vegan)	22.9
kedgeree, smoked kahawai, clevedon buffalo yoghurt, poached egg, salsa verde (gf)	25.9
handmade tagliatelle, green lip mussels, white wine, confit garlic butter, pangrattato	26.9
rigatoni, beef cheek ragu, grana padano	26.9
falafel salad, roebuck greens, roasted pumpkin, red onion, crumbled feta, tahini dressing (gf) (v)	24.9
mediterranean chicken skewers, chickpea salad, garlic yoghurt, fresh herbs (gf)	26.9
zucchini and potato fritters, labneh, blistered tomatoes, herb salad, poached egg (v)	22.9
confit chicken maryland, cassoulet, bacon crumb, fresh herbs, pickled shallots (df)	26.9
mushroom risotto, garlic, butter, fried mushrooms, grana padano (gf) (v)	25.9
eggs benedict, streaky bacon, potato rosti, poached eggs, english muffin, hollandaise	25.9
eggs florentine, spinach and mushroom, potato rosti, poached eggs, english muffin, hollandaise (v)	25.9
honey mustard fried chicken, house made pickles, tatua sour cream	23.9
eggs on toasted rye, scrambled, poached, or fried (v)	15.9



Sides
streaky bacon	7.9
rosti	5.9
field mushrooms	7.9
spinach	6.5
halloumi	9.9
chorizo	7.9
fries	10.9

selection of sweets available

Our kitchen is not a gluten free environment as we prepare food items that contains gluten. While we do our absolute best to provide gluten free meals where listed, we cannot guarantee there may not be traces of gluten. Please talk to one of our team. Credit card and payWave transactions incur a 2% surcharge.



Coffee – ozone coffee roasters hodson blend
black		5.5
white		5.8
mocha		6.0
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^{+ oat. coconut. large 1.0}

Hot Chocolate – west coast cocoa		6.0
deluxe
peppermint

Chai – west coast cocoa
spiced chai		6.0
vanilla chai

Infusions – t2		5.8
english breakfast \| french earl grey \| sencha \| lemongrass ginger \| chamomile\| just peppermint

Fruit Juices		6.0
apple
pineapple
tomato
orange

Squeezed Daily		12.0
carrot, apple, turmeric, ginger
beetroot, apple, blueberry, orange, mint
apple, celery, cucumber, spinach, ginger lemon

Smoothies		14.0
mango, coconut milk, honey, chia
berry, banana, yoghurt, chia, maple
banana, date, chia, cinnamon
+ alt milk 1.0
+ vanilla whey protein 2.0

Iced Tea -t2
peach amore \| watermelon fiesta \| very berry blossom		9.5

Bit of Fizz
antipodes sparkling water	500ml 9.5	1L 17.0
coke		4.9
coke no sugar		4.9
lemonade		4.9
ginger beer		7.0

Bubbles	g.	b.
bandini, prosecco, italy	14.5	71.0

White
clos henri sauvignon blanc, marlborough	12.5	60.0
stone paddock chardonnay, hawkes bay	12.5	60.0
blackenbrook pinot gris, nelson	12.5	60.0

Red
boneline pinot noir, waipara	15.5	76.0
little x syrah, hawkes bay	12.1	55.0
beach house merlot cab franc, hawkes bay	12.5	61.5

Pink
astrolabe rose, marlborough	12.0	58.0


Beer
shining peak fanny fanthams lager 5.0%	12.0
shining peak highwayman apa 5.7%	13.0
sawmill hazy pale ale 5.0%	13.0
sawmill pilsner 4.8%	12.0
sawmill bare beer hazy ipa 0.5%	11.0
steinlager pure light 2.5%	11.0
hallertau granny smith apple cider 5.1%	12.0
awkward hard lemonade 4.5%

Cocktails
bloody mary	18.0
aperol spritz	18.0
mimosa	14.0
monica’s gin & tonic / vesta vodka & soda	14.0
espresso martini	18.0
strawberry & rhubarb gin sour	18.0
passionfruit martini	18.0
pineapple chilli margarita	18.0

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