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Our Philosophy

Terra Viva Cafe has been serving up award winning food since 1997 and having been awarded Canterbury’s Best Cafe in 2014/15 we haven’t missed a beat since. Our philosophy is simple - fresh ideas, paired with equally fresh ingredients, and friendly service. A beautiful outdoor garden setting alongside the garden center, makes for a vibrant place to eat and socialise. Our menus change quarterly with the seasons so our patrons will always see quality seasonal, and, wherever possible, local produce on their plates. And by local, we really do mean local, often harvesting produce from the garden centre next doorq


Eat & Drink

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breakfast / brunch...

available until 2:30pm

 

breakfast roll:

 available monday to friday until 11am
ciabatta bap, scrambled eggs, swiss cheese & breakfast sauce 16.5
add: • sauteed greens 4 • streaky bacon 5 • pork casalinga sausage 6 • hash brown 5

continental breakfast:

rhubarb compote, yoghurt, custard & crumble mix with a warmed croissant with mascarpone, jam & fresh fruit (v) 25

avocado on croast:

smashed avocado with rocket & parmesan on a toasted pressed croissant topped with a poached egg & citrus dressing (v) 27.5
why not add some house smoked salmon or streaky bacon

eggs terra viva:

grilled asparagus, poached eggs & hollandaise on whole meal english muffin, finished with truffle oil (v, gfa,nf)  30

eggs benedict:

bacon, poached eggs & hollandaise on homemade english muffin (gfa,nf) 29

eggs royale:

house smoked salmon, poached eggs & hollandaise on homemade english muffin (gfa, nf) 30

gardeners breakfast:

2 eggs (poached, scrambled, fried) bacon, pork sausage, garlic & thyme mushrooms, hash brown & tomato compote, grain or sourdough toast (gfa, nf,df) 31
(why not swap out bacon & sausage for spinach & asparagus for a vegetarian alternative)

eggs on toast:

with tomato compote, 2 free range eggs (poached, scrambled, fried) ongrain or sourdough toast (gfa, df, nf, v) 17.5

 

 

 

something special...

available until 2:30pm

 

rarebit potato:

layered 8-hour potato cake topped with three boy’s porter cheesy welsh rarebit & finished with our fresh tomato sauce

(v, gf nf) 26.5

clams & chips:

beer battered clams served with salad, chips, horseradish tartar and lemon wedge 28.5

  chicken salad:

cucumber, onion, bell pepper, tomato, herbs, pearl couscous, olives, feta, mixed leaves & tzatziki with grilled chicken. (nf) 28

liver & bacon:

panfried lambs’ liver served with potato rosti, lyonnaise onions & bacon finished with chimichurri (gfa,nf, df) 27.5

scotch egg caesar salad:

crispy cos & parmesan shavings, finished with creamy garlic sauce and a citrus drizzle 27.5

chefs signature braised pork belly:

bubble & squeak, crackling straws, mustard sauce (gf,nf) 36

mezze bowl:

white bean hummus, sun blushed tomato, olive crumb, grilled baguette & basil oil and your choice of either
 • smoked salmon, chorizo crisps finished with chorizo oil (df,nf) 29.5
 • grilled asparagus, beetroot crisps finished with citrus dressing (ve,nf) 28

pad thai:

sauteed vegetables finished with rice noodles, our own pad thai sauce, sprouts, nuts & fried onions (ve) 24.5
add • beef 28  • chicken 27.5

harissa chicken burger:

crispy harissa marinated chicken fillets with lettuce, onion, peppers & mint yoghurt served with fries & spiced aioli (nf) 28

 

 

 

something else...

available until 3:45pm

 

croque monsieur:

shaved smoked ham, swiss cheese, dijon mustard, bechamel sauce in sour dough toast with mesclun and tomato compote (gfa,nf) 21
(can swap ham with mushroom or spinach for a veggie alternative)

why not add a fried egg & make it a

croque madame:

(gfa,nf)  23

french dip croque:

pulled beef, swiss cheese, dijon mustard in sour dough toast topped with bechamel & cheese served with onion gravy dip (gfa,nf) 24

bagels:

served with our side salad and your choice of either
• cold smoked salmon, cream cheese, spinach, red onion & caper (nf) 22
• bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato & our creamy aioli (nf,df) 22

cream tea:

scones with jam & cream & your choice of tea or medium barista coffee (nf, v) 19.5

our world famous (in christchurch) chicken liver pate:

served with port wine jelly, gherkins & toasted bread (gfa, nf) 26.5

korean popcorn chicken:

finished with pickled vegetables, chopped nuts & green onions (gf) 19.5

bowl of chips:

with tomato ketchup & aioli (gf,s, df) 13.5

with gravy (gf,s,df) 14.5

 

 

extras: all gluten free

jam / lemon curd / peanut butter 2.5
garlic mushrooms / hash brown / spinach 5
sausages (2) / eggs (2) / hollandaise 7
bacon 8.5
house-smoked salmon 10

 

gf - gluten free / gfa - gluten free available / df - dairy free / nf - nut free / dfa - dairy free available / v - vegetarian / ve - vegan / vea - vegan available


 

ALWAYS READ THE FINE PRINT ...

Not all ingredients are listed, and we really don’t want to kill you, so if you have any food allergies or intolerances, be sure to let us know when you place your order.

Timing…  great things take time, so, when we are busy over the lunch period, your wait time for food could be between 30 – 45 minutes from the time you have ordered

and finally….  we are passionate about providing you with an exceptional dining experience. during your visit, if something does not meet your expectations, please advise us immediately, so we can do our utmost to put things right.

 

 

 

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coffee

short black, 5
long black, 5
americano, 5
flat white, 5.5, 6, 6.5
latte, 5.5, 6, 6.5
cappuccino, 5.5, 6, 6.5
mocha , 5.5, 6, 6.5
vienna, 5.5
macchiato, 5, 5.5
piccolo, 5.5
fluffy, 2

chai

chai, 5.5, 6, 6.5

hot chocolate

hot chocolate, 5.5, 6, 6.5
gourmet hot chocolate, 7
kids’ hot chocolate, 5

the added extras

almond / oat / soy, +1
coconut, +1.5
decaf / extra shot, +1

 

tea

for one, 5
for two, 8.5

special english breakfast 
earl grey special
governor grey (lady grey equivalent)
pure rooibos

green tea

japanese lime
jade green sencha

fruit + herbal

ayurvedic bliss
ginger lemon kiss
grans berry garden
otago summer fruits
peach berry crumble
peppermint
pineapple mango star
pure organic chamomile
strawberry kiwifruit

something else

hot lemon & honey, 5
hot blackcurrant, 5

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san pellegrino 300ml, 5

san pellegrino 750ml, 7.5

coke, 5.5

coke zero, 5.5

sprite, 5.5

bundaberg ginger beer, 6

bundaberg lemon, lime, and bitters, 6

aroha sparkling rhubarb, 7

aroha sparkling blackcurrant, 7

three boys apricot kombucha, 8

three boys strawberry kombucha, 8

terra viva homemade lemonade, 8

fentimans rose lemonade, 8

juice by the glass

apple / cranberry / orange / pineapple/ tomato, 6

milkshakes

chocolate/ caramel / vanilla / strawberry/ coffee / mocha / chai, 6.5

+ whipped cream and a flake, 3

smoothies

banana/ mixed berry & wheatgerm / super green smoothie / tropical, 9.5

terra viva iced teas

otago summer fruits / pineapple mango star / strawberry kiwifruit, 8

iced coffees

iced americano, 6
iced latte, 7

the added extras

almond milk / coconut / oat / soy
/ decaf / extra shot, 0.75

 

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three boys craft beer + cider


beer

alpha juice pale ale extra hazy 6.3%, 13

american pale ale 6%, 12

hoppy porter 5.2%, 11.5

ipa 5.2%, 11.5

lager 4.5%, 11.5

pils 5.5%, 11.5

easy juice pale ale 3.8%, 11.5

local session ipa 2.5%, 10.5

cider

absolutely smashing cider 4.5%, 11.5

 

no alcohol

heineken 0.0%, 9.5

 

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sparkling

lindauer brut, (200ml), nz

a crisp dry sparkling wine with gentle nutty characters b 15

prosecco la gioiosa et amorosa, (200ml), italy

a crisp dry sparkling wine with gentle nutty characters b 20

nua, prosecco (750ml), italy

pale yellow sparkling is elegant and crisp, with a fruity bouquet of citrus and tropical fruits b 49

white

astrolabe sauvignon blanc, marlborough

a long-time favourite here at Terra Viva, medium bodied with white peach, gooseberry & citrus flavours, a dry finish. g(150ml) 12, g(200ml) 15.5, b 54

coopers creek ‘limeworks’, chardonnay, hawkes bay

sweet citrus and grapefruit aromas, with delicate oak and nut overtones. g(150ml) 11, g(200ml) 14, b 51

petane station, chardonnay 2021, hawkes bay

Bright, fresh, varietal and attractive bouquet with a pure fruit core of white fleshed stone fruits then citrus, floral notes then sweet oak. g(150ml) 12.5, g(200ml) 16, b 55

petane station, viognier 2021, hawkes bay

full bodied and dry to taste, with delicately floral aromas of tonka beans and cloves, leading to peach, apricot and pine nuts. g(150ml) 12.5, g(200ml) 16, b 55

spy valley pinot gris, marlborough

sweet honeysuckle, quince and almond pastry aromas, creamy with flavours of peach, nutmeg and pear tart. g(150ml) 13, g(200ml) 16, b 57

waipara hills reisling, waipara

light florals, ripe citrus and crisp mineral notes. g(150ml) 12, g(200ml) 15.5, b 52

 red

coppers creek merlot/malbec, hawkes bay

the merlot’s rich red fruit characters perfectly compliment the wild berry & smooth tannins of the malbec. g(150ml) 11, g(200ml) 14, b 51

saddleback pinot noir, central otago

bursting with floral aromas and red cherry perfume, rich and juicy with delicious raspberry, strawberry & spice flavours. g(150ml) 14.5, g(200ml) 18, b 62

petane station, merlot 2020, hawkes bay

medium-full bodied with stylishly restrained flavours of dark-red and black berried fruits, along with spiced plums and fragrant oak,
unveiling hints of blackcurrants. g(150ml) 12.5, g(200ml) 16, b 55

rosé et al.

saddleback pinot noir rosé, central otago

a long-time favourite here at Terra Viva, medium bodied with white peach, gooseberry & citrus flavours, a dry finish. g(150ml) 14, g(200ml) 17.5, b 60

 wooing tree ‘blondie’ blanc de noir, central otago

a new favourite here at Terra Viva, delightful aromas of stone fruit, guava and passionfruit with white peach, apricot and a touch of strawberry on the palate. finish. g(150ml) 15, g(200ml) 20, b 63

etane station, edelzwicker 2020, hawkes bay

a delicate light blush colour, this wine shows concentrated white stone fruits, peach, persimmon and lanolin. g(150ml) 12, g(200ml) 15.5, b 54

 

 

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for the kids...

aged 12 years and under

available until 2:30pm

 

 

i want to go to mcdonalds:

bacon & egg on house made muffin with cheese & a side of hash brown bites (gfa,s) 13.5

whatever:

pancakes (2) with banana & maple syrup 13.5

 i don’t know:

fish bites with chips & sauce 13.5

i don’t care:

ham & cheese toastie with chips & sauce (gfa) 12.5 

i don’t want that:

kids platter: chicken sticks & chips with pretzels, marshmallows, fruit & a jelly cup 16.5

  

ALWAYS READ THE FINE PRINT ...

Not all ingredients are listed, and we really don’t want to kill you, so if you have any food allergies or intolerances, be sure to let us know when you place your order.


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242 Roydvale Ave (Cnr Wairakei & Roydvale), Burnside, Christchurch
Phone: 358 5565 | Email: cafe@terraviva.nz