Relax and enjoy the cafe and bar, before, during or after exploring the reserve.
The café is open from 9.30am and we are licensed to sell alcohol from 11am.
By combining New Zealand food, wine, wildlife, service and culture, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve has created a full entertainment experience for visitors to Christchurch with a uniquely New Zealand flavour.
Customers are welcome to bring their own cake to celebrate special occasions. Please note that a $10 cakeage fee applies.
| food from the kitchen | |||
| Fries (NAG) With tomato sauce. | pottle $6.00 | bowl $12.50 | |
| Kumara Fries (NAG) With toasted sesame aioli. | $14.50 | ||
| Potato Wedges Buffalo salt, sour cream & sweet chilli. | $15.50 | ||
| Potato Wedges Loaded with bacon & cheese. | $20.00 | ||
| Cheeseboard for two (NAGA) Duo of cheeses with sticky fruit compote, toasted spiced almonds and crackers. | $18.50 | ||
| Chef's special of the dayCheck our board for today's creation. | POA | ||
| Caesar Salad (NAGA/VEGA)Fresh cos lettuce tossed with bacon, parmesan and croutons. Topped with a poached egg and finished with house-made Caesar dressing. | $21.50 | ||
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad (NAGA/VEGA) Fresh cos lettuce tossed with bacon, parmesan and croutons. Topped with a poached egg and finished with house-made Caesar dressing. | $26.50 | ||
| Ravioli Alla Panna (VEGA) Spinach and ricotta ravioli in a garlic cream sauce with ham, baby peas and spinach. Finished with shaved parmesan. | $26.50 | ||
| Polenta Stack (VEG/NAG) Crispy fried Polenta cake with grilled tomato, feta, roquette and Harissa yoghurt. Topped with a chunky Romesco sauce. | $27.00 | ||
| Open Sandwich (NAGA) BBQ braised beef brisket with chipotle slaw, McClures pickles, smoked cheddar, onion rings & horseradish mayo on toasted sourdough. | $27.50 | ||
| (NAG) - no added gluten (NAGA) - no added gluten available (VEG) - vegetarian (VEGA) - vegetarian available | |||
| kid’s food | |
| Lemur Lunch Box (NAGA/VEG) Rice crackers & cheese, raisin box, jelly, cookie & a piece of fruit. | $10.00 |
| Monkey Melt ‘n’ Fries (NAGA/VEGA)Cheese & ham toasted sandwich, chips & tomato sauce. | $11.00 |
| Hot Cakes Mini pancakes with maple syrup, strawberry sauce and fresh cream | $11.00 |
| Cheerios & Chips (NAG) Cheerios, chips & tomato sauce. | $11.00 |
| Chook & Chips (NAGA)Chicken nuggets, chips & tomato sauce. | $11.00 |
| hot drinks | ||
| Espresso, Long Black | $4.60 | |
| Macchiato | $4.90 | |
| Cappuccino, Latte, Flat White | $5.50 | $6.00 |
| Mochaccino, Hot Chocolate, Matcha Latte , Chai Latte (spiced or vanilla) | $5.50 | $6.00 |
| Extras: extra shot, decaf, soy/almond/oat/coconut milk or syrups (vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, white chocolate) | +$1.20 | |
| Tea English breakfast, Earl grey, sencha green, peppermint, berrylicious, lemongrass & ginger | (for One) $4.90 (for Two) $8.50 | |
| Soothers blackcurrant or lemon honey & ginger | $4.60 | |
| Kids Fluffy | $2.00 | |
| cold drinks | |
| Milkshake with Ice Cream chocolate, banana, strawberry, caramel, lime, vanilla | 8.50 |
| Frappe chocolate, vanilla, coffee, mocha, berry, tropical | $9.50 |
| Iced latte or Iced Matcha | $6.80 |
| Selection of soft drinks and juices | from $3.10 |
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