Joe's Garage Hamilton runs from morning coffee into lunch and, on much of the week, evening service at its Bryce Street address. Indoor and outdoor tables give the central-city branch an easygoing setting for anything from a quick refuel to a family dinner. Bookings are available, while set-menu and event options make the same lively room useful for work gatherings and celebrations as well as everyday meals.
Breakfast is a substantial part of the offer rather than a token early menu. Diners can keep things simple with pikelets, granola or eggs on toast, or move towards combinations such as Eggs Benny. Gorgeous George sets poached eggs and house-made hollandaise over smashed potatoes and bacon. Scrambled egg, house beans, spinach and caramelised onion meet inside the Jose Burrito, while The Local assembles eggs, bacon, mushrooms, tomato, potatoes and a choice of sausage for a full cooked start.
Later in the day, familiar comfort food is given the playful Joe's treatment. The Autobahn schnitzels come with a choice of chips, mash or slaw and sauce, alongside steak and egg, battered market fish and an extensive burger line. Beef, grilled chicken and buttermilk-brined fried chicken sit beside a venison burger with beetroot relish and a vegetable patty built from pumpkin, peas and lentils. Salads and share plates such as pork belly bites, wings and overloaded fries round out the choice for groups.
After five, pasta and pizza broaden the menu again. Toppings range from pepperoni with hot honey and garlic chilli shrimp to portobello mushroom with caramelised onion, or the straightforward ham-and-pineapple Eddie Would Go. Children have their own burgers, fish, pizza and macaroni cheese, while vegan diners can move from a plant-based burger or Cobb-style salad to a mushroom pizza with dairy-free cheese. Cheesecake, brownie, sticky date pudding and fruit crumble provide several different ways to finish.
Address: 6 Bryce Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand
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Joe's Garage Hamilton Menu
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After 5PM menu. Dietary codes: GFIO = Gluten free ingredient option, DFO = Dairy free option, V = Vegetarian, VO = Vegetarian option.
Pork Belly Candy
slow cooked pork belly bites, hot honey butter glaze, spicy plum sauce GFIO
Golden Nuggets
Joe’s-made chicken nuggets, grown-up approved, bangin’ sweet & sour sauce GFIO
Popcorn Shrimp
lightly spiced crispy battered shrimp, Joe’s cocktail sauce GFIO DFO
Chicken Wings X SpicyBoys
oven roasted chicken wings, Yea Boi buffalo sauce, Joe’s-made ranch, spice em’ up with your favourite SpicyBoys sauce GFIO
JFC
Joe’s fried chicken®, overnight buttermilk brine, pickled red onions, Sriracha mayo GFIO
Flat Bread – Pesto
basil pesto, fresh parmesan, flaky sea salt V GFIO
Flat Bread – Cheese & Garlic
cheese, garlic V GFIO
Overloaded Fries
our famous Joe’s chips, beer cheese dip, crispy bacon, jalapeños, spring onion, jug of gravy
Famous Joe's Chips
chips, gravy VO GFIO DFO
Sweet Potato Chips
chips, aioli or gravy VO GFIO DFO
Joe's Faves
Autobahn® – Beef
crumbed beef schnitzel served with your choice of Joe’s chips or creamy mash or slaw with mushroom sauce or garlic butter or gravy
Autobahn® – Chicken
crumbed chicken schnitzel served with your choice of Joe’s chips or creamy mash or slaw with mushroom sauce or garlic butter or gravy
Steak, Egg & Chips
beef rump steak (200g), crispy fried egg, Joe’s chips – add creamy mushroom sauce or garlic butter or gravy or black pepper sauce or pineapple salsa GFIO DFO
Ham Steak, Egg & Chips
ham steak (200g), crispy fried egg, Joe’s chips – add creamy mushroom sauce or garlic butter or gravy or black pepper sauce or pineapple salsa GFIO DFO
Pasta Alla Vodka
pasta alla vodka, marinara sauce, chilli flakes, cream – add grilled chicken or brat VO
Mushroom & Bacon Pasta
creamy mushroom, bacon, parmesan – add grilled chicken or brat VO
Fish & Chips
East Rock market fish, lightly battered, Joe’s chips, Joe’s-made tartare, Joe’s slaw GFIO DFO
Humpty Dumpty®
parmesan crusted chicken schnitzel, smoked ham, Joe’s marinara, grilled mozzarella, pea-cos salad, Joe’s chips GFIO
Stan
300g New York strip sirloin, Joe’s chips, creamy mushroom sauce or garlic butter or black pepper sauce – add fried egg GFIO DFO
Burgers
Chicken Burger
grilled chicken breast, streaky bacon, cheese, caramelised onions, tomato, lettuce, aioli – add Joe’s chips – add sweet potato chips GFIO DFO
JFC Burger
Joe’s fried chicken®, overnight buttermilk brine, cheese, Joe’s slaw, pickles, Sriracha mayo – add Joe’s chips – add sweet potato chips GFIO
Beef Burger
beef patty, streaky bacon, cheese, caramelised onions, pickles, lettuce, seeded mustard aioli, rocket sauce – add Joe’s chips – add sweet potato chips GFIO DFO
Deer Joe
premium NZ venison patty, streaky bacon, beetroot relish, caramelised onions, lettuce – add Joe’s chips – add sweet potato chips GFIO DFO
Vege Burger
pumpkin, pea & lentil patty, green tomato relish, lettuce, onion, tomato, aioli – add Joe’s chips – add sweet potato chips V GFIO DFO
Salads
Joe's Caesar
streaky bacon, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, cos lettuce, poached free range egg, Joe’s caesar dressing – add anchovies – add grilled chicken VO GFIO DFO
Diamond Joe – Winter Harvest
crumbed chicken breast schnitzel, roasted root vegetables, rocket, feta, maple roasted nuts DFO
Thai Beef Salad
marinated tender beef, salad greens, cucumber, pickled red onion, coriander, mint, Thai dressing, crispy shallots GFIO DFO
Handsome Bob
Joe’s Cobb style salad, boiled egg, tomato, grilled chicken, bacon, charred corn, pickled red onions, feta, vinaigrette GFIO DFO
Vege Bob
Joe’s Cobb style salad, boiled egg, tomato, halloumi, chickpeas, charred corn, pickled red onions, feta, vinaigrette V GFIO DFO
Pizzas
Eddie Would Go
ham, pineapple, Joe’s tomato sauce, mozzarella DFO GFIO
Pepperoni Hot Honey
pepperoni, SpicyBoys hot honey, Joe’s tomato sauce, mozzarella GFIO DFO
Garlic Chilli Shrimp
garlic chilli shrimp, Joe’s tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, rocket, lemon DFO GFIO
Peter Rabbit
portobello mushrooms, caramelised onions, feta, rocket, Joe’s tomato sauce, mozzarella V GFIO DFO
Butcher's Window
pepperoni, ham, bratwurst, Joe’s tomato sauce, mozzarella DFO GFIO
Big Helga
chicken breast, brie cheese, Joe’s tomato sauce, cranberry sauce, mozzarella DFO GFIO
Sweets
Affogato
premium vanilla bean ice cream, Joe’s blend espresso – add a liqueur V GFIO DFO
Cow Lane
hot fudge sundae with premium vanilla bean ice cream, wafers, chocolate, berry or salted caramel sauce V GFIO DFO
Fruit Crumble
warm apple, rhubarb, boysenberry crunchy oat crumble, vanilla bean ice cream V
Lemon Creams
lemon custard creams, berry compote, Joe’s-made ginger brandy biscuit (that snaps!), cream V GFIO
New York Baked Cheesecake
vanilla cheesecake, berry compote, fresh cream
Chocolate Brownie
chocolate brownie, premium vanilla bean ice cream, warm chocolate, caramel or berry sauce V GFIO
Sticky Date Pudding
sticky date pud, salted caramel sauce, premium vanilla bean ice cream V
Kids
Lola Burger
Joe’s-made chicken nuggies, cheese (a little bit melted), red onion, lettuce, tomato, Joe’s chips, t-sauce GFIO
Beef Burger (Kids)
beef patty, cheese, lettuce, Joe’s chips, tomato sauce GFIO DFO
Vege Burger (Kids)
pumpkin, pea and lentil patty, lettuce, aioli, Joe’s chips, tomato sauce V GFIO DFO
Fish & Chips
East Rock market fish, crispy batter, Joe’s chips, tomato sauce GFIO DFO
Little Joey's Winner: Lulu's Teddy Mac'n'Cheese
fresh teddy bear pasta, creamy cheese sauce, crunchy crumbs V
Ham & Pineapple Pizza (kids)
ham, pineapple GFIO DFO
Salami Pizza (Kids)
salami, cheese GFIO DFO
Cheese Pizza (Kids)
cheese GFIO V
Joe's-Made Chicken Nuggies
Joe’s-made chicken nuggets, Joe’s chips, tomato sauce GFIO
Joe's Chips & Gravy
Joe’s chips, jug of gravy or tomato sauce V GFIO DFO
Magic Carpet
ice cream, wafers, chocolate, caramel or berry sauce GFIO VO
Chocolate Brownie (Kids)
chocolate brownie, ice cream, chocolate, caramel or berry sauce GFIO VO
Kids Pikelets – Jam
raspberry jam, whipped cream V
Kids Pikelets – Bacon
streaky bacon, maple syrup, banana VO
Egg on Toast
free range egg, toast V GFIO DFO
Bacon & Egg
streaky bacon, free range egg, toast GFIO DFO
Vegan
Flat Bread – Pesto
vegan basil pesto, dairy free cheese, flaky sea salt GFIO
Flat Bread – Garlic
garlic confit, garlic oil, flakey sea salt GFIO
Peter Rabbit
Joe’s traditional pizza base, portobello mushrooms, caramelised onions, rocket, Joe’s tomato sauce, vegan cheese GFIO
Vegan Burger
pumpkin, pea & lentil patty, green tomato relish, lettuce, onion, tomato, Joe’s rocket sauce – add Joe’s chips – add sweet potato chips GFIO
Vegan Cobb
cos, mesclun, tomatoes, pickled red onion, cucumber, avocado, vegan cheese, chickpeas, charred corn, vinaigrette GFIO
Famous Joe's Chips
chips, tomato sauce GFIO
Sweet Potato Chips
chips, tomato sauce GFIO
Affogato
coconut ice cream, Joe’s blend espresso – add a liqueur GFIO
Cow Lane
coconut ice cream, homemade berry compote GFIO
Stewed Fruit
warm apple, rhubarb, boysenberry, macadamia, maple granola crumble, coconut yoghurt GFIO DFO Dairy free option
Granola
Joe’s macadamia maple muesli, coconut yoghurt, berry compote, fresh banana, apple GFIO
Little Queenie
house made beans, spinach, smashed spuds GFIO
Vegan Burrito
house made beans, spinach, caramelised onions, mushrooms, flour tortilla, smashed spuds GFIO
Goodness on Toast
grilled mushrooms, garlic confit tomatoes, spinach, house made beans, toasted multigrain GFIO
LAT
lettuce, avocado, tomato, warmed roll, Joe’s rocket sauce GFIO
Brekkie
Pikelets – Jam
raspberry jam, real whipped cream V
Pikelets – Bacon
Streaky bacon, maple syrup, banana
Granola
Joe’s macadamia maple muesli, custard yoghurt, berry compote, fresh banana, apple, fresh milk V GFIO DFO
Fruit Crumble
warm apple, rhubarb, boysenberry crunchy oat crumble, custard yoghurt V
Eggs
two free range eggs, fried, scrambled or poached, buttered toasted ciabatta or multigrain, Joe’s relish V GFIO DFO
Eggs Benny
two poached free range eggs, streaky bacon or spinach, toasted english muffin, Joe’s-made hollandaise VO GFIO
Gorgeous George®
smashed spuds, streaky bacon, two free range eggs, Joe’s-made hollandaise GFIO
Mushrooms On Toast
creamy mushrooms, toasted ciabatta or multigrain V GFIO
Teddy Best®
grilled chicken breast, caramelised onions, tomato, greens, seeded mustard aioli, toasted ciabatta or multigrain GFIO DFO
Clever Trevor
classic mince on toasted ciabatta or multigrain, free range egg, parmesan GFIO DFO
Little Queenie
grilled halloumi, Joe’s-made beans, spinach, smashed spuds V GFIO
Jose Burrito®
streaky bacon or mushrooms, free range scrambled egg, sautéed spinach, Joe’s-made beans, caramelised onions, flour tortilla, smashed spuds VO GFIO DFO
The Local
streaky bacon, two free range eggs, toasted ciabatta or multigrain, grilled mushrooms, slow roast tomato, smashed spuds, Joe’s relish, with spicy bratwurst or pork Cumberland sausage VO GFIO DFO
Rolls
Sweetie
streaky bacon, free range egg, warmed roll GFIO DFO
Jo'Boy
spice dusted shrimp, shredded iceberg, tomato, Joe’s cocktail sauce, warmed roll GFIO
Brat
spicy bratwurst sausage, caramelised onions, melted cheese, warmed roll GFIO
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