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Mint Cafe & Bar shifts character across the day at its Majestic Square home. It begins as a relaxed Whanganui cafe for coffee, breakfast and lunch, then develops into an evening setting for dinner, cocktails and conversation. Bookings, daytime ordering and its licensed bar make the venue useful for several different occasions, while the central Maria Place location keeps it closely tied to the surrounding city centre.

Breakfast stretches from familiar cafe staples to more distinctive combinations. A full cooked plate gathers bacon, sausages, eggs, mushrooms, hash brown and beans, while eggs Benedict offers choices such as bacon, crispy chicken, mushrooms or smoked salmon. Eggs on toast keep things simple; a chorizo breakfast taco and halloumi served over crisp potato hash provide livelier alternatives for diners wanting something beyond the usual morning formula.

Later in the day, the food becomes broader and more casual. Mussels with lemon, garlic and coconut sauce provide a seafood option, while filled calzones come with chicken, chorizo, mushrooms or salmon and capers. Burgers, pizzas, salads and loaded fries cover the hearty end of the menu, giving groups enough variety to move from a light cafe lunch to a more generous shared order.

The drinks programme is part of Mint's evening identity rather than a small add-on. Local craft beer and wine sit beside specialty cocktails, with lower lighting and music changing the mood after the daytime cafe service. That progression makes the venue suitable for a morning coffee, a family meal, a casual catch-up or a later dinner followed by drinks in the same room.

Address: Majestic Square, 1-5 Maria Place, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

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Mint Cafe and Bar Menu

Breakfast

Full Kai Breakfast
$26.50 / add Crispy Chicken + $5

Bacon, Sausages, Eggs, Mushrooms, Hash Brown, Chilli Beans, Hollandaise and Toasted Turkish Bread

Eggs Benedict
$25.50

On English Muffins; Choice of Bacon or Crispy Chicken or Garlic Mushrooms or Smoked Salmon

Eggs, Your Way
$20.50

On Kibble Rye with Hollandaise; add Bacon +4

Minted Avocado Feta & Pea Smash
$25.50

Grilled Sourdough, Hummus, Seeds Combo and Poached Egg

Sunrise Symphony Granola Bowl
$21.50

Greek Coconut Yogurt & Fruit Compote

Folded Omelette Sensation with Sour Dough
$24.50

Spinach, Cheddar Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto; Choice of Ham or Mushroom or Kimchi

Hash Potato Cakes
$24.50

Fried Egg, Chilli Flakes, Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach and Hollandaise; Choice of Bacon or Grilled Haloumi

Baby Dutch Pancake
$24.50

Berry Compote, Whipped Cream and Fruit Curd

Lamb’s Frys and Bacon
$24.50

House made Mustard & Tomato Sauce, Crispy Kale with Potato Hash Cakes

Shakshuka and Toasted Turkish Bread
$21.50

Baked Eggs in a Fragrant Spiced Tomato & Bean Sauce; add Lamb Sausages +5

Magic Creamy Mushrooms
$24.50

Sourdough, Pickled Red Onion and a Poached Egg; add Bacon +4

Burgers

All served on Seeded Brioche Buns with Curly Fries. All 26.5

The Beef
$26.50

Beef, Bacon, Cheese, Mustard, Pickles, and Aioli

The Chicken
$26.50

Crispy Chicken, Brie, Shredded Lettuce, Aioli and Spiced Apricot Sauce

The Shroom
$26.50

Garlic Butter Roasted Portobello, Haloumi, Aioli, Sweet Onion Jam and Mesclun

Loaded Fries

All 24.5

Heart Throb
$24.50

Pork, Mozzarella Cheese, Gravy and Sour Cream

The Ultimate
$24.50

Chorizo, Jalapenos, Mozzarella Cheese, Chipotle Sauce and Sour Cream

MFC
$24.50

Mint’s Fried Chicken, Gravy and Sour Cream

Cheesy Cajun
$24.50

Fried Chicken, Mozzarella and Sour Cream

Kimchi Fries
$24.50

Vegenaise and Pickled Red Onions

Bacon & Cheese Topped Wedges
$24.50

Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli Sauce

Sides

Fries
$11.50

with Aioli and Tomato Sauce

Curly Fries
$12.50

with Aioli and Tomato Sauce

Wedges
$13.50

with Sour Cream and Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce

Garlic Bread Pizza
$17.50

Garlic, Herbed Cream Cheese and Mozzarella

Lunch

Southern Fried Chicken Bites with Fries
$25.50

Choice of Creamy Chipotle Sauce or ‘Hot’ Spicy Sauce

300g Sticky Lamb Ribs with Kumara Fries
$27.50

House made Dipping Sauce

Twin Tostadas
$24.50

Tomato, Avocado, Feta, Charred Corn, Aioli and Beans; Choice of Beef or Vege or Salmon

Mussels with Grilled Turkish Bread
$25.50

Lemon Herb & Garlic Coconut Sauce

The Kai Bowl
$25.50

Quinoa Rice, Edamame, Roasted Kumara, Hummus and Seeds; Choice of Crispy Chicken or Smoked Salmon or Lamb

Roti ’n Roll with Sweet Potato Fries
$27.50

Sweet Kumara Hummus, Spinach, and Aioli; Choice of Crispy Chicken or Spiced Lamb or Beans with Cheese

Steak, Egg & Chips
$26.50

Marinated Sirloin, Fried Egg, Green Salad and Gravy

Salads

All 26.5

Chicken & Parmesan Salad
$26.50

Crunchy Croutons, Shredded Lettuce, Tomatoes, Bacon and Aioli

Minted Lamb and Kumara Crisps Salad
$26.50

Greek Yoghurt, Quinoa Rice and Greens

Pan-fried Dory
$26.50

Poached Egg, Greens and Lemon & Caper Butter

Prawn, Chorizo & Grilled Pineapple
$26.50

Quinoa Rice, Green Salad, Feta, Tomato with Lime & Coconut Dressing

Pizza

Served with Tomato Base and Mozzarella Cheese. All 26.5

Margarita
$26.50

with Herbs

Hawaiian Chicken
$26.50

Chicken, Bacon, Pineapple and Aioli

Fiamma
$26.50

Chicken, Bacon, Red Onion and BBQ Sauce

Pollo
$26.50

Chicken, Brie and Cranberry

El-Fuego
$26.50

Chicken, Chorizo, Jalapenos and Caramelised Onion

Pepperoni
$26.50

Pepperoni & Cheddar Cheese

Manzo
$26.50

Beef, Bacon, Spinach, Caramelised Onion and Aioli

Amore
$26.50

Pepperoni, Feta and Pesto

True Fire
$26.50

Mushrooms, Blue Cheese, Caramelised Onion and Truffle Oil

Coreano
$26.50

Kimchi, Pork Belly, Herbs and Egg

Ortolara
$26.50

Spinach, Capsicums, Mushrooms and Vegan Cream Cheese

Carbonara

With Fries or Salad. All served with Tomato Base, Cream Cheese, Herbs, Olives and Mozzarella. Choice of Chicken or Chorizo or Garlic Mushrooms & Spinach or Salmon or Pesto & Cheese.

Carbonara
$24.50

Choice of Chicken or Chorizo or Garlic Mushrooms & Spinach or Salmon or Pesto & Cheese

Night Menu – Entrees

Garlic Pizza Bread
$17.50
Duo Bao Buns
$17.50

With Slaw and Coriander; Choice of Chicken or Jackfruit

Sticky Pork Ribs
$17.50

Hoisin Glaze and Sesame Seeds

Chicken Bites w Pineapple Salsa
$17.50

Aioli and Fries

Fried Chorizo Calamari Salad
$17.50

Rocket Salad, Parmesan and Aioli

Night Menu – Burgers

All served on a Brioche Bun with Curly Fries. All 26.5

The Beef
$26.50

Beef Patty, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Pickles, Smoky BBQ Sauce and Aioli

The Chicken
$26.50

Crispy Chicken, Brie, Mesculin and Honey Mustard Aioli

The Pork
$26.50

Battered Pork Belly, Green Apple & Jalapeno Relish, Aioli and Greens

The Jackfruit
$26.50

Avocado, Mesculin and Relish

Night Menu – Loaded Fries

All 23.5

Taters n Beef
$23.50

Beef, Mozzarella Cheese, Gravy and Sour Cream

Heart Throb
$23.50

Pork Bites, Cheese, Gravy and Sour Cream

The Ultimate
$23.50

Chorizo, Jalapenos, Mozzarella Cheese, Chipotle Sauce and Sour Cream

MFC
$23.50

Mint’s Fried Chicken, Gravy and Sour Cream

The Bacon
$23.50

Crispy Bacon Bits, Jalapenos, Mozzarella, Hollandaise and BBQ Sauce

The Topicana
$23.50

Kumara Fries, Pineapple Salsa, Jalapeños, Herbs and Veganaise

Bacon & Cheese Topped Wedges
$23.50

with Sour Cream and Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce

Night Menu – Mains

Scotch Fillet
$41.50

Herb Rosti, Seasonal Vegetables and Port Wine Jus

Pan Fried Dory w Dukkah
$38.50

Crunchy Potatoes, Smoky Tomato Sauce and Greens

Sticky Harissa Chicken Salad Bowl
$38.50

Seasonal Moroccan Cous Cous Salad and Whipped Feta

Sticky Pork Ribs w Fries
$35.50

Hoisin Glaze, Sesame Seeds and Pineapple Salsa

Night Menu – Pizza

Served with Tomato Base and Mozzarella Cheese. All 24.5

Margarita
$24.50

with Herbs

Fiamma
$24.50

Chicken, Bacon, Red Onion and BBQ Sauce

Pollo
$24.50

Chicken, Brie and Cranberry

El-Fuego
$24.50

Chicken, Chorizo, Jalapenos and Caramelised Onion

Pepperoni
$24.50

Pepperoni and Cheddar Cheese

Manzo
$24.50

Beef, Bacon, Spinach, Caramelised Onion and Aioli

Amore
$24.50

Pepperoni, Feta and Herbs

Napoli
$24.50

Salami, Olives, Capers, Anchovies and Herbs

True Fungi
$24.50

Mushrooms, Blue Cheese, Caramelised Onion, Herbs and Truffle Oil

Ortolara
$24.50

Courgettes, Spinach, Dukkah, Vegan Cream Cheese and Avocado

Night Menu – Sides

Fries
$11.50

with Aioli and Tomato Sauce

Curly Fries
$12.50

with Aioli and Tomato Sauce

Wedges
$13.50

with Sour Cream and Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce

Kumara Fries
$16.50

with Aioli

Desserts

Oblivion Cake
$17.50

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Berry Smear

Chef's Bastardized Brûlée
$17.50

House made Biscotti and Candy Sugar

Citrus Cranberry Mousse
$17.50

Coconut Crumb and Lemon Sorbet

Beverages

Juice
$9.50

Orange or Cranberry or Apple or Pineapple or Tomato

Milkshakes
$8.50

Lime or Chocolate or Caramel or Orange or Strawberry or Banana or Vanilla or Raspberry

Smoothies
$12.50

Mixed Berry or Passionfruit or Banana or Mango

Slushies
$11.50

Pineapple & Mango or Peach & Apple or Berry & Cranberry or Strawberry & Apple

Coffee

Mint uses L’AFFARE Espresso, with a ‘double shot’ as standard.

Flat White
TULIP $5.50 / REG. $6 / LRG. $6.50
Cappuccino
TULIP $5.50 / REG. $6 / LRG. $6.50
Long Black
TULIP $5
Espresso
TULIP $5
Latte
REG. $6 / LRG. $6.50
Flavour Latte
REG. $6.50 / LRG. $7
Mocha
REG. $6 / LRG. $6.50
Americano
REG. $5 / LRG. $5.50
Affogato
REG. $6.50
Summer Flat White
TALL $7.50
Vienna
REG. $6.50 / LRG. $6.50
Macchiato
REG. $5.50
Hot Chocolate
REG. $6 / LRG. $6.50
Ice Chocolate
TALL $10.50
Ice Coffee
TALL $10.50
Special Coffee
TALL $13.50

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