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
Bacon, Sausages, Eggs, Mushrooms, Hash Brown, Chilli Beans, Hollandaise and Toasted Turkish Bread
Eggs Benedict
On English Muffins; Choice of Bacon or Crispy Chicken or Garlic Mushrooms or Smoked Salmon
Eggs, Your Way
On Kibble Rye with Hollandaise; add Bacon +4
Minted Avocado Feta & Pea Smash
Grilled Sourdough, Hummus, Seeds Combo and Poached Egg
Sunrise Symphony Granola Bowl
Greek Coconut Yogurt & Fruit Compote
Folded Omelette Sensation with Sour Dough
Spinach, Cheddar Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto; Choice of Ham or Mushroom or Kimchi
Hash Potato Cakes
Fried Egg, Chilli Flakes, Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach and Hollandaise; Choice of Bacon or Grilled Haloumi
Baby Dutch Pancake
Berry Compote, Whipped Cream and Fruit Curd
Lamb’s Frys and Bacon
House made Mustard & Tomato Sauce, Crispy Kale with Potato Hash Cakes
Shakshuka and Toasted Turkish Bread
Baked Eggs in a Fragrant Spiced Tomato & Bean Sauce; add Lamb Sausages +5
Magic Creamy Mushrooms
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
Beef, Bacon, Cheese, Mustard, Pickles, and Aioli
The Chicken
Crispy Chicken, Brie, Shredded Lettuce, Aioli and Spiced Apricot Sauce
The Shroom
Garlic Butter Roasted Portobello, Haloumi, Aioli, Sweet Onion Jam and Mesclun
Loaded Fries
All 24.5
Heart Throb
Pork, Mozzarella Cheese, Gravy and Sour Cream
The Ultimate
Chorizo, Jalapenos, Mozzarella Cheese, Chipotle Sauce and Sour Cream
MFC
Mint’s Fried Chicken, Gravy and Sour Cream
Cheesy Cajun
Fried Chicken, Mozzarella and Sour Cream
Kimchi Fries
Vegenaise and Pickled Red Onions
Bacon & Cheese Topped Wedges
Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli Sauce
Sides
Fries
with Aioli and Tomato Sauce
Curly Fries
with Aioli and Tomato Sauce
Wedges
with Sour Cream and Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce
Garlic Bread Pizza
Garlic, Herbed Cream Cheese and Mozzarella
Lunch
Southern Fried Chicken Bites with Fries
Choice of Creamy Chipotle Sauce or ‘Hot’ Spicy Sauce
300g Sticky Lamb Ribs with Kumara Fries
House made Dipping Sauce
Twin Tostadas
Tomato, Avocado, Feta, Charred Corn, Aioli and Beans; Choice of Beef or Vege or Salmon
Mussels with Grilled Turkish Bread
Lemon Herb & Garlic Coconut Sauce
The Kai Bowl
Quinoa Rice, Edamame, Roasted Kumara, Hummus and Seeds; Choice of Crispy Chicken or Smoked Salmon or Lamb
Roti ’n Roll with Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet Kumara Hummus, Spinach, and Aioli; Choice of Crispy Chicken or Spiced Lamb or Beans with Cheese
Steak, Egg & Chips
Marinated Sirloin, Fried Egg, Green Salad and Gravy
Salads
All 26.5
Chicken & Parmesan Salad
Crunchy Croutons, Shredded Lettuce, Tomatoes, Bacon and Aioli
Minted Lamb and Kumara Crisps Salad
Greek Yoghurt, Quinoa Rice and Greens
Pan-fried Dory
Poached Egg, Greens and Lemon & Caper Butter
Prawn, Chorizo & Grilled Pineapple
Quinoa Rice, Green Salad, Feta, Tomato with Lime & Coconut Dressing
Pizza
Served with Tomato Base and Mozzarella Cheese. All 26.5
Margarita
with Herbs
Hawaiian Chicken
Chicken, Bacon, Pineapple and Aioli
Fiamma
Chicken, Bacon, Red Onion and BBQ Sauce
Pollo
Chicken, Brie and Cranberry
El-Fuego
Chicken, Chorizo, Jalapenos and Caramelised Onion
Pepperoni
Pepperoni & Cheddar Cheese
Manzo
Beef, Bacon, Spinach, Caramelised Onion and Aioli
Amore
Pepperoni, Feta and Pesto
True Fire
Mushrooms, Blue Cheese, Caramelised Onion and Truffle Oil
Coreano
Kimchi, Pork Belly, Herbs and Egg
Ortolara
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
Choice of Chicken or Chorizo or Garlic Mushrooms & Spinach or Salmon or Pesto & Cheese
Night Menu – Entrees
Garlic Pizza Bread
Duo Bao Buns
With Slaw and Coriander; Choice of Chicken or Jackfruit
Sticky Pork Ribs
Hoisin Glaze and Sesame Seeds
Chicken Bites w Pineapple Salsa
Aioli and Fries
Fried Chorizo Calamari Salad
Rocket Salad, Parmesan and Aioli
Night Menu – Burgers
All served on a Brioche Bun with Curly Fries. All 26.5
The Beef
Beef Patty, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Pickles, Smoky BBQ Sauce and Aioli
The Chicken
Crispy Chicken, Brie, Mesculin and Honey Mustard Aioli
The Pork
Battered Pork Belly, Green Apple & Jalapeno Relish, Aioli and Greens
The Jackfruit
Avocado, Mesculin and Relish
Night Menu – Loaded Fries
All 23.5
Taters n Beef
Beef, Mozzarella Cheese, Gravy and Sour Cream
Heart Throb
Pork Bites, Cheese, Gravy and Sour Cream
The Ultimate
Chorizo, Jalapenos, Mozzarella Cheese, Chipotle Sauce and Sour Cream
MFC
Mint’s Fried Chicken, Gravy and Sour Cream
The Bacon
Crispy Bacon Bits, Jalapenos, Mozzarella, Hollandaise and BBQ Sauce
The Topicana
Kumara Fries, Pineapple Salsa, Jalapeños, Herbs and Veganaise
Bacon & Cheese Topped Wedges
with Sour Cream and Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce
Night Menu – Mains
Scotch Fillet
Herb Rosti, Seasonal Vegetables and Port Wine Jus
Pan Fried Dory w Dukkah
Crunchy Potatoes, Smoky Tomato Sauce and Greens
Sticky Harissa Chicken Salad Bowl
Seasonal Moroccan Cous Cous Salad and Whipped Feta
Sticky Pork Ribs w Fries
Hoisin Glaze, Sesame Seeds and Pineapple Salsa
Night Menu – Pizza
Served with Tomato Base and Mozzarella Cheese. All 24.5
Margarita
with Herbs
Fiamma
Chicken, Bacon, Red Onion and BBQ Sauce
Pollo
Chicken, Brie and Cranberry
El-Fuego
Chicken, Chorizo, Jalapenos and Caramelised Onion
Pepperoni
Pepperoni and Cheddar Cheese
Manzo
Beef, Bacon, Spinach, Caramelised Onion and Aioli
Amore
Pepperoni, Feta and Herbs
Napoli
Salami, Olives, Capers, Anchovies and Herbs
True Fungi
Mushrooms, Blue Cheese, Caramelised Onion, Herbs and Truffle Oil
Ortolara
Courgettes, Spinach, Dukkah, Vegan Cream Cheese and Avocado
Night Menu – Sides
Fries
with Aioli and Tomato Sauce
Curly Fries
with Aioli and Tomato Sauce
Wedges
with Sour Cream and Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce
Kumara Fries
with Aioli
Desserts
Oblivion Cake
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Berry Smear
Chef's Bastardized Brûlée
House made Biscotti and Candy Sugar
Citrus Cranberry Mousse
Coconut Crumb and Lemon Sorbet
Beverages
Juice
Orange or Cranberry or Apple or Pineapple or Tomato
Milkshakes
Lime or Chocolate or Caramel or Orange or Strawberry or Banana or Vanilla or Raspberry
Smoothies
Mixed Berry or Passionfruit or Banana or Mango
Slushies
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
Cappuccino
Long Black
Espresso
Latte
Flavour Latte
Mocha
Americano
Affogato
Summer Flat White
Vienna
Macchiato
Hot Chocolate
Ice Chocolate
Ice Coffee
Special Coffee
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