The GuardianEdgeware, Christchurch
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The Guardian – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
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Cafe · Edgeware

The Guardian Menu

Edgeware, Christchurch
About this menu guide: the dishes and price ranges below are typical of cafe food, coffee and brunch at cafes in New Zealand, compiled by our editors to help you plan. The current menu and prices at The Guardian may differ – please confirm with the venue.

Breakfast & Brunch

Smashed avocadoV$19–24

On sourdough with feta and poached egg

Pancakes$19–24

Berries, bacon and maple syrup

Eggs on toastV$11–15

Poached, fried or scrambled

Granola bowlV$14–18

Yoghurt and seasonal fruit

Eggs benedict$21–26

Bacon, salmon or spinach on toasted muffin

Big breakfast$23–28

Eggs, bacon, sausage, hash brown, mushrooms and toast

Lunch

Chicken burger$19–24

With slaw and aioli

Toasted sandwich$11–14

Ham, cheese and tomato

Soup of the day$13–16

With toast

Fish tacos$19–23

With slaw

Seasonal saladVVG$17–22

With grains and roast vegetables

Cabinet

Ginger sliceV$4.8–6.6

Cafe favourite

Carrot cakeV$6.6–8.5

With cream cheese icing

Mince and cheese pie$6.6–8.5

A Kiwi classic

Bacon and egg pie$7.6–9.5

Slice

Savoury sconeV$4.8–6.6

With butter

Coffee & Drinks

SmoothieV$7.6–9.5

Berry or banana

Chai latteV$5.2–6.6

Spiced

Flat whiteV$4.8–5.7

Double shot

Long blackVG$4.3–5.2

Double shot

CappuccinoV$4.8–5.7

With chocolate

Hot chocolateV$4.8–6.6

Rich and creamy

Key: V vegetarian · VG vegan · GF gluten free · 🌶 spicy · ★ house-style signature. Prices in NZ dollars (GST inclusive).

Signature dishes of New Zealand to look for

DishWhat it is
Flat whiteNew Zealand's signature coffee
Eggs benedictWith bacon or salmon
Big breakfastEggs, bacon, sausage and toast
Smashed avocadoOn sourdough
Mince and cheese pieA Kiwi classic
Ginger sliceFrom the cabinet