Essence Deli Café

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Breakfast Menu
Lunch Menu

Breakfast Menu
Breakfasts are our Speciality. prepared freshlyAll - Day - Every - Day
1. Healthy Breakfast
  1. Layered Breakfast (V)
    R 47.00
    Muesli layered with plain Greek yoghurt & seasonal fruits, nuts & drizzled with honey
  2. Fruit and Yoghurt (V)
    R 44.00
    Plain Greek yoghurt with seasonal fruit
  3. Fruit and Nut Oats
    R 40.00
    Creamy rolled oats topped with assorted seasonal fruit and nuts
2. Crumpet Stacks / Pancakes
  All crumpets and pancakes are served with a choice of cream or ice cream
  1. Apple & Cinnamon (V)
    R 43.00
    Topped with cooked apple and sprinkled with cinnamon
  2. Caramelised Banana
    R 49.00
    Topped with grilled bananas & caramel sauce
  3. Bacon and Banana
    R 50.00
    Grilled bacon and banana drizzled with maple syrup
  4. Choc-Chip & Nut
    R 49.00
    Filled with choc-chip & pecan nuts
  5. Nutella and Marshmallow S'more (V)
    R 50.00
    Nutella spread with marshmallow
  6. Chelsea Crumpets (V)
    R 46.00
    Half Chelsea bun and half crumpets! Buttery cinnamon and sugar swirls sprinkled with raisin and drizzled with icing sugar
3. Classic Breakfasts
  Served with your choice of white, brown or Low GI toast.
  Rye bread - extra
  R 6.00
  1. Mini
    R 36.00
    One egg, bacon, grilled mushrooms and balsamic roasted tomatoes
  2. Essence
    R 62.00
    Two eggs, bacon, one sausage, grilled mushrooms and balsamic roasted tomatoes
  3. Roadhouse
    R 86.00
    Two eggs, bacon, balsamic roasted tomatoes, 200g beef burger patty topped with fried onions, fries and Napolitano sauce
  4. Hangover Breakfast
    R 69.00
    Toasted piled with eggs, baked beans, grilled tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms, bacon and cheddar cheese
  5. Forrester's (V)
    Creamy mushroom on toast topped with two poached eggs, rocket and parmesan shavings. One of our signature dishes!
    Price
    R 61.00
    Add extra bacon
    R 8.00
  6. Bolognaise Breakfast
    R 56.00
    Toast topped with savoury mince, two poached eggs and cheddar cheese
  7. Bacon Welsh Rabbit
    R 47.00
    Topped with creamy cheese sauce, bacon bits and chives
  8. Mushroom Welsh Rarebit ()V
    R 47.00
    Toast topped with creamy cheese sauce, mushroom and herbs
4. Freshly Baked
  1. Plain Croissant (V)
    R 39.00
    Served with jam and cheddar cheese
  2. Scrambled Croissant (V)
    R 47.00
    Scrambled eggs, mozzarella, chives and rocket
  3. BRT Croissant
    R 49.00
    Gourmet BRT (bacon, rocket and tomato) with mayonnaise
  4. Scones (V)
    R 36.00
    Traditional scones served with butter, jam and cheddar cheese
  5. Assorted Cakes or Muffins
    Ask your waitress what is available today
5. Speciality Breakfasts
  1. Eggs Benedict
    Two poached eggs, ham and homemade hollandaise sauce served on an English muffin and topped with rocket
    Price
    R 63.00
    Add salmon instead of ham for an extra
    R 12.00
    Want a banting version? Ask for brinjal slices instead of English muffin
  2. The Greek (V)
    English muffin topped with two poached eggs, halloumi cheese, rocket, chive yoghurt and a tomato & onion salsa
    Price
    R 71.00
    Want a banting version? Ask for brinjal slices instead of English muffin
  3. Corn Fritters (S)
    R 60.00
    Topped with bacon and coriander, tomato, onion & avo salsa
  4. LCHF Breakfast (S)
    R 62.00
    Another breakfast for our banting fans. Creamed scrambled eggs, bacon, grilled balsamic tomato, avo and creamy mushroom sauce
6. Scrambled / Omelettes
  Served with your choice of white, brown or Low GI toast.
  Rye bread - extra
  R 6.00
  1. BCC
    R 58.00
    Bacon, cheddar cheese and chives
  2. Norwegian (S)
    R 85.00
    Smoked salmon, smooth cottage cheese, avo and chives
  3. Popeye (V)
    R 63.00
    Spinach, feta and parsley served with roasted cherry tomatoes
  4. The Works
    R 72.00
    Bacon, cheddar cheese, fried onions, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes
  5. Something Minced (S)
    R 66.00
    Savoury mince, avo and cheddar cheese
  6. PPL
    R 64.00
    Peri-peri, livers (let us know how hot you like it)
7. Toasted Sandwich
  Served with your choice of white, brown or Low GI toast.Served with a choice of salad or chips.
  Rye bread - extra
  R 6.00
  1. Cheese and Tomato (V)
    R 40.00
  2. Cheese, Tomato and Ham
    R 50.00
  3. Chicken and Mayo
    R 50.00
  4. Bacon and Egg
    R 50.00
  5. Mince and Cheese
    R 56.00
    Savoury mince topped with cheddar cheese
Menu last updated: 11 Nov 2015
Menus are deemed correct at time of publication but may vary over time. It is the responsibility of the restaurant to maintain the menu and ensure prices are up to date.

Lunch Menu
1. Open Sandwiches
  Served with your choice of white, brown or Low GI toast.Served with a choice of salad or chips.
  Rye bread - extra
  R 6.00
  1. Mushroom & Halloumi (V)
    R 69.00
    Mushroom, sun-dried tomato & halloumi. Served with rocket & balsamic glaze
  2. Veggie (V)
    R 63.00
    Char-grilled assorted veg with sun-dried tomatoes, smooth cottage cheese, basil pesto & rocket
  3. Peppered Beef (S)
    R 73.00
    Peppered beef strips, parmesan shavings, smooth cottage cheese, basil pesto & rocket
  4. Cajun Chicken (S)
    R 73.00
    Cajun spiced chicken strips, mozzarella, roasted peppers and avo
  5. Salmon
    R 85.00
    Salmon, smooth cottage cheese, dill cucumber, chives and avo
  6. Chicken and Bacon Caesar (S)
    R 83.00
    Sliced chicken breast grilled with lemon, bacon, avo, cherry tomatoes, parmesan shavings, lettuce and Cajun mayo
2. Wraps
  Served with a choice of salad or chips
  1. Sweet Chilli Chicken
    R 69.00
    Sweet chilli glazed chicken strips, sesame, feta & mixed lettuce topped with a chive yoghurt
  2. BBQ Beef Wrap
    R 76.00
    Beef strips, feta, fried onions and peppers with a barbecue sauce
  3. Veg Supreme (V)
    R 68.00
    Grilled brinjals, mushrooms, onions and peppers with a barbecue sauce
  4. Cajun Chicken (S)
    R 74.00
    Cajun chicken strips, avo, roasted peppers, feta cheese, Cajun mayo and mixed lettuce
3. Tramezzini / Panini
  Served with a choice of salad or chips
  1. Cajun Chicken
    R 71.00
    Cajun chicken strips, bacon, mozzarella and Cajun mayo
  2. Bacon, Avo and Feta (S)
    R 69.00
    Served with mozzarella and chutney
  3. Chicken and Mayo
    R 71.00
    Served with mushrooms and mozzarella
  4. BBQ Steak
    R 71.00
    Steak strips prepared in a barbecue sauce served with mozzarella, friend onions and peppers
  5. Chicken Livers
    R 66.00
    Peri-peri chicken livers with mozzarella cheese
  6. Mexican
    R 73.00
    Bolognaise mince topped with onion, cherry tomatoes, jalapeños, avo and cheddar cheese
4. Salads
  1. Cajun Chicken (S)
    R 69.00
    Cajun chicken strips on a bed of greens, avo, cucumber and onions, sprinkled with Cajun spiced pecan nuts
  2. Sweet Chick (S)
    R 82.00
    Sweet chilli grilled chicken, halloumi, avo, peppadews, sesame seeds and cherry tomatoes
  3. Asian Beef Salad
    R 84.00
    Beef strips grilled in soya sauce, ginger and chilli on a bed of greens, roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes, crispy onion rings and coriander
  4. Lemon Calamari
    R 75.00
    Panned baby calamari (served warm) with lemon-herb creamy dressing on green with cherry tomatoes, cucumber and croutons
  5. Spicy Cajun Calamari
    R 75.00
    Calamari grilled with Cajun spice, cucumber, red onion, sunflower seeds and cherry tomatoes
  6. Meadows (V) (S)
    R 77.00
    Grilled brinjals, baby marrow, peppers, halloumi cheese, olives, chickpeas, cherry tomato and avo
5. Gourmet Burgers
  Choose between 200g ground beef burger or chicken breast.Go No Carb? - Loose the bun and change to butter fried brown mushrooms for an extra R12.00All burgers served with a choice of salad or chips.
  1. Classic
    R 68.00
    Tomato, dill cucumber, lettuce, crispy onion rings and burger sauce
  2. Breakfast Burger
    R 85.00
    Our classic burger topped with bacon, egg, cheddar cheese and burger sauce
  3. Gourmet (S)
    R 85.00
    Made with fresh avo, bacon, onion rings and homemade tomato chilli chutney.Ask for your choice of blue cheese, mozzarella or cheddar.
  4. Mushroom
    R 80.00
    Tomato, dill cucumber, lettuce, crispy onion rings and topped with a creamy mushroom sauce
  5. Cheesy Balsamic Onion
    R 80.00
    Tomato, dill cucumber, lettuce, caramelised balsamic onions and smothered in creamy cheese sauce
  6. Italian Pesto Burger
    R 85.00
    Rocket, tomatoes, grilled mixed peppers, sundried tomatoes, pesto and topped with a tangy pesto mayo
6. Something Meaty
  Served with a choice of chips or salad
  1. Sweet Chilli Steak (S)
    Topped with avo, smooth cottage cheese and drizzled with sweet chilli sauce
    200g Fillet
    R 125.00
    200g Rump
    R 110.00
  2. Mushroom Steak
    Topped with creamy mushroom sauce
    200g Fillet
    R 135.00
    200g Rump
    R 120.00
  3. Cheesy Jalapeño Steak
    Topped with cheesy sauce and spicy jalapeños
    200g Fillet
    R 135.00
    200g Rump
    R 120.00
7. Healthy Appetite
  1. Cheesy Chicken
    R 77.00
    Chicken breasts topped with our famous cheese sauce, feta and peppadews. Served with salad or chips
  2. Lemon Calamari
    R 90.00
    Baby calamari panned in lemon, white wine, herbs and cream. Served with salad or chips
  3. Salsa Lemon Chicken (S)
    R 77.00
    Chicken breasts cooked with lemon and topped with avo, tomato and onion salsa, Served with your choice of salad or chips
  4. Whai-Thai Curry
    R 77.00
    Westernised creamy Thai chicken curry. Served with basmati rice
8. Cold Beverages
  Choose from our wide range
  1. Drinks
    Appletiser or Grapetiser
    R 20.00
    Soda Drinks
    R 16.00
    Fruit Juices (Ask about our range of fruit juices)
    R 2.00
    Bos Ice Tea
    R 21.00
  2. Smoothies
    Made with yoghurt
    Banana, Mango and Orange
    R 32.00
    Strawberry and Banana
    R 32.00
    Mango and Granadilla
    R 32.00
  3. Crushes
    Cranberry, Litchi and Granadilla
    R 30.00
    Lemon and Mint - If you think you are sweet enough
    R 30.00
    Strawberry and Litchi
    R 30.00
    Mango and Mint
    R 30.00
  4. Creamy Crush
    Dairy-free low fat creamer blended with fruit and crushed ice
    Strawberry, Banana and Apple
    R 34.00
    Creamy Mango
    R 34.00
    Honey, Lemon, Litchi and Mint
    R 34.00
    Apple, Cranberry, Strawberry
    R 34.00
    Coffee Creamy Crush
    R 34.00
  5. Milkshakes
    Made with Real Ice Cream
    Strawberry
    R 29.00
    Mango
    R 29.00
    Banana and Pecan
    R 32.00
    Chocolate Brownie
    R 32.00
    Honey and Horlicks
    R 32.00
    Milk Tart
    R 32.00
    Coffee Shake
    R 29.00
    Milo
    R 32.00
    Oreo and Chocolate
    R 36.00
    Chocolate Peppermint Shake
    R 36.00
  6. Freezo
    Coffee Freezo
    R 36.00
    Dark Choc Freezo
    R 36.00
    White Choc Freezo
    R 36.00
  7. Homemade
    Homemade Ice Tea
    R 26.00
    Homemade Lemonade
    R 26.00
  8. Kish Mish Iced Cordial
    Lemon Lavender
    R 19.00
    Litchi Ginger and Rooibos
    R 19.00
    Cranberry
    R 19.00
    Pomegranate and Rosewater
    R 19.00
9. Hot Beverages
  Choose from our wide range
  1. Hot Drinks
    Milo
    R 26.00
    Horlicks
    R 26.00
    Chai Latte
    R 26.00
    Hot Chocolate
    R 26.00
    White Hot Choc
    R 26.00
    Mochachino
    R 29.00
  2. Coffee
    Good people drink good coffee
    Espresso
    R 15.00
    Double Espresso
    R 20.00
    Americano Coffee
    R 18.00
    Cappuccino
    R 20.00
    Mega Cappuccino
    R 25.00
    Flat White
    R 25.00
    Cream Cappuccino
    R 25.00
    Mega Cream Cappuccino
    R 30.00
    Honeycino
    R 22.00
    Caffe Latte
    R 24.00
    Red Cappuccino
    R 24.00
    Mega Red
    R 29.00
    Red Latte
    R 25.00
  3. Tea
    Five Roses
    R 16.00
    Rooibos
    R 16.00
    Earl Grey
    R 18.00
  4. Speciality Drinks:
  5. Café Bon Bon
    R 35.00
    Condense milk, double espresso topped with ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce
  6. Hot Chocolate Float
    R 36.00
    Hot choc or white hot choc topped with ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce
  7. Luxury Hot Chocolate
    Made with real chocolate, white or milk chocolate
    Price
    R 29.00
    Go Mocha - add espresso
    R 9.00
10. Notes
  (V) Vegetarian(S) Seasonal
Menu last updated: 11 Nov 2015
Menus are deemed correct at time of publication but may vary over time. It is the responsibility of the restaurant to maintain the menu and ensure prices are up to date.