The Waterhole Cafe Menu

Introducing The Waterhole Cafe, a hidden gem nestled at 96b Carmen Road, Hei Hei, Christchurch. This charming cafe captures the essence of South African cuisine, offering an enticing menu that delights the senses.

The star attractions include Vetkoek, a traditional deep-fried dough served with sweet or savory fillings, and the classic Jaffles, crispy toasted sandwiches bursting with flavor. The Junior Game Ranger's Lunch Box is a favorite for kids, featuring mini spare ribs and chicken nuggets that make every meal feel special.

Don’t miss out on their tempting desserts like the Peppermint Crisp Tart and Malva Pudding, which promise to satisfy your sweet tooth. With rave reviews highlighting the fantastic food and friendly service, The Waterhole Cafe is a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic taste of South Africa in Christchurch.

Vetkoek, Jaffles, & Toasties

• Toasted Sandwich Or Panini

  Classic Toastie or Panini!

  NZ$11.10

• Vetkoek

  Traditional South African vetkoek: golden, deep-fried dough served with your choice of sweet or savoury filling.

  NZ$4.60

• Jaffle

  A classic South African jaffle! Sealed & toasted in a cast iron press on the stove. Crisp outside, filled your way.

  NZ$8.10

Breakfast

• Boere Omelette

  Boerewors, cheese, mushrooms, onion & capsicum folded into an omelette, topped with a blend of sauces for extra flavour.

  NZ$28.40

• Breakfast Jaffle Meal

  Toasted jaffle filled with bacon, egg, boerewors & cheese. Served with hash sticks, baked beans, mushrooms & grilled tomato.

  NZ$22.80

• The Guineafowl All Day Breakfast

  Two eggs, bacon, toast, and boerewors with grilled mushrooms, baked beans, hash browns, and a fried tomato. Choice of white, whole wheat, or gluten-free toast.

  NZ$35.50

• Russian Delight French Toast

  French Toast topped with slices of Smoked Russian paired with cheese, tomato & chutney, finished with a drizzle of syrup.

  NZ$34.50

• Kingfisher Breakfast

  Boerewors, bacon, egg & hash sticks – a simple, hearty start to the day.

  NZ$20.80

Sides

• Polenta Ball

  These polenta balls are crispy on the outside, with a mouthwatering filling and should be served hot and covered in your choice of sauce.

  NZ$2.60

• Polenta Fries

  NZ$7.20

• Crisscut Chips

  Waffle-shaped potatoes, seasoned with a unique blend of spices.

  NZ$5.90

• Wedges

  NZ$5.90

• Side Salad

  NZ$5.80

• Fries

  NZ$5.20

Burgers

• Warthog Burger

  Pork neck steak burger. Cheese, onion, gherkins, tomato, mushroom and blend of sauces.

  NZ$21.50

• Bateleur Burger

  Chicken breast burger. Served with cheese, onion, gherkins, tomato, mushroom and blend of sauces.

  NZ$20.20

• Fish Eagle Burger

  Served with cheese, onion, gherkins, tomato, mushroom and blend of sauces. Crispy crumbed fish burger served with sauce.

  NZ$20.80

• Hula Burger

  Hawaiian burger. Served with cheese, onion, gherkins, tomato, mushroom and blend of sauces.

  NZ$20.20

• Charging Buffalo

  Spicy peri peri burger paired with a scrumptious beef patty. Served with cheese, onion, gherkins, tomato, mushroom and blend of sauces.

  NZ$20.20

• Grazing Burger (V)

  Vegetarian patty. Served with cheese, onion, gherkins, tomato, mushroom and blend of sauces.

  NZ$20.20

• Cheeky Cheetah Burger

  Cheeseburger. Served with cheese, onion, gherkins, tomato, mushroom and blend of sauces.

  NZ$20.20

Pancakes & Waffles

• Banana, Bacon & Maple Syrup Waffle Stack

  Two Belgian waffles layered with crispy bacon, sliced banana, mascarpone & a drizzle of maple syrup.

  NZ$25.40

• Ice Cream Waffles

  Crispy Belgian waffle served with vanilla or chocolate ice cream & your choice of sauce

  NZ$16.30

• Savoury Pancakes

  South African-style pancakes filled with your choice of savoury filling, served warm with a sauce of your choice

  NZ$23.40

• Ice Cream Pancakes

  Warm South African-style pancakes served with your choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream & sauce.

  NZ$6.30

• Savoury Waffles

  Crispy Belgian waffle served with your choice of savoury filling & finished with your preferred sauce.

  NZ$23.40

• Cinnamon & Sugar Pancakes

  South African-style pancakes sprinkled with cinnamon & sugar, rolled & served warm.

  NZ$7.80

Cold Beverages

• Milkshakes

  NZ$11.10

• Benjer

  Real juice, made the old-fashioned way – no shortcuts, no additives, just real fruit and real juice.

  NZ$6.80

• Soda Floats

  NZ$9.10

• Soft Drinks

  NZ$4.30

Desserts

• Peppermint Crisp Tart

  NZ$5.90

• Koeksister (2)

  Two.

  NZ$6.50

• Milk Tart

  NZ$5.90

• Malva Pudding

  NZ$7.20

Junior Game Ranger's Lunch Box

• Mini Spare Ribs

  A mini serving of pork spare ribs mini carnivores served with fries and sauce.

  NZ$10.00

• Fries

  Yummy and crunchy chips. Served with tomato sauce.

  NZ$5.30

• Chicken Nuggets

  Six chicken nuggets. Served with tomato sauce and crunchy fries.

  NZ$7.50

• Mini Boerewors Roll

  South African dish. Served with fries and sauce.

  NZ$8.80

• Cheese Grillers

  Served with fries and sauce.

  NZ$7.50

Hot Beverages

• Mochaccino

  NZ$7.50

• Red Cappuccino

  NZ$6.80

• Long Black

  NZ$6.20

• Americano

  Large.

  NZ$6.20

• Hot Chocolate

  NZ$7.50

• Espresso

  NZ$6.20

• Flat White

  NZ$7.50

• Cafe Latte

  NZ$7.50

• Chai Latte

  NZ$7.50

• Teas

  NZ$6.00

• Cappuccino

  NZ$7.50

• Moer Koffie

  NZ$6.00

African-Lion Range

• Smoked Russians

  A kolbasa or a calabresa, the smokey taste is the same.

  NZ$21.80

• Pap & Wors

  Traditional boerewors on top of mieliepap-a staple food of the people of South Africa- with a tomato & onion relish on the side.

  NZ$23.50

• Meat Lovers Feast

  Includes portions of cheese grillers, smoked Russians and spare ribs.

  NZ$37.40

• Boerewors Roll

  NZ$11.50

• Spare Ribs

  Pork spare ribs smothered in safari meats BBQ sauce.

  NZ$37.40

• Smoked Cheese Grillers

  Smoked cheese grillers served with sweet mustard.

  NZ$15.40

• Smoked Cheese Griller Roll

  NZ$13.70

• Russian Roll

  A Russian dish, served in a lightly toasted bun and topped with sauce.

  NZ$15.00