Where is Main Street Cafe & Restaurant located?

At 58 Kelvin Street, Invercargill 9810.

Who is the head chef?

Executive Chef Thiago Sa, born and raised in Brazil, who has worked in prestigious restaurants across Brazil and Asia.

Does Main Street cater for dietary requirements?

Yes, many dishes have gluten free, dairy free or vegan options marked on the menu.

Can I book private dining?

Yes, a customised private dining menu can be arranged for special occasions.

Does Main Street offer catering or custom cakes?

Yes, catering for events and custom cakes for weddings, birthdays and celebrations are both available.

Yes, through Delivereasy and Doordash.

Main Street Cafe & Restaurant

Name: Main Street Cafe & Restaurant
Address: 58 Kelvin Street, Invercargill 9810, Invercargill Central, Invercargill, NZ
Telephone: (+64) 3-218-8008
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.7

restaurant — Invercargill Central · Invercargill

About Main Street Cafe & Restaurant

Main Street Cafe & Restaurant opened in February 2020 in the heart of Invercargill, with a mission to provide delicious home-style kai in a premium ambience. The eccentric yet stylish restaurant specialises in home-style cooking, with a menu covering breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon snacks, dinner and coffee, built around fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Thiago Sa, born and raised in Brazil, who developed a passion for cooking young, inspired by his grandmother and mother's traditional recipes. He has worked in some of the world's most prestigious restaurants across Brazil and Asia, and his cooking style blends Brazilian heritage with international experience to create unique, flavourful dishes.

Beyond the regular menu, Main Street offers private dining for special occasions, catering services for events, and custom cakes for weddings, birthdays and other celebrations. The restaurant is also available for delivery through Delivereasy and Doordash.

Main Street Cafe & Restaurant: Home-Style Kai in the Heart of Invercargill

Since opening in February 2020, Main Street Cafe & Restaurant has built a following in Invercargill with a simple mission: serve delicious home-style kai in a premium ambience. The team describes food as more than sustenance - an experience - and has built an eccentric yet stylish space in the heart of the city that caters to every meal of the day, from breakfast through to dinner and that irresistible coffee in between.

A Kitchen Led by International Experience

Executive Chef Thiago Sa brings decades of culinary experience to Main Street. Born and raised in Brazil, he developed a passion for cooking young, inspired by his grandmother and mother's traditional recipes, before going on to work in some of the world's most prestigious restaurants across Brazil and Asia. His cooking style blends that Brazilian heritage with his international experience, resulting in dishes that are both flavourful and visually considered, built from fresh and locally sourced ingredients.

A Menu for Every Time of Day

Breakfast and lunch cover everything from a Coconut Oat Granola and Smashed Avocado on Toast through to a Main Street Brekkie loaded with bratwurst, bacon and potato rosti, and heartier options like an Open Steak Sandwich or Blue Cod and Fries. The night menu shifts up a gear with small plates like Cauliflower Bites and a Seafood Chowder, and mains including a Seared Chicken Breast with truffle oil, Roasted Pork Belly, and a 250g Angus Ribeye with chimichurri. A Sharing Platter, loaded with baked salmon, fried chicken, cauliflower bites, cheeses and preserves, gives tables something to share, while dedicated kids menus run at both lunch and dinner.

Beyond the Restaurant Floor

Main Street also offers private dining for a romantic dinner or a celebration with friends and family, with a customised menu built by the chefs for the occasion. A catering service covers events of all sizes, and the team's bakers and decorators can put together custom cakes, from elegant wedding cakes to fun birthday creations.

Visiting Main Street Cafe & Restaurant

Main Street Cafe & Restaurant is open Monday to Sunday, 7am to 9pm, at 58 Kelvin Street, Invercargill. Reservations are encouraged to secure the best dining experience, and the restaurant is also available for delivery through Delivereasy and Doordash.

Signature items

Blue Cod and Fries
Angus Ribeye
Seafood Chowder
Main Street Brekkie
Sticky Date Pudding
Open Steak Sandwich

Sticky Date Pudding — Whiskey caramel sauce, vanilla bean ice cream, roasted nuts
Cheesecake — Always changing, served with vanilla bean ice cream
Banoffee Glass — Biscuit crumb, banana, dulce de leche, whipped cream (gluten free option)
Ice Cream Sundae — Berry compote or chocolate, whipped cream (gluten free option)
Kids Sundae — Berry or chocolate, whipped cream, sprinkles (gluten free option)

Kids Plate (Night Menu)

Kids Grilled Chicken Salad — Served with aioli (gluten free, dairy free)
Kids Fried Chicken — Fries, tomato sauce (gluten free)
Kids Pasta — Bacon, cream, cheese

Main Plates (Night Menu)

Grilled Chicken Salad — Salad greens, slaw, cherry tomato, parmesan, aioli (gluten free option)
Miso, Mushroom, Bacon Pasta — Cream, farfalle, parmesan
Fried Chicken Burger — Salad greens, gherkin, Swiss cheese, chipotle mayo, fries (gluten free option); swap for cauliflower bites
Blue Cod and Chips — Crispy battered or gluten free pan-fried, fresh salad, caper mayo, fries
Seared Chicken Breast — Cream sauce, roasted leeks, pearled barley, truffle oil (gluten free option)
Roasted Pork Belly — Crushed potatoes, baby carrots, pickled radish, jus (gluten free option)
Angus Ribeye — 250g ribeye, crispy potato cake, broccolini, chimichurri, jus (gluten free option)

Small Plates (Night Menu)

Breads and Spreads — Rye and sourdough, selection of spreads
Cauliflower Bites — Whipped feta, pickled red onion, greens (gluten free option)
Soup of the Day — Always changing, served with sourdough and butter (gluten free option)
Seafood Chowder — Blend of seafood, smoked hoki, white fish, sourdough, butter (gluten free option)

Sweet Plates (Night Menu)

Sticky Date Pudding — Whiskey caramel sauce, vanilla bean ice cream, roasted nuts
Cheesecake — Always changing, served with vanilla bean ice cream
Banoffee Glass — Biscuit crumb, banana, dulce de leche, whipped cream (gluten free option)
Ice Cream Sundae — Berry compote or chocolate, whipped cream (gluten free option)
Kids Sundae — Berry or chocolate, whipped cream, sprinkles (gluten free option)

Breakfast & Lunch (Day Menu)

Coconut Oat Granola — Berry compote, yoghurt, milk of choice (dairy free option)
Eggs on Toast — Two eggs your way, sourdough, relish (gluten free/dairy free option); add bacon
Eggs Benedict — Poached eggs, spinach, English muffin, miso hollandaise; choice of bacon, mushroom or salmon (gluten free option)
Main Street Brekkie — Bratwurst sausages, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, potato rosti, two eggs your way, relish, sourdough (gluten free option)
Breakfast Chilli Paratha — Scrambled eggs, spinach, whipped feta, chilli crisp, fried shallots; add bacon
Smashed Avocado on Toast — Poached egg, whipped feta, pickled red onion, lemon oil, sourdough (gluten free, vegan option)
Homemade Pancakes — Berry compote, lemon cream, coconut, maple syrup; add bacon
Soup of the Day — Always changing, served with sourdough and butter (gluten free option)
Seafood Chowder — Blend of seafood, smoked hoki, white fish, sourdough, butter (gluten free option)
Grilled Chicken Salad — Salad greens, slaw, cherry tomato, parmesan, aioli (gluten free option)
Roasted Pork Belly Paratha — Slaw, chipotle mayo, pickled radish
Open Steak Sandwich — 200g ribeye, salad greens, horseradish cream, pickled red onion, sourdough, fries (gluten free option)
Fried Chicken Burger — Salad greens, gherkin, Swiss cheese, chipotle mayo, fries (gluten free option); swap for cauliflower bites
Miso, Mushroom and Bacon Pasta — Cream, farfalle, parmesan
Blue Cod and Fries — Crispy battered or gluten free pan-fried, fresh salad, caper mayo, fries

Frequently asked questions

Where is Main Street Cafe & Restaurant located?: At 58 Kelvin Street, Invercargill 9810.
What are the opening hours?: Monday to Sunday, 7am to 9pm.
Who is the head chef?: Executive Chef Thiago Sa, born and raised in Brazil, who has worked in prestigious restaurants across Brazil and Asia.
Does Main Street cater for dietary requirements?: Yes, many dishes have gluten free, dairy free or vegan options marked on the menu.
Can I book private dining?: Yes, a customised private dining menu can be arranged for special occasions.
Does Main Street offer catering or custom cakes?: Yes, catering for events and custom cakes for weddings, birthdays and celebrations are both available.
Can I get delivery?: Yes, through Delivereasy and Doordash.

Tips

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