Blackstone Cafe & Bar

About Blackstone Cafe & Bar

Blackstone Cafe & Bar sits in the heart of Mosgiel, right beside the sunny plaza, describing itself as offering extraordinary food, great wine, craft beer and wonderful coffee. Guests can enjoy the Mosgiel sunshine while dining or having a drink outside, or snuggle up to the fire on comfortable couches in colder weather.

The menu runs from breakfast staples and hearty brunch plates through to salads, pasta and burgers, with a large selection of cabinet food also on offer. All food is cooked and baked on premise by the cafe's experienced chefs.

With only 46 seats, Blackstone fills up quickly, especially on weekends, so reservations are recommended — though walk-ins are always welcome.

Blackstone Cafe & Bar: Extraordinary Food and Coffee in Mosgiel

Blackstone Cafe & Bar sits in the heart of Mosgiel, right beside the sunny plaza, describing its offering as extraordinary food, great wine, craft beer and wonderful coffee. On a fine day, guests can enjoy the Mosgiel sunshine while dining or having a relaxing drink outside; in colder weather, there's a fire to snuggle up to on comfortable couches.

A wide-ranging all day menu

The all day menu covers everything from lighter options like granola and porridge to hearty plates like the Big Breakfast and Kiwi Burger. Standouts include the Seafood Pasta, loaded with mussels, prawns and squid in a dill cream sauce, and the Moroccan Lamb Salad, built around marinated lamb loin, haloumi and a black bean and coriander hummus. For something fresher, there's a Poke Bowl with roast vegetables, quinoa and a citrus dressing, and a Teriyaki Beef Salad with a peanut sesame dressing.

Vegetarian dishes run throughout the menu, and most items can be made gluten free on request. A large selection of cabinet food is also available for those after something quicker.

Sides, snacks and something sweet

A broad range of sides lets guests build their plate, from smoked salmon and bacon through to falafels, haloumi and various sauces. Snack options include fries and aioli, hash bites, and loaded wedges with bacon, cheese, sweet chilli and sour cream.

Looked after, kids included

A dedicated kids menu covers breakfast, pancakes, a burger, fish and chips, and mac and cheese, all at one set price, making it easy for families to order.

Coffee, juice and a proper drinks list

Drinks cover a full range of coffee and tea for dine-in or takeaway, Benjer Juices from Central Otago, iced drinks and smoothies from the blackboard, wine by the glass, and a range of beer including craft beer.

Book ahead, or just walk in

Blackstone Cafe & Bar has only 46 seats, and they fill up quickly, especially on weekends. Reservations are recommended, though walk-ins are always welcome. All food is cooked and baked on premise by the cafe's experienced chefs, who take pride in the result.

Visiting Blackstone Cafe & Bar

Blackstone Cafe & Bar is located at 134 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, Dunedin, and can be reached by phone to book a table.

Signature items

• Kiwi Burger
• Seafood Pasta
• Moroccan Lamb Salad
• Big Breakfast
• Poke Bowl
• Eggs Benny

Menu

Sides

• Smoked Salmon — Side of smoked salmon.
• Bacon, Sausage or Tuscan Chicken — Choice of protein side.
• Mushroom, Tomato, Hash Browns, Spinach or Eggs — Choice of vegetable or egg side.
• Toast, Falafels, Hummus or Haloumi — Choice of side.
• Side Salad or Slaw — Choice of side salad.
• Hollandaise, Tomato Relish, Onion Jam, Aioli or Maple — Choice of sauce.
• Parmesan, Mascarpone, Yoghurt or Creme Fraiche — Choice of extra topping.

Drinks

• Coffee & Tea — A selection of coffees and teas, dine-in or takeaway.
• Benjer Juices — An assortment of Benjer Juices from Central Otago.
• Iced Drinks & Smoothies — A selection of iced drinks and smoothies on the blackboard.
• Wine by the Glass — Wine served by the glass.
• Beer — A range of beer including craft beer.

Snacks

• Fries & Aioli — Fries served with aioli, small size available.
• Hash Bites & Aioli — Hash bites served with aioli.
• Wedges — With bacon, cheese, sweet chilli and sour cream.

Kids Menu

• Breakfast — Bacon, egg, hash brown and muffin.
• Pancakes — Fresh fruit, passion yoghurt and maple syrup, or bacon, banana, whipped cream and maple syrup.
• Burger — Beef and pork patty, aioli, tomato, lettuce, cheese, fries and tomato sauce.
• Fish & Chips — Crumbed fish goujons, salad and fries.
• Mac & Cheese — Macaroni, cheese sauce and bacon, topped with crumbed grilled cheese topping.

All Day Menu

• Granola — Honey baked oats with apricots, cranberries, walnuts, sultanas and coconut, blueberry chia jam, passion yoghurt and maple syrup. Vegetarian.
• Portobello Mushrooms — Portobello mushrooms, tomato, spinach, feta, toasted ciabatta and lime hollandaise sauce. Gluten free on request, vegetarian.
• Porridge — Rolled oats with apple and rhubarb compote, banana, ginger biscuit crumb, toasted almonds and maple syrup. Vegetarian.
• Corned Beef Buttie — Bacon, swiss cheese, hash brown, caramelised onion, tomato relish, fried egg and aioli on ciabatta. Gluten free on request.
• Big Breakfast — Two eggs anyway, bacon, sausage patties, hash browns, roasted tomato, mushrooms, toasted ciabatta and tomato chutney; a mini breakfast half portion is also available.
• Kiwi Burger — Beef and pork patty, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, onion jam, aioli and fried egg on a brioche bun, with fries or salad.
• Eggs Benny — English muffin, poached eggs, spinach or hash brown, homemade lime hollandaise sauce; bacon, smoked salmon or mushroom can be added. Gluten free on request, vegetarian.
• Chicken & Chorizo Ciabatta — Tuscan chicken, chorizo, haloumi cheese, wood roasted pepper, red onion, roquette and aioli on ciabatta, with fries or salad. Gluten free on request.
• Seafood Pasta — Spaghetti, mussels, prawns, squid, onion, garlic, cherry tomato, capers, spinach, dill cream sauce and parmesan.
• Eggs Your Way — On toasted ciabatta, with sides of your choice. Gluten free on request, vegetarian.
• Omelette — Choose three fillings from chorizo, ham, smoked salmon, wood roasted peppers, tomato, cherry tomato, red onion, peppers, mesclun, mushroom, spinach, tuscan courgette, caramelised onion, cheddar or parmesan. Gluten free on request, vegetarian.
• Moroccan Lamb Salad — Marinated lamb loin, tuscan courgette, haloumi, black bean and coriander hummus, citrus dressing. Gluten free on request.
• Corn Fritters — Baby beetroot, tuscan courgette, roasted tomato, lemon herb quinoa, basil pesto dressing and sour cream. Gluten free on request, vegetarian.
• Buttermilk Chicken Salad — Crumbed buttermilk chicken, mesclun, slaw, red onion, cherry tomatoes, tzatziki sauce and basil pesto dressing.
• French Toast — Twice cooked brioche, stewed apple and rhubarb, vanilla anglaise, mascarpone and ginger nut crumble. Vegetarian.
• Teriyaki Beef Salad — Marinated beef, spinach, slaw, mung beans, cucumber, red peppers, roasted broccoli, spring onion and peanut sesame dressing. Gluten free on request.
• Pancakes — Mixed berries, blueberry chia jam, mascarpone, toasted almonds and maple syrup, or bacon, banana, mascarpone and maple syrup. Vegetarian.
• Poke Bowl — Roast broccoli and peppers, slaw, cucumber, edamame beans, lemon herb quinoa, black bean and coriander hummus, spring onion, sesame seeds and citrus dressing; teriyaki beef, smoked salmon or falafels can be added. Gluten free on request, vegetarian.

Frequently asked questions

Does Blackstone Cafe & Bar take reservations?

Yes, though walk-ins are always welcome; there are only 46 seats so it can fill quickly, especially on weekends.

Are gluten-free options available?

Yes, most dishes can be made gluten free on request for an extra charge.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes, several kids meals are all offered at one set price.

What drinks does Blackstone serve?

Coffee and tea, Benjer Juices from Central Otago, iced drinks and smoothies, wine by the glass, and a range of beer including craft beer.

Where is Blackstone Cafe & Bar located?

134 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, Dunedin, beside the plaza.

Is cabinet food available?

Yes, a large selection of cabinet food is on offer alongside the main menu.

What are Blackstone's opening hours?

Not listed on the website — best to call ahead to check.

Tips

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