MELISSA S FOOD PHILOSOPHY

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2 MELISSA S FOOD PHILOSOPHY In our kitchens we focus on producing wholesome & delicious food. V denotes meals which contain no red meat, chicken or fish. WF denotes items which are wheat-free. TT denotes dishes that take approximately 15 minutes to prepare. S denotes dishes that contain products available in our shop s retail section. O denotes dishes & cakes which can be made-to-order for home catering - see suggestions at back of menu. BREAKFAST Served until 12h00 FRESH BREAKFAST TABLE Served from 08h00 until 12h00 R 15.00/100g Melissa s Breakfast Table offers a selection of cereals & fruit to serve from & is charged according to weight: Seasonal fresh, fruit salad Melissa s Granola with generous amounts of raw honey, nuts, seeds & a touch of cinnamon S Melissa s Homemade Muesli with raw honey, dried fruit, nuts & seeds S Melissa s Natural Muesli with raw oats, dried fruit & seeds S Bircher Muesli made from raw oats, Bulgarian yoghurt, apple, nuts & raw honey Bulgarian yoghurt, milk & raw honey SEE OUR DRINKS FOR A SELECTION OF FRESH RAW JUICES & SMOOTHIES BAKED & TOASTED TOASTED BANANA BREAD R Melissa s classic Banana Bread lightly toasted & dusted with icing sugar, served with mascarpone & honey S FRESHLY BAKED MUFFINS Ask for the day s selection of muffins, served with butter Spinach, feta & a touch of cayenne R Orange, date & cinnamon R Bran, nut & raisin R Carrot, apple & pecan made with spelt flour WF R FRESHLY BAKED SCONE R Served with butter add a portion of whipped cream R 8.00 add a portion of clotted cream S R15.00 BUTTER CROISSANTS R Served with butter TOAST BASKET R Two slices of toast served with butter PEPPERED MACKEREL R Smoked Atlantic mackerel served with thinly toasted sourdough baguette, rocket & fresh lemon MELISSA S STYLE CROQUE MONSIEUR R A rich, rye bread toasted sandwich filled with a creamy mixture of gruyère, crème fraîche, spring onions & a slice of smoked ham COOKED OATS R A wholesome breakfast of cooked, rolled oats with banana, milk & natural raw honey WF OMELETTE R Free-range egg omelette served with a basket of toast & butter add matured white cheddar V R add smoked ham R add pan-fried mushrooms V R add smoked salmon trout R TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST R Free-range eggs scrambled/poached/boiled/ fried - served with oven-roasted bacon & roasted tomatoes. Served with a basket of toast & butter BREAKFAST MUG R Enamel mug filled with bacon, rosa tomatoes & free-range eggs, baked in the oven until golden brown & topped with a dollop of mascarpone. Served with a basket of toast & butter TT

3 EGGS FLORENTINE R Two free-range eggs nestled in spinach with a touch of nutmeg, covered in béchamel sauce, sprinkled with parmesan & baked in the oven until golden brown. Served with a basket of toast & butter V / TT EGGS BENEDICT R Soft poached, free-range eggs, on oven-roasted bacon & toasted ciabatta, covered in a rich hollandaise sauce with roasted tomatoes served on the side SMOKED HAM, EMMENTHALER & WHOLE-GRAIN MUSTARD CROISSANT R Butter croissant filled with smoked ham, emmenthaler & a touch of whole-grain mustard, topped with fresh rocket S SCRAMBLED EGG & BACON CROISSANT R Butter croissant filled with creamy, free range, scrambled eggs & oven-roasted bacon S WARMED BRIE, PAN-FRIED BANANA & BACON CROISSANT R Butter croissant filled with oven-roasted bacon, pan-fried banana, topped with brie & warmed in the oven until slightly melted S FLAPJACKS R Three puffy flapjacks made to order, served with oven-roasted bacon, warm homemade cherry compôte & a dollop of mascarpone FRENCH TOAST R A classic dish of chunky sliced ciabatta dipped in egg, pan-fried and topped with seasonal berries, mascarpone & raw honey V LUNCH & EVENING Served from 12h00 LUNCH TABLE Served from 12h00 until 14h30 R 17.00/100g Melissa s Lunch Table offers a selection of freshly prepared salads, quiches & hot dishes to choose from. Offerings vary from day-to-day & plates are charged according to weight. We encourage you to have a look at the spread to see what s for lunch. From classic favourites such as our homemade Lasagne; Moussaka; Lentil Bobotie or Beef & Turkish Fig Roast; our crunchy, innovative salads or our rustic quiches with wholewheat bases, there is sure to be a scrumptious plate of food waiting to be dished. LIGHT MEALS WRAPS Roasted butternut & lentil wrap with feta, pesto R & Melissa s Mayonnaise V / S Slow-roasted beef with goat s cheese, dates & pine nuts R Free-range sweet and spicy chicken, pan-fried & wrapped R with roasted red peppers, fresh tomato, avocado & rocket OPEN-TOASTED RYE R Open-toasted sourdough rye topped with smoked salmon trout, cream cheese & caper salsa THAI FISHCAKES R Made with hake, coriander & chilli, served with spicy soy dipping sauce & green leaves QUICHE R Melissa s deep base quiches are made with free-range eggs, tasty fillings & a wholewheat base. Ask for the Quiche of the Day, served with salad topped with Melissa s Vinaigrette & Toasted Seed Mix S / O SALADS CAESAR SALAD R Iceberg lettuce, homemade croûtons & crispy bacon topped with soft boiled egg, Caesar dressing & parmesan served on the side S CAJUN CHICKEN SALAD R Cajun marinated, free-range chicken, seared & served on slow- roasted butternut, fresh rocket, goats cheese & Melissa s Toasted Seed Mix S SMOKED SALMON SALAD R Hot-smoked Norwegian salmon fillet, served as salad with cucumber, cannellini beans, baby salad leaves & toasted sesame seeds SANDWICHES SANDWICHES Ask for the day s selection of fillings & artisan breads Matured white cheddar, fresh tomato, Melissa s Mayonnaise R & rocket V Free-range chicken filling with Melissa s Herb Mayonnaise, R fresh cucumber & rocket Slow-roasted pork belly with caramelized onions, R Melissa s Aioli & rocket Smoked ham, matured white cheddar, fresh tomato, R Melissa s Mayonnaise & rocket

4 HEARTY MEALS AUBERGINE PARMIGIANO R Slow cooked aubergine, Italian tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan & fresh basil baked until golden. Served with toasted ciabatta V / TT LENTIL BURGER R A vegetarian burger made with lentils & sweet potato served on a fresh roll & smothered with a homemade coriander mayonnaise. Served with sweet potato & beetroot crisps on the side V / TT PURE BEEF BURGER R A classic homemade burger made with pure beef mince, served on a fresh roll with sambals & Melissa s Tomato & Chilli Jam. Served with Melissa s Nude Crisps on the side TT / S MELISSA S CHICKEN PIE R Creamy chicken pie made with free-range chicken braised with white wine, leeks & mushrooms, covered with a butter puff pastry. Served with salad sprinkled with Melissa s Vinaigrette & Melissa s Nude Crisps TT / S / O SNACKS PATATAS AIOLI R The perfect snack of hand cut sweet potato wedges. Served with Melissa s Aioli V / S DUKKAH & CIABATTA R Slices of fresh ciabatta served with Melissa s Egyptian Dukkah, Melissa s Extra Virgin Olive Oil & balsamic vinegar for dipping V / S CORN CHIPS R Classic corn chips served with our Melissa s Tomato Salsa, freshly made guacamole & créme fraîche. All served separately V / S MELBA TOAST R Melissa s Melba Toast served with your choice of Melissa s Hot Smoked Snoek Paté or hummus, matured white cheddar & our Melissa s Ripe Fig Jam S BILTONG & CHEESE STRAWS R Melissa s Crispy Biltong leaves, marinated olives, Parmesan & gruyère puff pastry cheese straws S CURED MEATS & OLIVES R A generous platter of selected & locally cured meats, marinated olives & matured white cheddar S WINES (not available at Melissa s Kloof & Parkhurst) per glass De Morgenzon Rosé R Cherries & strawberry nose, followed by crispy summer fruit salad palate Paradyskloof unwooded Chardonnay R Tank-fermented showing a crisp refreshing nose with a lingering citrus aftertaste Iona Sophie T blanche Sauvignon Blanc R A fresh full taste with slight floral & citrus aromas Paradyskloof Grenache Malbec Shiraz R A light, but flavourful blend ideal for warmer weather with beautiful aromas of cherries & raspberries Secateurs Red Blend R A ballsy blend of Cinsaut, Shiraz & Grenache from the Swartland with smokey notes, ripe red fruity flavours & a touch of spice ALCOHOLIC DRINKS (not available at Melissa s Kloof, Stellenbosch & Parkhurst) Amstel R PERONI R Jack Black R Savannah R CAKES Melissa s Cake Table offers a selection of freshly baked cakes, cupcakes, Florentines, biscotti, shortbread & more. We encourage you to have a look at our Cake Table for the day s selection. Slice of traditional Baked Cheesecake with lemon zest & biscuit crust O R Slice of our signature Carrot Cake filled with carrots, nuts, R pineapple & cream cheese icing O Slice of Red Velvet Cake light chocolate, red sponge cake R with cream cheese & mascarpone icing O Slice of layered Chocolate Cake covered with rich, dark R chocolate ganache O Slice of Orange & Almond Cake with mascarpone WF / O R Selection of Cupcakes O R Chunky Chocolate Brownie R Chocolate Caramel Shortbread with marbled chocolate R Blondies made with peanut butter & white chocolate R Slice of Rosemary Shortbread O R 12.00

5 COFFEE, TEA & HOT CHOCOLATE COFFEE Melissa s Coffee is made by our trained team of Baristas using our House Blend of coffee which is freshly roasted & blended exclusively for us. Available from our shop in Ground, Decaf & Beans and you can also have your beans ground in-store for your specific use S Espresso S R Macchiato R Flat White Single R Flat White Double R Caffe Latte R Filter Coffee S R Refill Filter Coffee R add R 2.00 for decaf ICED COFFEE R A classic iced coffee made with our Melissa s Espresso, fresh cream, milk and honey on ice HOT CHOCOLATE Melissa s Hot Chocolate S R Hot Chocolate made with a chocolate & hazelnut ganache R POT OF TEA (Ceylon, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Rooibos) For one R For two R SPECIALITY LEAF TEA R Our speciality leaf tea is sourced & selected to offer the perfect cup of tea Single Estate Ceylon Pekoe/ Earl Grey Blue Lady/ Organic Rooibos/ Wild Forest Berry Infusion/ Pear & Cinnamon Infusion/ Japanese Green Sencha/ Andean Peppermint Leaves RED ESPRESSO Red Espresso is the Rooibos version of coffee & a delicious red espresso is extracted from the bright red tea leaves. We use it in a similar fashion as espresso in our hot drinks. Red Espresso S R Red Americano R Flat Red with honey & cinnamon R Red Latte with honey & cinnamon R FRESH RED R Rooibos iced tea & fresh apple juice on ice COLD & FRESH DRINKS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PERUSE OUR FRIDGE FOR A FURTHER SELECTION OF DRINKS RAW JUICES Fresh whole fruit & vegetables peeled & fed through our juicer on order makes for fresh, raw juice Carrot, apple & orange R Carrot & apple R Carrot & beetroot R Apple R Pure orange R Extras: ginger, celery & mint each R 2.00 SMOOTHIES Mixed berries, Bulgarian yoghurt & raw honey R Mango, fresh orange juice, milk & raw honey R Banana, raw honey, almonds, Soya milk & wheat germ R MILKSHAKES Melissa s milkshakes are mixed with real, homemade ice cream made with eggs, milk, cream & sugar S Vanilla R Dark Chocolate R Strawberry made with yoghurt ice cream & strawberry coulis R CHILDREN S MENU Boiled egg & soldiers R Scrambled eggs & toast R French toast R Toasted sandwiches Cheese & tomato R Ham & tomato R Crunchy chicken strips R Mini-pizza margherita R Milkshakes Melissa s milkshakes are mixed with real, homemade ice cream made with eggs, milk, cream & sugar S Vanilla R Chocolate R Strawberry made with yoghurt ice cream & strawberry coulis R Lemonade R Baby hot chocolate R 8.00

6 TAKE AWAYS Part of the lunch rush? A daily selection of sandwiches, wraps, salads, cooked meals & more is available from our fridge. Or simply dish from our lunch table for a take away meal! MELISSA S HOME CATERING Hot dishes, salads, cakes & tarts found on our Lunch & Cake table can be ordered from our kitchens for catering purposes. We request a three day lead time for your order. Suggested servings are generous. MAIN DISHES CHICKEN PIE - serves 12 R 360 Free-range chicken braised with white wine, leeks and mushrooms, wrapped in butter puff pastry BOBOTIE - serves 12 R 395 A classic South African dish of lightly curried beef mince topped with egg custard LENTIL BOBOTIE - serves 8 R 195 Vegetarian Bobotie which will convert the biggest meat lover V MOUSSAKA - serves 8 R 235 A classic layered bake with lamb, aubergine & egg custard bake BEEF LASAGNE - serves 10 R 290 A classic homemade Beef Lasagne layered with beef mince, a classic tomato sauce, béchamel & pasta VEGETABLE LASAGNE - serves 10 R 320 A creamy homemade Lasagne layered with butternut, spinach, a classic tomato sauce & béchamel V BAKED POTATO GRATIN - serves 8 R 98 Layers of potato baked in cream, rosemary & gruyère cheese V BASMATI RICE - serves 16 R 145 Spiced with onions, chillies, coriander & cardamom pods V QUICHES 24CM A deep, wholewheat pastry casing filled with: SMOKED HAM, PEA & MINT - serves 8 R 135 BACON, ROSA TOMATO & THYME - serves 8 R 135 SPINACH, RED PEPPER & FETA V - serves 8 R 135 BACON & ZUCCHINI - serves 8 R 135 SALADS Bulgar wheat, pomegranates & radish - serves 6 R 69 A grainy salad with fresh lemon juice, parsley, olive oil & a touch of garlic V Couscous with Harissa Sauce - serves 12 R 220 A slightly spicy salad with pine nuts, baby marrow & chickpeas V Chickpea & Feta Salad - serves 10 R 235 A chunky salad with red onions, feta & chillies V Grilled Pear & Walnut Salad - serves 8 R 155 Grilled Packham pears served on a bed of rocket with parmesan shavings & roasted walnuts V Haloumi & Cabbage Salad - serves 10 R 145 Thinly sliced raw cabbage, red onions, grilled haloumi & dressing V Cajun Chicken Salad - serves 12 R 295 Cajun marinated, free-range chicken, seared & served on slow-roasted butternut, fresh rocket, goats cheese & Melissa s Toasted Seed Mix Barley & Feta Salad - serves 10 R 115 With sliced cucumber, spring onions, rosa tomatoes, olive oil & fresh parsley V CUP CAKES (minimum order of 6 per flavour) VANILLA R 72 for 6 A classic vanilla sponge cupcake, decorated with brightly coloured butter icing RED VELVET R 72 for 6 A light chocolate, red sponge cupcake topped with a cream cheese & mascarpone icing CHOCOLATE R 72 for 6 A rich chocolate cupcake topped with a dark chocolate icing CARROT R 72 for 6 Our signature carrot cake recipe filled with carrots, nuts, pineapple & cream cheese icing POPPYSEED & CRANBERRY R 72 for 6 Vanilla cupcakes drenched in a lemon syrup with a sweet poppy seed icing SAVOURY CHEESE STRAWS (min order of 12) R 114 for 12 Parmesan & gruyère puff pastry straws V CORN & COURGETTE FRITTERS - serves 12 R 135 Fritters made with egg, corn & courgettes served with fresh limes & basil cream V TARTS BELGIAN CHOCOLATE TART - serves 6 R 84 A shortcrust pastry tart with a rich, velvety dark chocolate filling LEMON TART - serves 6 R 84 A shortcrust pastry tart with zesty lemon curd filling ROSEMARY SHORTBREAD - serves 8 R 49 A single layered shortbread flavoured with chopped rosemary CAKES RED VELVET CAKE - serves 10 R 255 A light chocolate, red sponge cake layered with cream cheese & mascarpone icing CARROT CAKE - serves 10 R 180 Our signature carrot cake filled with carrots, nuts, pineapple & cream cheese icing BAKED CHEESECAKE - serves 10 R 230 A traditional baked cheesecake with lemon zest & a biscuit crust PRALINE CHEESECAKE - serves 10 R 260 A decadent caramel cheesecake topped with sweet caramelized walnuts ALMOND & ORANGE CAKE - serves 10 R 185 A single layered cake made from almonds, oranges, eggs & sugar WF TWO NUT CHOCOLATE TORTE - serves 10 R 195 A single layered chocolate cake with ground almonds & walnuts WF CHOCOLATE CAKE - serves 10 R 155 A layered chocolate sponge cake covered in a rich, dark chocolate ganache MELISSA S KLOOF STREET kloof@melissas.co.za MELISSA S NEWLANDS newlands@melissas.co.za MELISSA S CONSTANTIA constantia@melissas.co.za MELISSA S TYGERVALLEY tygervalley@melissas.co.za MELISSA S STELLENBOSCH stellenbosch@melissas.co.za MELISSA S BLOUBERG blouberg@melissas.co.za MELISSA S WATERFRONT waterfront@melissas.co.za MELISSA S SOMERSET MALL somersetmall@melissas.co.za MELISSA S PARKHURST parkhurst@melissas.co.za MENU 17 melissas.foodshop info@melissas.co.za