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The magic of fresh herbs and spices, as well as many different kinds of nuts, characterise Levantine cuisine.
Among the ingredients are pine, pistachio, almond, and sesame, as well as beans and pulses.
In Levantine cuisine, we use lots of squeezes of lemon whose presence is as necessary as sunlight.
Ollies kitchen is stocked every day with the freshest and finest ingredients, each offering a gateway into a culinary journey that's as exotic as it is delicious.
Cabinet Food (Deli)
We offer a variety of sweet, savoury, and healthy options to satisfy your cravings at Ollies.
A selection of freshly baked sweet and savoury pastries, bagels, muffins, scones, levantine traditional baked goods, artisan breads, raw slices and fresh crafted salads that are vegan, vegetarian and gluten free.
Baklava
Baklava (البقلاوة—(a dessert made of phyllo pastry filled with chopped nuts and soaked in syrup)
Sweet Scones
Light and fluffy scones are the perfect accompaniement to our Levantshire Tea, served with fig jam and cream.
$4
Almond & Pear Dessert
Flourless Pear and Almond Cake with almond crunch topping is a delicious dessert that is light and soft. Enjoy this delicious, naturally gluten-free pears cake with your afternoon or morning tea.Rhubarb and Custard Cake
Wholesome and healthy Rhubarb and Custard Cake makes for a delicious morning tea slice or dessert.Gourmet Sandwiches
We like to try new ingredients for our Ollies Gourmet Sandwiches. Locally sourced we always like to add a Levantine twist with our fillings.Falafel
Falafel (الفلافل)—spiced mashed chickpeas formed into balls or fritters and deep fried, usually eaten
with or in pita bread with hummusAkka Cheese with Zaatar
Traditional Akka Cheese is a popular filling for our croissant and is perfectly teamed with Zaatar for that Mediterranean touch.Lunch Dishes Range from $20 - $35
Our dishes change daily. All of these dishes may not be available on the day of your visit. This is more of a guide for you to see some of the offerings. If you would like to know our daily specials follow us on Facebook and Instagram or call the cafe during opening hours.
To download our menu please click here.Dolma
At Ollies we like to keep things interesting for our customers which is why we change our dishes daily.Mezze Platter
A delicious selection of houmous, babaganoush, salad and fresh turkish breadKiba Bil Sinia
Baked spiced lamb mince served normally with burgale, and salad with tomato salsaMediterranean Picnic Pie
Silverbeet Layers with Akka Cheese and RiceMusakhan Pie
Musakhan (مسخّن)—a classic Palestinian dish, a whole roasted chicken baked with onions, sumac,
allspice, saffron, and fried pine nuts served over taboon breadManakish
Manakish (مناقيش)—a pizza-like flatbread garnished with minced meat, thyme or Zaatar, commonly
eaten for breakfast or dinnerMenu
Our in cafe menu for summerGroup Bookings
Join us on the Verandah for your next special occasion where you can enjoy traditional Levantine Cuisine whilst enjoying the country views of Maungaturoto. Bookings essential and deposit required. Evening Group Bookings (Saturdays)
(minimum 8 people)
MENU SELECTION
4 x salads/mezza varieties
2 x meat dishes including charcoal lamb kebab and vegetable
I x vegetarian dish- Aubergine Tabsi (layers of potato, onions, tomato and Aubergine in tomato salsa
Aromatic pilau rice dish
2 x desserts
Pomegranate/ rose juice
Price $ 65-$85 pp depending on the group size and special requestsGroup Lunch Bookings
MENU OPTIONS
Minimum booking 6 people
2 x salad/mezza varieties
1 x meat dish – chicken/lamb/beef
Aromatic pilau rice dish
1x dessert
Pomegranate juice
$45 pp min group of six
Ollies Hot Drinks
At Ollies we like to do things a little differently and that doesn't stop when it comes to our hot drinks.Good Joe Coffee
At Ollies you can enjoy locally sourced Good Joe Coffee from a bottomless cup. No fancy froth or frills just a fresh fuss free, beautifully roasted brew for you to enjoy. Iced Coffee
Cool down with a lovely chilled cup of Good Joe Iced Coffee. You'd have to travel a fair distance to get another one so take time to sit and enjoy the view while you can.Turkish Coffee
In Middle Eastern and European countries, including Turkey, Iran, and Greece, Turkish coffee is a method of preparing coffee.
Finely ground coffee beans are combined with water (and sometimes sugar) and boiled until they foam.
Ban likes nothing more than to stand over a pot of Turkish coffee whilst talking to customers about the worlds affairs.
Ollies Salad Bar
We love healthy food at Ollies, which is why we offer a good selection of healthy and tasty traditional salads. Broccoli Lentils and yogurt
Small $12.50
Large $18.00 (+$7 with meat)Silverbeet with Chickpeas, Pomegranate and Onion
Small $12.50
Large $18.00 (+$7 with meat)bottom of page