tashas melrose

  • breakfast

    our free-range eggs may be ordered
    fried, scrambled or poached
    *these breakfasts are served with a side order of toast, butter & jam

    *classic R182
    two eggs, bacon, two italian sausages, mushrooms & tomato

    *mini R138
    one egg, bacon, one italian sausage, mushrooms & tomato

    vegetarian breakfast royale R148
    two poached eggs, spinach, lemon sauce & seeded bread
    add option of macon +R56 / bacon +R46

    vegetarian hummus toastie R138
    hummus, rocket, avo, roasted cherry tomatoes, feta, poached egg, za’atar spice & toasted village bread

    vegetarian tashas french toast R146
    brioche french toast, berries, cinnamon sugar & mascarpone
    add option of streaky bacon +R46 / macon +R56

    vegetarian plain omelette or scrambled R82
    our free-range omelettes & scrambled eggs are made with three eggs or egg whites

    *sweetcorn scramble R152
    scrambled eggs, creamy sweetcorn, bacon, spring onion, italian hard cheese & micro herbs

    *salmon scramble R172
    40g smoked salmon trout, scrambled eggs, cherry tomatoes, cottage cheese & chives

    *old school omelette R168
    herb omelette, tomato, bacon, spring onions, mushrooms & grated cheddar

    livers on toast R142
    sauteed chicken livers, garlic and parsley gravy, roasted cherry tomatoes, fried egg, rocket & village bread

    vegetarian butternut zucchini rostis R136
    butternut & zucchini rostis, labneh, lime, grilled onions, rocket, red onion, chives, roasted butternut, pickled red onion, coriander, sunflower & pumpkin seeds
    add option of egg +R18 / salmon +R94 / bacon +R46

    spanakopita scramble R142
    whipped green feta ricotta, herb scrambled eggs, baby spinach, spring onion, micro herb, & black sesame seeds on grilled village bread with red pepper & tomato relish

    healthy appetite

    vegetarian fruit salad R148
    add yoghurt +R46 / add muesli +R38

    vegetarian citrus sunrise R144
    citrus fruit, banana, oat crumble, honey cream yoghurt, pistachio nuts & rose syrup

    vegetarian dr paw paw R142
    paw paw, yoghurt, chopped almonds & honey

    vegetarian creamed avo on toast R154
    creamed almond & avo dressing, fennel, labneh, chives, parsley, spiced pistachio nuts & cucumber on gluten-free bread
    egg option +R18

    vegetarian oats R82
    oats served with milk & honey
    option of banana +R18 / option of berries +R34

    vegetarian little miss sunshine R132
    homemade granola, caramelised fruits, yoghurt, berries, paw paw curd, coconut flakes & mint

    quesadillas

    toasted mexican flatbread or whole wheat wrap

    the sao paulo R176
    grilled chicken, lemon, chilli marinade, cheddar, sundried tomatoes, coriander & yoghurt

    the south african R178
    chicken mayo, mozzarella & gherkins

    vegetarian the greenland R166
    avo, pistachio nuts, feta, mozzarella, baby spinach, rocket & basil pesto mayo

    sandwiches & rolls

    prepared on ciabatta, rye, seeded or baguette

    schnitzel sarmie R182
    two crumbed chicken breasts, tomato, avo, red onion salsa & french dressing

    chicken wrap R158
    grilled chicken breast, avo, cottage cheese, cucumber, carrot, radish, baby spinach, dijon mustard & lemon mustard vinaigrette

    the o.g hotdog R186
    toasted baguette, two cheese sausages, tomato and onion relish, coleslaw, coriander, dijon mustard & tomato sauce, served with fries

    prego
    tashas style prego served with fries
    chicken R176 150g rump R192

    beef burger
    two 125g homemade beef burger patties, red onion, tomato, gem lettuce, sesame seed buns & fries
    plain R178 / cheese R196

    b.l.t sarmie R174
    streaky bacon, butter lettuce & tomato, mayo, red pepper & tomato relish, served on toasted village bread with fries
    add egg mayo R192

    the steak dip R198
    150g sliced rump, mozzarella cheese, grilled onions & portuguese steak sauce served on ciabatta, rocket & picked red onion

    vegetarian tomato, avo & feta toast R148
    heirloom tomatoes, lemon basil dressing, green tahini avo & creamed feta on seeded bread

    toasted sandwiches & croissants

    a choice of white, brown, rye or seeded bread /
    gluten-free bread +R30 / croissants +R26

    cheese & tomato R86
    chicken mayo R106
    bacon & avo R114
    bacon & egg R112
    plain croissant R58
    nutella filled croissant R84

    extras

    goat cheese R52
    sundried tomatoes R32
    cottage cheese R38
    olives R36
    cheddar R28
    feta R32
    mozzarella R28
    avo R44
    halloumi R62
    italian sausages R46
    chicken breast R56
    macon R56
    bacon R46
    parma ham R66
    150g rump R112
    40g smoked salmon trout R94

    salads

    vegetarian chopped house salad R142
    avo, cabbage, gem lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, coriander, sunflower seeds, cashew nuts, black sesame seeds & lemon vinaigrette
    chicken option R190

    tashas caesar R162
    baby spinach, gem lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, croutons, boiled egg or cold poached egg, crispy parma ham, italian hard cheese & caesar anchovy dressing
    chicken option R210

    salmon goddess salad R174
    40g smoked salmon trout, radish, kalamata olives, rocket, butter lettuce, chives, cucumber, parsley, lemon vinaigrette, boiled egg, green goddess dressing & micro herbs

    vegetarian texas salad R158
    corn, rocket, butter lettuce, basil, feta, cherry tomatoes, olives & lemon basil dressing
    chicken option R206 / 150g rump option R244

    vegetarian butternut salad R166
    roasted butternut, butter lettuce, rocket, roasted cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, avo, orange & mustard dressing & a choice of feta or goat cheese
    chicken option R214

    vegetarian halloumi salad R186
    halloumi, baby spinach, rocket, red onion, mint, cranberries, pistachios, avo, croutons, chives & pomegranate dressing

    chicken brown rice salad R148
    middle eastern spiced chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, butter lettuce, wild rice, cucumber, red onion, olives, parsley, pomegranate dressing & lemon yoghurt

    chicken crunch salad R158
    grilled chicken breast, white cabbage, grilled corn, spring onion, green beans, radish, almonds, lemon tahini yoghurt & lemon vinaigrette

    the waldorf R162
    celery, apple, grapes, butter lettuce, candied pecan nuts, gem lettuce, radish, shaved cauliflower, gorgonzola buttermilk dressing & a honey white balsamic vinaigrette
    add boiled egg +R18

    easy eating

    allow 20 minutes preparation time / extra 10 minutes for meat well done
    you may swop starch for starch on mains

    salmon trout fish cakes R212
    pink salmon & smoked salmon trout mixed with red onion, potato, dill & chives,a fennel & baby potato salad, parsley, radish & lemon parsley mayo

    salmon tartare R368
    160g raw chopped salmon, coriander, red onion, soy sauce, avo, chilli, cherry tomatoes, lime & melba toast

    grilled salmon R372
    160g herb crusted grilled salmon, crushed baby potatoes, capers, spring onion, chives, rocket & lemon mustard vinaigrette

    panko hake R218
    crumbed hake, homemade tartare sauce, fries, peas, lemon & parsley

    parmesan & couscous crusted chicken
    chicken breast coated in couscous & parmesan, goat cheese, fennel, long stem broccoli & herb salad
    half R178 / full R236

    lemon chicken R178
    cubed chicken breasts, rice, lemon butter & oregano sauce
    add sundried tomatoes, olives & capers R220

    mediterranean lamb cutlets R396
    400g lamb cutlets, tzatziki, fries & a feta, olive, tomato & red onion salad

    steak
    250g steak served with fries
    rump picanha R256 / fillet R336
    add black pepper or mushroom sauce +R64

    steak affettato
    250g thinly sliced grilled steak, rocket, roasted cherry tomatoes, soya sauce, red chilli,sundried tomatoes, garlic, ginger, pine nuts, italian hard cheese shavings & fries
    rump picanha R298 / fillet R384

    sides & sauces

    fries R46
    rice R34
    side green salad R62
    side greek salad R62
    broccoli R62
    butternut R48
    crushed baby potatoes R38
    grilled tomatoes R28
    spinach R52
    pepper sauce R64
    mushroom sauce R64
    lemon butter sauce R44
    prego sauce R44

    pasta

    choice of penne or linguine
    zucchini spaghetti +R30 / gluten-free pasta +R30

    vegetarian ninetta’s napoletana R128
    tomato based sauce & fresh basil

    vegetarian arrabbiata R130
    tomato based sauce, chilli & fresh basil

    bolognese R168
    beef mince cooked in a traditional tomato sauce

    savva's chicken pasta R216
    grilled chicken strips, mushrooms, chives, garlic & cream

    creamy pesto R224
    chicken, button mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, pesto, cream, basil & white wine

    vegetarian butternut brown butter pasta R186
    roasted butternut, sage, cream, kale, sundried tomatoes, gorgonzola & toasted rye crumb

    baked meat pasta R232
    bolognese, mushrooms, streaky bacon, napoletana, cream, italian hard cheese, penne & grilled mozzarella

     

    soup

    enquire about our soup of the day R116

    cold & iced drinks

    cold drinks 300ml R38

    appletiser / grapetiser 330ml R48

    mixers 200ml R34

    roses cordials R18 
    lime, passion fruit, kola tonic

    rock shandy R66 
    half lemonade, half soda & bitters

    valpre mineral water still & sparkling R34

    surgiva mineral water still & sparkling
    500ml R62 1lt R82

    local iced teas R42

    lemon soda / oran soda R52

    elderflower fizz R68 
    elderflower syrup, lemon juice & soda water

    freshly squeezed fruit juices R72 
    carrot, apple, pineapple, pear, orange
    add ginger +R24

    green juice R74 
    apple, cucumber, mint, kale & lemon

    milkshakes R62 
    enquire about our flavours

    frullatos R70
    ice cream shake with pieces of fresh fruit

    freezo (98% fat-free) R74 
    cino

    shots

    breakfast shot R38
    ginger, orange & honey

    turmeric shot R46
    ginger, lemon, turmeric & honey

     

    gelati caffe

    coffee shake R68
    espresso blended with vanilla ice cream

    dom pedro R84
    liqueur & ice cream

    smoothies

    add whey protein +R30 / add collagen powder +R30

    peanut protein R84
    peanut butter, banana, almond milk, chia seeds, spiced agave syrup & cinnamon

    berry açaí R84
    banana, berries, coconut milk, dates, açaí, cranberry & honey

    golden mango rooibos R84
    mango, yoghurt, honey, orange, chia, turmeric & a rooibos shot

    green goddess R84
    banana, pineapple, kale, apple, honey, mint, cucumber & lemon

    granitas

    classics R50
    crushed ice blended with a choice of fruit juice
    strawberry, mango

    cucumber, apple & mint R56
    cucumber syrup, apple, mint & crushed ice

    elderflower & pear R56
    pear, apple juice, elderflower syrup & crushed ice

    lemon & rose tea R56
    lemon iced tea, rose syrup & crushed ice

    cherry & lemongrass R56
    cherry syrup, lemongrass syrup, cranberry juice &
    crushed ice

    hot drinks

    teas R30
    five roses, rooibos, earl grey, chamomile

    imported teas R40
    moroccan mint, english breakfast, jasmine queen,
    vanilla bourbon

    tashas hot choc & marshmallows R68
    nutella, hot milk & marshmallows

    hot choc R46

    spiced chai R56

    coffees

    espresso R28 
    single shot

    double espresso R32 
    double shot

    espresso macchiato R34 
    espresso with frothed milk

    caffe long black R32 
    traditional coffee

    greek coffee R46 
    freshly brewed in a small long handled pot
    (may be ordered sweet or metrio)

    cappuccino normale R44 
    double espresso topped with frothed milk

    cappuccino petite R38 
    espresso topped with frothed milk

    flat white R42
    double espresso topped with frothed milk

    cappuccino con panna R48 
    espresso topped with whipped cream

    rooibos cappuccino R44 
    rooibos espresso topped with frothed milk

    caffe latte R44 
    espresso lungo with hot milk served in a mug

    roasted hazelnut latte R52 
    espresso with hot milk & hazelnut syrup

    an extra +R8 will be charged for decaffeinated coffees
    almond milk +R10 / soya milk +R10 / oat milk +R10

     

    sweets

    enquire about our cakes of the day

    classic cocktails

    mojito R126
    havana club 3 años, lime, strawberry, mint, soda water

    turkish delight R116
    absolut blue, cranberry juice, lime & mint sugar

    pimm's R102
    pimm’s, lemonade, strawberry, cucumber, orange & lemon

    aperol spritz R136
    aperol, prosecco, soda water

    piña colada R118
    havana club 3 años, pineapple, coconut milk, simple syrup & roasted coconut shavings

    strawberry daiquiri R128
    havana club 3 años, strawberry, lime & mint sugar

    beers

    33cl

    Windhoek Draught R58
    South Africa

    Castle Lite R44
    South Africa

    Corona R62
    Mexico

    Black Label R44
    Canada

    Stella Artois R58
    Belgium

    Heineken R52
    Netherlands

    aperitif

    50ml

    Lillet Rosé R65
    France

    Aperol R60
    Italy

    gin

    25ml

    Beefeater Dry R38
    England

    Beefeater Pink R38
    England

    Inverroche Amber R54
    South Africa

    Malfy Con Arancia R48
    Italy

    Hendrick’s R52
    Scotland

    vodka

    25ml

    Absolut Blue R38
    Sweden

    Absolut Elyx R62
    Sweden

    Grey Goose R64
    France

    rum

    25ml

    Havana Club 3 Años R36
    Cuba

    Malibu R28
    Barbados

    tequila & mezcal

    25ml

    Olmeca Blanco R36
    Mexico

    Olmeca Reposado R36
    Mexico

    Don Julio Reposado R108
    Mexico

    Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal R136
    Mexico

    cognac & brandy

    25ml

    Martell VS R62
    France

    Martell Blue Swift R96
    France

    Martell XO R308
    France

    "Il Moscato" di Grappa Nonino R134
    Italy

    international whisky

    25ml

    blended

    Chivas 12yo R46
    Scotland

    Chivas 18yo R118
    Scotland

    Chivas XV R66
    Scotland

    Johnnie Walker Gold R76
    Scotland

    single malt

    The Glenlivet 12yo R76
    Scotland

    The Glenlivet 15yo R128
    Scotland

    The Glenlivet 18yo R198
    Scotland

    The Macallan 12yo R132
    Scotland

    Glenmoranige Original 12yo R78
    Scotland

    international

    25ml

    Jameson Original R44
    Ireland

    Jameson Select Reserve R60
    Ireland

    Nikka From The Barrel R118
    Japan

    Jack Daniel’s 7 R40
    USA

    Woodford Reserve R52
    USA

    liquors

    50ml

    Kahlua R64
    Mexico

    Amarula R42
    South Africa

    Amaretto Disaronno R82
    Italy

    Cointreau R96
    France

    Frangelico R60
    Italy

    Jägermeister R80
    Germany

    champagne & sparkling

    champagne
    G.H. Mumm, Grand Cordon, Brut, Reims, France
    750ml R2020
    G.H. Mumm, Grand Cordon, Rosé, Reims, France
    750ml R2390
    G.H. Mumm, Grand Cordon, Demi-Sec, Reims, France
    750ml R2450

    sparkling
    Ken Forrester, Sparklehorse, CC, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    750ml R526
    Graham Beck, CC, Brut, Western Cape, South Africa
    dinkie R310 / 750ml R528
    Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel, CC, Rosé, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    750ml R450
    Valdo Marca Oro, Prosecco DOC, Veneto, Italy
    quintino R228 / 750ml R652

    wines

    white
    Ken Forrester, Petit, Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R200, glass R70
    Sophie, Te’blanche, Sauvignon Blanc, Elgin Valley, South Africa
    R276
    Buitenverwachting, Sauvignon Blanc, Constantia, South Africa
    R320, glass R116
    Springfield Estate, Life From Stone, Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R372

    L'Avenir, Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R272, glass R98
    Babylonstoren, Chenin Blanc, Franshhoek, South Africa
    R324, glass R118
    Knorhoek, Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R464
    De Wetshof, Limestone Hill, Chardonnay, Robertson, South Africa
    R278, glass R98
    Lourensford, Chardonnay, Cape Town, South Africa
    R562

    rosé
    Vrede en Lust, Jess Rosé, Franschhoek, South Africa
    R292, glass R102
    Waterford, Rose-Mary, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R336, glass R122
    Whispering Angel, Château d’Esclans, Provence, France
    R1036

    red
    Van Loveren, Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Robertson, South Africa
    R226, glass R88
    Kanonkop, Kadette, Cape Blend, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R342
    Vilafonté, Seriously Old Dirt, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R626
    Beyerskloof, Pinotage, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R272

    Kleine Zalze, Cellar Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R242, glass R88
    Warwick, The First Lady, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R298
    Morgenster, Cabernet Franc, Cape Town, South Africa
    R412
    Diemersdal, Merlot, Durbanville, South Africa
    R338, glass R122
    De Grendel, Merlot, Cape Town, South Africa
    R442

    Meerlust, Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R982
    Tokara, Shiraz, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R352, glass R126
    Journey's End, Shiraz, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R598
    Boekenhoutskloof, Chocolate Block, Syrah Blend, Franschhoek, South Africa
    R698

  • breakfast

    taco breakfast R148
    soft shell tacos, scrambled eggs, streaky bacon, breakfast sausages, roasted cherry tomatoes, grilled onions, avo, parsley, coriander, spiced tomato salsa

    banana split R102
    banana, homemade seed & nut granola, orange juice, vanilla yoghurt, almond nut butter, honey, fresh berries, mint, chia

    strapatsada R126
    scrambled eggs, roasted cherry tomatoes, coriander yoghurt, roasted red pepper, feta, spring onion, cumin, coriander, crispy tortilla

    bagels

    egg mayo bagel R118
    egg mayo, dill, parsley, gherkins, fennel, capers, chives, rocket, herb crème fraiche, kewpie mayo potato salad
    add bacon R46 or macon R56

    salmon bagel
    herb horseradish crème, crispy capers, red onion, radish, rocket, fennel & herb potato salad
    smoked salmon trout R164

    soft shell tacos

    beef taco R188
    grilled rump, toasted soft shell taco, grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, coriander, spring onion, red chilli, tomato labneh, lime, spiced tomato salsa

    prawn taco R224
    grilled sriracha honey prawns, toasted soft shell taco, guacamole, red onion, cherry tomatoes, coriander, gem lettuce, crème fraîche, cumin chilli salt

    salads

    pistachio chicken R168
    chicken breast, grilled zucchini, charred broccoli, green beans, roasted red pepper, pistachio & herb salsa, feta, red onion, butter lettuce, tomato chips

    mains

    roasted cauliflower steak (vegan) R112
    roasted red pepper and cauliflower purée, cauliflower, sumac, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, coriander, red onion, lemon vinaigrette, crispy tortilla

    toasted melrose boulevard burger R188
    smashed beef patty, grilled onion, cheddar cheese, gherkins, tomato, red onion, gem lettuce, toasted brioche bun, sweet & sour mayo, fries

    bellas chicken R156
    chicken breasts, roasted cherry tomatoes, napoletana, roasted red peppers, basil, green beans, feta, chopped parsley
    choice of fries or basmati rice

    t-bone steak R284
    500g t-bone, cherry tomato & basil salsa, inova potatoes

    waffles

    maple bacon waffle R122
    ricotta waffle, streaky bacon, pecan maple syrup, berry compote, vanilla ice cream, cinnamon

    breakfast waffle R136
    baby spinach & red onion waffle, streaky bacon, poached eggs, roasted cherry tomatoes, avo, rocket, micro herbs, creamy lemon sauce

    melrose

    shop 14, the piazza, melrose arch,
    melrose, johannesburg

    phone: +27 11 684 1781
    +27 11 568 5488

    email: melrose@tashascafe.com

    monday - thursday: 7.00 am - 7.00 pm
    friday - saturday: 7.00 am - 8.00 pm
    sundays: 7.30 am - 6.00 pm
    public holidays: 7.30 am - 5.30 pm

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